N (variable axis designator), Designator – Yaskawa SMC–4000 User Manual
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~n (Variable Axis Designator)
[Designator]
DESCRIPTION:
The ~N term signifies a varibale axis designator.
ARGUMENTS: ~n=m
n is a lowercase letter a though d.
m is a positive integer 0 through 10 where
0 of “X” or “A” (quotes required) = X axis
1 or “Y” or “B” = Y axis
2 or “Z” or “C” = Z axis
3 or “W” or “D” = W axis
8 or “S” = S coordinate system
9 or “T” =T coordinate system
10 or “N” = Virtual N axis
USAGE:
OPERAND USAGE:
~n contains the axis number 0~10
EXAMPLES:
Note: This is an axis designator, not a true command.
While Moving
Yes
Defualt Value
–
In a Program
Yes
Default Format
1.0
Command Line
Yes
~a=2;~b=3
Sets ~a to 2 (Z axis). Sets ~b to 3 (W axis)
PR~a=1000
Relative position move 1000 counts on ~a axis
(set as Z axis)
JG~b=9000
Set jog speed of ~b axis (set as G axis) to
9000cts/sec
BG~a~b
Begin motion on ~a and ~b axis