7 Operation
C-863.12 Mercury Controller
MS249E
Version: 1.2.1
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7.7
Controller Macros
7.7.1
Overview: Macro Functionality and Example Macros
The C-863.12 can save and process command sequences as macros.
The following functionalities make macros an important tool in many application areas:
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Several macros can be saved at the same time.
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Any macro can be defined as the startup macro. The startup macro runs each time the
C-863.12 is switched on or rebooted.
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Processing and stopping a macro can be linked to conditions. This makes loops possible.
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Macros can call up themselves or other macros.
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Variables (p. 118) can be set for the macro and in the macro itself and used in different
operations.
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Input signals can be evaluated for conditions and variables.
You will find example macros in this manual for the following tasks:
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Moving an axis back and forth (p. 101)
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Recording a macro for a controller whose address is different to 1 (p. 102)
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Moving an axis with a variable travel range back and forth (p. 103)
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Implementing multiple calls of a macro via a loop (p. 105)
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Preparing an axis for operation via a startup macro (p. 106)
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Synchronizing two controllers (p. 108)
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Stopping motion by pushbutton (p. 109)
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Joystick control with storage of positions (p. 110)
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Joystick control with change in velocity (p. 113)