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--- commands:here [2019/04/18 19:33] – external edit 127.0.0.1
+++ commands:here [2026/09/01 15:42] (current) – add firmware requirements for clocked devices change position brandon
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 ====== Command:HERE (H) ======
-Here command has a slightly different usage on a TGPMT card , then on all our systems.
+The 'here' command differs on a TGPMT card from our other systems.
---> Actuators , Piezos, MicroMirror etc#
+--> Actuators, Piezos, MicroMirror etc ^
+--> MS2000 or RM2000 syntax ^
+The HERE command sets the current reported position(s) of the axis(es) provided.
---> MS2000 or RM2000 syntax#
 ^Shortcut  |H   |
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 <--
---> Tiger syntax#
+--> Tiger syntax ^
 ^Shortcut  |H   |
-^Format  |HERE [axis]=[position in 1/10 microns]… |
+^Format  |HERE [axis]=[position in 1/10 microns] or see below for clocked devices|
 ^Units    |1/10 microns|
 ^Type    |Axis-Specific  |
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 <--
-Assign the specified number to the axis’s current position buffer.  If no position is specified, 0 is assumed.  The unit of measurement is in tenths of microns.  This defines the current position to be a specific distance from the origin (0), i.e., the origin may change.
+Assign the specified number to the axis’s current position buffer. If no position is specified, 0 is assumed. For non-clocked devices, the unit of measurement is in tenths of microns.  This defines the current position to be a specific distance from the origin (0).
+**Clocked Devices:**
+On clocked devices (filter slider, turret, mirrored port switch, etc), you can //change position #1// or you can //change the spacing between positions//.\\ \\
+Change position #1: <wrap lo>MS-2000 v9.2l or Tiger v3.18 required</wrap>
+  - Remove all axes from either the joystick or a knob (for example, the Z-axis from the Z-knob <wrap cmd> J Z=0</wrap>).
+  - Assign the clocked device axis to that joystick or knob (for example, the M-axis to the Z-knob <wrap cmd> J M=22</wrap>).
+  - Use the joystick or knob to adjust the axis to the desired position.
+  - Issue the ''HERE'' command to set the position (for example, the M-axis <wrap cmd> H M=1</wrap>).
+  - Restore (assign and unassign) the desired axes to the joystick / knobs as desired (for example, the M-axis from and the Z-axis to the Z-knob <wrap cmd> J M=0 Z=22</wrap>). \\ \\
+Change the spacing between positions: <wrap lo>MS-2000 v9.2m or Tiger v3.28 required</wrap>\\
+  - Move to position #2 (for example, the M-axis <wrap cmd> M M=2</wrap>).
+  - Remove all axes from either the joystick or a knob (for example, the Z-axis from the Z-knob <wrap cmd> J Z=0</wrap>).
+  - Assign the clocked device axis to that joystick or knob (for example, the M-axis to the Z-knob <wrap cmd> J M=22</wrap>).
+  - Use the joystick or knob to adjust the axis to the desired position.
+  - Issue the ''HERE'' command to set the spacing (for example, the M-axis <wrap cmd> H M+</wrap>).
+  - Restore (assign and unassign) the desired axes to the joystick / knobs as desired (for example, the M-axis from and the Z-axis to the Z-knob <wrap cmd> J M=0 Z=22</wrap>).
+\\
 If there are no errors, the positive reply <wrap reply> :A </wrap> will be sent back from the controller
 <WRAP center round important 60%>
-DOES NOT WORK FOR PIEZOS AND MICROMIRRORS. <del> DOES NOT WORK FOR “CLOCKED DEVICES” SUCH AS FILTER SLIDERS AND TURRETS.</del>
+**Warning!** DOES NOT WORK FOR PIEZOS AND MICROMIRRORS.
 </WRAP>
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---> TGPMT usage#
+--> TGPMT usage ^
 ^Shortcut  |H   |
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 ^Remembered |Automatically |
-On a TGPMT card , this command this used to Zero the PMT signal reported by the [[commands:rdadc|RDADC command]]. When this command is issue , the current PMT signal is saved , and the controller begins subtracting it from the current PMT signal. Users can use this as a background subtract or offset feature.
+On a TGPMT card, this command this used to Zero the PMT signal reported by the [[commands:rdadc|RDADC command]]. When this command is issue, the current PMT signal is saved, and the controller begins subtracting it from the current PMT signal. Users can use this as a background subtract or offset feature.
-User can cancel the zeroing by issuing ''HERE [axis]=0'' . Readings reported by [[commands:rdadc|RDADC command]] will not be altered anymore.
+User can cancel the zeroing by issuing ''HERE [axis]=0''. Readings reported by [[commands:rdadc|RDADC command]] will not be altered anymore.
 Only the readings reported by the [[commands:rdadc|RDADC command]] are altered. 0-4V Analog PMT signal on the BNC connector is not altered.
-This is a card wide-settings , both PMT0 and PMT1's reading are altered.
+This is a card wide-settings, both PMT0 and PMT1's reading are altered.
 More details [[:tgpmt#adc_specification|here]].
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 __//Example//__
-<asi> $ h m
+<asi> $ H M
 :A</asi>
-If the TGPMT card axis char is **m**. Saves the current PMTs readings and starts subtracting them from RDADC commands reported readings.
+If the TGPMT card axis char is **M**. Saves the current PMTs readings and starts subtracting them from the ''RDADC'' commands reported readings.
-<asi> $ h m=0
+<asi> $ H M=0
 :A</asi>
-If the TGPMT card axis char is **m**. Clears the saved PMTs readings and stops subtracting them from RDADC commands reported readings.
+If the TGPMT card axis char is **M**. Clears the saved PMTs readings and stops subtracting them from the ''RDADC'' commands reported readings.
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-{{tag>commands tiger ms2000 tgpmt}}
+{{tag>tgpmt commands tiger ms2000}}

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