D2 Drive User Guide v1.8 5. Drive Configuration
HIWIN Mikrosystem Corp. 128
5.7.1. Go left and right for homing
This function is a kind of multi-function homing mode built-in D2 drive. By searching the left
and right conditions, the home position can be determined. The main method is to find the
midpoint of two boundaries as the home position. The left and right conditions can choose the
left and right limit switches. They also can be end stops. The current generated when the
motor touches the mechanical stop is used to search the left and right conditions. If it is
needed to search the single index of stroke for home position, click the option of “Search index
signal” to achieve this requirement.
Homing procedure:
The motor moves at the slower homing speed based on the set initial movement direction
(parameter ○1 ). Taking “Left” as an example, the motor first moves in the left direction to
search the left side condition, and then moves in the right direction to search the right side
condition. Finally, the motor stops at the middle of both sides, and takes this position as the
home position. If the option of “Search index signal” is checked, the found index in progress is
taken as the home position. Searching conditions for left side and right side are determined
according to the setting (parameters ○2 and ○3 ).
Fig. 5-51
Table 5-14
Initial movement
direction
Search first in the left direction.
Search first in the right direction.
Not use the left side condition.
Search the left end stop.
Search the left limit switch.
Not use the right side condition.
Search the right end stop.
Search the right limit switch.
Current for searching End Stop
Time for searching End Stop