
This chapter provides information on using serial com-
mands to operate the INDEXER Module.
Introduction to Serial Command Communications . . 14-3
Communications Specifications for Serial Command Communications . . 14-4
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
Setting the Axis Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
Parameters Related to Serial Communications . . 14-6
Command/Response Format . . . . . . . . . . 14-7
Global Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-8
Echoback Response Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-9
Response Data Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-10
Positive Responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-10
Negative Responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-10
Operation with Serial
Command Communications
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