Reference Manual

PMAC 2 Software Reference
PMAC On-Line Command Specification 169
Scope
Global
Syntax
ASCII Value 9D; $09 (<TAB>).
Remarks
This character, sometimes entered by typing the <TAB> key, causes the most recently sent
alphanumeric command line to PMAC to be re-commanded. It provides a convenient way to
quicken a repetitive task, particularly when working interactively with PMAC in terminal
mode. Other control-character commands cannot be repeated with this command.
Note:
Internally generated commands from CMD "{command}"
statements in motion and PLC programs overwrite the last executed
command from the host, and so can alter the action of this character.
Note:
Most versions of the PMAC Executive Program “trap” a <CTRL-I>
or <TAB> for their own purposes, and do not send it on to PMAC,
even when in terminal mode
Example
This example shows how the tab key can be used to look for some event:
PC<CR>
P1:10<CR>
<TAB>
P1:10<CR>
<TAB>
P1:10<CR>
<TAB>
P1:11<CR>
See Also
On-line command <CONTROL-Y>.
<CONTROL-K>
Function
Kill all motors.
Scope
Global
Syntax
ASCII Value 11D; $0B
Remarks
This command kills all motor outputs by opening the servo loop, commanding zero output,
and taking the amplifier enable signal (AENAn) false (polarity is determined by jumper E17)
for all motors on the card. If any motion programs are running, they will automatically be
aborted. (For the motor-specific K (kill) command, if the motor is in a coordinate system that
is executing a motion program, the program execution must be stopped with either an A
(abort) or Q (quit) command before PMAC will accept the K command.)
For multiple cards on a single serial daisy-chain, this command affects all cards on the chain,
regardless of the current software addressing.
See Also
On-line commands K, A, <CONTROL-A>.
<CONTROL-L>
Function
Close open rotary buffer.
Scope
Global
Syntax
ASCII Value 12D; $0C
Remarks
This character causes PMAC to close the open rotary program buffer on PMAC. It is exactly
equivalent in effect to the CLOSE command, but it is faster to send. The primary use of