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a.
Set Homing Speed and Homing Accel/Decel.
ravel From Home. This is maximum
the home position (in counts) that
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Switch Polarity. Use this checkbox to change whether Input
r input) must be high or low to be
considered asserted.
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b.
Enter Max T
distance from
ClearPath can be commanded to move. Note:
ClearPath will not execute a move that would violate
this limit. See Advanced Settings, Behavior on L
Hit, below for additional settings related to this
feature.
B (the home senso
Check here if the axis can
spin “forever” in both
directions.
Check here if you need the
Homing Offset to be in the
same direction as the
homing move (not typical).
Select whether ClearPath
issues a Lockdown or a
Warning when the “Max
Travel From Home” value is
exceeded.
Homing: Advanced Settings
Rotary Setting with No Limit on Rotation Amount
Check this box if you have an axis such as a conveyor or turntable with
unlimited travel in either direction.
Offset Direction Same as Homing Direction
Check this box if you want the post-homing offset move to be in the same
direction as the homing move. This setting is mainly used with rotary axes
with unlimited bi-directional motion such as a turntable or conveyor.
Behavior on Travel Limit Hit
sue either a Warning or a
ockdown (read note below) if you attempt to move past the “Max Travel
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n. The indicator LED on ClearPath flashes
y in the direction away from the
n 2-blink code when a Warning occurs.
This setti
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from Home” setting described earlier.
Warning vs. Lockdown
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A Lockdown disallows motion. You must toggle Enable
clear a Lockdow
alternating yellow and green when a Lockdown occurs.
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A Warning allows motion onl
soft limit and the Warning automatically clears when the reason
for the Warning is no longer present. The indicator LED on
ClearPath flashes a gree
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