Example 9 - Interrogation; Example 10 - Operation In The Buffer Mode; Example 11 - Using The On-Board Editor - Galil Motion Control DMC-18 2 Series User Manual

Example 9 - Interrogation

The values of the parameters may be interrogated. Some examples ...
Instruction
KP ?
KP ,,?
KP ?,?,?,?
Many other parameters such as KI, KD, FA, can also be interrogated. The command reference denotes
all commands that can be interrogated.

Example 10 - Operation in the Buffer Mode

The instructions may be buffered before execution as shown below.
Instruction
PR 600000
SP 10000
WT 10000
BG X

Example 11 - Using the On-Board Editor

Motion programs may be edited and stored in the controller memory. They may be executed at a later
time. If the Smart Terminal is opened in the 3-pane view, then programs can be entered, edited and
downloaded from the window on the right side. The editor window has a file and edit menu within the
pane. The upload or download options are found in the file menu.
Instruction
#A
PR 700
SP 2000
BGX
EN
This program can be downloaded to the controller by selecting Download from the File menu. Once
this is done, close the editor. Now the program may be executed with the command
XQ #A
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Interpretation
Return gain of X axis.
Return gain of Z axis.
Return gains of all axes.
Interpretation
Distance
Speed
Wait 10000 milliseconds before reading the next instruction
Start the motion
Interpretation
Define label
Distance
Speed
Start X motion
End program
Start the program running
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