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Optima DMC-1xxx and DMC-18x2 Command Reference
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CA
FUNCTION: Coordinate Axes
DESCRIPTION:
The CA command specifies the coordinate system to apply proceeding vector commands.
The following commands apply to the active coordinate system as set by the CA
command:
CR ES LE LI LM
TN VE VM VP
ARGUMENTS: CAS
or
CAT where
CAS specifies that proceeding vector commands shall apply to the S coordinate system
CAT specifies that proceeding vector commands shall apply to the T coordinate system
CA ? returns a 0 if the S coordinate system is active and a 1 if the T coordinate system is
active.
OPERAND USAGE:
_CA contains a 0 if the S coordinate system is active and a 1 if the T coordinate system is
active.
USAGE: DEFAULTS:
While Moving
Yes
Default Value
CAS
In a Program
Yes
Default Format
-
Command Line
Yes
Controller Usage
ALL CONTROLLERS
RELATED COMMANDS:
"VP "
Vector Position
"VS "
Vector Speed
"VD "
Vector Deceleration
"VA "
Vector Acceleration
"VM"
Vector Mode
"VE"
End Vector
"BG "
BGS - Begin Sequence
EXAMPLES:
CAT
Specify T coordinate system
VMAB
Specify vector motion in the A and B plane
VS 10000
Specify vector speed
CR 1000,0,360
Generate circle with radius of 1000 counts, start at 0 degrees and complete
one circle in counterclockwise direction.
VE End
Sequence
BGT
Start motion of T coordinate system
