Applied Motion RS-232 - Manual (Page 141)

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Host Command Reference
MR - Microstep Resolution
Compatibility: All Stepper Drives
Affects:
Microstep Resolution
See also: EG command
The MR command allows the user to set or request the Microstep Resolution of the drive.
NOTE: The MR command has been deprecated, and should no longer be used. It is included here solely for
compatibility with older programs. New applications should make use of the EG command.
Command Details:
Structure MR{Parameter #1}
Type BUFFERED
Usage READ/WRITE
Non-Volatile YES
Register Access None
Parameter Details:
Parameter #1 Microstep Resolution (code)
- units Integer
- range 0 - 15:
Code, steps/rev
0 = 200
1 = 400
3 = 2000
4 = 5000
5 = 10,000
6 = 12,800
7 = 18,000
8 = 20,000
9 = 21,600
10 = 25,000
11 = 25,400
12 = 25,600
13 = 36,000
14 = 50,000
15 = 50,800
Examples:
Command Drive sends Notes
MR8 - Set the drive’s microstep resolution to 20,000 steps/rev
MR MR=8