ZCNT – Z-index pulse counter
Gets/sets the number [value] of Z-index moves when using ZMOVE or Homing for [axis].
The ZCNT[axis] command also works with any homing operation that uses the Z-index pulses as part of the homing operation to set the number of Z-index pulses that need to be detected. The range for ZCNT[axis] is 1-16. The number of Z-index pulses to be detected will be the number set.
Access: Read/Write
Category: Motion
Applies to: All Commander Controllers
ASCII/Standalone ZCNT[axis]
Syntax
Read
ZCNT[axis]
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[axis] is set to X, Y, Z, U |
Write
ZCNT[axis]=[value]
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[axis] is set to X, Y, Z, U [value] specifies the number of Z-pulses to count. Setting range (1 – 16) |
Reply
Command is accepted and executed
Read
Returns the value of the [axis] counts.
Write
OK
Command cannot be processed
An error message is returned. See Error Codes
Example
Read
ZCNTX * Returns the value of Z-index count for the X-axis
Write
ZCNTX=1 * Sets the Z-index count to stop on the 1st Z-index pulse detection for the X axis
Notes
Any value entered for [count] less than 1 will return a 1, and any value entered greater than 16 will return a 16.
Operating procedure
If there is no change in the previous set data, the operations 1 and 2 below are not necessary.
- Set the operating speeds
- Set the Z-index count numbers and the Z-index input logic
- Issue a homing command
Operating conditions
- Joystick motion is disabled
- MPG operation is disabled
- Operation is stopped
- The error status is clear