3. Product description
56 Festo.P.BE-CMMS-ST-G2-HW-EN 1008NH
Homing
method
-18 Positive stop
Run at search speed in positive direction to stop. This position is saved as the
reference point.
If configured: Run at travel speed to axis zero point.
33 Index pulse in negative direction
Run at crawl speed in negative direction to index pulse. This position is saved as the
reference point.
If configured: Run at travel speed to axis zero point.
34 Index pulse in positive direction
Run at crawl speed in positive direction to index pulse. This position is saved as the
reference point.
If configured: Run at travel speed to axis zero point.
35 Current position
The current position is saved as the reference point.
If configured: Run at travel speed to axis zero point.
Note: if the reference system is shifted, runs to a limit switch or fixed stop are possible. They
are therefore generally used for rotating axes.
Table 3.19 Explanation of the homing methods