C) Commands
Table 1.2 lists the commands for the 2016-1522# and briefly describes them. After a command is sent the
2016-1522# sends a return “>” indicating the command has been received and executed.
General Command Format - The general command format is {aaCND...}, where:
{ = start byte
aa = address (RS-485 only - option -Q)
C = 1 character, either C (command) or S (status)
N = 1 character command or status request
D = 1 character or more of data (depends on command)
} = stop byte
*
PLEASE NOTE: The two character {aa}(00-31) prefix, in the table below,
should be used ONLY when RS-485, (OPTION-Q), is selected.
Table 1.2 2016-1522# Commaands
Comm
ands
Table 1.2 2016-1522# Commands
Command
Syntax*
Description
Set Frequency
{aaCFx}
where: x = 0 for 1544 MHz: x = 1 for 2226 MHz
Set Gain
{aaCGxx}
where: xx = gain (Range: 00 to 50) in 1 dB steps
10 MHz reference mode
{aaCEx}
where: x = 0 for internal 10 MHz;1 for external 10 MHz;
(option E only)
2 for auto detect
Reference insertion on output
{aaCLx}
where: x = 0 for non-insertion; 1 for insertion
(option E only)
Set Output Attenuation
{aaCNxx}
where: xx = attenuation (Range 00 to 20) in 1 dB steps
(option Z20 only)
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