Rockwell Automation 8520-ARM2 9/Series CNC AMP Reference Manual Documentation Set - Manual (Page 610)

Dual Axis Parameters
Chapter 34
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Function
This parameter is used to logically couple axes that should move when the
group master axis name is programmed. The number of axes allowed in a
dual group can range from a minimum of two to a maximum of nine.
Assign all axes that are to be commanded in dual group 1 as group 1 axes.
Assign all axes that are to be commanded in dual group 2 as group 2 axes.
You can assign axes in this manner for up to five dual axis groups. Select
the axis to configure using the F2 function key. Any axis that is not to be
commanded as part of a dual axis group should remain at the default value
of this parameter, “independent axis”. You can choose from the following
parameter values.
independent axis -- Selects the axis being configured as an independent
axis. It is not positioned as a part of any dual axis group. This is the
default condition, and all axes that are not part of a dual axis group
should be configured as independent axes.
group 1 to 5 -- This assigns the axis currently being configured as a
member of dual group 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, depending on your selection. Any
positioning commands (that reference the dual group master) command
this axis if it is not parked (refer to your PAL reference manual). Each
group must be configured in order. For instance if you want to use three
sets of dual axes, you have to configure groups 1, 2 and 3 in order,
starting with group one.
The first axis in your system that is configured in a dual group is that dual
groups master axis. For example if you assign axis 3, 5, and 6 as members
of the same dual group, axis 3 will be the group’s master axis. You can not
assign a two digit axis name as the master axis in a dual group ($B, $C,
$X, $Y, $Z can not be the first member).
Axis Parameter
Number
Axis Parameter
Number
1 [1101] 7 [7101]
2 [2101] 8 [8101]
3 [3101] 9 [9101]
4 [4101] 10 [10101]
5 [5101] 11 [11101]
6 [6101] 12 [12101]
34.1
Dual Axis Group