Icom IC-7850 Instruction Manual - Page 249

Previous view 18 CONTROL COMMAND ■■Remote control (CI-V) information DDCI-V connection The transceiver's operating frequency, mode, VFO • Connection example- using CT-17 and memory selection, can be remotely controlled when connecting to a PC. 9-15 V DC 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 ct- 17 PC 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. mini-plug cable DDPreparing 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) DDData 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 w ert y u FE FE 8E E0 Cn Sc Data area FD OK message to controller FE FE E0 8E FB FD End of message code (fixed) (fixed) NG code OK code Transceiver's default address Controller's default address Preamble code (fixed) Preamble code (fixed) Transceiver's default address Controller's default address Command number (see the command table) Sub command number (see command table) BCD code data for frequency or memory number entry End of message code (fixed) (fixed) FE FE E0 8E Cn Sc Data area FD q w ert y u IC-7850 to controller FE FE E0 8E FA FD NG message to controller 18-2