C) Commands Table 1.2 lists the commands for the 2083-714A and briefly describes them. After a command
is sent the 2083-714A sends a return “>” indicating the command has been received and executed.
General Command Format - The general command format is {CND...}, where:
{ = start byte
C = 1 character, either C (command) or S (status)
N = 1-digit command or status character
D = 1 character or more of data (depends on command)
} = stop byte
TABLE 1.2 2083-714A Commands
Command
s
Command
Syntax
Description
Set Frequency Translation Mode
{C1x}
where:
• x = 0 for 140 to 70 Mode
• x = 1 for 70 to 140 Mode
Set 140 MHz End Center Frequency {C2xxx} where:
• xxx = 3 characters (7 characters -Option-X, -Option-X1)
• Values: from 110 to 170 (110 to 170 MHz Fc)
Set Attenuation
{C3xx}
where:
• xx = 2 characters
• Range: 00 to 10 (0 to 10 dB, in 1 dB steps)
Mute Output
{CAx}
where x =:
• 0 to mute output
• 1 to unmute Output
External Reference
{CEx}
where x =:
• 0 for Internal Reference
• 1 for External Reference
Input Level
{CIxx}
where:
• xx = 2 characters
• Values: from 10 to 20 (-10 to -20 dBm)
Enable Remote
#
Just # sign
Disable Remote
{CR0}
{CR and zero}
2083-714A Manual, Rev. E
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