BCS Command Table
The following table shows the BCS command characters (keys) that can be used
when working with input gain. For a complete list of the BCS command
characters, see the BCS Command Table on page 1-5.
Key
Function
Description
C
Change
Initiates a Change command
S
Status
Initiates a Status command to verify the input gain status of an
input
V
Volume
(for Status)
Used in Status commands for input gain
VA
Volume Absolute
Indicates the number following is the input gain adjustment
to
a specific decibel level
VR
Volume Relative
Indicates the number(s) following is the input gain adjustment
by
a specific decibel amount
VS+
Volume Increment
Adjusts input gain of a specified input up a step
VS-
Volume Decrement
Adjusts input gain of a specified input down a step
L
Level
Indicates the number following is the level
“
0
” - “
9
”
Number
Identifies levels, inputs, and decibel values; combine the digits
to form larger numbers
I
Input
Indicates the number following is an input (source)
“ ”
Space
Separates numbers in entries containing multiple numbers
:
Colon
Specifies a range of input numbers in entries containing
multiple numbers
T
Take
Executes a command
X
Exit
Exits, or cancels, the command being entered
BCS Response Table
The following table shows BCS response characters, with descriptions and
meanings, that may appear instead of an entered character or number (see
page 1-6). If these characters appear, all or part of the command is not executed.
Response
Meaning
Description
?
Format Error
Indicates an error in the entry of the command line format
X
General Error
Indicates the system rejected all or part of the command
E#
Error
Indicates an error code number*
W#
Warning
Indicates a warning code number*
*
For additional information on Error and Warning responses, note the specific
number and see page A-1.
BCS Serial Control Protocol
7-3
Adjusting
Digit
a
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Input
Gain