DMC-18x6 Command Reference
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MO
FUNCTION: Motor Off
DESCRIPTION:
The MO command shuts off the control algorithm. The controller will continue to monitor the
motor position. To turn the motor back on use the Servo Here command (SH).
ARGUMENTS: MO nnnnnnnnnn
where
n is A,B,C,D,E,F,G or H or any combination to specify the axis or axes.
No argument specifies all axes.
USAGE: DEFAULTS:
While Moving
No
Default Value
0
In a Program
Yes
Default Format
1.0
Command Line
Yes
Controller Usage
ALL CONTROLLERS
OPERAND USAGE:
_MOn contains the state of the motor for the specified axis.
RELATED COMMANDS:
Servo
Here
EXAMPLES:
MO
Turn off all motors
MOA
Turn off the A motor. Leave the other motors unchanged
MOB
Turn off the B motor. Leave the other motors unchanged
MOCA
Turn off the C and A motors. Leave the other motors unchanged
SH
Turn all motors on
Bob=_MOA
Sets Bob equal to the A-axis servo status
Bob=
Return value of Bob. If 1, in motor off mode, If 0, in servo mode
Hint: The MO command is useful for positioning the motors by hand. Turn them back on with the SH
command.
