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TMCM-1180 and PD86-1180 TMCL Firmware V4.42 Manual (Rev. 1.08 / 2012-NOV-20) 11
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4.3 Operating the module in direct mode
1. Start TMCL™ Direct Mode.
Direct Mode
2. If the communication is established the PD86-1180 is automatically detected. If the module is not
detected, please check all points above (cables, interface, power supply, COM port, baud rate).
3. Issue a command by choosing Instruction, Type (if necessary), Motor, and Value and click Execute to
send it to the module.
Examples:
 ROR rotate right, motor 0, value 500 -> Click Execute. The first motor is rotating now.
 MST motor stop, motor 0 -> Click Execute. The first motor stops now.
You will find a description of all TMCL™ commands in the following chapters.
Attention:
Please mind the chapter 3 (programming techniques) of the TMCL-IDE User
Manual on www.trinamic.com. Here you will find information about creating
general structures of TMCL-programs. In particular initialization, main loop,
symbolic constants, variables, and subroutines are described there. Further you
can learn how to mix direct mode and stand alone mode.
Chapter 6 (axis parameters) includes a diagram which points the coolStep™
related axis parameters and their functions. This can help you configuring your
module to meet your needs.