Meade Instruments 1697 Computer Drive System For LXD 650 and LXD 750 Mounts - Part 2 - Manual (Page 19)

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3. CDS Command Set
Intended for professional programmers, the CDS Command Set is used to write custom software for remote
operation of the telescope with a PC. Each command is listed in a section appropriate to its type. Each
entry in the command list includes the command name, any parameters, any return values, and a
description. The parameters and the return data are shown in a manner that indicates their format. These
formats are listed below along with examples of how the data might really appear, the legal range of values,
and a short description. Below is a detailed description:
a. Command Set Formats
HH:MM.T Example: 05:47.4
Range: 00:00.0 - 23:59.9
Hours, minutes, and tenths of minutes.
sDD*MM Example: +45*59
Range: -90*00 - +90*00
Signed degrees and minutes (the '*' represents ASCII 223 which appears on the handbox as a
degree symbol).
DDD*MM Example: 254*09
Range: 000*00 - 359*59
Unsigned degrees and minutes.
HH:MM:SS Example: 13:15:36
Range: 00:00:00 - 23:59:59
Hours, minutes, and seconds.
MM/DD/YY Example: 02/06/92
Range: 01/01/00 - 12/31/99 (see description)
Month, day, and year.
The two digit year indicates the following: 92 through 99 = 1992 through 1999
00 through 91 = 2000 through 2091
sHH Example: -5
Range: -24 - +24
Signed hour offset.
NNNN Example: 3456
Range: 0000 - 9999
Four digit object number.
sMM.M Example: -02.4
Range: -05.5 - 20.0
Signed magnitude value.
NNN Example: 134
Range: 000 - 200
Three digit object size (minutes).
DD* Example: 56*
Range: 00* - 90*
Higher' parameter (degrees).
TT.T Example: 59.2
Range: 56.4 - 60.1
Tracking 'frequency'. info