174 VIX IM MICROSTEPPER INDEXER DRIVE USER GUIDE
W
Write system variable
Syntax aW(system_variable,value)
Description The W command allows you to set a specified system variable to a
particular value.
Refer to the table of system variables for more information.
Properties
Immediate or buffered, can be used in labelled block, saved by SV
Example
Set system variable DC to 1
Report the current value of system variable DC
The controller responds with ......................................
2W(DC,1)
2R(DC)
*1
Note
See also R command.
Z
Reset
Syntax Units Range of ‘n’ Default See also
aZ - - - SV
Description The Z command resets the drive’s controller. This is similar to power cycling
the controller. Upon restart, the user program following the START: label will
execute only if the ARM command = 1X.
Wait 1-2 seconds before sending any other command following a Z.
Any commands pending before the Z is issued will be terminated and any
buffers and user stacks cleared.
Properties
Immediate or buffered, can’t be used in labelled block, not saved by SV
Example
To reset all drives, type ...................................................
0Z