Sync Connection

A synchronous axis is configured in the controller by assigning the same axis number to two channels in both MK DRV Analog Axis and MK DRV CAN Axis, creating a forced coupling between the two physical axes.

The axis channel with the lower index becomes the master, and the one with the same axis ID becomes the slave. The slave axis executes all commands of the master synchronously. For analog interfaces, a PID controller compensates for trailing distance.

When forced coupling is enabled, the following must also be set:

In MK Axis Properties, set Bit 6 if the synchronous axis is a gantry. Gantry axes have a mechanical link between master and slave.

For analog interfaces, the reference point traverse occurs synchronously.

For digital interfaces, the reference point traverse only starts synchronously.