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MM4005 ZP — Zero position
Usage IMM PGM MIP
Syntax xxZP
Parameters
Description xx
[int] — Variable number.
Range xx — 0 to 4.
Units xx
— None.
Defaults xx Missing: 0.
Out of range: Error B.
Floating point: Error A.
Description This command forces current position to zero. This means that the coordi-
nate system of the specified xx axis will be moved so that the current posi-
tion becomes zero. If xx is not specified, the zeroing operation will be per-
formed on all axes.
NOTE
Because the mechanical system must be protected regardless of the zero
position, the positive and negative software limits are recalculated to
stay in the same place in space.
Returns
None.
Errors A — Unknown message code.
B — Incorrect axis number.
D — Unauthorized execution.
Rel. Commands DH — Define home.
OR — Search for home.
SH — Set home preset position.
Example
3PA1.23 | Move axis #3 to position 1.23 units.
3TR | Read positive software travel limit of axis #3.
3TR50.000
| Controller returns positive travel limit 50 units for axis #3.
3ZP | Set current position of axis #3 to 0.
3TP | Read real position of axis #3.
3TP0.000
| Controller returns real position 0 for axis #3.
3TR | Read positive software travel limit of axis #3.
3TR48.770
| Controller returns positive travel limit 48.77 units for axis #3.
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