Optima DMC-1xxx and DMC-18x2 Command Reference
TE
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TE
FUNCTION:
Tell Error
DESCRIPTION::
The TE command returns the current position error of the motor(s). The range of possible
error is 2147483647. The Tell Error command is not valid for step motors since they
operate open-loop.
ARGUMENTS: TE nnnnnnnnnn
where
n is A,B,C,D,E,F,G or H or any combination to specify the axis or axes
No argument will provide the position error for all axes
USAGE: DEFAULTS:
While Moving
Yes
Default Value
0
In a Program
Yes
Default Format
Position Format
Not in a Program
Yes
Controller Usage
ALL CONTROLLERS
OPERAND USAGE:
_TEn contains the current position error value for the specified axis.
RELATED COMMANDS:
"OE "
Off On Error
"ER "
Error Limit
#POSERR
Error Subroutine
"PF"
Position Formatting
EXAMPLES:
TE
Return all position errors
00005,-00002,00000,00006
TEA
Return the A motor position error
00005
TEB
Return the B motor position error
-00002
Error =_TEA
Sets the variable, Error, with the A-axis position error
Hint: Under normal operating conditions with servo control, the position error should be small. The
position error is typically largest during acceleration
.
