Newport MM4005, User Manual

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MM4005
AT — Tell the element number under execution
Usage IMM PGM MIP
Syntax AT
Parameters None.
Description This command retrieves from the controller the element number of the tra-
jectory that is currently being executed.
Returns ATnn
nn
— Element number.
Errors S — Communication time-out.
Rel. Commands XT — Tell number of elements in the trajectory.
LT — Extended list of the trajectory.
Example ET | Execute trajectory.
AT | Read current element number.
AT1 | Controller returns 1.
AX — Assign a physical axis as X geometric axis
Usage IMM PGM MIP
Syntax xxAX or AX?
Parameters
Description xx [int] — Physical axis number.
Range xx — 1 to 4.
Units xx — None.
Defaults xx Missing: Error B.
Out of range: Error B.
Description This command tells to the controller which physical axis will be the X geo-
metric axis for the next trajectory that will be loaded. ET command will ver-
ify the correct assignation in execution.
Returns If AX? takes place of the xxAX, this command reportes the actual number of
assigned as X geometric axis.
Errors B — Incorrect axis number.
S — Communication time-out.
Rel. Commands AY — Assign a physical axis as Y geometric axis.
LT — Extended list of the trajectory.
Example 1AX | Assign physical axis 1 as X geometric axis.
AX? |
AX1 | Controller return value 1.
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