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Turbo PMAC/PMAC2 Software Reference

Turbo PMAC Program Command Specification 485

Z{data}

Function: Z-Axis Move

Type: Motion program

Syntax: Z{data}

where:

 {data} is a floating point constant or expression representing the position or distance in user units

for the Z-axis.

This command causes a move of the Z-axis. (See {axis}{data} description, above.) If it follows a

subroutine call (explicit or with PRELUDE) on a program line, it can be used instead to pass its value to

the subroutine through use of the READ command.

Examples:

Z20

Z(Q25)

X10 Y20 Z30

Z23.4 R10.5

Z(P301+2*P302/P303)