Overview

Description

In addition to default path programming, axes can also be operated in coupled state. This is referred to as gantry mode. Contrary to normal synchronous mode, additional monitoring mechanisms for position deviation are active and specific error reactions apply.

Characteristics

The following conditions apply to gantry mode with several axes

A distinction is made between:

Parametrisation

Extensive settings are required in the channel and axis parameter lists to configure soft and hard gantry modes.

Programming

Soft gantry: The #SET AX LINK and #AX LINK NC commands are provided in extended syntax for the programmable gantry mode:

Hard gantry: Only the master axis in the channel is known for a hard gantry coupling. This can be programmed in the NC program.