Intelligent Motion Systems MDrive DSP-402 - Manual (Page 51)

43 Part 2: DSP-402 Implementation
Axis Direction 1
Index Pulse
Negative Limit Switch
Figure 7.3: Homing on the Negative Limit and Index Pulse
Homing Method (6098h)
The homing method object determines the method that will be used during homing.
Object Description
Index
6098
h
Name
Homing Method
Object Code
VAR
Data Type
± Integer 8
Entry Description
Access
rw
PDO Mapping
Possible
Range
± Integer 8
Default
0
Data Description
Value Description
-128 — -1 Manufacturer Specific
0 No Homing Operation Required
1 — 35 Homing Methods 1 through 35 (See Functional Description)
36 — 128 Reserved
Functional Description of Homing Methods
Method 1: Homing on the Negative Limit Switch and Index Pulse
Using this method the initial direction of movement is leftward if the negative limit switch is inactive (here
shown as low). The home position is at the first index pulse to the right of the position where the negative limit
switch becomes inactive.