Newport CONEX-LDS Command Interface Manual
CONEX-LDS
Electronic
Manual
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Autocollimator
Command Interface
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CONEX-LDS Command Interface Manual
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction .................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Purpose .................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Overview ................................................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Location ................................................................................................................................... 2
1.4 Possible uses of Newport.CONEXLDS.CommandInterface.dll .............................................. 2
2.0 Command Interface ...................................................................................... 3
2.1 Constructor .............................................................................................................................. 3
2.2 Functions ................................................................................................................................. 3
2.2.1 General ...................................................................................................................... 3
• OpenInstrument .................................................................................................... 3
• CloseInstrument ................................................................................................... 3
• GetDevices ........................................................................................................... 3
• WriteToInstrument ............................................................................................... 4
2.2.2 Commands ................................................................................................................. 4
CD ........................................................................................................................ 4
GP ......................................................................................................................... 5
GX_Get ................................................................................................................ 5
GX_Set ................................................................................................................. 5
GY_Get ................................................................................................................ 6
GY_Set ................................................................................................................. 6
ID_Get .................................................................................................................. 6
ID_Set .................................................................................................................. 7
LB_Get ................................................................................................................. 7
LB_Set .................................................................................................................. 7
LF_Get ................................................................................................................. 8
LF_Set .................................................................................................................. 8
PW_Get ................................................................................................................ 8
PW_Set ................................................................................................................. 9
PX_Get ................................................................................................................. 9
PX_Set .................................................................................................................. 9
PY_Get ................................................................................................................10
PY_Set .................................................................................................................10
RG_Get ...............................................................................................................10
RG_Set ................................................................................................................11
RS ........................................................................................................................11
RS485 ..................................................................................................................11
SA_Get ................................................................................................................12
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SA_Set .................................................................................................................12
SL_Get ................................................................................................................12
SL_Set .................................................................................................................13
SR_Get ................................................................................................................13
SR_Set .................................................................................................................13
SU_Get ................................................................................................................14
SU_Set .................................................................................................................14
TB ........................................................................................................................14
TE ........................................................................................................................15
TS ........................................................................................................................15
VE .......................................................................................................................15
ZT ........................................................................................................................16
3.0 Python example ........................................................................................... 17
Service Form ........................................................................................................ 21
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Electronic Autocollimator
CONEX
-LDS
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to provide the method syntax of each
command to communicate with the CONEX-LDS autocollimator
in assembly Newport.CONEXLDS.CommandInterface.dll. This .Net
assembly is designed and developed by Newport. This DLL is used by
CONEX-LDS applet to communicate with the CONEX-LDS
autocollimator.
exposed
1.2 Overview
Command Interface DLL is a generic name that refers to a DLL used to
communicate with an instrument. Typically this DLL exposes all the
commands the instrument supports. These commands are exposed as
function calls of the Command Interface DLL.
Newport.CONEXLDS.CommandInterface.dll is the assembly used for
communicating with the CONEX-LDS autocollimator. This assembly is
installed with the CONEX-LDS applet.
Each function name is defined with the command code “AA”.
For more information on each command function, refer to the CONEX-LDS
programmer’s manual.
NOTES
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1.3 Location
Newport.CONEXLDS.CommandInterface.dll is located with the
following path: \Newport\MotionControl\CONEXLDS\Bin\Newport.CONEXLDS.CommandInterface.dll
1.4 Possible uses of Newport.CONEXLDS.CommandInterface.dll
Newport.CONEXLDS.CommandInterface.dll is used by CONEX-LDS
applet for communicating with the CONEX-LDS autocollimator. The
same DLL can be used as a reusable software component for creating
Python scripts or LabVIEW VIs.
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2.0 Command Interface
2.1 Constructor
CONEXLDS()
The constructor is used to create an instance of the CONEX-LDS device.
2.2 Functions
2.2.1 General
• OpenInstrument
Syntax
int OpenInstrument(string strDeviceKey)
string strDeviceKey: the device key is a serial COM port
return: 0 = successful or -1 = failure
Decription
This function allows opening communication with the selected device. If the opening
failed, the returned code is -1.
• CloseInstrument
Syntax
int CloseInstrument()
return: 0 = successful or -1 = failure
Decription
This function allows closing communication with the selected device. If the closing
failed, the returned code is -1.
• GetDevices
Syntax
string[] GetDevices()
return: list of strings that contains the accessible COM ports
Decription
This function returns the list of connected devices available to communicate.
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• WriteToInstrument
Syntax
int WriteToInstrument(string command, ref string resp, int stage)
command: Instrument command
resp: Response of the command
stage: Instrument Stage
return: function error
Decription
This Overridden function Queries or writes the command issued by the user to the
instrument.
2.2.2 Commands
CD
Syntax
int CD(int controllerAddress, out string FactoryCalibrationInformation, out string
errstring)
controllerAddress: controllerAddress
FactoryCalibrationInformation: FactoryCalibrationInformation
errString: The failure reason
return: 0 in success and -1 on failure
Description
This function is used to process synchrounous CD Get command which is used to Get
factory calibration information. Refer to the Controller's User’s Manual for further
information..
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