Changes made for Pathfinder 5226 controllers.
Most machine axes are controlled by separate direction outputs directly associated with that axis that go to inputs at the machine. As in an axis like the bending beam will have a reverse output and a forward output to dictate the direction the axis will move. Some machines though are setup to have some axes share, but they are setup as binary logic. This means the same inputs will be used, but based on which are on and off will manipulate direction and axis.
To handle this generic parameters were created to specify these drive settings. The user will setup these parameters to let the controller know how to turn on/off the bits which will control the axis, direction and idle status. New Drive Bit Setting outputs were created that will be set to give the correct bit pattern to the drive.
| Model | Version | Released |
|---|---|---|
| 5226BB | 4.03.05 | 2/3/2023 |