CIRT – Circular Interpolation (Helix)
Starts a circle interpolation with helical or tangential motion for [axis1] and [axis2] with [Ztarget].
Access: Write
Category: Motion
Applies to: All Commander Controllers
ASCII/Standalone CIRT
Syntax
Write
CIRT[P/N][C1]:[C2]:[Ztarget]
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N is CCW motion, P is CW motion, [C1]:[C2] specifies the circle coordinate center of X, Y axes (32-bit value), [Ztarget] 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
CIRTP1000:0:1000 * Circular interpolation of X and Y axis, center X = 1000, Y = 0, 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
See also
Coordinated Motion, Circular interpolation