Entering Interpolation Parameters
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Channel Functions
The general parameters zone reports on the axes affected by interpolation.
The following example represents a 3 axis interpolation:
The following example represents a 2 axis interpolation:
Channel 2 may be configured as an independent channel (a curve replaces the letter Z in field 2). In this case, interpolation will only affect channels 0 and 1. Functions are displayed on the interpolation debugging screens.
Dimension
The Dimensions field is used to set the number of interpolated axes :
Command
Description
2 Axes
Channels 0 and 1 are interpolated
3 Axes
Channels 0, 1 and 2 are interpolated
Stop Function
This field is used to set the role of the STOP command in channel 3 (%Qr.m.3.15):
Command
Description
XMOVE
The STOP command is only effective on an XMOVE which is in progress.
Auto mode
The STOP command is active in auto mode and affects all axes which can be interpolated, even if they are used independently.
General
The STOP command is active in all modes (eg Auto, Manu etc) and affects all axes which can be interpolated, even if they are used independently.
NOTE: It is advised to chose the XMOVE command as a default.
Event
This field is used to select the event task associated with channel 3.
Stop Axes on Fault
This field is used to define the effect of a blocking fault:
Command
Description
Interpolated
A blocking fault stops axes affected by the XMOVE command which is in progress.
All
A blocking fault stops all axes which can be interpolated, even if they are being used independently when the fault appears.
NOTE: It is advised to choose the Interpolated command as a default.
Special Functions
This command is reserved for special usage.
Confirming Configuration Parameters
When all parameters have been configured, confirm this by using the Edit → Confirm command, or by activating the icon