T-Series/Commands/Set Current Position/A-Series Motorized Devices

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Instruction Name	Set Current Position
Applies to	A-Series motorized devices
Firmware Version	6.xx
Command Number	45
Command Type	Setting
Command Data	New Position
Reply Data	New Position
Safe to retry?	Yes
Returns Current Position?	Yes
Persistence	Volatile
Summary	Sets the device internal position counter.

This command override the internal position counter with a new position value specified by the user. The position data is volatile and will not persist after power-down or reset.

Stepper motor phase remains unchanged when position is updated.

Do not use this command to preserve the position counter over power cycles. To restore the position counter without homing the device, Park the stage before power down and Unpark the stage when power is restored. See Set Park State (Cmd 65) for details.