DMC-18x6 Command Reference
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EP
FUNCTION:
Cam table master interval and phase shift
DESCRIPTION:
The EP command defines the ECAM table master interval and phase shift. The interval m is the
difference in master position between table entries. The phase shift n instantaneously moves
the graph of slave position versus master position left (negative) or right (positive) and is used
to make on-the-fly corrections to the slaves. Up to 257 points may be specified.
ARGUMENTS: EP m,n
where
m is the master interval and is a positive integer in the range between 1 and 32,767 master counts.
m cannot be changed while ECAM is running.
m = ? Returns the value of the interval, m.
n is the phase shift and is an integer between -2,147,483,648 and 2,147,483,647 master counts. n
can be changed while ECAM is running.
USAGE: DEFAULTS:
While Moving
Yes
Default Value
256,0
In a Program
Yes
Default Format
Command Line
Yes
Controller Usage
ALL CONTROLLERS
OPERAND USAGE:
_EP contains the value of the interval m.
RELATED COMMANDS:
Choose ECAM master
Enable ECAM
Set ECAM table index
Engage ECAM
Specify ECAM cycle
Disengage ECAM
ECAM table
EXAMPLES:
EP 20
Sets the cam master points to 0,20,40 . . .
D = _EP
Set the variable D equal to the ECAM master interval
EP,100
Phase shift all slaves by 100 master counts
