Newport ESP300 Series User Manual

DP read desired position
IMM PGM MIP
USAGE ♦ ♦ ♦
SYNTAX xxDP?
PARAMETERS
Description xx [ int ] - axis number
Range xx - 1 to MAX AXES
Units xx - none
Defaults xx missing: error 37, AXIS NUMBER MISSING
out of range: error 9, AXIS NUMBER OUT OF RANGE
DESCRIPTION This command is used to read the desired position. It returns the instantaneous
desired position.
The command could be sent at any time but its real use is while a motion is in
progress.
RETURNS nn where nn = desired position, in pre-defined units
REL. COMMANDS PA - move to an absolute position
PR - move to a relative position
TP - read actual position
EXAMPLE 3TP? | read position on axis # 3
5.32 | controller returns position 5.32 for axis # 3
3PR2.2 | start a relative motion of 2.2 on axis # 3
3DP? | read desired position on axis # 3
7.52 | controller
returns desired position 7.52 for axis # 3
3-52 Section 3 – Remote Mode

Newport ESP300 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Newport
Model	ESP300 Series
Category	Controller
Language	English