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G.6.1.1.1 start character, G.6.1.1.2 device address – Comtech EF Data SDM-650B User Manual

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SDM-650B Satellite Modem

Trojan Interface

Rev. 5

G–17

G.6.1.1.1 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

G.6.1.1.2 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.