IPS keyword

V+ Language Reference Guide, v17.x

IPS keyword

Syntax

SPEED value IPS ALWAYS

Function

Specify the units for a SPEED instruction as inches per second.

NOTE: To specify speed in millimeters per second, use the MMPS conversion factor.

Usage Considerations

IPS can be used only as a parameter for a SPEED program instruction.

The speed setting specified is scaled by the monitor speed in effect when the robot motion occurs.

Speeds specified with the IPS parameter apply to straight-line motions. Joint-interpolated motions do not maintain the specified tool speed.

Details

IPS is an optional parameter for the SPEED program instruction, which specifies the units to be used for the speed value. That is, when IPS is specified in a SPEED instruction, the speed value is interpreted as inches/second (for straight-line motions).

See the description of the SPEED program instruction for further details on setting motion speeds with the IPS conversion factor.

Example

Set the robot tool tip speed to 20 inches/second for the next straight-line robot motion (assuming the monitor speed is set to 100):
SPEED 20 IPS
Related Keywords

MMPS keyword

SPEED program instruction