Newport New Focus Picomotor 8743-CL, User Manual

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TP?
Description
Actual Position query.
Syntax
xx TP?
Remarks
This command is used to query the actual position of an axis. The actual position represents the
internal number of steps made by the controller relative to its position when controller was
powered ON or a system reset occurred or Home (DH) command was received.
Note that the real or physical position of the actuator/motor may differ as a function of
mechanical precision and inherent positioning inaccuracies.
NOTE: TP response value could either represent encoder ‘Counts’ or open-loop ‘Steps’
depending on Units setting (see SN command).
Argument Value Description
xx 1 to 2 Axis number
Response Value Description
nn Integer Present position (steps)
Example
1TP? (Get motor 1 position status)
10500 (Returns 10500; motor 1 position)
See Also
PA, PR, MV, DH, SN