Puser scaleable pulse rate, Zread firmware version – Laser beta lasermike LS8000-3 User Manual

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LaserSpeed 8000-3 Instruction Handbook

RS-232/RS-422 Communication

Part No. 93463 / Drawing No. 0921-01561

Page 147 of 221

Revision A (Sep 2007)

P

User Scaleable Pulse Rate

P<CR>

Read

Response

Format:

<N>

P<N><CR>

Set

<N>

is an integer from 0 to 999,999,999 that is the number of pulses per unit length scaled

by 1000.

The User Scaleable Pulse Output can output pulses at rates higher than 250kHz. Caution
should be used to ensure that the maximum line speed encountered during operation does
not cause the pulse output frequency to exceed the maximum frequency of the counter.
Many counters have surprisingly low maximum frequency specifications. If the pulse
frequency exceeds the counter maximum frequency, the counter may behave erratically.

Example:

Want 100 pulses/inch

Measurement Units are inches/minute

Pulses/Length = 100 x 1000 = 100000

Command to set the value is: P100000<CR>

Note: Changing this setting will cause a reset, will reset the indicated length, and will cause
the pulse outputs to be momentarily interrupted. Do not change this setting during normal
operation.

Z

Read Firmware Version

Z<CR>

Read Only Command

Response

Format:

LS8KV*<CR>

Where * is a capital letter indicating the firmware version.

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