AOR CU8232 Remote Control Interface Instructions

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Figure 12
Finally click on the 
File heading toward the top of the screen and select
SAVE_AS.  This will enable the chosen parameters to be saved in a file which
may be OPENED next time TERMINAL is selected so that the parameters will not
require future re-configuration.   Figure 13 shows a file name of AR8000.TRM,
(.TRM being the default extension).  The file is saved in the main WINDOWS sub
directory.
Figure 13
WINDOWS TERMINAL 
						

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¶ For further information regarding WINDOWS TERMINAL and configuration,
    please refer to the operating manual supplied with Microsoft software and
    the computer.
Click on “COMMUNICATIONS” then select the options as shown in figure 11.
The choice of COM port (COM1, COM2 etc) will depend upon your computer
serial port and mouse configuration.  Finally click on [OK].
(7)  How to send a command
Each command comprises of two upper case letters (header) along with options
as required.  All commands use ASCII code which MUST BE IN UPPER CASE
(except for the “ARROW”  é ê which uses the control code of ASCII).
A multiple command entry is only valid where specified.  Where a multiple
command entry is allowed, each command MUST be separated with a space
“h20” (HEX DECIMAL).
Each command is completed with a [CR] or [CR],[LF] whichever is specified in the
AR8000 receiver configuration (page 101 section 18-1 of the English language
AR8000 operating manual), thereafter described as [ï].
Although there is no local echo, either [ï] or a specified response should come
back from the receiver after confirming the correct command.
A space is often shown as _ in the following examples.
REMOTE indication
When the AR8000 has received a command via the RS232C port the receiver’s
LCD with alternate between the top line of data and the wired “REMOTE”.  When
remote mode is engaged the receiver’s keypad becomes inoperative.  To restore
operation to the receiver’s keypad press [LOCAL] - effectively remote operation is
cancelled.  Remote mode is re-engaged when a new command is received via the
RS232C port.
The receiver always acknowledges the receipt of a command by sending [ï]
(as specified in the receiver configuration) or will respond with the requested data.
Only send a second command after the first command has gained a response.
If no response has been gained after a short while, the receiver has failed to
receive the command properly.  Send a [ï] then re-send the command.  Should
problems persist, check your serial / CU8232 connections and try reducing the
RS232 baud rate.
Sending a command 
						

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(8)  List of commands
Application Command
VFO Freq Input RF VA VB
Receiver  Function AT AU MC MD RX ST
SQ, S-Meter LC LM MG SG
Receive  Mode DD MR MG MS SG SM SS VF
Search BN BQ BS SA SB SD SE SG SO SP SQ SR SS
Search  Data  Write AT AU MD SE SL SU ST TT
Pass Freq PD PR PS PW
Memo CH, Scan BM BN MA MG ML MP MQ MR MS XA XB XD XM
XO XP XQ
Memo CH Data Write AT AU MD MX RF ST TM
Select Scan GA GD GR SM
Others EX PA PI SC SI SN TI
é[UP] (1E)     ê[DOWN] (1F)     ( )= Hex Decimal
Arrow is a control code of ASCII.
No delimiter is required when sending Arrow.
Commands which have dual roles are duplicated in
this list.
List of commands 
						

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(9)  Command index
AT Register the attenuator position ON/OFF.
AU Register the auto mode ON/OFF.
BM Register the scan bank link ON/OFF.
BN Change the search/scan bank.
BQ Register the search bank link function ON/OFF.
BS Register the search bank link ON/OFF.
DD Recall the VFO mode.
EX End the Remote mode (RS232C).
GA Register the select scan channel from Memory channel.
GD Delete the select scan channel from Memory channel.
GR Recall the select scan channel.
LC Respond with the received freq and S-level when SQ opens.
LM Respond with the S-level reading and SQ open/close.
MA Respond with the contents of the present bank or specified
bank.
MC Select the monitor switch position.
MD Select the receive mode.
MG Start the scan mode. Respond with receive freq and S-level
reading when SQ is open (as LC).
ML Register the scan bank link function ON/OFF.
MP Register the present memory channel as Pass channel.
MQ Delete the present bank or memory channel.
MR Switch to the memory read (M.RE) mode.
MS Switch to the scan (SCAN) mode.
MX Write data into memory channel.
PA Register the delay time of Power Save mode.
PD Delete the Search Pass Freq
PI Register the interval time of Power Save mode.
PR Recall the Search Pass Freq
PS Register the Search Pass Freq
PW Register the presently receiving freq as Pass Freq
RF Key in the Freq in VFO
RX Respond with the presently receiving data
SA Register the Audio Search ON/OFF.
SB Register the Level Search ON/OFF. Set the S-level.
SC Change the operating code of the option unit (when fitted - not
available in the UK).
SD Change-over HOLD/DELAY in Search mode. Register the delay
time.
Command index 
						

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SE Register the Search data.
SG Start the Search mode. Respond with freq and S-level reading
when SQ is open.
SI Switch the option unit ON/OFF (when fitted - not available in the
UK).
SL Write the start freq of Search.
SM Start the Select Scan.
SN Write the Pass Word.  Recall the Pass Word.
SO Recall the Search operating mode.
SP Register the Free Search ON/OFF and delay time.
SQ Check the SQ setting.
SR Recall the Search data.
SS Start the Search.
ST Register the step size in search mode.
SU Register the end freq of search mode.
TI Register the interval time of Priority channel.
TM Write the text for memory channel
TT Write the text for search bank
VA Initiate the AVFO mode.
VB Initiate the BVFO mode.
VF Initiate the 2VFO mode.
XA Register the Audio Scan ON/OFF.
XB Register the Level Scan ON/OFF.
XD Register the delay time in Scan mode.
XM Register the Mode Scan ON/OFF.
XO Recall the Free Scan operating mode.
XP Register the Free Scan ON/OFF and timing.
XQ Recall the SQ operating mode.
Arrow Mark
é[UP] ê[DOWN] similar to the receiver’s keyboard. 
						

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(10)  Explanation of commands
AT
ATTENUATOR ON/OFF.
ATn[ï] n  =  0  ATT OFF
n  =  1  ATT ON
Multiple commands in conjunction with other commands are possible with a space
in between: AT, AU, MD, RF, ST, VA, VB.
Example: AU0_MD3_RF145.2_AT1[ï]
AT [ï] checks the current attenuator setting, the response being:
AT0  =  ATT OFF
AT1  =  ATT ON
Related commands MD MX RF SE VA VB
AU
AUTO MODE (and step) ON/OFF.
AUn[ï] n  =  0  AUTO MODE OFF
n  =  1  AUTO MODE ON
Multiple commands in conjunction with other commands are possible with a space
in between: AT, AU, MD, RF, ST, VA, VB.
Example: AU0_MD3_RF145.2[ï]
AU[ï] checks the current auto mode setting, this is not valid when “M.RE” or
“SCAN” is in use.  The usual response to the AU request being:
AU0  =  AUTO MODE OFF
AU1  =  AUTO MODE ON - step size and receive mode set automatically.
Related commands MD MX RF SE ST VA VB
Explanation of commands : AT : AU 
						

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BM
SCAN BANK LINK ON/OFF (specifically).
BM[ï] checks the current status of linked scan banks.
If bank letters are specified then scan bank link is On (the specified banks will be
scanned as a group), if no letters are specified then the facility is Off.
First check the current status by typing BM[ï]
A typical response may be: BM -BC—GHIJa—e—h-j
To switch bank link Off type in the reported scan bank letters:
BM BCGHIJaehj (lower case input being accepted for the second group of
memory banks)
To activate a new scan bank link type in the required list of scan bank letters.
For example to link a few specified scan banks and turn the facility On:
Type BM followed by the bank letters and terminated with [ï]
BM ABDabcij [ï]
The BM command may be used to switch some banks On and others Off at the
same time.  To make things easier a “-” character reverses the current status of
the specified bank, of course this may also be used to switch scan bank link Off.
Note: The SCAN BANK LINK facility can also be simply switched On/Off
using the ML command.
BS is the equivalent command for SEARCH bank link.
Related commands ML BN XA XB XD XM XO XP XQ
BM 
						

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BN
The BN command is used to change the starting point for SCAN and SEARCH
banks.  In VFO mode, BN specifies the bank to use when SCAN or SEARCH
mode is entered (rather than the last used bank location).
In scan or search mode for format is BNx[ï] where x is a bank location A-J & a-j.
To review the current status of BN simply type BN[ï]
The response is split into SEARCH and SCAN banks, MXx for SCAN bank and
SRx for SEARCH bank.  For example “SRD” indicates search bank D and MXj
indicated scan bank j.
Related commands BM BQ BS ML MQ
BQ
Switch search bank link On/Off (globally).
The BQ command provides a simple method of switching search bank link On/Off.
Type BQn[ï] to toggle the status n  =  0  search bank link OFF
n  =  1  search bank link ON
Related commands BN BS SA SB SD SG SO SP SS
BS
SEARCH BANK LINK ON/OFF (specifically).
BS[ï] checks the current status of linked search banks.
If bank letters are specified then search bank link is On (the specified banks will
be searched as a group), if no letters are specified then the facility is Off.
First check the current status by typing BS[ï]
A typical response may be: BS -BC—F-HIJa—e——j
To switch bank link Off type in the reported scan bank letters
BS BCFHIJaej (lower case input being accepted for the second group of memory
banks)
BN : BQ : BS 
						

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To activate a new search bank link type in the required list of search bank letters.
For example to link a few specified search banks and turn the facility On:
Type BS followed by the bank letters and terminated with [ï]
BS ABDabcij [ï]
The BS command may be used to switch some banks On and others Off at the
same time.  To make things easier a “-” character reverses the current status of
the specified bank, of course this may also be used to switch search bank link Off.
Note: The SEARCH BANK LINK facility can also be simply switched On/Off
using the BQ command.
BM is the equivalent command for SCAN bank link.
Related commands BQ SA SB SD SG SO SP SS
DD
Report the current VFO data.
Type DD[ï] to report the current VFO data.
Should a response be as follows:
RF0001134000_ST009000_AU1_MD2_AT0  the data breakdown is:
Receive frequency: 1.134 MHz
Step size: 9.0 kHz
Auto mode: ON
Receive mode: AM
Attenuator: OFF
Related commands MR MG MS RX SG SM SS VF [UP] [DOWN]
BS : DD 
						

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EX
End remote operation and restore keypad operation to AR8000.
To end RS232 remote operation type EX[ï]
This has the same effect as pressing the [LOCAL] key on the AR8000 receiver.
GA
Designate (“TAG”) memory channel for select scan.
The GA command is used to “tag” memory channels for select scan.
GAxnn[ï] where x is the bank letter A-J & a-j
where nn is the memory channel number 00-49
Related commands GD GR SM
GD
Deactivate (“UN-TAG”) memory channel for select scan.
The GD command is used to remove “tags” from memory channels and remove
the frequency from the select scan list.
GDnn[ï] where nn is the select scan channel number 00-49
For example, to clear select scan channel 03 type GD03[ï]
When a select scan channel has been deleted, the registered memory channel
number will automatically be updated.  Use the GR command to check the
updated registered channel number.
To clear all select scan channels in one go type GD%%[ï]
Related commands GA GR SM
EX : GA : GD