88 ● EB DMC-40x0 Command Reference
EB
FUNCTION: Enable ECAM
DESCRIPTION:
The EB function enables or disables the cam mode. In this mode, the starting position of the
master axis is specified within the cycle. When the EB command is given, the master axis is
modularized.
ARGUMENTS: EB n where
n = 1 Starts ECAM mode
n = 0 Stops ECAM mode.
n = ? Returns 0 if ECAM is disabled and a 1 if enabled.
USAGE: DEFAULTS:
While Moving Yes Default Value 0
In a Program Yes Default Format 1.0
Command Line Yes
Controller Usage
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OPERAND USAGE:
_EB contains the state of Ecam mode. 0 = disabled, 1 = enabled
RELATED COMMANDS:
EA Choose ECAM master
EC Set ECAM table index
EG Engage ECAM
EM Specify ECAM cycle
EP Specify ECAM table intervals & staring point
EQ Disengage ECAM
ET ECAM table
EXAMPLES:
EB1 Starts ECAM mode
EB0 Stops ECAM mode
B = _EB Return status of cam mode