AX-Series Motion Controller Instructions Manual Chapter 1
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1.2 Categories of Motion Control Instructions
For AX Motion CPUs, motion control instructions are divided into two categories based on PLCOpen.
Categories Type Function Group Description
Single-axis motion
control instructions
Motion
Positioning on a single axis
“SMC”: Motion instructions
“MC_”: PLCopen motion control
instructions
“DMC_”: Delta-defined motion control
instructions
Velocity control on a single axis
Torque control on a single axis
Synchronized control on a single axis
Administrative
Administrative functions on a single
axis
Multi-axis motion
control instructions
Motion modules
Motion Multi-axis coordinated control
Performing coordinated movement of
an axis group
Administrative Administrative functions on multi-axis
Controlling, monitoring, or resetting axis
group status