MagnaTran 7.1 User’s Manual
Command Reference
MN-003-1600-00
Map Pass Through
Brooks Automation
Revision 2.2
8-49
Map Pass Through
Purpose
The MAP PASSTHROUGH command allows the flexibility to send information
through the robot. This command also assigns the the specific characteristics of the I/
O.
Format
MAP name PASSTHROUGH DIGITAL_IN [io_num_in] (TO| NOT)
DIGITAL_OUT[io_num_out]
Arguments
name:
Specifies the user reference name to be assigned to the specified
I/O (20 characters maximum).
io_num:
Specifies the I/O channels being mapped or assigned. This vari-
able is an eight digit (maximum) hex number of the form
0x12345678 representing the specific I/O channel(s). See the
examples in the
command for assistance in designating the
io_num. Note that leading zeros may be dropped from this number.
TO:
Assigns the same polarity of the input bit to the output bit.
NOT:
Assigns the opposite polarity of the input bit to the output bit.
Description
This command is used to pass information through the robot from valves, etc.
The I/O types are defined as performing specific functions with the settings and
responses defined by those functions. Pass Through items are updated every 1mSec.
Examples
Same polarity:
MAP DIG_1 PASSTHROUGH TO DIGITAL_IN 0X40 TO DIGITAL_OUT 0X30
In this same polarity example, the input which is high, is passed through the
robot and output as high.
