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Distance-to-go mode, Operating mode for displaying distance-to-go – HEIDENHAIN NPD 281 v.3 User Manual

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Operating Mode for Displaying Distance-To-Go

Operating Mode for Displaying Distance-To-Go

Normally, the display shows the actual position of the en-
coder. However, it is often more helpful to display the remain-
ing distance to an entered nominal position — especially when
you are using the display unit for machine tools and automa-
tion purposes. You can then position simply by traversing to
display value zero.

You can access the distance-to-go display by entering the
code number 246 582.

Function of switching outputs A1 and A2

In the operating mode for displaying distance-to-go, switching
outputs A1 (pin 15) and A2 (pin 16) have a different function:
they are symmetrical to the display value zero. For example,
if a switching point of 10 mm is entered in P62, output A1
switches at both +10 mm and –10 mm. The figure below
shows output signal A1 when approaching zero from the
negative direction.

t

t

v2

t

v1

Pin 15
(A1)

Ð10

0

+10

Time curve of a signal for switching limit (A1) = 10 mm , t

d1

22 ms,

t

d2

180 ms

Path

Display

Meaning

Distance-to-go display not active

Distance-to-go display active

“Traversing to zero” with distance-to-go display

➤ Select datum point 2.

➤ Enter the nominal position.
➤ Move the axis until the display value is zero.

t

d1

t

d2

–10

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