Operating Instructions Part 2

16 OEM Series™ I/O Guide MDS 05-3624A01, Rev. B
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Figure 12. DB-25 to DB-9 Adapter Cable
(For PC control and programming)
4.3 Keyboard Commands
Table 5 is a reference chart of software commands for the transceiver.
Programmable information is shown in brackets [ ] following the
command name. See section 4.4 following the table for detailed
command descriptions.
Entering Commands
To enter a command, type the command, followed by an
keystroke. For programming commands, the command is followed by
and the appropriate information or values, then
.
Error Messages
Listed below are some possible error messages that may be encountered
when using the terminal interface:
UNKNOWN COMMAND—The command was not recognized. Refer to the
command description for command usage information.
INCORRECT ENTRY—The command format or its associated values were
not valid. Refer to the command description for command usage
information.
COMMAND FAILED—The command was unable to successfully complete.
This may indicate an internal software problem.
NOT PROGRAMMED—Software was unable to program the internal radio
memory or the requested item was not programmed.This is a serious
internal radio error. Contact MDS for assistance.
TEXT TOO LONG—Response to OWN or OWM command when too many
characters have been entered. Refer to the command description for
command usage information.
NOT AVAILABLE—The entered command or parameter was valid, but it
referred to a currently unavailable choice. Refer to the command
description for command usage information.
RXD
TXD
GND
2
3
5
DB-9 FEMALE
(TO COMPUTER)
TXD
RXD
GND
2
3
7
DB-25 MALE
(TO RADIO)
Diagnostics Open
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ENTER
SPACE
ENTER