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4.3.1. Modifying Device Settings
Here are some examples if you would like to customize particular device settings. Refer to the
ASCII Settings or Command Reference section for detailed descriptions of each setting.
Command
Description
/1 set maxspeed 100000 (T:42:100000)
Set the speed of all axes on the device.
/1 get maxspeed (T:53:42)
Query the axes' speed.
/1 system restore (T:36)
Restore all the settings of Device 1 to the default.
4.3.2. Built-In Help
Zaber X-Series devices feature a built-in help guide, providing a quick and easy reference for all
Commands and Settings that the device has. To access the help, send: /1 help
(for help with
Device 1). The device number must be specified in the help command. This feature is only
available in the ASCII protocol.
The device will respond with a detailed description on how to access specific information about
commands and replies, as shown below:
@01 0 OK IDLE WR 0
#01 0 COMMAND USAGE:
#01 0 '/stop' stop all devices
#01 0 '/1 stop' stop device number 1
#01 0 '/1 2 stop' stop device number 1 axis number 2
#01 0
#01 0 Type '/help commands' for a list of all top-level commands.
#01 0 Type '/help reply' for a quick reference on reply messages.
#01 0 Visit www.zaber.com/support for complete instruction manuals.
To access help for a specific command, for example the move command, send:
