Rockwell Automation 8520-ARM2 9/Series CNC AMP Reference Manual Documentation Set - Manual (Page 384)

Spindle Synchronization
Chapter 15
15-2
Important: Make sure you take into consideration other parameters that
will be used in conjunction with the synchronized spindle parameter
(e.g., Gain for Spindles and Excess Error).
Function
This parameter determines the controlling spindle for a synchronized pair.
Use the spindle number to define this parameter. Spindle numbers are
identified by the Spindle Type for Axis parameter (refer to page 7-103 for
more information about this parameter).
During synchronization, commands to the controlling spindle
(i.e., programmed spindle speed and direction) are mimicked by the
follower spindle.
Parameter
Number
[590]
Range
0 to 3
Selection Result
(a) None
(b) Spindle 1
(c) Spindle 2
(d) Spindle 3
Notes
This is a global parameter. The value set here applies to all axes.
Important: When configuring your spindles in AMP, make sure they are
given separate, definitive spindle parameters. If one spindle is defined as
the controlling spindle as well as the follower spindle, the control will
assume you are trying to synchronize a spindle to itself and you will
receive the error: SYNCH SPINDLES MISCONFIGURED.
15.1
Controlling Spindle