Appendix A: RS-232 Serial Overview and Commands

I n t r o d u c t i o n

This document outlines Velodyne’s SubContractor (SC) RS-232 protocol specification. This protocol indicates how SC products receive run-time commands from devices such as Creston® Universal Remote Controls.

Com Por t Setup

Use standard communications settings: Baud Rate: 9600, Data Bits: 8, Parity: None,

Stop Bits: 1

SC IN and OUT Por t Pin Configuration

SC serial ports use a standard configuration that allows direct connection to a PC via a FEMALE to MALE serial cable. It uses only three pins (Transmit, Receive, Ground).

The pin configurations are:

IN: Pin 2 = Transmit

Pin 3 = Receive

Pin 5 = Ground

OUT: Pin 2 = Receive

Pin 3 = Transmit

Pin 5 = Ground

Runtime Command Format

Byte Number

Byte Description

Notes

 

 

 

0

‘#’

Header Character

 

 

 

1 to 3 or 4

Command and

3 to 4 ASCII characters see formats below

 

Parameter Data

Case sensitive - CAPS ONLY!

 

 

 

4 or 5

‘$’

Termination Character (required or

 

 

command is ignored)

 

 

 

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SC-602 specifications

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One of the main features of the SC-602 is its 6.5-inch driver, which is engineered to provide deep, hard-hitting bass that enhances the overall listening experience. The driver is made from high-quality materials, ensuring durability and longevity while delivering accurate sound reproduction. This subwoofer is capable of producing frequencies as low as 30 Hz, allowing for a full range of sound that fills the room with rich acoustic details.

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