DMC-18x6 Command Reference
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GM
FUNCTION: Gantry mode
DESCRIPTION:
The GM command specifies the axes in which the gearing function is performed in the Gantry
mode. In this mode, the gearing will not be stopped by the ST command or by limit switches.
Only GR0 will stop the gearing in this mode.
ARGUMENTS: GM n,n,n,n,n,n,n,n or
GMA=n where
n = 0 Disables gantry mode function
n = 1
Enables the gantry mode
n = ? Returns the state of gantry mode for the specified axis: 0 gantry mode disabled, 1 gantry
mode enabled
USAGE: DEFAULTS:
While Moving
Yes
Default Value
0
In a Program
Yes
Default Format
1.0
Command Line
Yes
Controller Usage
ALL CONTROLLERS
OPERAND USAGE:
_GMn contains the state of gantry mode for the specified axis: 0 gantry mode disabled, 1 gantry
mode enabled
RELATED COMMANDS:
Gear Ratio
Axes
EXAMPLES:
GM 1,1,1,1
Enable GM on all axes
GM 0
Disable GM on A-axis, other axes remain unchanged
GM ,,1,1
Enable GM on C-axis and D-axis, other axes remain unchanged
GM 1,0,1,0
Enable GM on A and C-axis, disable GM on B and D axis
Hint: The GM command is useful for driving heavy load on both sides (Gantry Style).
