Gm (gantry mode) – Yaskawa SMC–4000 User Manual

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GM (Gantry Mode)

DESCRIPTION:

The GM command specifies the axes in which the gearing function is performed in the Gantry Mode. In
this mode, the gearing will not be stopped by the

ST (Stop)

command or by limit switches. Only GR0 will

stop the gearing in this mode.

ARGUMENTS: GM n,n,n,n

or

GMA=n

where

n = 0 Disables gantry mode function

n = 1 Enables the gantry mode

USAGE:

OPERAND USAGE:

_GMn contains the state of gantry mode for the specified axis; 0 gantry mode disabled, 1 gantry mode
enabled.

RELATED COMMANDS:

GR (Gear Ratio)

GA (Master Axis for Gearing)

EXAMPLES:

HINT:

The GM command is useful for driving a heavy load on both sides (Gantry Style).

While Moving

Yes

Default Value

0

In a Program

Yes

Default Format

1.0

Command Line

Yes

GM 1,1,1,1

Enable GM on all axes

GM 0

Disable GM on A-axis, other axes remain

unchanged

GM ,,1,1

Enable GM on C-axis and D-axis, other axes

remain unchanged

GM 1,0,1,0

Enable GM on A-axis and C-axis, disable GM

on B and D-axis

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