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Character 5, 6 - Parameter Number:
These characters identify the Control Parameter that you want to change
(i.e., “16” = CP-16).
Characters 7 through 14 - DATA:
These characters transmit the new value for a Control Parameter that you want to
change. The Data must be within the range specified in Appendix E. Characters 7
and 8 should always be "0" and are only used with the data inquiry response.
Character 15 - Data Format:
Character 15 indicates the decimal location and polarity of the data that was
transmitted in characters 7 through 14.
Use the following codes to indicate decimal location and polarity:
Code Format
0 +XXXXXX
1 +XXXXX.X
2 +XXXX.XX
3 +XXX.XXX
4 +XX.XXXX
5 +X.XXXXX
6 -XXXXXX.
7 -XXXXX.X
8 -XXXX.XX
9 -XXX.XXX
: -XX.XXXX
; -X.XXXXX.
Character 16 - ETX:
Always use the ASCII “ETX” character to terminate the record.
Example of Parameter Send:
A new Acceleration Time of 52.3 seconds is sent to the M–Traverse at address 4.
ASCII character string: “STX0436000005230ETX”
Note: The character string has no spaces between the characters.