User manual

Chapter 1 Introduction to the 2762-17

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Auxiliary Commands

Auxiliary Commands are commands issued from the processor with a block transfer write.

They affect the operation of the module. There are six commands:

Clear Errors -

Clears all transducer faults and programming errors.

Disable Keyboard -

Disables all programming from the keyboard. Move profiles

cannot be initiated. Parameters can be monitored from the keyboard but they cannot

be modified. Jogging from the keyboard is still enabled.

Enable Keyboard -

Counteracts a previous Disable Keyboard Command. The

status of the keyboard is retained when power is removed. The only way to enable

the keyboard after a Disable Keyboard command is with this command.

Read Status and Position -

After this command, the 2762-17 will transmit module

status with position and tachometer data for both transducers when a block transfer

read addresses the module.

Read Transducer Setup -

After this command, the 2762-17 will transmit

Transducer Setup data for the specified channel when a block transfer read addresses

the module.

Read Positioning Setup -

After this command, the 2762-17 transmits Positioning

Setup data for the specified channel when a block transfer read accesses the module.