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Figure 6.4 - Electronic Cam Example

This disengages the slave axis at a specified master position. If the parameter is outside the master cycle, the stopping is instantaneous.

To illustrate the complete process, consider the cam relationship described by the equation:

Y = 0.5 * X + 100 sin (0.18*X)

where A is the master, with a cycle of 2000 counts.

The cam table can be constructed manually, point by point, or automatically by a program. The following program includes the set-up.

The instruction EAA defines A as the master axis. The cycle of the master is

2000. Over that cycle, B varies by 1000. This leads to the instruction EM 2000,1000.

Suppose we want to define a table with 100 segments. This implies increments of 20 counts each. If the master points are to start at zero, the required instruction is EP 20,0.

The following routine computes the table points. As the phase equals 0.18X and A varies in increments of 20, the phase varies by increments of 3.6°. The program then computes the values of B according to the equation and assigns the values to the table with the instruction ET[N] = ,B.

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DMC-3425

DMC-3425 specifications

The Galil DMC-3425 is a sophisticated motion controller known for its versatility and high performance in various industrial applications. Designed primarily for multi-axis control, it is well-suited for robotics, CNC machinery, and automated manufacturing systems.

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