GetMSBuffer

Returns the Machine Status data stored in one of 8 indexed buffers (zero-based) within the Machine Status stack. If Index is 0, the current Machine Status is returned.

Note: The In-Sight 2000 series vision sensor does not support this extended native mode command, and returns -2 when issued.

GetMSBuffer Inputs

Syntax: EV GetMSBuffer(Index)

Parameter	Description
Index	Identifies which buffer to return (0 to 7).

GetMSBuffer Outputs

Returns a status code, followed by the number of characters (in bytes) for the results, then the results in XML format. The status codes are:

Status Codes	Description
1	The command was executed successfully.
0	Unrecognized command.
-2	The command could not be executed.
-6	User does not have Full Access to execute the command. For more information, see User Access Settings Dialog.

GetMSBuffer Example

To retrieve the Machine Status data stored in buffer 0 within the Machine Status stack, issue the following command: EV GetMSBuffer(0)

The In-Sight sensor responds with a status code (1), followed by the number of characters, in bytes (713). Finally, the Machine Status data is returned.

Note:

The date and time specified for <BootTime> will only be current after the power has been cycled on an In-Sight device if the Use SNTP Services checkbox is selected and a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server is located.
The GetMSBuffer command can be used without the EV prefix by accessing the Machine Status Port. For more information, see Machine Status Port.