Link Type - Current Axis Status Bits

Link Type:

BitsON (B, hex 0x42, dec 66)
BitsOFF (b, hex 0x62, dec 98)

Link Value:

Bit pattern that must be set or cleared

Range:

Any bits

 

These link types wait for at least one of a user-selectable group of Status Bits to be set or cleared on the current axis.

Using with the Link Type and Link Value Dialog Box

  1. Under Link Type Category, select Current Axis (Basic).

  2. Under Link Type, select Status Bits.

  3. Under Link Condition, click the appropriate option for whether you wish to wait for one or more bits to be ON or OFF.

  4. Under Link Condition, check the boxes next to the Status bits for which you wish to wait.

Using without the Link Type and Link Value Dialog Box

  1. Select the Link Type:
    Use 'B' if you wish to wait for Status Bit(s) to be on, 'b' if you wish to wait for Status Bit(s) to be off.

  2. Enter the Link Value. Use the STATUS Word Bit Map to calculate a 16-bit hexadecimal word that matches the bits you wish to wait for.

 

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