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MOTION CONTROL > TECHNICAL SUPPORT > FAQ'S
Frequently Asked Questions

Advanced Motion Control
MC1000

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  Applies to:
MC1401A MC1231A MC1241A MC1451A Developer's Kit
Can the PMD chipset perform contouring?
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In velocity mode, how do you perform a move in the negative direction?
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Is there a get_actl_velocity command?
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When a limit switch is encountered, does the chipset do an abrupt stop or a smooth stop?
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Are limit switches direction dependent?
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I tripped a limit switch and issued a clear status. Why can't I move - even in the direction away from the switch?
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Will the chipset always prevent me from moving further into an overtravel after I've tripped the limit switch?
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What happened to the ZERO_POS command? It isn't in the latest documentation!
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What trajectory parameters are changeable during motion?
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I give the chipset position, velocity, acceleration, why doesn't my motor move?
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I have a new board design and I've got communication problems. What should I do?
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What does the 'Stable Power to Reset' spec mean?
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How do I model the PMD servo loop?
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Can you recommend any books on control systems?
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Does the same Developer's kit board support all the PMD chipsets?
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How do I start a move with the DK1241A?
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How do I start a move with the MC1401A?
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How do I initialize the phase angle of the brushless motor?
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How come after I do an init_phase I can't move the motor?

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How do I start a move with the MC1241A?
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What kind of amplifier options do I have?

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How can I find out the current axis position if I don't have an encoder?
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Can I use this chip set to operate a microstepper?
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