Index

A

Abort 43–44, 68, 73, 95, 101, 177, 179, 199, 203–5

Off-On-Error 25, 44, 47, 177, 179

Stop Motion 95, 101, 151, 180

Absolute Position 87–88, 142–43, 147

Absolute Value 109, 147, 155, 178

Acceleration 144–45, 161, 165, 168–71, 236–

37

Accessories 210

Address 158–60, 182, 211, 240

Almost Full Flags 68, 72

AMP-1100 29

Ampflier Gain 4

Amplifier Enable 47, 177

Amplifier Gain 189, 193, 196

Analog Input 3, 43, 47, 90, 155–56, 157, 162,

168–69, 174, 199

Analysis

SDK 135

Arithmetic Functions 135, 146, 153, 165

Arm Latch 133

Array 3, 86, 99, 115–17, 135, 139, 146, 153,

157–65, 166, 200

Automatic Subroutine 137, 149

CMDERR 137, 150, 152

LIMSWI 43, 137, 149–50, 178–79

MCTIME 137, 142, 150, 151

POSERR 137, 149–51, 178–79

Auxiliary Encoder 43, 107, 119–26, 119–26, 119–26, 205, 212, 214, 217, 218

Dual Encoder 83, 126, 159

B

Backlash 86, 125–26, 174

Backlash Compensation

Dual Loop 86, 119–26, 119–26, 119–26, 174

Begin Motion 137–39, 143–44, 150–51, 156,

160–61, 166, 168

Binary 1, 79, 82

Bit-Wise 146, 153

Burn

EEPROM 3

Bypassing Optoisolation 47

C

Capture Data

Record 86, 114, 117, 157, 160

Circle 170–71

Circular Interpolation 100–103, 105, 159,

170–71

Clear Bit 166

Clear Sequence 95, 97, 101, 103

Clock 157

CMDERR 137, 150, 152

Code 150, 157, 159–61, 169–70, 172–75

Command

Syntax 79–80

Command Summary 84, 87, 89, 97, 103, 157,

159

Commanded Position 87–89, 104–7, 151, 159,

169, 185–87

Communication 3, 79

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DMC-1800, DMC-1700 specifications

The Galil DMC-1700 and DMC-1800 are advanced motion controllers widely recognized for their high performance and versatility in the automation and robotics industries. These controllers are designed to meet the demands of complex motion control applications, providing users with enhanced features and innovative technologies that optimize motion precision and efficiency.

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