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M
OVE
I
NCREMENTAL
D
ISTANCE
(4-D
ISTANCE
,
H
OME TO
H
ARD
S
TOP
)
M
ODE
D
ESCRIPTION
Send a trigger pulse to tell ClearPath to move a user-defined distance
[increment] from its current position. Send multiple, quick trigger pulses
to tell ClearPath to travel a multiple of any distance in one smooth,
uninterrupted move.
Incremental Positioning
An incremental move is referenced to its own starting position, not to an
absolute “home” reference position. So, if the incremental move distance
is set to +1000 counts, the shaft will move +1000 counts from its current
position each time a trigger pulse is received.
Assert the Enable Input to energize the motor. ClearPath can be set to
perform an optional homing routine (home-to-hard stop only in this
mode). Move distance is selected with Inputs A and B. Pulsing the
Enable/Trigger Input launches each move.
Signal
Function
Incremental Distance Settings
Input A
Motor position vs. time
Input B
Enable/
Increment Select A
Increment Select B
Enable
Trigger
Pulse Enable line to trigger moves
Trigger
Logic: High=Enable Low=Disable
0
1
0
1
t
p+
p-
Example Timing
Notes:
ClearPath can be programmed to home upon enable (see text for full
details). Moves are triggered on rising edge of trigger pulse.
Trigger pulse
0
1
LOW
LOW
HIGH
LOW
LOW
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
D1
D2
D2
D2
D3
D4
D1
D1
Incremental Positioning (4-Distance Programmable)
Position Control
Dist.1
Dist.2
Dist.3
Dist.4
I/O
F
UNCTIONS
Enable Input -
Asserting this input energizes the motor shaft. A short
pulse (user-definable) on this input is the trigger that starts a move. (A
"pulse" is a momentary interruption of current into the Enable input.)
Input A -
This input, along with Input B, selects which of the four defined
position increments to send upon a trigger pulse.
Input B -
This input, along with Input A, selects which of the four defined
position increments to send upon a trigger pulse.
Output (HLFB) -
See HLFB section for available modes.
Notes:
•
A trigger pulse is required to launch each move. Move distance
is selected with Input A and B.
•
To create a longer continuous move, send multiple trigger
pulses and ClearPath will automatically “chain” the move
MCPV
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