8.5
Command details
ABS
Name
Valid mode
Syntax
Function
Absolute operation
Absolute operation sets the relative position from the point of reference.
This method is suitable when moving directly to a specified position from any given position or when
the positioning point changes frequently.
Absolute positioning operation
Direct input/program
ABS(1 | 2 | C)
Parameter
(1 | 2 | C)
Axis
Performs an absolute operation until the current position matches the specified position
data.
Movement amount, starting speed, operating speed and acceleration/deceleration rate are
to be set prior to this command.
Operation can be ended by an S command, <ESC> key, or by an external S-STOP input.
During a two-axis linear interpolation operation, the axis with larger movement becomes the
main axis.
When this command is set in a program, the next line will be executed after the operation
ends.
Set to D = -500
Set to D = +1000
Position C
Reference point
-500 pulses
1000 pulses
8
Data range
1 (operate axis 1), 2 (operate axis 2),
C (perform a two-axis linear interpolation
operation, operating both axes
simultaneously)
∗ If this parameter is omitted, axis 1 will be
selected.
Set to D = +1800
Position A
Position B
1800 pulses
Program command
Default
8-11