SYNS – Synchronization Status
A read-only command that returns the current status of the synchronization output operation.
Applies to: CMD-4CR, CMD-4EX-SA
ASCII SYNS[axis]
Standalone SYNSTAT[axis]
Syntax:
Read:
SYNS[axis]
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Where: [axis] is the axis (X, Y, Z, U) being addressed |
Reply
Command is accepted and executed
Read: Returns 2-bit synchronization status. Valid reply are 0, 1, or 3.
|
Bit |
Description |
Setting |
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|
0 |
Sync Operation |
0 – Disabled |
1 – Enabled |
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1 |
Sync Window |
0 – Disabled |
1 – Enabled |
Command cannot be processed
An error message is returned. See Error Codes
Example:
Read: SYNSX * returns the status of the synchronization output operation for the X axis
Reply: 3 * signifies the sync operation and the sync window are enabled for the X axis
Read: SYNSZ * returns the status of the synchronization output operation for the Z axis
Reply: 1 * signifies the sync operation is enabled for the Z axis
Notes:
- Synchronization status will return 1 as long as synchronization mode is active for that axis.
- The synchronization status for each axis is independent.
See also:
SYNC, SYNF, SYNO, SYNP, SYNWO, SYNWF, SYNMAX, SYNMIN