Time-Controlling Commands; Dwell (G04) - Siemens SINUMERIK 802D sl Programming Manual

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3.3

Time-controlling commands

3.3.1

Dwell (G04)

It is possible to suspend the execution of axis move commands specified in the
next block for the specified length of time (dwell period) or a number of spindle re-
volutions.
In the feed per minute mode (G94) the dwell time unit is seconds [s], while in the
feed per revolution mode (G95) the dwell time unit is spindle revolution [rev].
Format
G04 X_; or G04 P_;
X_:Specify a time (decimal point permitted)
P_:Specify a time (decimal point not permitted)
By specifying G04 X_; or G04 P_; execution of programmed commands is suspen-
ded for the length of time or number of spindle revolutions specified by address X
or P.
S The block used to specify dwell must not include commands other than G04
commands.
S The maximum programmable value with address X or P is indicated in the table
below.
Table 3-7
Increment system
IS--B
IS--C
Table 3-8
Increment system
IS--B
IS--C
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Command value range of dwell time (command by X)
Command value range
0.001 to 99999.999
0.0001 to 9999.9999
Command value range of dwell time (command by P)
Command value range
1 to 99999999
1 to 99999999
Movement Control Commands
3.3 Time-controlling commands
Dwell time unit
s or rev
s or rev
Dwell time unit
0.001 s or rev
0.001 s or rev
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