Laser beta lasermike LS8000-3 - Manual (Page 147)

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
Read
Response Format:
P
Set
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
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
Read Only Command
Response Format:
LS8KV*
Where * is a capital letter indicating the firmware version.