Rockwell Automation 8520-ARM2 9/Series CNC AMP Reference Manual Documentation Set User Manual
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Spindle Synchronization
Chapter 15
15-4
The following example shows the value at which the follower spindle
ramps to when:
No overlap occurs between the controlling and follower spindles’
gear ranges
The controlling spindle has a higher gear range than the follower
spindle
The controlling spindle has a lower gear range than the follower
spindle
Example 15.1
Valid Gear Ranges for Synchronized Spindles
Controlling Spindle
Gear Range
(RPM)
Follower Spindle
Gear Range
(RPM)
Requested
Spindle Speed
(RPM)
Valid Programmed
Spindle Speeds
(RPM)
Spindles will
Synchronize at
(RPM):
1000 to 3000
100 to 300
1500
None
N/A
1000 to 3000
800 to 1500
1800
1000 to 1500
1500
1000 to 3000
1800 to 3200
1500
1800 to 3000
1800
If the external load is on the follower spindle, the controlling spindle will
not try to adjust to following spindle’s velocity or velocity and position
during synchronization. This action returns a $SYNE error, identified by
PAL. Refer to your PAL manual for more information on the $SYNE flag.