Rockwell Automation 8520-GUM 9/Series CNC Grinder Operation and Programming Manual Documentation Set - Manual (Page 383)

Axis Motion
Chapter 12
12-11
If circular interpolation mode is active (G02 or G03) you cannot program a
rotary axis move unless the following conditions are met:
the rotary axis cannot be in the active plane
the rotary axis must be programmed in the same block as a valid circular
moved made with the axes in the active plane
Your system installer has the option of controlling selected axes through
the PAL program. When an axis is under PAL control, the operator and
part program have no control over that axis. Jog commands as well as part
program commands are typically ignored unless PAL has been written to
somehow accept and act on those commands.
You can disable axis position displays on the CRT for an axis under PAL
control. See the documentation provided by your system installer for
details on an axis controlled by PAL.
Important: S--Curve Acc/Dec mode is not available with PAL Axis
Mover.
This section covers the following topics:
Topic: On page:
Linear QuickPath Plus 12-13
Circular QuickPath Plus (G13, G13.1) 12-17
The QuickPath Plus feature (QPP) is offered as a convenient programming
method to simplify programming with the control. This method of
programming can prove useful in simplifying the programming of a part
directly from a part drawing.
The most significant advantage to the QuickPath Plus feature is that the
programmer no longer needs to calculate the endpoint of every block or
every point of intersection. QuickPath Plus determines these points from
the angles and lengths entered.
QuickPath Plus uses these addresses:
A Angle This word, which defines the angle of the wheel’s path, is determined in AMP
by your system installer. This manual assumes that the A--word is used. The
angle is always measured counterclockwise from the first axis defining the
currently active plane. The angle is in units of degrees.
L Length This word defines the length of the wheel’s path, the direction of which is
determined by the angle (A). It is always interpreted as an incremental value.
12.1.5
PAL Axis Mover
12.2
QuickPath Plus