Chapter 4: BD CARV II Command Sets
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NOTICE
There is no positive feedback between the motor and the processor.
Therefore, the “current” position is the last commanded position–not necessarily
where the device actually is. Incorrect reporting is probably a sign of hardware
malfunction.
r
– Read Current Position of Individual Device
NOTICE
There is no positive feedback between the motor and the processor.
Therefore, the “current” position is the last commanded position–not necessarily
where the device actually is. Incorrect reporting is probably a sign of hardware
malfunction.
v –
Read Version of Firmware
<R>
Device ID and position of Confocal Disk Motor
<S>
Device ID and state of Shutter
<I>
Device ID and position of FRAP Iris
<V>
Device ID and position of Variable Intensity Iris
Return Value
q<A> <B> <C> <D> <P> <R> <S> <I> <CR>
Examples
q<CR>
J
qA8 B8 C5 D1 P0 N1 S0 I910<CR>
Format
r<deviceID><CR>
Parameters
<device ID>
ID assigned to a device (see Table 4-1)
<position>
Current position or state
Return Value
r<device ID><position><CR>
Examples
rC<CR>
J
rC1<CR>
The dichroic filter wheel is in position 1.
Format
v<CR>
Parameters
<version>
Version of touch screen firmware
Return Value
v<version><CR>
