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SM8000 Series Programming 65
81h
Command Name
Query Attenuation
Command Format
81h
Description
The Query Attenuation command returns the current attenuation value as a 2-byte (16-
bit) value.
Example
The following example shows how to translate the HIGH_BYTE-LOW_BYTE
returned value into a dB attenuation value:
1. 0Dh & 6Fh = 0D6Fh
HIGH_BYTE and LOW_BYTE value to
hexadecimal value.
2. 0D6Fh = 3439
Convert hexadecimal value to an integer
decimal value.
3. 3439 / 100 = 34.39
Divide by 100 to convert to dB value.
82h
Command Name
Query Minimum Attenuation
Command Format
82h
Description
The Query Minimum Attenuation command returns the minimum attenuation setting
in a 2-byte (16-bit) format.
Example
The following example shows how to translate the HIGH_BYTE-LOW_BYTE
returned value into a dB attenuation value:
1. 0Dh & 6Fh = 0D6Fh
HIGH_BYTE and LOW_BYTE value to
hexadecimal value.
2. 0D6Fh = 3439
Convert hexadecimal value to an integer
decimal value.
3. 3439 / 100 = 34.39
Divide by 100 to convert to dB value.