13.5
Special features of rotary axes
Software limit switch
The software limit switches and working-area limitations are active and are required for
swivel axes with a limited operating range. However, in the case of continuously-turning
rotary axes (MD30310 $MA_ROT_IS_MODULO=1), the software limit switches and working-
area limitations can be deactivated for individual axes.
A modulo rotary axis with/without working-area limitation can be used.
References:
/FB1/ Function Manual, Basic Functions; Axis Monitoring, Protection Zones (A3)
Mirroring of rotary axes
Mirroring can be implemented for rotary axes by programming MIRROR(C) or AMIRROR(C).
Reference point approach
References:
/FB1/ Function Manual, Basic Functions; Reference Point Approach (R1)
Spindles as rotary axes
For notes concerning the use of spindles and rotary axes (C axis operation), please refer to:
References:
/FB1/ Function Manual, Basic Functions; Spindles (S1)
Extended Functions
Function Manual, 01/2008, 6FC5397-1BP10-3BA0
Rotary Axes (R2)
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