Delta DVP-15MC Series, Operation Manual

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Chapter 11 Motion Control Instructions
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11.6.4.8 G4 (Dwell Instruction)
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Function: Dwell instruction
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Format: N_G4 K_
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Parameter explanation:
N_: The row number of G code in NC program
K_: Specify the delay time, unit: second. Range: 0.001 second ~100000 seconds
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Instruction explanation:
After the lathe completes the processing for some phase, the cutter need be stopped moving
temporarily. At this moment, G4 can be utilized to make the cutter stop for a period of time.
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Instruction example:
N00 G1 X10000
N01 G4 K10
N02 G1 X20000
Position
10 sec
10000
20000
After execution of the instruction of number N0 is finished, the program will be delayed for 10 seconds
and afterwards, the instruction of number N2 will continue to be executed.