MC-Basic:axis.HOMETYPE

This property specifies the type of homing latch:
0 – Switch and marker
1 – Switch
2 – Marker

Short form

<axis>.HTyp

Syntax

<axis>.HomeType = <value>

Availability

All versions

Type

Long

Range

0 to 2

Default

Dependent on the drive

Scope

Task or Terminal

Limitations

• Drives without index signaling cannot use HomeType
• Valid in communications phase 2 or higher
• To set the value within a task, the axis must be attached to that task (using the ATTACH command)
• Not supported in EtherCAT system

Examples

?a1.Htyp
a1.htyp = 2

See Also

• ATTACH
• HOME