T-Series/Commands/Set Maximum Position/General
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| Instruction Name | Set Maximum Position |
|---|---|
| Applies to | All motorized devices |
| Firmware Version | 5.00 and up |
| Command Number | 44 |
| Command Type | Setting |
| Command Data | Position |
| Reply Data | Position |
| Safe to retry? | Yes |
| Returns Current Position? | No |
| Persistence | Non-Volatile |
| Summary | Sets the maximum position the device is allowed to travel to. |
Use this command to limit the range of travel to a value other than the default. Exercise caution when using this command, since it is possible to set the range to a value greater than the physical limits of the device.
A device within range of travel is not allowed to move above its Maximum Position. The default Maximum Position is the full travel length of the device.
This setting is stored in non-volatile memory and will persist after power-down or reset.
NOTE: This command was previously named Set Maximum Range.
The valid range and behaviour of this command depends on the firmware version:
- T-Series devices - Firmware 5.01 - 5.20
Valid values can be any number from 0 to 16777215. Device movement behaviour when out of range is not well-defined.
- T-Series devices - Firmware 5.21 - 5.22
Valid values can be any number from 0 to 16777215, but the new Maximum Position cannot be less than the current position.
- T-Series devices - Firmware 5.23 and up
Valid values can be any number from 0 to 16777215. If the device Current Position is out of range and above Maximum Position, the device is not allowed to move in the positive direction.
- A-Series and X-Series devices - Firmware 6.xx
If the device Current Position is out of range and above Maximum Position, the device is not allowed to move in the positive direction.
Valid values can be any number from -1000000000 to 1000000000.