Applied Motion RS-232 - Manual (Page 47)

47 920-0002 Rev. I
2/2013
Host Command Reference
CD - Idle Current Delay Time
Compatibility: Stepper drives only
Affects:
Motor current at rest
See also: CC, CI commands
Sets or requests the amount of time the drive will delay before transitioning from full current (CC) to idle current
(CI). This transition is made after a step motor takes the final step of a move. Operating in any form of pulse &
direction mode the drive will reset the idle current delay timer each time a step pulse is received by the drive.
Command Details:
Structure CD{Parameter #1}
Type BUFFERED
Usage READ/WRITE
Non-Volatile YES
Register Access None
Parameter Details:
Parameter #1 Delay time
- units seconds
- range 0.00 to 10.00
Examples:
Command Drive sends Notes
CD0.4 - Idle current delay time set to 0.4 seconds
CD CD=0.4