Starts a circle interpolation for [axis1] and [axis2].

Access: Write

Category: Circle

Applies to:  2CR, 4CR, 4ED, 4EX, CM3, 8CR

ASCII/Standalone                CIR                

Syntax

Write

       CIR[axis1][axis2][P/N][C1]:[C2]

[A1][A2]   specifies axis 1 and axis 2 (X, Y, Z, U),
N is CCW motion, P is CW motion,
[C1]:[C2] specifies the circle coordinate center of [A1],[A2] (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

CIRXYP1000:0        * Circular interpolation of X and Y axis, center X = 1000, Y = 0 move in CW direction

Notes

  • Any axis can be used for circular interpolation operations.
  • Other conditions:

Joystick operation is disabled

Manual pulse generator (MPG) operation is disabled

Current operations are stopped

Error status is off

See also

Coordinated Motion

ARC, ARCT, CIRT

Commander Manual

Interpolation Operation

Circular Interpolation

Buffered Interpolation Operation