Newport New Focus Picomotor 8743-CL, User Manual

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DH
Description
Home position set.
Syntax
xx DH nn
Remarks This command is used to define the “home” position for an axis. The home position is set to 0 if
this command is issued without “nn” value. Upon receipt of this command, the controller will set
the present position to the specified home position. The move to absolute position command
(PA) uses the “home” position as reference point for moves.
Argument Value Description
xx 1 to 2 Axis number
nn Integer Home position (steps). Default = 0 steps. Valid values
between
-2147483648
and
+2147483647
.
Example
1DH (set motor 1 counter to 0)
2DH1000 (set motor 2 counter equal to 1000)
See Also
DH?, TP?, PA, OR, MT, MZ
DH?
Description
Home position query.
Syntax
xx DH ?
Remarks
This command is used to query the home position value for an axis.
Argument Value Description
xx 1 to 2 Axis number
Response Value Description
Value Integer Home position setting (steps)
Example
2DH? (get home position)
0 (reply; home position is 0)
See Also
DH, TP?