Newport New Focus Picomotor 8742 - Page 73

Remote Command Set 73
DH
Description Home position set.
Syntax xxDHnn
Remarks This command is used to define the “home” position for an axis. The home position is set
to 0 if this command is issued without “nn” value. Upon receipt of this command, the
controller will set the present position to the specified home position. The move to
absolute position command (PA) uses the “home” position as reference point for moves.
Argument Value Description
xx 1 to 4 Axis number
nn Integer Home position (steps). Default = 0 steps. Valid values
between -2147483648 and +2147483647.
Example
1DH (set motor 1 counter to 0)
2DH1000 (set motor 2 counter equal to 1000)
See Also
DH?, TP?, PA
DH?
Description Home position query.
Syntax xxDH?
Remarks This command is used to query the home position value for an axis.
Argument Value Description
xx 1 to 4 Axis number
Response Value Description
Value Integer Home position setting (steps)
Example
2DH? (get home position)
0 (reply; home position is 0)
See Also
DH, TP?