De (dual (auxiliary) encoder), Motion – Yaskawa SMC–4000 User Manual
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DE (Dual (Auxiliary) Encoder)
[Motion]
DESCRIPTION:
The DE command defines the position of the auxiliary encoder.
ARGUMENTS: DE x, y, z, w or DEX=x or DE a, b, c, d where
x, y z, w, or a, b, c, d are signed integers
USAGE:
OPERAND USAGE:
_DEn returns the current position of the specified auxiliary encoder where n is an axis letter.
EXAMPLES:
HINT:
Dual encoders are useful when you need an encoder on the motor and on the load. The encoder on the load is
typically the auxiliary encoder and is used to verify the true load position. Any error in load position is used to
correct the motor position.
While Moving
Yes
Minimum Value
-2147483647
In a Program
Yes
Maximum Value
2147483648
Command Line
Yes
Default Value
n/a
Can be Interrogated
Yes
Default Format
Position Format
Used as an Operand
Yes
Virtual Axis
No
:DE 0
Set the auxiliary encoder position to 0
:MG_DEX
Return auxiliary encoder positions
:DUALX=_DE
Assign auxiliary encoder position of X-axis to
the variable DUALX