Sony MG40 Series Command Reference Manual page 132

<Comparator results>
Th e comparator results are expressed as 2-digit integers from 00 to 16 depending on the number of
levels set.
0 :
1 : Setting value 1
2 : Setting value 2
15 : Setting value 15
16 : Setting value 16
<Output data>
Th e type of data which is output is indicated by a letter of the alphabet.
C : Current value
<Error information>
Th e axis error information is indicated using a hexadecimal 1-digit bit pattern.
7 6 5
Reserved (always zero)
0 : No error, no alarm
1 : Speed alarm is occurring.
2 : Level alarm is occurring.
3 : Speed alarm and level alarm are occurring.
<Reference point information>
Th e reference point detection status is indicated using a hexadecimal 1-digit bit pattern.
0 : Reference point not detected
1 : Wait to go past reference point
2 : Reference point detected
Th e data is output at the resolution set for the output resolution using signed 7-digit data with a decimal
point and with zeros suppressed.
A space is used as the plus sign when a value is positive.
123.4567

1 2
0.2900
When the measuring unit is in the speed alarm or level alarm status, the "Error" characters are output
until reset is initiated.
Error
If the measuring result data consist of more than 7 digits, "F" is output as the highest-level digit to indicate
that an overfl ow has occurred. Use in a range where an "F" will not be output.
When 1000.2531 is to be displayed

F 0
5-2
(E)
Measurement value < Setting value 1
Measurement value < Setting value 2
Measurement value < Setting value 3
.
.
.
Measurement value < Setting value 16
Measurement value
A : Maximum value I : Minimum value
4 3 2 1
Level alarm
3 . 4 5
0 . 2 9
E r r
0 . 2 5
P : P-P value
0
Speed alarm
6 7
0 0
o r
3 1
B : ABS value
MG40 Series