AA – (command mnemonic) (brief definition)
(motor type) *
(the diamonds mark which mode the command can be used in)
USAGE ♦ IMM ♦ PGM ♦ MIP
(modes of operation)
SYNTAX xxAAnn (generic syntax format)
PARAMETERS
Description xx [ int ] -- (description of parameter)
Nn [float] -- (description of parameter)
(parameter could be integer number, floating point number, character or string)
Range xx -- (minimum value to maximum value)
nn -- (minimum value to maximum value)
Units xx -- (units description)
nn -- (units description)
Defaults xx missing: (default or error if parameter is missing)
out of range: (default or error if parameter is out of range)
nn missing: (default or error if parameter is missing)
out of range: (default or error if parameter is out of range)
DESCRIPTION (detailed description of the command)
Note:
(notes, reminders and things to consider when using the
command, if any)
RETURNS (Type, format and description of the return the command is generating, if any)
ERRORS (Error Code) – (description of errors the command could generate if misused)
REL. COMMANDS (brief definition of related commands)
EXAMPLE (Command Discussed) | (description)
(Other command) | (description)
(Controller return) | (description)
*(motor type) – if the command is specific for a motor type (DC or stepping) it will be labeled here, otherwise
this field is blank,
** The mode mnemonics has the following meanings:
IMMediate mode – controller is in idle mode and the commands are executed immediately.
ProGraM mode – controller does not execute but stores all commands as part of a program.
Motion In Progress – controller is executing a motion on all or the specified axis.
Section 3 – Remote Mode 3-19