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Operational Overview
Figure 7: Basic Home Function, Example
The figure above show a basic home function using a ball screw. This example uses most of the setup features in the
PowerTools Pro Home view.
Home Sequence
1. Back off the sensor, if on the sensor. (This step is optional).
2. Move to the external home sensor to establish a home reference point.
3. Next it will move to the Offset position.
4. Then the command and feedback positions are set to the value entered into the End of Home Position.
Homing to the motor’s encoder marker will establish the most accurate and repeatable home position. This method will
position the motor relative to the location of the rising edge of the encoder marker pulse. Most applications will use a sensor
and marker to find an accurate home position in the vicinity of the home sensor.
Several parameters affect how the Home function operates. Each of these parameters are explained in detail on the following
pages.
Note
The Home function will NOT be initiated when any other motion command is in progress.
Establishing a Home Reference Position
The first step in setting up a home is to select the desired home reference type. The Home Reference type selected determines
how the Home Reference Position is established. PowerTools Pro allows selection of one of three different Home Reference
types: Sensor, Marker, or Sensor then Marker.
Sensor
Selecting Sensor means the rising edge of the Home Sensor input function is used to establish the home reference position.
Figure 8: Sensor Home Reference Position
NT Motor
with Encoder
Gear Reducer
Carriage
External
Home Sensor
Home Offset
Distance
Sensor Point
+
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Direction
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