DMC-18x6 Command Reference
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AL
FUNCTION: Arm Latch
DESCRIPTION:
The AL command enables the latching function (high speed main or auxiliary position capture) of
the controller. When the position latch is armed, the main or auxiliary encoder position will
be captured upon a low going signal. Each axis has a position latch and can be activated
through the general inputs:
A axis latch
Input 1
B axis latch
Input 2
C axis latch
Input 3
D axis latch
Input 4
E axis latch
Input 9
F axis latch
Input 10
G axis latch
Input 11
H axis latch
Input 12
The command RL returns the captured position for the specified axes. When interrogated the AL
command will return a 1 if the latch for that axis is armed or a zero after the latch has
occurred. The CN command can be used to change the polarity of the latch function.
ARGUMENTS: AL nnnnnnnn
or AL n,n,n,n,n,n,n,n
where
n can be A,B,C,D,E,F,G or H, specifying the main encoder for the axis to be latched
n can be SA,SB,SC,SD,SE,SF,SG or SH, specifying the auxiliary encoder.
n can be TA,TB,TC,TD,TE,TF,TG or TH, specifying the main encoder is latched from the index
pulse instead of a digital input.
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:
_ALn contains the state of the specified latch. 0 = not armed, 1 = armed.
RELATED COMMANDS:
Report Latch
EXAMPLES:
ALB
Arm B-axis latch
JG,50000
Set up jog at 50000 counts/sec
BGB Begin
the
move
#LOOP
Loop until latch has occurred
JP #LOOP,_ALB=1
RLB
Transmit the latched position
EN
End of program
