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Parameter explanation (glossary)
Parameter
Explanation
ActualPosition
Value of the current position of the product [1/100 mm]
BasePosition
Outer jaw position
Depending on the application, this can be the base position or the work position.
ControlWord
Activation of the product
Only one bit is permitted to be active in the word. The value "0" is also permitted.
DeviceMode
Used to select gripping profiles as well as the additional help modes in the product.
Diagnosis
If an error occurs, outputs a diagnostic code that can be compared with the error list.
DIR
Direction/24 V cable connection - Depending on the product, this signal is used to move the
product.
Error
Fault
GND
Abbreviation for ground connection
GripForce
Setting the gripping force
Offset
Correction value
PositionTolerance
Tolerance range for TeachPosition, BasePosition and WorkPosition
The value of the parameter acts in both directions.
ShiftPosition
ShiftPosition is a switching position between pre-positioning and gripper movement.
StatusWord
In its bits, returns the most important information about the status of the product to the control
system.
Teach/Adjust
Programming/Adjusting
With this signal, depending on the gripper type, the current position of the gripper jaws can be
taught in as the new workpiece position.
Adjust is used to define the reachable end positions of the gripper jaws.
TeachPosition
Actual workpiece position
Traversing routine
Defined procedure for movement of the gripper jaws
Travel path
Path on which the gripper jaws travel.
WorkpieceNo
Selection of the workpiece recipes stored in the product
WorkPosition
Inner jaw position
Depending on the application, this can be the end position or the work position.
Workpiece loss
detection
Function which, in case of workpiece loss, causes the product to move to the end position.
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GEP2000
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