Quick Command Reference
All X-Series devices ship with the ASCII Protocol enabled by default but the Binary Protocol is also
supported.
ASCII Protocol
The following table offers a quick command and setting reference for the X-LRQ-DEC. Follow the links to
view a detailed description of each instruction or refer to the ASCII Protocol Manual.
Quick Commands
Parameters in square brackets, e.g. [clr], indicate that the parameter is optional.
Parameters in italics, e.g. value, indicate that data, typically a number, needs to be provided.
Parameters separated by a pipe, e.g. abs|rel, indicate that one of the parameters in the set need to be provided.
Command
Scope
Parameter(s)
Returns
Firmware
Versions
Description
calibration
Device
Refer to the
documentation
0
6.24+
Configure linear encoder
calibration.
estop
Axis
0
6.06+
Instantly stops motorized
movement.
get
Device
and Axis
setting
value
6.06+
Retrieves the current value of
the device or axis setting.
help
Device
commands
reply
warnflags
enums
command ...
enum
0
6.06+
Displays the help
information for the system.
home
Axis
0
6.06+
Moves the axis to the home
position.
move
Axis
abs|rel|vel value
min|max
stored number
index number (6.21+)
sin amplitude period
[count] (6.22+)
sin stop (6.22+)
0
6.06+
Moves the axis to various
positions along its travel.
renumber
Device
value
0
6.06+
Renumbers all devices in the
chain.
set
Device
and Axis
setting value
0
6.06+
Sets the device or axis setting
setting to the value.
stop
Axis
0
6.06+
Decelerates the axis and
brings it to a halt.
stream
Device
Refer to the
documentation
Refer to the
documentation
6.12+
Performs an action related to
streamed, interpolated
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