Amada LW500A - Page 161

APPENDIX D: RS-485 COMMUNICATION
LW500A/LW600A PULSED Nd:YAG LASER
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Time-Share Shutter Read Command (RM)
The Time-Share Shutter Read command (code: RM) is used to read the status of the Time-Share
shutters.
Host
Computer
S
T
X
C
H
1
C
H
0
R M
E
T
X
B
C
C
Laser
Response
S
T
X
S
H
1
S
H
0
C
N
T
M
1
M
2
M
3
M
4
M
5
E
T
X
B
C
C
CH1 / CH0
The Laser Unit (CH1 = tens, CH0 = ones). Valid data range = 00 to 31 (default = 00).
Each Laser needs its own unique network address (when connected serially).
Refer to page D-2 for details on setting the Network # (i.e. Laser Unit address).
SH1 / SH0 Displays the current (Welding) Schedule Number (SH1 = tens, SH0 = ones).
CNT
Displays the current control method. Refer to the Status Setting command WS for details.
0: Laser Controller (Program Box)
1: External I/O (Schedules set on Laser Controller)
2: Remote Communications (RS-485)
3: Maintenance Mode
4: Not Used
5: External I/O (Schedules set through personal computer)
M1 Time-Share Shutter 1 status 0: OFF 1: ON
M2 Time-Share Shutter 2 status 0: OFF 1: ON
M3 Time-Share Shutter 3 status 0: OFF 1: ON
M4 Unused (fixed to 0)
M5 Unused (fixed to 0)