MC-Basic:axis.PIPEMODE

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This property enables the axis Pipe mode operation. When axis Pipe mode is active, the position and velocity commands to the drive are taken from the Sys.HostDouble[] variables. To engage, sys.pmode must be set to ON.

Short form

<axis>.PMode

Syntax

<axis>.PMode = <expression>

?<axis>.PMode

Availability

Versions 4.0.2 and higher

Type

Long

Range

0 (OFF)
1 (ON)

Default

OFF

Scope

Config, Task or Terminal

Limitations

  • When Sys.PipeMode = 1, axes A1…A8 can operate in Pipe mode
  • When Sys.PipeMode = 2, axes A1…A4 can operate in Pipe mode
  • Not supported in EtherCAT system

Examples

<axis>.PMode = ON

?<axis>.PMode

See Also