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3M™ MicroTouch™ Controller SX112 Reference Guide
3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information
Mode Stream
Syntax:
<SOH>
MS
<CR>
Description:
Sends a continuous stream of X/Y coordinate data when you touch the sensor. The
controller continues to send data as long as you touch the sensor. The controller sends the
data even if the touch is stationary and unchanging.
The format of the coordinate data depends on the last format command received by the
controller.
Response:
<SOH>
0
<CR> Positive response.
Name Command
Syntax:
<SOH>
NM
<CR>
Description:
This
command returns a string of characters to help identify the controller. The
string contains the controller model number and current firmware revision
number. The content and format of this command can change and therefore is not
intended for normal customer use.
Null Command
Syntax: <SOH>
Z
<CR>
Description:
Queries the controller and waits for a response.
Use Z to determine that you are communicating with the controller or to make sure that a
utility is communicating with the controller. Using this command does not affect the
controller’s current operating parameters.
Response: <SOH>
0
<CR> Positive response.
Output Identity
Syntax:
<SOH>
OI
<CR>
Description:
Returns a 6-character random identifier, which describes the controller type and the
firmware version number.
Response:
<SOH>
CcXxxx
<CR>
where:
Cc
= Two ASCII characters that describe the type of 3M™ MicroTouch™
controller.
Xxxx
= Four ASCII characters that indicate a build identifier.
