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HOW TO CONNECT TO THE RDS CONSOLE
The RDS console is used to edit the RDS settings in real time. It can be used with an automation
software or a terminal program.
To use the console, follow the steps listed below:
1. Connect to the TCP port of the RDS console with a terminal program or an automation
software;
2. A welcome message HELLO will be received if proper connection is established;
3. If password is needed, the following message will appear PASS?;
4. Proceed with entering the commands.
RDS Console syntax
HELLO
pass8
PASSOK
PI=12348
OK
PI?8
1234
OK
TP=38
NO
Depicted above is a sample RDS console conversation when a password is not set. The red text
represents the user input and the black text - the console's responses. The 8 symbol represent the
Enter key on the keyboard.
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First row – is the welcome message from the RDS console. Next the user types in the
password (in this case 'pass'), followed by Enter.
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Third row is the response meaning that the password is accepted and the user may proceed
with commands.
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Fourth row is a 'set' command. These types of commands are used to set new value to
RDS parameters. In the example above 'PI' is the Program Identification command, '='
(equal sign) means set new value and '1234' is the new value. The Enter key represents
command's end and signals the RDS console to execute the command.
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Fifth row is a positive response from the RDS console. It means the command is accepted
and executed successfully.
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Sixth row is a 'get' command. These types of commands are used to return the current value
of RDS parameters. In the example above 'PI' is the Program Identification command, '?'
(question mark) means return PI's value. The RDS console responds with the current value
(in this case '1234') and positive response on the next row.
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Ninth row is again a 'set' command. In this case: Set Traffic Program to 3. The response is
negative because the parameter TP can only have value 0 or 1.
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