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<strong>Pantera</strong> <strong>SA</strong> DS -21-0<strong>2M30</strong> and DS-22-0<strong>2M30</strong> User’s Manual 57<br />
Appendix B<br />
Communications Protocol<br />
B1 Protocol Overview<br />
This protocol defines the method used to control the camera via a serial interface. The<br />
communication protocol defines the command format used and error messages provided.<br />
Note: As per customer needs, additional commands and functionality will continue to be<br />
implemented. Backward compatibility is planned for future cameras.<br />
B2 Protocol Features<br />
ASCII-based<br />
Camera Serial Port Defaults<br />
• 8 data bits<br />
• 1 stop bit<br />
• No parity<br />
• No flow control<br />
• 9.6Kbps<br />
• Camera does not echo characters<br />
B3 Command Format<br />
When entering commands, remember that:<br />
• Carriage return (CR) ends each command. The linefeed character is ignored.<br />
• Values in square brackets are optional.<br />
• The camera will answer each command with either "OK >" or "Error x: Error Message<br />
>". The ">" is always the last character sent by the camera.<br />
B4 Networking Mode<br />
The camera's network feature provides the capability to connect and control multiple<br />
cameras over a multi-drop RS485 link.<br />
The network feature consists of three commands and a set of definitions describing the<br />
behavior of the camera when the commands are sent in network mode.<br />
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