C) Commands
Table 1.2 lists the commands for the 2017-0923#-370 and briefly describes them. After a command is sent the
2017-0923#-370 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 2017-0923#-370 Commandds
Comman
ds
Command
Syntax*
Description
Set Transmitter Frequency
{aaC1xxxx}
where:
• xxxx = 4 characters standard (7 characters -option-X)
• Range: 0950-2150 MHz (0950000-2150000, option -X)
Set Transmitter Input Level
{aaCIxx}
where:
• xx = 2 characters
• Range: 10 to 40 (-10 to -40 dBm)
Set Receiver Frequency
{aaC2xxxx}
where:
• xxxx = 4 characters standard (7 characters -option-X)
• Range: 0950-2150 MHz (0950000-2150000, option -X)
Set Transmit Gain
{aaC3xxxx}
where:
• xxxx = 2 or 3 characters (4 characters - Option Z5)
• Range: -10 to 30 (-10 dB to 30 dB, in 1 dB steps)
Option Z5
• Range: -100 to 300 in 0.5 dB steps, omit the decimal point.
Example:{aaC3 +155} sets the upconverter gain to 15.5dB.
Set Receiver Gain
{aaC4xxx}
where:
• xx = 2 characters (3 characters - Option Z5)
Option Z5
• Range: 00 to 500 in 0.5 dB steps, omit the decimal point.
Example: {aaC4255} sets the downconverter gain to 25.5 dB.
• Range: 00 to 50 (00 dB to 50 dB, in 1 dB steps)
Enable Tx
{aaCAx}
where:
• x = 0 to disable Tx signal
Set Ext Reference
{aaCEx}
where:
• x = 0 for internal reference
• x = 0 for external reference
2017-0923#-370
Page 7
02/15/22
