222 ● ST DMC-40x0 Command Reference
ST
FUNCTION: Stop
DESCRIPTION:
The ST command stops motion on the specified axis. Motors will come to a decelerated stop. If
ST is sent from the host without an axis specification, program execution will stop in addition
to motion.
ARGUMENTS: ST nnnnnnnnnn where
n is A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,M,N,S or T or any combination to specify the axis or sequence. If the
specific axis or sequence is specified, program execution will not stop.
No argument will stop motion on all axes.
USAGE: DEFAULTS:
While Moving Yes Default Value -
In a Program Yes Default Format -
Command Line Yes
Controller Usage
ALL CONTROLLERS
RELATED COMMANDS:
BG Begin Motion
AB Abort Motion
DC Deceleration rate
EXAMPLES:
ST A Stop A-axis motion
ST S Stop coordinated sequence
ST ABCD Stop A,B,C,D motion
ST Stop ABCD motion
ST SCD Stop coordinated AB sequence, and C and D motion
Hint: Use the after motion complete command, AM, to wait for motion to be stopped.