Gets the current status [value] of the synchronization output operation for [axis].


Access: Read

Category: Sync

Applies to: 4ED, 4EX


ASCII                SYNS[axis]

Standalone        SYNSTAT[axis]        

       

Syntax


Read

SYNS[axis]

[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

0

Sync Operation

0 – Disabled

1 – Enabled

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

I/O Setup, 

SYNC, SYNF, SYNO, SYNP, SYNWO, SYNWF, SYNMAX, SYNMIN


Commander Manual

High-Speed Digital Output