Optima DMC-1xxx and DMC-18x2 Command Reference
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CM
FUNCTION: Contour Mode
DESCRIPTION:
The CM command is initiated by the instruction CM. This mode allows the generation of an
arbitrary motion trajectory with any of the axes. The CD command specified the position
increment, and the DT command specifies the time interval.
The command, CM?, can be used to check the status of the Contour Buffer. A value of 1
returned from the command CM? indicates that the Contour Buffer is full. A value of 0
indicates that the Contour Buffer is empty.
ARGUMENTS: CM nnnnnnnnnn
where
n is A,B,C,D,E,F,G or any combination to specify the axis (axes) for contour mode
n = ? Returns a 1 if the contour buffer is full and 0 if the contour buffer is empty.
USAGE: DEFAULTS:
While Moving
Yes
Default Value
0
In a Program
Yes
Default Format
2.0
Command Line
Yes
Controller Usage ALL CONTROLLERS
OPERAND USAGE:
_CM contains a `0' if the contour buffer is empty, otherwise contains a `1'.
RELATED COMMANDS:
"WC "
Wait for Contour
"DT "
Time Increment
"
CD
" Contour
Data
EXAMPLES:
V=_CM;V=
Return contour buffer status
CM?
Return contour buffer status
CM AC
Specify A,C axes for Contour Mode
