6. COMMAND REFERENCE 101
WWrite system variable
Syntax aW(system_variable,value)
Description The W command allows you to set a specified system variable to a
particular value.
Refer to the table of system variables for more information.
Properties Immediate not saved by SV
Example Set system variable TL (Tracking Limit) to 4000
Report the current value of system variable TL
The controller responds with......................................
2W(TL,4000)
2R(TL)
*4000
Note The drive will need to be de-energised before certain system variables can
be written to.
See also R command.
See table of allowable variables for individual parameter details.
ZReset
Syntax Units Range of ‘n’Default See also
aZ - - - SV
Description The Z command resets the drive. This is similar to power cycling the drive.
Wait 1-2 seconds before sending any other command following a Z.
Following the issue of the Z command, any configuration which has been
made but not saved, with the SV command, will be lost.
Properties Immediate, not saved by SV
Example To reset all drives, type.................................................... 0Z