Chapter 5 Positioning Instructions
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5.3.3 Function Block for Floating Origin Setting
•In floating Origin setting, the present position is set up as the Origin by instruction, without executing
mechanical operation of Origin return.
(1) Floating Origin setting instruction (APM_FLT)
•This is the instruction for floating Origin setting in the XGB
internal positioning.
•At the ascending edge of the input condition, floating Origin instruction is given to
the axis selected as the axis for the XGB positioning.
•When this instruction is executed, the present position address becomes 0 and
the Origin determination bit (X-axis: %KX6724,Y-axis: %KX6884)
becomes On.
Note
•For floating Origin setting, the present position is preset to 0 and only Origin
Therefore, following cautions should be taken for this instruction.
Before executing this instruction, check it an error has been occurred. If occurred, correct the
cause of the error and reset the error with APM_RST instruction to lift the output interruption.
Then, set up the floating Origin and change the step No. for operation to the start-up step
change instruction (APM_SNS) and start-up.