DMC-18x6 Command Reference
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TE
FUNCTION:
Tell Error
DESCRIPTION::
This command returns the current position error of the motor(s). The range of possible error is
2147483647. The Tell Error command is not valid for step motors since they operate open-
loop.
ARGUMENTS: TE nnnnnnnnnn
where
n is A,B,C,D,E,F,G or H or any combination to specify the axis or axes
No argument will provide the position error for all axes
USAGE: DEFAULTS:
While Moving
Yes
Default Value
0
In a Program
Yes
Default Format
Position Format
Not in a Program
Yes
Controller Usage
ALL CONTROLLERS
OPERAND USAGE:
_TEn contains the current position error value for the specified axis.
RELATED COMMANDS:
Off On Error
Error Limit
Error Subroutine
Position Formatting
EXAMPLES:
TE
Return all position errors
5, -2, 0, 6
TEA
Return the A motor position error
5
TEB
Return the B motor position error
-2
Error =_TEA
Sets the variable, Error, with the A-axis position error
Hint:
Under normal operating conditions with servo control, the position error should be small. The
position error is typically largest during acceleration
.
