3.2 Operating Procedures for Utility Functions
3.2.23 Set Origin (Fn020)
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3.2.23
Set Origin (Fn020)
You can use this utility function to set the current position of the external
absolute encoder as the origin when you are using a Linear Servomotor
or when you are using an external absolute encoder for fully-closed loop
control.
The external absolute encoders from the following manufacturers are
supported.
Environmental Resistant Absolute Linear Scale from Mitutoyo Cor-
poration
ABS ST780A Series
Model: ABS ST78
A/ST78
AL
Preparations
Always check the following before you set origin.
•
The parameters must not be write-prohibited (Fn010 must be set to
0000).
•
The servo must be OFF.
•
The servo must be in ready status.
