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4.4.13 Automatic retract function used for the home position return 
For a home position return using a proximity dog, if the home position return starts from or beyond the 
proximity dog, this function executes the home position return after the position is shifted back to where the 
home position return is possible. 
 
(1)  When the current position is on the proximity dog 
When the current position is on the proximity dog, the position is shifted back automatically to execute 
the home position return. 
Proximity dog
Home position
return direction
Home position return
start position
After the position shifts to the position
before the proximity dog, the home position
return starts from here.
Servo motor speed
Reverse rotation
0 r/min
 
(2)  When the current position is beyond the proximity dog 
The position is shifted in a direction of the home position return. When LSP (Forward rotation stroke 
end) or LSN (Reverse rotation stroke end) is detected, the position is shifted back automatically. The 
position will be shifted passing the proximity dog, and the travel will stop. The home position return will 
be restarted from that position. If the proximity dog is not detected, the travel stops at LSP or LSN on the 
opposite side, and [AL. 90 Home position return incomplete warning] occurs. 
Proximity dog
LSP (Forward rotation stroke end) or
LSN (Reverse rotation stroke end) (Note)
After the position shifts to the position
before the proximity dog, the home position
return starts from here.
Home position
return direction
Home position return
start position
Servo motor speed
Forward rotation
Reverse rotation
0 r/min
 
Note. The software limit cannot be used instead of LSP (Forward stroke end) and LSN (Reverse stroke end).