beautypg.com

B.2.2.1 start character, B.2.2.2 device address – Comtech EF Data SDM-650B User Manual

Page 210

background image

Remote Control Operation

SDM-650B Satellite Modem

B–34

Rev. 6

B.2.2.1 Start Character

A single character precedes all messages transmitted on the remote link. This character flags
the start of a message. This character is:

• “

<

” for commands

• “

>

” for responses

B.2.2.2 Device Address

The device address is the address of the one satellite modem which is designated to receive
a transmitted command, or which is responding to a command.

Valid device addresses are 1 to 3 characters long, and in the range of 1 to 255. Address 0 is
reserved as a global address which simultaneously addresses all devices on a given
communications link. Devices do not acknowledge global commands.

Each satellite modem which is connected to a common remote communications link must
be assigned its own unique address. Addresses are software selectable at the modem, and
must be in the range of 1 to 255.