MINISYSTEM Manual Version 1.5
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Query Commands
Query commands return a value to the PC as soon as the command is parsed and executed. The
value returned will depend on the command. The response is always terminated with a
“<CR><LF>”. If a query command is not recognized by the device, then a "?1" is returned.
Error Codes
?1
Command not recognized.
?2
Missing command keyword. If command requires keyword.
?3
Invalid command keyword. If command requires keyword.
?4
Missing parameter.
?5
Invalid parameter.
?6
Query only, command needs a question mark.
?7
Invalid query, command does not have a query function.
?8
Command unavailable in current system state.
?9
Module timeout error
Laser Controller Example
Below is an example of commands and queries. A <CR> indicates the carriage return value
appended. The system will initialize itself on power up. There is no need to home any motors or
stages. The system will power up with the last saved recipe (if saved). See the SR and LR
commands.
Example Recipe:
Laser Mode: Burst of 10, Rate of 10Hz.
Wavelength: 266nm
Energy Level: High mode at 50%.
Cut Size: 1um x 1um, 45 degree rotation with 10x objective.
Output polarization: 0 degrees.
Backlight Illumination: On at 20%.
Command Sequence:
Command to send:
;LC:EN 1<CR>
Response:
OK<CR>
Description:
This will enable the laser. This only needs to be done once
unless a fault disables it or a laser disable is sent.
Command to send:
;LC:PM 2<CR>
Response:
OK<CR>
Description
This sets the laser pulse mode to burst.
Command to send:
;LC:BC 10<CR>
Response:
OK<CR>
Description:
Sets the laser burst count to 10.
Command to send:
;LC:RR 10<CR>
Response:
OK<CR>
Description:
Sets the laser rep rate to 10Hz
