Contouring Variables

$ASSIST

ASSIST status. (OFF,AIR,OXYGEN,ARGON or NITRGN)

Type: Keyword, Read/Write

This variable contains the current ASSIST status. It has a value of OFF, AIR, OXYGEN, ARGON or NITRGN. Note that the value of this variable is a minor word, not a numeric minor code value.

$CONHED

Contouring head status. (UP or DOWN)

Type: Keyword, Read/Write

This variable contains the current HEAD status. It has a value of UP or DOWN. Note that the value of this variable is a minor word, not a numeric minor code value.

$LASMOD

Laser mode. (–1:?, 0:constant wave, 1:pulse)

Type: Numeric, Read/Write

This variable contains the current laser mode.

$PCHMOD

Hybrid punch mode (0:punch, 1:contouring)

Type: Numeric, Read/Write

This variable is valid for hybrid punch/contouring machines. It indicates the machining mode currently in effect.

$PFREQ

Laser pulse frequency

Type: Numeric, Read/Write

This variable contains the current laser pulse frequency. If the frequency has not been set then the value will be $NULL.

$POWER

Machine power. (ON or OFF)

Type: Keyword, Read/Write

This variable contains the current POWER status. It has a value of ON or OFF. Note that the value of this variable is a minor word, not a numeric minor code value.

$PWIDTH

Laser pulse width

Type: Numeric, Read/Write

This variable contains the current laser pulse width. If the width has not been set then the value will be $NULL.

$SHUTTR

Laser shutter status. (ON or OFF)

Type: Keyword, Read/Write

This variable contains the current SHUTTR status. It has a value of ON or OFF. Note that the value of this variable is a minor word, not a numeric minor code value.

$TORCH

Cutting mode (ON or OFF)

Type: Keyword, Read/Write

This variable contains the current TORCH status. It has a value of ON or OFF. Note that the value of this variable is a minor word, not a numeric minor code value.

$WATTS

Laser power (watts)

Type: Numeric, Read/Write

This variable contains the current laser power setting measured in watts. If the power has not been set then the value will be $NULL.