- Apex Generator User Manual
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Advanced Energy
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read 
mainframe 
software 
version 
number
Requests the version number of the 
mainframe software. The returning packet 
contains 5 ASCII characters—a 5-digit 
number. This command is used in conjunction 
with CMD 198 to obtain the version/revision 
number of the mainframe software.
0 5 data byte
5 ASCII 
characters
155
read control 
method
Requests control mode (set by CMD 14). 
Returning values: 2 = host, 4 = analog.
0 1 data byte
8-bit value
156
read active 
target
Requests the number of the active target (set 
by CMD 11).
0 1 data byte
8-bit value
157
read target 
life
Requests the amount of life remaining (set by 
CMD 12) in the active target you specify. 
Two decimals are implied— 100 = 1 kWh.
1 4 data bytes
32-bit value
Table 4-11. Profibus Host Port Commands (Continued)
Command Description Number of 
Transmit 
Data Bytes
Number of 
Response 
Data Bytes










