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M116 Protected probe move plus
Centroid CNC12 Acorn M-code · Mill and lathe
Moves the axis plus, or to a given position, until probe input P changes. Use it when you expect the probe to touch.
Format
M116 /axis [pos] P F [L1]
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
axis | Axis letter after a slash |
pos | Optional target position |
P | Input number, negative for closed |
F | Feed rate |
L1 | No error if nothing is found |
How it works
One shot.
Example program
M115 /X P-15 F20. ; X MINUS UNTIL PROBE TRIPS
M116 /X P15 F5. ; X PLUS UNTIL PROBE CLEARS
#100 = #5041 ; SAVE X POSITION
M116 /X P-15 F20. ; PROBE THE OTHER WALL
…
M116 /X P15 F5. ; X PLUS UNTIL PROBE CLEARS
#100 = #5041 ; SAVE X POSITION
M116 /X P-15 F20. ; PROBE THE OTHER WALL
…
The full 6-line example is in the app. Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Travel is limited by soft limits and parameter 16 maximum probing distance.
Machine builders set many M codes, and they change by model and options. Check the M code list for your machine.
Related codes
M116 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Doosan (Fanuc) | Work ejector operation command |
| Mazak (EIA) | C-axis offset measurement COF start |
| Heidenhain TNC (ISO) | Rotary axis feed in mm per min |
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