User guide

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CHAPTER ONE
Programming
Fundamentals
IN THIS CHAPTER
This chapter is a guide to general 6000 programming tasks. It is divided into these main topics:
• Motion Architect programming environment .............. 2 • Restricted commands during motion.................... 18
• Command syntax ................................................. 3 • Using Variables............................................. 18
• Creating programs (program development scenario)...... 8 • Program flow control ...................................... 23
• Storing programs................................................. 12 • Program interrupts.......................................... 29
• Executing programs.............................................. 14 • Error handling............................................... 30
• Creating and executing a set-up program..................... 14 • Non-volatile memory (stand-alone products) ......... 33
• Program Security.................................................. 15 • System performance considerations .................... 33
• Controlling execution – programs & command buffer .... 16