Applied Motion RS-232 - Manual (Page 206)

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Host Command Reference
SS - Send String
Compatibility: All drives with RS-232 communication
Instructs drive to respond with the desired character string (up to 4 characters). This command is useful for letting
the host system know via the serial port when a sequence of commands has finished executing. Multiple SS
commands can be placed into the queue at any time, though care should be taken when using this command
to avoid serial data collisions. For example, the host system should avoid sending commands to the drive while
expecting a character string (from a previously buffered SS command).
NOTE: Due to the possibility of data collisions related to unscheduled communication from slave devices, this
command is nonfunctional for RS-485 drives.
Command Details:
Structure SS(Parameter #1)
Type BUFFERED
Usage WRITE ONLY
Non-Volatile NO
Register Access None
Parameter Details:
Parameter #1 String of characters
- units any printable characters
- range up to 4 characters
Examples:
Command Drive sends Notes
SSdone done String “done” sent when SS command is executed