AXIS#.CMDSOURCE

Description

AXIS#.CMDSOURCE specifies the source of the command to the axis. AXIS#.OPMODE sets the operation mode to the relevant control loop.

AXIS#.CMDSOURCE values can be set as follows:

Value	Description
0	Service, TCP/IP command
1	FieldbusA Fieldbus is an industrial network system for real-time distributed control (e.g. CAN or Profibus). It is a way of connecting instruments in a plant design command
2	Gearing command
3	Analog command
4	Gantry Mode Only available on Axis 2

If AXIS#.CMDSOURCE is set to 5 then AXIS#.OPMODE must be set to 3.

AXIS#.CMDSOURCE can be changed while the drive is enabled or disabled. If you use the terminal to change the operation mode, it is recommended that you disable the drive before changing the command source.

If you change AXIS#.CMDSOURCE from the terminal while the drive is enabled, the system may experience a step change in command.

Example

To set the command source to the TCP/IP channel and the operation mode to velocity:

-->CMDSOURCE 0

-->OPMODE 1

Versions

Action	Version	Notes
Implemented	02-00-00-000
Value 5 added	02-02-05-000

General Information

Type	Read/Write
Units	N/A
Range	0 to 5
Default Value	0
Data Type	Integer
Stored in Non Volatile Memory	Yes

Variants Supported

All variants are supported.