Remote Control (Ci-V) Information; Dci-V Connection; D Preparing; D Data Format - Icom iC-7850 Instruction Manual

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CONTROL COMMAND

■ Remote control (CI-V) information

D CI-V connection
The transceiver's operating frequency, mode, VFO
and memory selection, can be remotely controlled
when connecting to a PC.
Choose the connection method from the following:
• A USB cable (A-B type, user supplied)
The required USB driver and driver install guide can be
downloaded from Icom web site.
Access to "http://www.icom.co.jp/world," then click
"Support," "Firmware Updates / Software downloads" in
sequence.
* The download procedure on the web page may be
changed without notice.
• The optional CT-17 (CI-V level converter)
*Connects to a PC with an RS-232C port.

D Preparing

The Icom Communications Interface-V (CI-V) is used
for remote control.
To control the transceiver, first set its address, data
communication speed, and transceive function.
These settings are set in Set mode.
(pp. 15-17, 15-18)

D Data format

The CI-V system can be operated using the following
data formats. Data formats differ according to
command numbers. A data area or sub command is
added for some commands.
Controller to IC-7850
q
FE FE
FE FE
q
IC-7850 to controller
w e r t
8E E0 Cn Sc Data area
E0 8E Cn Sc Data area
w e r t
• Connection example— using CT-17
OK message to controller
y u
FD FE FE
FD FE FE
y u
NG message to controller
18-2
9–15 V DC
ct- 17
mini-plug cable
E0 8E FB FD
E0 8E FA FD
PC