Re: Micos Motor Support query.

[David Maden <David.Maden@psi.ch>]

Hi Kurt,

Yes, I had seen that. From what I can glean from Micos' web site, I 
suspect that it is not a "Venus-2" device. If it is, it would be great. 
I'll check with Micos and get back to you.

Thanks,

David

Kurt A. Goetze wrote:
> David Maden wrote:
>
> > We have just received a rotation table from Micos GmbH for a trial 
> > period. It has an RS-232-C interface talking what they call "Venus-2 
> > protocol".
> >
> > Simple command/response communication via Dirk Zimok's stream driver 
> > works fine and we can get it to move and report its position. Has 
> > anyone in the EPICS community perhaps tackled a more thorough 
> > integration, in particular, into the APS motor record package?
> >
> > Thanks in advance for any tips.
> >
> > David
>
>
> David,
>
> There is motor record device support for the Micos MoCo series DC motor 
> controllers
> in synApps 5.0 and above.  I can send you the source code for earlier 
> versions if needed.
>
> http://www.aps.anl.gov/aod/bcda/synApps
>
> Kurt Goetze
> ANL/APS Beamline Controls
> ph: 630-252-7959
> em: goetze@aps.anl.gov