Reson Seabat 8101

Interface Specification Document6.3 Messages and Data FormatMessages and Data are based on certain structures. Each structure will be described in detailbelow.NOTESome messages are applicable only to bathymetric systems and NOT applicable to ForwardLooking Sonar (FLS) systems. Those messages will contain the words (Bathymetric SystemsOnly).6.3.1 Command MessagesAll Command Messages are based on ASCII strings and build on the following syntax.A Command Message: “*,PARAM1,PARAM2, …”Where:FieldDescription* Start of Message (Asterix)TYPEMessage TypePARAMxxx Parameters for the Message Carriage Return, Line FeedThere are three different replies on a Command Message followed by and Example:FieldReply StringOKNGDescriptionReply StringOK MessageNo Good MessageExample:• Sent: *RANG,100• The Reply (RS-232 only): OK6.3.1.1 Automatic Gain Messaage• DESCRIPTION:This message controls the automatic gain in the 81-P processor.• SYNTAX:*AGAN,N• PARAMETERS:N – Automatic gain level. 0 – Off, 1 – 10 automatic gain levels.• EXAMPLE:*AGAN,1This example turns automatic gain on, if it was off, and sets out the threshold 1.______________________________________________________________________SeaBat 8101 Operator's Manual 6-6 (ISD Rev 1.23) Version 3.02