PF_Flip

Perform the flip operation.

Syntax
PF_Flip Part ID [, Duration]

Parameters

  • Part ID
    Specify the part ID (integer number from 1 to 32).
  • Duration
    Specifies the operating time (integer value 1 to 30000 in milliseconds).
    When omitted, the value calculated by feeder calibration is used.
    When integer value is -1, the operation is same as omitted one.

Return values
None

Description
Performs the Flip operation.
PF_Flip is used in the following cases.

  • Dispersing parts (by long operation time)
  • Re-orient the parts (by short operation time)

It cannot be run under the following conditions.

  • When executed in a user function: The feeder specified in this command (specified by the Part ID) is used in the Part Feeding process (PF_Start command) (Error 7733)
  • When executed in a callback function: Specified part ID is not set for the PF_Start command (Error 7733)
  • When executed from a virtual controller or command window. (Error 2582)

This command uses SyncLock for internal processing. Refer to the following for further details.
Functions used by Part Feeding Process

Examples

PF_Flip 1,500