Command
<axis> MVB <value>
Description
Move By performs a relative coordinated move by the specified position parameters. The motion is performed with a trapezoidal velocity profile based on parameters set with the Set Accel, Set Decel, and Set Speed procedures. Move By can be used on an axis that is already in motion, replacing the previous target position with one relative to the position of the motor when the command is executed. Move By is a blocking command and does not return until the motion has been completed. Blocking program execution until the end of the move is helpful for synchronizing subsequent events. If program execution is required during the move, a non-blocking command such as Begin Move By should be used instead. The Stop, Begin Stop, and Abort commands will end the motion before it reaches the target position. Note that since Move By is a blocking command no other commands will reach the controller until the move has finished. This will prevent aborting the move or initiating other activities. It is usually better to use a non-blocking form when using a command interpreter. Move completion can be identified by polling with the Move Is Finished commands. If un unsolicited response is needed from the controller to indicate the completion of a controller event this can be done as an application program. Contact us for additional info.
Escapes
Move By will escape if used while an axis is in motion and the new destination specified is "behind" the vector path position or if the destination is so close that the axis group cannot accomplish the move at the specified decel rate. In these cases the group will emit a Motion Overrun Escape Code and come to a stop.
If the destination of the move is beyond the positive and negative software limits Move By will produce a Position Limit Escape Code.
Examples
This procedure initiates a single axis relative move by 10:
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