Optima DMC-1xxx and DMC-18x2 Command Reference
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FL
FUNCTION: Forward Software Limit
DESCRIPTION:
The FL command sets the forward software position limit. If this limit is exceeded during
motion, motion on that axis will decelerate to a stop. Forward motion beyond this limit is
not permitted. The forward limit is activated at A+1, B+1, C+1, D+1. The forward limit
is disabled at 2147483647. The units are in counts.
When the forward software limit is activated, the automatic subroutine #LIMSWI will be
executed if it is included in the program and a program is executing. See User's Manual,
Automatic Subroutine.
ARGUMENTS: FL n,n,n,n,n,n,n,n or
FLA=n where
n is a signed integers in the range -2147483648 to 2147483647, n represents the absolute
position of axis.
n = 2147483647 turns off the forward limit
n = ? Returns the value of the forward limit switch for the specified axis.
USAGE: DEFAULTS:
While Moving
Yes
Default Value
2147483647
In a Program
Yes
Default Format
Position Format
Command Line
Yes
Controller Usage
ALL CONTROLLERS
OPERAND USAGE:
_FLn contains the value of the forward software limit for the specified axis.
RELATED COMMANDS:
"BL (Binary 8F)"
Reverse Limit
"PF"
Position Formatting
EXAMPLES:
FL 150000
Set forward limit to 150000 counts on the A-axis
#TEST Test
Program
AC 1000000
Acceleration Rate
DC 1000000
Deceleration Rate
FL 15000
Forward Limit
JG 5000
Jog Forward
BGA Begin
AMA After
Limit
TPA Tell
Position
EN End
Hint: Galil controllers also provide hardware limits. Both hardware or software limits will trigger
the #LIMSWI automatic subroutine if a program is running.
