C) Commands
Table 1.2 lists the commands for the 2017-14 and briefly describes them. After a command is sent the 2017-14
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 2017-14 Commands
Command
Syntax*
Description
Set Transmit Gain
{aaC3xxx}
where:
• xxx = 3 characters
• Range: 000 to 300 (00.0 to 30.0 in 0.5 dB steps)
Set Receiver Gain
{aaC4xxx}
where:
• xxx = 3 characters
• Range: 000 to 300 (00.0 to 30.0 in 0.5 dB steps)
Enable Tx
{aaCAx}
where x =:
• 0 to disable Tx signal
• 1 to enable Tx signal
10MHz Reference (option -E1)
{aaCEx}
where x =:
• 1 = Internal Reference
• 2 = External Reference
• 3 = Auto Reference
Enable Remote
#
Just # sign
Disable Remote
{aaCR0}*
{CR and zero}
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