Appendix D Explanation of Homing Modes
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Mode 5 and mode 6 Homing which depends on the home switch and Z pulse
 Mode 5
Circumstance 1: When the home switch is ON, MC_Home instruction is executed and the axis moves
in the positive direction at the second-phase speed. Where the first Z pulse is met is
the home position while the home switch is OFF.
Circumstance 2: When the home switch is OFF, MC_Home instruction is executed and the axis moves
in the negative direction at the first-phase speed. When the home switch is ON, the
motion direction changes and the axis moves at the second-phase speed. Where the
first Z pulse is met is the home position when the home switch is OFF.
 Mode 6
Circumstance 1: When the home switch is ON, MC_Home instruction is executed and the axis moves
in the positive direction at the second-phase speed. When the home switch is OFF,
the motion direction changes and the axis moves at the second-phase speed. Where
the first Z pulse is met is the home position.
Circumstance 2: When the home switch is OFF, MC_Home instruction is executed and the axis moves
in the negative direction at the first-phase speed. While the home switch is ON, the
axis moves at the second-phase speed and where the first Z pulse is met is the home
position.
Homing depending on the home switch and Z pulse (: mode 5, : mode 6)
6
6
5
5
Z pulse
Home switch
Circumstance 1
Circumstance 2
Circumstance 1
Circumstance 2
Start
point
Start
point
Start point
Start point
Po sitive direction
Positive direction
Negative direction
Negative direction