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ASCII OPERATING COMMANDS
ASCII protocol uses the ASCII character set to transmit and receive commands between an ASCII device (such as a personal computer or
ASCII keyboard) and the CM6800E.
The ASCII protocol communicates in a standard asynchronous, byte-oriented protocol that includes: 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 parity bit (odd
parity), and 1 stop bit. The default communication rate is 9600 baud.
A lowercase “a” ends each command. The ASCII translator acknowledges accepted commands and rejected commands with the following
responses:
AKa command accepted
NAa command rejected or the ASCII translator does not recognize the command
If the command requires a numeric value, enter the number first.
Table I provides examples of ASCII commands. Table J lists all of the commands.
Table I. Examples of ASCII Commands
Functional Procedure Commands Result
Select a pan and tilt device labeled “CAMERA # 16” 3Ma16#a Switch camera 16 to currently selected monitor 3.
and switch it to monitor # 3.
Manipulate the pan and tilt device. 1Ma3#a Switch camera 3 to monitor 1.
5Ma2#a3\a Go to camera 2, preset 3, on monitor 5.
47Ra33Da Pan right at speed 47, tilt down at speed 33.
sa Stop all image motion.
Switch a camera. 1Ma3#a Switch camera 3 to monitor 1.
Call a preset. 5Ma2#a3\a Go to camera 2, preset 3, on monitor 5.
Pan and tilt. 47Ra33Da Pan right at speed 47, tilt down at speed 33.