The optional Format argument is an octet (00-FF) which specifies the value of each byte in the test data part of each loop message. The default results in alternating 0 and 1 bits (55). loop [node node-id] loopback application name full-name, - format octet [,optional arguments...] loop [node node-id] loopback application address tower-set, - format octet [,optional arguments...] Example: loop loopback application name DEC:.SCH.LAMCHP, format FF