Hi Fastest1
Its set at 1000 (debounce), but still do not know if there are any bad effects on this number, it was my best guess!!!!
Graham
The debounce setting is a measurement of time (40 microseconds per unit). A setting of 1000 means the signal has to be present for 1000 x 40us (.0399999 seconds).
Some noise is very short in duration and it is acceptable to remedy the problem with the debounce. A problem where much higher numbers are needed indicates a wiring problem, generally ground issues.
I come from a hobby machinist background. .03999 seconds is not long to me and nothing will be damaged if my machine over travels at a rapid speed for that period of time. Now that might not be the case for those with commercial machines that are capable extremely high rapids (700-1200ipm possibly?)
This also brings up another point. The length of time of this setting will influence where the home or limit switch is seen. It will move farther away from the status change the longer the signal is required. Again these are concerns, but most likely arent serious for hobbyists and our machines. 2 different settings would result in 2 different home and or limit locations, minutely different if that was critical.
Anyway that is how I understand it. Hope it helps.