Newport MKS HXP Series - HXP Command Interface Functions; HXP Command Interface Constructor; OpenInstrument Function for HXP Communication; CloseInstrument Function for HXP Communication

HXP Command Interface Manual
2.0 Command Interface
2.1 Constructor
Syntax
HXP()
Decription
The constructor is used to create an instance of the HXP device.
2.2 Functions
2.2.1 OpenInstrument
Syntax
C# prototype
int OpenInstrument (string Address, int port)
Python prototype
[Return] OpenInstrument (Address, Port)
Parameter
Input parameters
None
Output parameters
(string) Address: TCP IP address controller
(int) Port: TCP IP port
Return
(int) error code: 0 in success and -1 on failure
Description
This function is used to open the communication with the controller. A socket is created
and the TCP IP connection is established. Refer to the HXP Programmer’s manual to
get the command description.
2.2.2 CloseInstrument
Syntax
C# prototype
int CloseInstrument ()
Python prototype
[Return] CloseInstrument ()
Parameter
Input parameters
None
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