Commissioning (software)
4.6 Creating and testing an axis
SIMOTION D410
Commissioning Manual, 02/2012
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I/O signals at the TO axis
For the assignment of I/O signals on the TO axis (e.g. the inputs for the homing output cam
or hardware limit switches) call the assignment dialog box from the parameterization dialog
boxes or from the address list (view all addresses) by clicking the
button.
Refer also to
Refer to section Downloading the project to the target system (Page 81). For further
information about the symbolic assignment, refer to the
SCOUT Basic Functions Function
Manual.
4.6.3
Testing an axis with the axis control panel
Axis control panel
The axis control panel is used exclusively for testing axes.
You can use the axis control panel for the following tasks, for example:
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Testing all system components before the axis movement is controlled by a program
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Testing as to whether you can move the axis using the axis control panel if a fault is
detected
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Moving the axes for tuning purposes (controller tuning)
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Executing active homing
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Setting and resetting the axis enable signal
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To test the axis that was created
Prerequisites
The following requirements must be fulfilled for testing:
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The project has been downloaded to the target system.
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SIMOTION SCOUT is in online mode.
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The mode selector switch is at STOPU:
Recommendation: Operate the mode selector switch via SIMOTION SCOUT only
("Target system" > "Control operating mode").
