Control Techniques Epsilon EP-I

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Operational Overview
Standard Home Sequence
Figure 37: Flow Chart of a Standard Home Routine
Homing to the motor’s encoder marker will establish the most accurate and repeatable home position. This method will
position the motor relative to the location of the rising edge of the encoder marker pulse. Most applications will use a sensor
and marker to find an accurate home position in the vicinity of the home sensor.
Absolute Position Valid = ON
Travel Spec or Calc Offset
Home Sensor
= ON?
Yes
No
Reverse Motor Direction
Home Sensor
= OFF?
Yes
No
Reverse Motor Direction
(default)
Absolute Position Valid = ON
Travel Spec or Calc Offset
Home Sensor
= ON?
Yes
No
Home Sensor
=ON?
Yes
No
Absolute Position Valid = OFF
Initiate Home