Instruction

Interpretation

PR 10000

Distance

SP 20000

Speed

DC 100000

Deceleration

AC 100000

Acceleration

BG X

Start Motion

Example 3 - Multiple Axes

Objective: Move the four axes independently.

Instruction

Interpretation

PR 500,1000,600,-400

Distances of X,Y,Z,W

SP 10000,12000,20000,10000

Slew speeds of X,Y,Z,W

AC 100000,10000,100000,100000

Accelerations of X,Y,Z,W

DC 80000,40000,30000,50000

Decelerations of X,Y,Z,W

BG XZ

Start X and Z motion

BG YW

Start Y and W motion

Example 4 - Independent Moves

The motion parameters may be specified independently as illustrated below.

Instruction

Interpretation

PR ,300,-600

Distances of Y and Z

SP ,2000

Slew speed of Y

DC ,80000

Deceleration of Y

AC, 100000

Acceleration of Y

SP ,,40000

Slew speed of Z

AC ,,100000

Acceleration of Z

DC ,,150000

Deceleration of Z

BG Z

Start Z motion

BG Y

Start Y motion

Example 5 - Position Interrogation

The position of the four axes may be interrogated with the instruction, TP.

Instruction

Interpretation

TP

Tell position all four axes

TP X

Tell position - X axis only

TP Y

Tell position - Y axis only

TP Z

Tell position - Z axis only

TP W

Tell position - W axis only

The position error, which is the difference between the commanded position and the actual position can be interrogated with the instruction TE.

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Galil DMC-1800, DMC-1700 user manual Example 3 Multiple Axes, Example 4 Independent Moves, Example 5 Position Interrogation

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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