Rockwell Automation 8520-ARM2 9/Series CNC AMP Reference Manual Documentation Set - Manual (Page 144)

Zone/Overtravel Parameters
Chapter 6
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Function
Use this parameter to specify the orientation of the axes in each group. You
can define the positive directions of parallel axes to be opposite from each
other. Possible orientations are shown in Figure 6.4.
Figure 6.4
Four Types of Axes Orientation
X
Z
Z+
X
Z
X
Z
X
X
Z
Z
X
X
Z Z
Both Axes
Same Direction
Both Axes
Opposite Direction
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First Axes -- Opposite Direction
Second Axes -- Same Direction
First Axes -- Same Direction
Second Axes -- Opposite Direction
Tool Process 1
Tool Process 2
Tool Process 1 Tool Process 2
Tool Process 1
Tool Process 2
Tool Process 2
Tool Process 1
Axis Parameter
Number
All [222]
Range
Selection Result
(a) Both Axes - Same Direction
(b) First Axes - Same Direction
Second Axes - Opposite Direction
(c) First Axes - Opposite Direction
Second Axes - Same Direction
(d) Both Axes - Opposite Direction
Notes
This is a global parameter. The value set here applies to all axes.
6.3.3
Interference Axis
Orientation