Command Interface; Constructor; Functions; General - Newport SMC100CC Command Interface Manual

SMC100CC & SMC100PP
2.0

Command Interface

2.1

Constructor

SMC100()
The constructor is used to create an instance of the SMC100 device.
2.2

Functions

2.2.1

General

2.2.1.1

OpenInstrument

Syntax
int OpenInstrument(string strDeviceKey)
string strDeviceKey: the device key is a serial COM port
return: 0 = successful or -1 = failure
Decription
This function allows opening communication with the selected device. If the opening
failed, the returned code is -1.
2.2.1.2

CloseInstrument

Syntax
int CloseInstrument()
return: 0 = successful or -1 = failure
Decription
This function allows closing communication with the selected device. If the closing
failed, the returned code is -1.
2.2.1.3

GetDevices

Syntax
string[] GetDevices()
return: list of strings that contains the accessible COM ports.
Decription
This function returns the list of connected devices available to communicate.
2.2.1.4

WriteToInstrument

Syntax
int WriteToInstrument(string command, ref string response, int stage)
command: Instrument command
response: Response of the command
stage: Instrument Stage
return:
Decription
This Overridden function Queries or writes the command given by the user to the
instrument.
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