Limits, Marker, And Machine Direction; Figure 3-1: Galvo X-Axis Machine Direction (Front); Figure 3-2: Galvo Y-Axis Machine Direction (Side) - Aerotech AGV-SPO Series Hardware Manual

3.4. Limits, Marker, and Machine Direction

3.4. Limits, Marker, and Machine Direction
Aerotech stages are configured to have positive and negative "machine" directions. The machine
direction defines the phasing of the feedback and motor signals and is dictated by the stage wiring
(refer to Section 3.5.
stage is set by the controller that is used to move the stage. Programming direction is typically
selectable in the controller, while machine direction is hardwired in the stage.
Figure 3-1: Galvo X-Axis Machine Direction (front)
Figure 3-2: Galvo Y-Axis Machine Direction (side)
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for Motor and Feedback phasing information). Programming direction of a
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