Mode, Absolute vs. Incremental | Anaheim DPJ72LC3, DPJ72LC2 instruction

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Mode

Most G-code commands supported by LC are modal, meaning they put the system into a particular mode of operation and need not be repeated on every program line. A modal command stays in effect until another command changes the mode. Related modal commands that affect one aspect of program execution are called a mode group.

The following list shows the mode groups for G-code commands supported by LC.

Move Mode

G00 Rapid Tool Positioning

G01 Linear Interpolated Cutting Move

G02 Clockwise Circular Cutting Move

G03 Counter Clockwise Circular Cutting Move

Circular Interpolation

G17 XY Plane Selection

G18 XZ Plane Selection

G19 YZ Plane Selection

Units

G20 Inch Units (also G70)

G21 Metric Units (also G71)

Tool Length Compensation

G43 Tool Length Compensation (Plus)

G44 Tool Length Compensation (Minus)

G49 Cancel Tool Length Compensation

Positioning Mode

G90 Absolute Positioning Mode

G91 Incremental Positioning Mode

Miscellaneous Modes using Single Command

G52 Use Local Coordinate System

F Feedrate

Absolute vs. Incremental

All moves are either absolute or incremental. In an absolute move, the ending point is defined relative to a coordinate system origin, usually Program Zero. In

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Anaheim DPJ72LC3, DPJ72LC2, DPJ72LC4 manual Mode, Absolute vs. Incremental

Contents

User’s Guide Table of Contents Error! Bookmark not defined Page Thank You Product SupportSystem Requirements If you are using Windows 95, 98 or NT Installing LCUsing the Mouse If you are using Windows 3.1 or Using Standard Windows Controls Choosing Commands Command Buttons Pull-Down MenusText Boxes System Safety Program Overview About this Manual File Menu Pull Down Menu Bar Main Screen Features Controller Menu Main Screen Features To change the state of an output line Tool Position Box View MenuHelp Menu Relative Other FeaturesProgram Machine To zero each axis To set new values within a coordinate system To zero all axes Tool Path View Port Control Box Code Mode Jog Mode Point Mode Home Mode Program Listing Box Message BoxPage Windows Windows Setup Software Setup Setup FileSystem Settings To set your system settings Initial Setup Machine Tool Settings To set the Machine Tool Settings Initial Setup To Set the Maximum Unramped Feedrates Feedrate and Ramping Settings To Set the Ramping Rate To Set the Maximum Feedrates To Set the Direction Change Delay Setting Machine Zero To Set the Jog RatesTo Set the Maximum Arc Feedrate To Set Machine Zero Without Using Home Switches To Set Machine Zero Using Home Switches To Set Backlash Setting Backlash To Set Up the Tool Library Tooling Settings To Configure the Input Lines Input Line Settings Output Line Settings To Configure the Output LinesTo define an M-code to control output lines To Configure the Motor Signal Lines Motor Signal Settings To Configure G and M Code Handling Initial Setup Page To import a DXF file Opening a G-Code ProgramImporting a DXF File To open an existing program To choose a different file name or folder System Programming Using the Program Editor To open the editorTo edit a new program To close the editor To save your program using the same file name Key Programming Concepts M Codes Supported Absolute vs. Incremental Mode G00 Rapid Tool Positioning M Code Reference G02 Clockwise Circular Cutting Move G01 Linear Interpolated Cutting Move End End Center Start G03 Counter Clockwise Circular Cutting Move G28 Return to Reference Point G04 DwellG17, G18, G19 Arc Plane Selection G20, G21 Inch Units and Metric Units G29 Return from Reference Point System Programming System Programming System Programming System Programming G52 Local Coordinate System G91 Incremental Positioning Mode G90 Absolute Positioning Mode M98, M99, M02 Subroutine Commands M00 Program PauseM30 End of Program Feedrate Command MXX Miscellaneous Device ControlProgram Comments System Programming Windows 95, 98 or NT Configuring LCStarting LC Software Windows 3.1 or Loading a G-Code File Viewing the Tool Path Tutorial Animating the G-Code File Editing a G-Code File Using the Jog Controls Connecting the Machine Online Setting Machine Zero Using the Point Move Setting Program Zero on the Machine Tool Testing the Program on the Machine Tool Cutting the Part Exiting the ProgramTurning off the Controller O Connections Typical Output Configuration Motor ON/OFF Input Internally Connected Driver BLD72 Series Driver Setting the Kick Current Driver Page Glossary Glossary Glossary