User Manual

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The manual selection of CAT/AUX interface (CAT/AUX SETTINGS) is accessible only during reception – Fig. 5
and Fig, 5-3. After entering the menu, with the ITEM buttons (up and down) the operator can mark the group of
parameters which he will assign (top to bottom, as listed on the screen). The selected group is marked with
color. Afterwards with the SELECT buttons (left or right) the desired parameter is selected – it is enclosed
within square brackets.
First choose the type of interface: Serial (RS232 or TTL levels), Parallel (BCD band data) or VOLTAGE
(analog band data).
Choosing a serial interface requires additional settings according to the transceiver model. The different
transceiver brands and models have a great variety of controls and settings of their CAT/AUX interfaces. For
maximum flexibility and clarity, they are divided into several groups - 1 to 5. In order to select the command
set and protocol parameters (BAUD RATE, BYTE SPACING, and POLLING TIME) suitable for your
transceiver, see the attached to this manual list of brands and models; the list is also available on the
Technical compact disk (CD) and on the ACOM Internet page (S. 1-2).
If your transceiver is not presented in the published list, it could still be connected with CAT/AUX to the ACOM
600S if its commands set and protocol are compatible with those proposed in the CAT/AUX SETTINGS menu.
If needed, consult your dealer.
At leaving the menu (by pressing the EXIT button), the parameters enclosed currently within square brackets
remain selected (become effective).
5-4. Menu “USER PREFERENCES”
Here the operator can adjust some secondary (minor) functions of the amplifier according to his personal
preferences.
In order to select the user preference which has to be changed, first with the ITEM buttons (up and down)
position the large color window. Afterwards with the SELECT buttons (left or right) position the marker onto the
desired value – Fig. 5-4.
Fig. 5-4 – Menu USER PREFERENCES