CDHD Variables and Commands
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GEARMODE
Definition Gearing Operation Mode
Type Variable (R/W)
Description Gets/sets the gearing source and method.
Syntax Read: GEARMODE
Write: GEARMODE <value>
Firmware 1.0.6
Drive status Disabled
Range 0 = Encoder (quadrature) follower (controller interface).
Signals are received on the Controller connector (C2) at
pins 28 and 11 (Quadrature A), and pins 9 and 27
(Quadrature B).
1 = Pulse and direction (controller interface). Signals are
received on the Controller connector (C2) at pins 28 and
11 (Pulse), and 9 and 27 (Direction).
2 = Up/down counting (controller interface). Signals are
received on the Controller connector (C2) at pins 28 and
11 (Up) and pins 9 and 27 (Down).
3 = Encoder (quadrature) follower (secondary encoder).
Signals are received on the Machine connector (C3) at
pins 1 and 11 (Quadrature A) and pins 2 an 12
(Quadrature B).
4 = Pulse and direction (secondary encoder). Signals are
received on the Machine connector (C3) at pins 1 and 11
(Pulse), and 2 and 12 (Direction).
Default value 3
Unit Not Applicable
Non-volatile Yes
See also GEARIN
GEAROUT
OPMODE
PCMD