Newport New Focus Picomotor 8743-CL User Manual page 115

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TP?
Actual Position query.
Description
xxTP?
Syntax
This command is used to query the actual position of an axis. The actual position represents the
Remarks
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 positioning inaccuracies.
NOTE: TP response value could either represent encoder 'Counts' or open-loop 'Steps'
Argument
xx
Response
nn
1TP?
Example
10500
PA, PR, MV, DH, SN
See Also
depending on Units setting (see SN command).
Value
1 to 2
Value
Integer
(Get motor 1 position status)
(Returns 10500; motor 1 position)
Description
Axis number
Description
Present position (steps)
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