DMC-18x6 Command Reference
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CM
FUNCTION: Contour Mode
DESCRIPTION:
The Contour Mode is initiated by the instruction CM. This mode allows the generation of an
arbitrary motion trajectory with any of the axes. The CD command specified the position
increment, and the DT command specifies the time interval.
The command, CM?, can be used to check the number of available contour segments. A value of
0 returned from the command CM? indicates that the Contour Buffer is full. A value of 511
indicates that the Contour Buffer is empty.
ARGUMENTS: CM nnnnnnnnnn
where
n is A,B,C,D,E,F,G or any combination to specify the axis (axes) for contour mode
n = ? Returns a 0 if the contour buffer is full and 511 if the contour buffer is empty.
USAGE: DEFAULTS:
While Moving
Yes
Default Value
0
In a Program
Yes
Default Format
3.0
Command Line
Yes
Controller Usage ALL CONTROLLERS
OPERAND USAGE:
_CM contains a `0' if the contour buffer is full, otherwise contains a the number of available
contour segments.
RELATED COMMANDS:
Contour Data
Time Increment
EXAMPLES:
V=_CM;V=
Return contour buffer status
CM?
Return contour buffer status
CM AC
Specify A,C axes for Contour Mode
