Galil DMC-1400 GM

DMC-1400 Series Command Reference GM ● 97
GM
FUNCTION: Gantry mode
DESCRIPTION:
The GM command specifies the axes in which the gearing function is performed in the Gantry
mode. In this mode, the gearing will not stop by the ST command or by limit switches.
Only GR0 will stop the gearing in this mode.
ARGUMENTS: GM n or GMX=n where
n = 0 Disables gantry mode function
n = 1 Enables the gantry mode
n = ? Returns the state of gantry mode for the specified axis: 0 gantry mode
disabled, 1 gantry mode enabled
USAGE:
While Moving Yes Default Value 0
In a Program Yes Default Format 1.0
Command Line Yes
Controller Usage ALL
OPERAND USAGE:
_GMx contains the state of gantry mode for the specified axis: 0 gantry mode disabled, 1
gantry mode enabled
RELATED COMMANDS:
GR Gear Ratio
GA Master Axis for Gearing
EXAMPLES:
GM 1,1 Enable GM on all axes
GM 0 Disable GM on X-axis other axes remain unchanged
Hint: The GM command is useful for driving heavy load on both sides (Gantry Style).