Instruction manual

Model 2090 Multi-Device Controller

USING THE GPIB COMMAND SET

WITH THE MODEL 2090

The ETS-Lindgren Model 2090 controller has a large

command set covering all of ETS-Lindgren’s past

positioning controllers. The command set from the Models

1050, 1060, and 1090 are incorporated into the Model 2090

along with a variety of new commands. The Model 2090

also supports the same command set as the ETS-Lindgren

Model 2190 Virtual Device Controller.

Some of the legacy commands are duplicated while others

have gained new meaning. In addition, conformity to the

IEEE 488.2 standard requires a more restricted

interpretation of some of the commands. See “Appendix A:

Model 2090 GPIB COMMAND REFERENCE” for a list

of all the commands and their functions.

BACKWARD COMPATIBILITY

The Model 2090 incorporates the command sets of

previous ETS-Lindgren controllers. This is intended to

allow pre-existing software written for older controllers to

run with little or no modification with the Model 2090.

The entire Model 1050 and 1060 command set has been

reproduced while only a portion of the Model 1090

command set is included. The commands not implemented

under the Model 1090 set are mainly those associated with

the four-device control. All motion control, limit settings,

and basic operations have been maintained. However, the

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