C) Commands
Table 1.2 lists the commands for the 2016-57 and briefly describes them. After a command is sent the 2016-57
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 2016-57 Commandds
Command
s
Command
Syntax*
Description
Set Receiver Frequency
{aaC2xxxxxxx}
where:
• xxxxxxx = 7 characters
• Range: 5845000 to 6725000 kHz
Set Receiver Gain
{aaC4xx}
where:
• xx = 2 characters
• Range: 30 to 50 (+30 dB to +50 dB, in 1 dB steps)
Enable External 10MHz IN
{aaCEx}
where x =:
• 0 to disable External 10MHz ref signal
• 1 to enable External 10MHz ref signal
Enable Remote
#
Just # sign
Disable Remote
{aaCR0}
{CR and zero}
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