Newport New Focus Picomotor 8743-CL User Manual page 116

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VA
Velocity set
Description
xxVAnn
Syntax
This command is used to set the velocity value for an axis. The velocity setting specified will
Remarks
not have any effect on a move that is already in progress. If this command is issued when an
axis' motion is in progress, the controller will accept the new value but it will use it for
subsequent moves only. The maximum velocity for a 'Standard' Picomotor is 2000 steps/sec,
while the same for a 'Tiny' Picomotor is 1750 steps/sec.
Argument
xx
nn
1VA1750
Example
VA?, AC, AC?
See Also
VA?
Velocity query.
Description
xxVA?
Syntax
This command is used to query the velocity value for an axis.
Remarks
Argument
xx
Response
Value
1VA?
Example
1750
VA, AC, AC?
See Also
Value Description
1 to 2 Axis number
1 to 2000 Velocity (steps/sec). Default = 2000 steps/sec
(Set motor 1 velocity to 1750 steps/sec)
Value Description
1 to 2 Axis number
Value Description
Integer Velocity setting (steps/sec)
(Get motor 1 velocity)
(Returns 1750; motor 1 velocity)