Remote Command Set 87
Description Actual Position query.
Syntax xxTP?
Remarks This command is used to query the actual position of an axis. The actual position
represents the internal number of steps made by the controller relative to its position
when controller was powered ON or a system reset occurred or Home (DH) command
was received.
Note that the real or physical position of the actuator/motor may differ as a function of
mechanical precision and inherent open-loop positioning inaccuracies.
Argument Value Description
xx 1 to 4 Axis number
Response Value Description
nn Integer Present position (steps)
Example 1TP? (Get motor 1 position status)
10500 (Returns 10500; motor 1 position)
See Also
PA, PR, MV, DH