User Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 Features
- 2 First Steps with TMCL
- 3 TMCL and the TMCL-IDE — An Introduction
- 3.1 Binary Command Format
- 3.2 Reply Format
- 3.3 Standalone Applications
- 3.4 TMCL Command Overview
- 3.5 TMCL Commands by Subject
- 3.6 Detailed TMCL Command Descriptions
- 3.6.1 ROR (Rotate Right)
- 3.6.2 ROL (Rotate Left)
- 3.6.3 MST (Motor Stop)
- 3.6.4 MVP (Move to Position)
- 3.6.5 SAP (Set Axis Parameter)
- 3.6.6 GAP (Get Axis Parameter)
- 3.6.7 SGP (Set Global Parameter)
- 3.6.8 GGP (Get Global Parameter)
- 3.6.9 STGP (Store Global Parameter)
- 3.6.10 RSGP (Restore Global Parameter)
- 3.6.11 RFS (Reference Search)
- 3.6.12 SIO (Set Output)
- 3.6.13 GIO (Get Input)
- 3.6.14 CALC (Calculate)
- 3.6.15 COMP (Compare)
- 3.6.16 JC (Jump conditional)
- 3.6.17 JA (Jump always)
- 3.6.18 CSUB (Call Subroutine)
- 3.6.19 RSUB (Return from Subroutine)
- 3.6.20 WAIT (Wait for an Event to occur)
- 3.6.21 STOP (Stop TMCL Program Execution – End of TMCL Program)
- 3.6.22 SCO (Set Coordinate)
- 3.6.23 GCO (Get Coordinate)
- 3.6.24 CCO (Capture Coordinate)
- 3.6.25 ACO (Accu to Coordinate)
- 3.6.26 CALCX (Calculate using the X Register)
- 3.6.27 AAP (Accu to Axis Parameter)
- 3.6.28 AGP (Accu to Global Parameter)
- 3.6.29 CLE (Clear Error Flags)
- 3.6.30 EI (Enable Interrupt)
- 3.6.31 DI (Disable Interrupt)
- 3.6.32 VECT (Define Interrupt Vector)
- 3.6.33 RETI (Return from Interrupt)
- 3.6.34 Customer specific Command Extensions (UF0…UF7 – User Functions)
- 3.6.35 Request Target Position reached Event
- 3.6.36 TMCL Control Commands
- 4 Axis Parameters
- 5 Global Parameters
- 6 Hints and Tips
- 7 TMCL Programming Techniques and Structure
- 8 Figures Index
- 9 Tables Index
- 10 Supplemental Directives
- 11 Revision History

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10 Supplemental Directives
10.1 Producer Information
10.2 Copyright
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owned and registered as trademark and/or patent either by TRINAMIC or by other manufacturers, whose
products are used or referred to in combination with TRINAMIC’s products and TRINAMIC’s product docu-
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This TMCL
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Firmware Manual is a non-commercial publication that seeks to provide concise scientific
and technical user information to the target user. Thus, trademark designations and symbols are only
entered in the Short Spec of this document that introduces the product at a quick glance. The trademark
designation /symbol is also entered when the product or feature name occurs for the first time in the
document. All trademarks and brand names used are property of their respective owners.
10.4 Target User
The documentation provided here, is for programmers and engineers only, who are equipped with the
necessary skills and have been trained to work with this type of product.
The Target User knows how to responsibly make use of this product without causing harm to himself or
others, and without causing damage to systems or devices, in which the user incorporates the product.
10.5 Disclaimer: Life Support Systems
TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH & Co. KG does not authorize or warrant any of its products for use in life
support systems, without the specific written consent of TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH & Co. KG.
Life support systems are equipment intended to support or sustain life, and whose failure to perform,
when properly used in accordance with instructions provided, can be reasonably expected to result in
personal injury or death.
Information given in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility
is assumed for the consequences of its use nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third
parties which may result from its use. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
10.6 Disclaimer: Intended Use
The data specified in this user manual is intended solely for the purpose of product description. No repre-
sentations or warranties, either express or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose
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