Commander Theory of Operation and Command Reference

Commander Theory of Operation

Commander Motion Controller Core (CMD-4CR) is an advanced, self-contained and programmable four-axis hybrid motion controller. The basic design of the Commander offers OEMs the convenience of a standard controller and the technology of a fully engineered controller. As such it exhibits the best qualities of both types of controllers:

• Faster path-to-market
• Flexible design adaptable to a wide range of applications
• No compromise on capabilities and processing speed
• Scalable from prototype to production without software changes
• Intuitive to use
• Cost-effective design

These functions can be used with simple commands. The intelligent design philosophy reduces the burden on the CPU. Commander is a robust and powerful controller with numerous operating capabilities. 

Download this manual as a PDF or CHM (native windows help file).

In this manual:

• Introduction and Overview
• Product Overview
• Specifications
• Operating Principle
• General Connections and Setup
• Single-axis and multi-axis operations
• Interpolation Operation
• On-the-fly-speed/target position change
• Advanced Functions
• Status monitoring function
• Standalone program specification
• Communication Interface
• USB Communication
• Serial Communication
• Identification Number
• Windows GUI
• ASCII Language Specification
• ASCII Command Set
• Error Codes
• Examples of command control from a PC
• Standalone Language Specification
• Using A-Script programming interface
• Standalone Command Set
• Error Codes
• Example Standalone Programs
• Dimensions and Connectivity
• Dimensions
• Connectivity
• Electrical Characteristics
• Electrical and Thermal Specifications
• Handling Precautions
• Appendix: Homing Mode Actions
• Appendix: Speed Settings
• Appendix: Interpolation