DMC-18x6 Command Reference
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DC
FUNCTION: Deceleration
DESCRIPTION:
The Deceleration command (DC) sets the linear deceleration rate of the motors for independent
moves such as PR, PA and JG moves. The parameters will be rounded down to the nearest
factor of 1024 and have units of counts per second squared.
ARGUMENTS: DC n,n,n,n,n,n,n,n
or
DCA=n
where
n is an unsigned numbers in the range 1024 to 1073740800
n = ? Returns the deceleration value for the specified axes.
USAGE: DEFAULTS:
While Moving
Yes
*
Default
Value
256000
In a Program
Yes
Default Format
10.0
Command Line
Yes
Controller Usage ALL CONTROLLERS
*
When moving, the DC command can only be specified while in the jog mode.
OPERAND USAGE:
_DCn contains the deceleration rate for the specified axis.
RELATED COMMANDS:
Acceleration
Position Relative
Position Absolute
Speed
Jog
Limit Switch Deceleration
EXAMPLES:
PR 10000
Specify position
AC 2000000
Specify acceleration rate
DC 1000000
Specify deceleration rate
SP 5000
Specify slew speed
BG Begin
motion
Note: The DC command may be changed during the move in JG move, but not in PR or PA move.
