PCM-22 Software Setup
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Master Cycles
A
Master Cycle Length
is defined as the distance between successive
Master zero positions. The FX drive, with the PCM-22 acting as the
Follower axis, will produce one or more cycles of motion for every cycle
produced by an independent (Master) axis while maintaining a phase
relationship. All values are in user units of the amplifier as defined in
the
Drive Parameters
screen (i.e., inch, millimeters, etc.) from the PCX
menu.
Figure 19
Master Cycles Screen.
The Master Cycles screen is found by selecting
Drive Setup
,
Define
Motion
then
Master Cycles
from the PCX menu.
Note:
The Master Cycle must be defined before a Follower Cycle may
start. See
Resetting the Master Cycle Processing
for details on
Master Cycle definition.
Master Cycle Number
This parameter identifies the
Master Cycle
currently being defined. Up
to 16 different Master cycles can be defined (0 to 15). Any
Master Cycle
can be used with any Follower cycle.
Master Cycle Length
The
Master Cycle Length
is used when the Master processing is reset. It
is the product length that is used when the Master Cycle Is Not Defined
by Sensor.
When the Master Cycle Is Defined by Sensor, the
Master Cycle Length
is
used until a valid Master sensor input is received and averaged. The
value entered should be the
average
product length. See
Average Length
,
Resetting The Master Processing
and the
FM12
serial command.