Parameters in Commands
Boolean
Key Word
Units
Variable
There are four basic types of parameters: boolean, key words,
variables and arbitrary block program data.
The expression OFF|ON|0|1 is a two state boolean-type
parameter. The numeric value 0 is equivalent to OFF. Any numeric
value other than 0 is equivalent to ON. The numeric values of 0 or 1
are commonly used in the command instead of OFF or ON, and
queries of the parameter always return a numeric value of 0 or 1.
The parameter key words that are allowed for a particular
command are defined in the command description and are
separated with a vertical slash.
Numerical variables may include units. The valid units for a
command depends on the variable type being used. See the
following variable descriptions. If no units are sent, the indicated
default units will be used. Units can follow the numerical value
with, or without, a space.
A variable can be entered in exponential format as well as standard
numeric format. The appropriate variable range and its optional
units are defined in the command description.
Programming Fundamentals
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