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Command Syntax
The command descriptions follow a consistent format. The elements
of that format are discussed here.
Description.
and its interactions with other commands.
Syntax.
Gives the valid select and query command forms. The required
arguments are listed in their proper order.
For example, in the syntax definition
PATH= <Ad><Ars>
the arguments <Ad> and <Ars> are required in the order indicated.
Arguments.
range of values.
Returns.
Defines the data returned in response to a command query.
Data Types
Data sent with a command or received from a query may be of the
types listed in Table B–3.
Table B–3: Data types used in remote communication
Data type
byte
word
character (char)
Boolean
bitmap
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Gives the function of the command, conditions of its use,
The arguments to a command are defined along with their
Description
8 bits, ordered highest to lowest (b7, b6, b5, b4, b3, b2,
b1, b0).
16 bits, sent as 2 bytes, with the MSB first.
Transferred as a single byte, representing an ASCII
character. Char(10) would indicate a string containing
10 characters, such as 'ABCDEFGHIJ'.
0 or 1, representing an off or on state.
A string of bits with a definite length, where each bit
represents the state of a parameter.
Appendix B: Remote Control
B–11
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