MachMotion Apollo III 1000 Series Manual page 12

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Figure 16 Backlash Settings
Do not leave the backlash speed zero if you enter in a backlash distance. The Apollo III will not
For best performance, backlash should be less than .0015 inches.
2.5
Reversing Direction
If a motor moves the wrong direction, it can be reversed in the software.
1. From the main menu bar, click Configure->Control and then select the Motors tab to display the following:
Figure 17 Reversing Direction
2. Select the motor (not the checkbox) from the list on the Right.
3. Check the Reverse? box if the motor direction needs to be reversed.
4. After making all the changes, press [ OK].
The motor will now move the opposite direction than it did before. If the homing direction was already set, it will need
to be reversed as well. (see the homing section).
2.6
Slaving a Motor
WARNING
function.

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