With common reference surface

With this parameter setting, the movers have a common setpoint for the Z-position, regardless of the height of the movers. The setpoint origin, which is located on the mover surface, is at the same height for movers of different heights. The reference surface for the setpoint of the Z-position is the bottom of the tile. The following formula can be used to calculate the flight heights for the movers:

With common reference surface 1:
With common reference surface 2:

In the following example, the flight heights are calculated for two movers of different heights. Mover A1 is 12.1 mm high and mover A2 is 13.8 mm high. Tile C is 35.2 mm high and the setpoint Z-position is 50 mm.

 

Ax

C

Z

Bx

Height [mm]

12.1

35.2

50

2.7

Height [mm]

13.8

35.2

50

1

If a common reference surface is specified for the reference Z-position, the mover surfaces are at the same height. The flight heights of the two movers differ by 1.7 mm in order to reach the common reference Z-position.

With common reference surface 3: