Galil DMC-21x3, User Manual

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Using This Manual
This user manual provides information for proper operation of the daughter boards that connect to the
DMC-21x3 controllers. It also includes a small listing of commands that pertain to the daughter
boards. This is a subset of the commands listed in the command reference you received with your
motion controller.
Please note that many examples are written for the DMC-2143 four-axes controller or the DMC-2183
eight axes controller. Users of the DMC-2133 3-axis controller, DMC-2123 2-axes controller or
DMC-2113 1-axis controller should note that the DMC-2133 uses the axes denoted as XYZ, the DMC-
2123 uses the axes denoted as XY, and the DMC-2113 uses the X-axis only.
Examples for the DMC-2183 denote the axes as A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H. Users of the DMC-2153 5-axes
controller denotes the axes as A,B,C,D,E. DMC-2163 6-axes controller denotes the axes as
A,B,C,D,E,F. DMC-2173, 7-axes controller denotes the axes as A,B,C,D,E,F,G. In other words, the
axes names A,B,C,D may be used interchangeably with X, Y, Z, W.
WARNING: Machinery in motion can be dangerous! It is the responsibility of the user to design
effective error handling and safety protection as part of the machine. Galil shall not be liable or
responsible for any incidental or consequential damages.