Newport New Focus Picomotor 8742, User Manual

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Remote Command Set 77
PR
Description
Relative move command.
Syntax
xx PR nn
Remarks
This command is used to move an axis by a desired relative distance. If this command is
issued when an axis’ motion is in progress, the controller will ignore this command and
generate “MOTION IN PROGRESS” error message.
Issue a Stop (ST) or Abort (AB) motion command to terminate motion initiated by PR
Argument Value Description
xx 1 to 4 Axis number
nn
Integer Relative distance (steps). Default = 0 steps. Valid values
between -2147483648 and +2147483647 .
Example
1PR-200000 (Move motor 1 relative negative 200000 steps)
See Also
MV, PA
PR?
Description
Target position query.
Syntax
xx
PR?
Remarks
This command is used to query the target position of an axis.
Argument Value Description
xx
1 to 4 Axis number
Response Value Description
nn
Integer Target position (steps).
Example
2PR? (Get motor 2 target position)
200000 (Returns value of 200000 step target position)
See Also
MV, PA