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C H A P T E R ➄
Basic 6250 Features
The information in this chapter will enable you to understand and implement the 6250's basic
features into your application:
❏ Support Software:
• Motion Architect
• 6000 DOS Support Disk
❏ Safety Features
❏ Scaling
❏ End-of-Travel Limits
❏ Homing
❏ Positioning Modes
❏ User Interface Options:
• Programmable I/O
• Thumbwheel Interface
• PLC Interface
• Joystick Interface
• 14-Bit Analog Input Interface (6250-ANI Option only)
• RP240 Front Panel Interface
• Host Compumotor Control
❏ Variables
❏ RS-232C Daisy-chaining
Before You Proceed With This Chapter
CAUTION
To ensure proper installation and operator safety, you should complete all the installation and
test procedures provided in Chapter 2 and Chapter 3, and complete the tuning procedures in
Chapter 4, before proceeding with any of the motion programming procedures in this chapter.
6000 Series Software Reference Guide
Since this chapter often refers to the 6000 Series Command Language employed by the 6250's
operating system, keep the 6000 Series Software Reference Guide nearby as a
reference.