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Figure 12.4 - Vector and Axes Velocities
DMC-700/DMC-1500 Comparison
Modes of Motion DMC-700 DMC-1500
Relative positioning Yes Yes
Absolute positioning Yes Yes
Velocity control Yes Yes
Linear interpolation Up to 4 axes Up to 8 axes
Circular interpolation Any 2 axes plus 3rd tangent Any 2 axes plus 3rd tangent
Maximum number of segments in motion
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255 Infinite, continuous vector feed
Contouring Yes Yes
Electronic gearing Yes Yes
S-curve profiling Yes Yes
Programmable acceleration rate Yes Yes
Programmable deceleration rate No Yes
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