Newport New Focus Picomotor 8743-CL, User Manual

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QM?
Description
Motor type query.
Syntax
xx QM?
Remarks
This command is used to query the motor type of an axis.
It is important to note that the QM? command simply reports the present motor type setting in
memory. It does not perform a check to determine whether the setting is still valid or
corresponds with the motor connected at that instant.
If motors have been removed and reconnected to different controller channels or if this is the
first time, connecting this system then issuing the Motor Check (MC) command is
recommended. This will ensure an accurate QM? command response.
Argument Value Description
xx 1 to 2 Axis number
Response Value Description
nn Integer Motor type.
Example
1QM? (Get motor 1 motor type setting)
0 (Return 0; no motor connected)
See Also
QM, CM, ZZ
RS
Description
Reset command
Syntax
RS
Remarks
This command performs a “soft” reset or reboot of the controller CPU. Upon restart the
controller reloads parameters (e.g., velocity and acceleration) last saved in non-volatile memory
and sets Home (DH) position to 0.
Note that upon executing this command, USB and Ethernet communication will be interrupted
for a few seconds while the controller re-initializes. Ethernet communication may be
significantly delayed (~30 seconds) in reconnecting depending on connection mode (Peer-to-
peer, static or dynamic IP mode) as the PC and controller are negotiating TCP/IP
communication.
Example
RS (Reboot/reset controller)
See Also
* RST