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Determining the Task Configuration Section 3-2
Note The default task configuration (axis configuration, number of tasks, task axis
declaration) is shown in the following table. The task configuration must be set
as an initial setting when any other task configuration is required.
Default Task Configuration
The MC programs are managed by the number of tasks, and new MC pro-
grams must be created for a new task configuration if the above parameters
are changed after the MC programs have been created. Refer to the following
procedure for changing the task configuration.
Changing the Task
Configuration Use the following procedure to change the task configuration.
1,2,3... 1. Data Backup
Use CX-Motion to transfer the system parameters, programs, and position
data stored in the MC Unit to the personal computer.
2. Data Initialization
a) Use CX-Motion to delete all MC Unit programs and write all data to
flash memory.
b) Use CX-Motion to open MC Unit parameters and change the number
of tasks. If there are other parameters that should be changed, change
and save them. (Configuring a task)
c) Transfer the system parameters created in step 2 from the personal
computer to the MC Unit and write all data to flash memory.
Example 3: Two Tasks, Four Axes
Task 1
X, Y, Z axes Task 2
U axis Task 1
X, Y, Z axes Task 2
X, Y, U axes
Example 4: One Task, Two Axes
Task 1
X ,Y axis
Item CS1W-MC421 CS1W-MC221
Axis configuration 4 axes 2 axes
Number of tasks 1 task 1 task
Task axis declaration
for task 1 X, Y, Z and U axes X and Y axes
Task axis declaration
for task 2 Not used Not used
Task axis declaration
for task 3 Not used Not used
Task axis declaration
for task 4 Not used Not used
Back up data.
Initialize all
MC Unit data.
Transfer new position
data and programs.
When changing the task configuration,
back up all MC Unit data for safety.
Initialize all data for the MC Unit task configuration.
Download the position data and programs
for the new task configuration.