ARCT – Circular Interpolation (Helix Arc)
Starts an arc interpolation with helical or tangential motion for [axis1] and [axis2] with [Ztarget].
Access: Write
Category: Circle
Applies to: 2CR, 4CR, 4ED, 4EX, CM3, 8CR
ASCII/Standalone ARCT global high speed setting
Syntax
Write
ARCT[P/N][C1]:[C2]:[theta]:[Ztarget]
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N is CCW motion, P is CW motion [C1]:[C2] specifies the arc coordinate center of X, Y axes (32-bit value), [Z target] specifies the target position for the Z-axis (32-bit value) |
Reply
Command is accepted and executed
Write
OK
Command cannot be processed
An error message is returned. See Error Codes
Example
Write
ARCTP1000:0:180000:1000 * Arc interpolation of X and Y axis, center X = 1000, Y = 0, 180-degree arc with movement along the Z-axis to absolute position of 1000
Notes
Other conditions:
- Joystick operation is disabled
- Manual pulse generator (MPG) operation is disabled
- Current operations are stopped
- Error status is off