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Command Definitions
IEEE-488.2 Common Commands
Identification Query
Syntax *IDN?
Vortex Actions Returns the system identification string containing
the manufacturer, model numbers, serial numbers,
and firmware revision.
Example *IDN?
⇒ New Focus,I6000
H6013,I059,H623,3.3
(Manufacturer = New Focus, Controller
Model = 6000, Head Model = 6013, Controller
S/N =059, Head S/N = 623, Firmware ver. 3.3)
Reset Command
Syntax *RST
Vortex Actions Resets internal operations of the Vortex:
• Turns off laser diode.
• Sets the laser to constant-current mode.
• Sets current, piezo voltage, and power to
minimum values.
• Sets the gain to high (25x).
Argument/Response None
Clear Status Command
Syntax *CLS
Vortex Actions Clears status reporting structures (does not affect
the Output Queue or the MAV bit of the Status
Byte).
Argument/Response None
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