Axis parameters

P-AXIS-00018

Axis type (linear axis, rotary axes, spindle)

Description

This parameter specifies the axis type of an axis.

Parameter

kenngr.achs_typ

Data type

STRING

Data range

Linear axis (ACHSTYP_TRANSLATOR)   : 0x0001

Rotary axis (ACHSTYP_ROTATOR)         : 0x0002

Spindle (ACHSTYP_SPINDEL):               : 0x0004

Axis types

T, R, S

Dimension

T: ----

R,S: ----

Default value

ACHSTYP_TRANSLATOR

Drive types

----

Remarks

Depending on the axis type that is set, special functionalities are addressed in the NC kernel.

Examples:

- modulo calculation for rotary axes,

- speed monitoring for spindles