AOR CU8232 Manual

Remote control interface for the ar8000 hand portable radio receiver

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CU8232

Remote Control Interface

for the

AR8000

Hand Portable Radio Receiver

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
This manual is protected by copyright AOR LTD 1994. No information contained in this manual may be copied or transferred by any means without the prior written consent of AOR LTD. AOR and the [AOR] logo are trade marks of AOR, LTD. All other trade marks and names acknowledged. E&OE.
Page 3: General
English language operating manual (this booklet) (3) AR8000/CU8232 connection & clone 1. A ribbon cable is used to connect the AR8000 to the CU8232. One end of the ribbon cable has a reinforced plate, this is used at the AR8000 end of the connection.
Page 4 Connection & clone Figure 1 The [PROGRAM] socket is the primary receiver connection used for computer control. This port also takes power from the receiver (when the AR8000 is switched On). Should you wish to CLONE data between two AR8000 receivers, connect the second ribbon cable to the socket labelled [COPY].
Page 5 Connection & clone It may be difficult to insert the flat cable into the CU8232 socket for the first time as they are necessarily quite tight. If this is the case, try inserting with a little upward pressure, it should become easier the next time. DO NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE STRESS TO THE FLAT CABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
Page 6: Connection For Rs232 Operation
6. An alternative method may be used to connect two AR8000 receivers for data CLONE. Two CU8232 interfaces may be employed with each AR8000 connected to the [PROGRAM] socket. The RS232 9-pin connectors are...
Page 7 Always use a straight RS232 cable (null modem is not to be used!). The RS232 cable should be of good quality and no more than 2m in length. As the CU8232 is powered from the AR8000, excessive cable length may cause lost data between the AR8000 and computer.
Page 8: Communication Parameters
Communication parameters : WINDOWS TERMINAL (5) Communication parameters Communication between the AR8000 and computer (via the CU8232) uses semi-duplex. Refer to both the English language operating manual (page 101 section 18-1) and the computer handbook for correct settings. Baud rate:...
Page 9 WINDOWS TERMINAL If the terminal program has not be configured an error message will appear (depending upon the serial port / mouse configuration). Click on [OK] to continue. Figure 8 TERMINAL will open and appear on the screen. You may re-size or maximise the screen at this point.
Page 10 WINDOWS TERMINAL Click on the Settings heading toward the top of the screen so that the communications and terminal parameters may be re-configured. Click on “TERMINAL PREFERENCES” then select the options as shown in figure 11. Finally click on [OK]. Figure 11 Click on the Settings heading toward the top of the screen so that the communications and terminal parameters may be re-configured.
Page 11: Windows Terminal
WINDOWS TERMINAL 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.
Page 12: How To Send A Command
If no response has been gained after a short while, the receiver has failed to receive the command properly. Send a [ ] then re-send the command. Should problems persist, check your serial / CU8232 connections and try reducing the RS232 baud rate.
Page 13: List Of Commands
List of commands (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...
Page 14: Command Index
Command index (9) Command index Register the attenuator position ON/OFF. Register the auto mode ON/OFF. Register the scan bank link ON/OFF. Change the search/scan bank. Register the search bank link function ON/OFF. Register the search bank link ON/OFF. Recall the VFO mode. End the Remote mode (RS232C).
Page 15 Register the Search data. Start the Search mode. Respond with freq and S-level reading when SQ is open. Switch the option unit ON/OFF (when fitted - not available in the UK). Write the start freq of Search. Start the Select Scan. Write the Pass Word.
Page 16: Explanation Of Commands
Explanation of commands : AT : AU (10) Explanation of commands ATTENUATOR ON/OFF. ATn[ ] 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[ ] AT[ ] checks the current attenuator setting, the response being: AT0 = ATT OFF...
Page 17 SCAN BANK LINK ON/OFF (specifically). BM[ ] 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[ ] A typical response may be: BM -BC—GHIJa—e—h-j To switch bank link Off type in the reported scan bank letters:...
Page 18 BN : BQ : BS 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[ ] where x is a bank location A-J &...
Page 19 BS : DD 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 [ ] BS ABDabcij [ ] The BS command may be used to switch some banks On and others Off at the same time.
Page 20 EX : GA : GD End remote operation and restore keypad operation to AR8000. To end RS232 remote operation type EX[ ] This has the same effect as pressing the [LOCAL] key on the AR8000 receiver. Designate (“TAG”) memory channel for select scan. The GA command is used to “tag”...
Page 21 Recall select scan channels. The GR command is used to recall the data from select channels specifically or as a whole. Select scan channels are assigned in order 00 - 99. When a select scan channel is deleted the higher numeric channel “shuffle down” to fill the vacant allocation (refer to page 69 section 11 of the English language operating manual for further information).
Page 22 LC : LM The LC command caused the receiver to supply FREQUENCY and S-METER level only when the squelch is opened. A new response will be repeated automatically when the squelch is closed and opened again. The automatic data response will only be supplied when ALL squelch parameters are met (level scan, audio scan etc).
Page 23 LM : MA A typical response to the LM[ ] command is: LM1D 00 ~ 3F Squelch is open 80 ~ BF Squelch is closed Related commands LC MG SG [UP] [DOWN] Recall data from the current of specified memory bank. The MR command recalls data from the current of specified memory bank.
Page 24 MC : MD Select monitor switch position. The monitor switch may be selected irrespective of squelch setting by use of the MC command. This is particularly useful for weak or fluttery signal monitoring or when listening to SSB transmissions. The MC command may also be used to mute the audio completely.
Page 25 MG : ML Scan with frequency and S-meter then resume. The MG commands causes an automatic response of receive frequency and S-meter level (similar to LC command) AND places the receiver into memory scan mode again. MG[ ] will report the present receive frequency in Hz and S-meter. The S-meter report is in 64 steps from hex decimal 00 to 3F.
Page 26 MP : MQ Register the present channel as PASS. The MP command is used to register the current memory channel as PASS (so that it will be skipped during scan). The command is generally used in conjunction with the “MR” command. To check the current status of PASS use the command MP[ ] The response will be Memory PASS OFF...
Page 27 Place the receiver in M.RE - memory read mode. The MR command is used to place the receiver into memory read mode. The MR command is also required before channels may be deleted using the MQ command. The MR[ ] command places the receiver in memory recall mode and the last used channel data is reported.
Page 28 MS : MX Start memory scan. The MS command places the receiver into memory scan mode. MS[ ] Commences memory scan from the current memory bank (or last one used if in another operating mode). MSx[ ] Commences memory scan from a specified memory bank number where x = A ~ J &...
Page 29 RFnnnn.nnnnm0 (MHz) Refer to the command “RF”. AUn AUTO MODE where n = 0 OFF n = 1 ON * When AUTO MODE is ON, step size and mode is invalid. STnnnnm0 (Hz) Step size input in MHz. The last but one digit (tens of Hz) MUST be either “5”...
Page 30 PA : PD Set delay time for power save mode. The PA command is used to set the delay time and is used in conjunction with PI which sets the interval time for the power save facility. The command PA[ ] checks the current setting of power save delay time, the response being PAnn where nn = 01 ~ 99 seconds nn = 00 is power save OFF...
Page 31 PI : PR Set interval time for power save mode. The PI command is used to set the interval time and is used in conjunction with PA which sets the delay time for the power save facility. The command PI[ ] checks the current setting of power save delay time, the response being PIn where n = 1 ~ 9 seconds To change the current setting, use the PI command followed by a single digit numeric value between 1 ~ 9, the value is in seconds.
Page 32 PS : PW Write search PASS frequency. There are 50 PASS frequencies allocated per search bank, they may be entered using the PS command. The BN or SS commands must be used to choose the bank prior to using the PS command. PSnnnnnnnn00[ ] (Hz) enter PASS frequency in Hz PSnnnn.nnn[ ] (MHz)
Page 33 Write and recall receive frequency to / from VFO. The RF command is used to write a frequency to VFO. The input may be specified in Hz or in MHz if the decimal point is used. The format of the RF command being: RFnnnnnnnnm0[ ] (Hz) RFnnnn.nnnnm[ ]...
Page 34 RX : SA Recall present operating condition and data. The RX command is used to recall (generate a report) the current operating condition of the receiver including VFO, SCAN, SEARCH etc along with receive mode, frequency etc. The format of the RX command is: RX[ ] A two letter code reports the current operating condition with further details (receiver frequency etc) following as appropriate.
Page 35 SA : SB To change the setting of audio search, use the command: SA0[ ] Switch audio search OFF SA1[ ] Switch audio search On When audio search is ON, only signals with valid recognised audio will cause the squelch to open. Related commands BQ BS SD SG SO SP SQ Set level search and threshold.
Page 36 SC : SD Set operating code for option (not available in the UK). The SC command is used to review and select the operating code if the option is fitted to the AR8000. LSB is used to control the optional unit. To review the current selection of code use the command SC[ ] The response will be in the format SCnn where nn = 00 ~ 7F (HEX DECIMAL) Some units may only have four operating codes, in this case the lower end of 2BIT...
Page 37 The SE command is used to input data for search bands. To write search data into the currently selected search bank, the format of the SE command is: SE_SL[LOWER FREQUENCY]_SU[HIGHER FREQUENCY]_AU[AUTOMODE]_ ST[STEP SIZE]_MD[MODE]_AT[ATTENUATOR]_TT[TEXT][ ] To write search date to a specific search bank, the following format is used: SEx_SL[LOWER FREQUENCY]_SU[HIGHER FREQUENCY]_AU[AUTOMODE]_ ST[STEP SIZE]_MD[MODE]_AT[ATTENUATOR]_TT[TEXT][ ] Where:...
Page 38 SG : SI Search with frequency and S-meter then resume. The SG commands causes an automatic response of receive frequency and S-meter level (similar to MG / LC command) AND places the receiver into search mode again. SG[ ] will report the present receive frequency in Hz and S-meter. The S-meter report is in 64 steps from hex decimal 00 to 3F starting from the currently selected search bank.
Page 39 SL : SM : SN Set the lower frequency of a search bank. This command cannot be used on its' own but must be used in conjunction with the SE command, please refer to the section on SE. SL Lower frequency limit nnnnnnnnm0 (Hz) nnnn.nnnnm (MHz) m = "0"...
Page 40 SO : SP Check the search options (delay, free & hold). The SO command is used to check the current setting of search parameters. Use the command SO[ ] The response will be SO0 = DELAY MODE ON SO1 = FREE MODE ON SO2 = HOLD MODE ON Related commands SA SB SD SP SQ BS BQ Free search mode On / Off.
Page 41 SQ : SR Check the search options (level & audio). The SO command is used to check the current setting of search parameters. Use the command SQ[ ] The response will be SQ0 = Not engaged SQ1 = Level search ON SQ2 = Audio search ON SQ3 = BOTH level &...
Page 42 SS : ST Engage search mode - start search. The SS command is used to start the search process from either the current or specified search bank. To start searching from the current search bank use the format SS[ ] To start searching from a specified search bank use the format SSx[ ] where x = search bank A ~ J or a ~ j.
Page 43 SU : TI Set the upper frequency of a search bank. This command cannot be used on its' own but must be used in conjunction with the SE command, please refer to the section on SE. SU Upper frequency limit nnnnnnnnm0 (Hz) nnnn.nnnnm (MHz) m = "0"...
Page 44 TM : TT Write text in conjunction with memory channel. The TM command cannot be used on its' own but is used in conjunction with the MX command to write text comments into a memory channel. Up to 7 ASCII characters or characters from the table (below) may be entered.
Page 45 TT : VA : VB characters or characters from the table (see TM) may be entered. Blank table entries [ ] represent a blank space. TTxxxxxxx Text write where xxxxxxx may be up to 7 characters in ASCII or character mode. Entry is completed with a [ ] Related commands SE SR VA VB...
Page 46 VF : XA : XB Switch to 2VFO mode. The VF command is used to place the receiver into 2VFO mode. The data from the current VFO (A or B) is automatically reported. Use the command VF[ ] A typical response may be: VA0433040000_ST0200000_AU1_MD1_AT0 The date representing 2VFO mode, VFOA active, receive frequency 433.04 MHz, 20 kHz channel step, Automode ON, receive mode NFM, attenuator ON.
Page 47 XB : XD To check the current status use the format XB[ ] The response will be XB0 = level scan OFF XB1 ~ XB7 = level scan ON To change the status of level scan ON / OFF use the format: XBn[ ] where n = 0 level scan OFF n = 1 ~ 7 level scan ON...
Page 48 XM : XO Mode scan. The XM command is used to check and set the options for MODE SCAN. To check the current setting use the format: XM[ ] The response will be: XM0 = WFM XM1 = NFM XM2 = A M XM3 = USB XM4 = LSB XM5 = C W...
Page 49 XP : XQ Change free scan time in scan mode. The XP command is used to review and change the setting of free scan time when in scan mode. To review the current setting use the command XP[ ] The response will be in the format: XPnn where nn = 01 ~ 99 free scan time in seconds nn = 00 free scan mode OFF Examples are:...
Page 50 UP / DOWN arrows. arrow commands have largely the same effect as the arrow keys on the front panel of the AR8000 receiver. In VFO mode the frequency is incremented upward or downward, in memory recall mode the next channel is selected and in search/scan modes the direction of search/scan may be reversed.
Page 51 Optional software * IBM PC compatible specialist software for the AR8000- CU8232 & Microsoft WINDOWS will be available soon - 51 -...