Encoders, used for homing (P-AXIS-00388)

Some drive types support the use of multiple encoders (motor encoder and external encoder). This parameter defines, which encoder shall be used for homing.

Variable name

Type

Permissible range

Axis type

Dimension

cnc_homing_encoder

UNS16

1, 2, 3

T, R

----

1

The encoder used for homing is determined automatically, e. g. for SERCOS drives by reading parameter S-0-147.

2

Motor encoder

3

External encoder

Encoders, used for homing (P-AXIS-00388) 1:

At the moment this parameter is supported only for SERCOS.