Using a Remote Unit
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Issuing Remote
Commands
To issue a command from a remote unit, type the command at the remote prompt
(>) with the appropriate parameter, and then press the ENTER key. The following
syntax is used: <command> <parameter>
where
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<command>
consists of its mnemonic and the instruction; ensure that the
command is typed correctly and includes spaces and underscore (_) characters
as appropriate
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There must be one space between the command and the parameter. A space is
typed by pressing the Space Bar key.
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<parameter>
is the value pertaining to the command. Parameters can be
numeric or alphanumeric. No spaces should be typed after the parameter;
doing so will result in an error.
The TDR60 performs the required function and displays the prompt (>) when it is
ready to accept another command.
For example, to set the remote port baud rate to 1200 bps, issue the command
MC RS232 BAUD 1200
and press Enter. In this example:
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The command mnemonic is
MC RS232
followed by a space
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The command instruction is
BAUD
followed by a space
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The parameter is
1200
Query commands are issued by typing the command, without a parameter, and
pressing Enter. The TDR60 responds to the query by displaying information on
the remote display.
For example, to query the remote port baud rate, issue the command
MC BAUD
and press Enter. In this example:
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The command mnemonic is
MC RS232
followed by a space
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The command instruction is
BAUD
followed by a space
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There is no parameter since this is a query command
The TDR60 responds by displaying the baud rate on the remote unit.
Typing Remote
Commands
Remote commands are not case sensitive. Commands may be entered in lower
case, upper case, or a combination of both.
Entering Parameter Values
Some command parameters must be enter as a numeric value, which is
represented by the pound sign <#>. If more than one pound sign is shown for a
given parameter <###>, you must enter a number for each pound sign. When you
issue a command containing a numeric value, do not type in the pound sign (#)
nor the bracket <> signs; enter only the numerical value for the parameter.
