Scientific Atlanta GPIB Programmable Positioner

[Telmo Santos]

Hi,

I am starting to work with a Programmable Positioner Module, which will controll an 4-Axis Antenna Positioner. The model is:

'2012A Programmable Positioner Controller'
Scientific Atlanta (nowadays called MI-Technologies)

It was bought on the late 80's and the communication system available is GPIB (IEEE-488). So, I would like to ask, if some of you have already worked with this or other simillar devices from Scientific Atlanta. I didn't find any drivers at the Instrument Driver Network and this company doesn't have an official webpage with client support.

Best Regards,

Telmo Santos

[gtoddpark]

I'm sitting down to do this right now; I noticed you posted in 2005 so did you come up with a driver for the 2012?

[zsavas]

Hello,

I also have searched for a GPIB command reference document but could not find it anywhere.

Has anybody have a pdf of command reference or a driver?

Thanks.

[KACST]

count me in.  I think I will build a driver myself.  MI positioners use sicp so it doesnt support VISA  I think.  

[Albert.Geven]

VISA is a busprotocol independent of the contents of the commands.

SCPI is the syntax of the contents so it can be used and is used in many visa based drivers.

[KACST]

Sorry for the confusion.  You are right

[Albert.Geven]

no problem, it took 30 years to have some things in order. Still a lot to learn.

[scottlockheed]

Did you ever build the drivers for the 2012A?  I am looking at using the same positioner and anything out there could help!

[nyc_(is_out_of_here)]

http://128.238.9.201/~kurt/manuals/manuals/Other/SCIENTIFIC%20ATLANTA%201885%20Instruction.pdf

[foxtrotsalmon]

The link is broken. Appreciate if you can update the link. I too am looking for GPIB commands for the MI Technologies (formerly Scientific Atlanta) positioner control equipment. Thanks 🙂