
Xenus XSL User Guide
Using CME 2
Copley Controls Corp.
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6.5.2: Function Generator and Profile Tabs
The
Function
and
Profile
generators can provide inputs to the different control loops for tuning and
diagnostics purposes without using an external control source.
The
Start
button starts the function or profile generator. The
Stop
button stops the generator and
aborts any profiles in progress.
Function Generator Tab
Option Description
Apply To
Control loop to which the
Excitation
will be applied: Current (available in all modes), Velocity (available in
velocity or position mode), or Position (available in position mode only).
Excitation
Excitation (motion function) that will be applied to the control loop selected in the
Apply To
list box. The
choices vary with the control loop selected:
Selected Control Loop
Excitations Available
Current
Sine Wave, Square Wave, Step Forward, Step Forward and Reverse,
and Impulse
Velocity
Sine Wave, Square Wave, Step Forward, Step Forward and Reverse
Position
Sine Wave, Square Wave
Amplitude
Amplitude of the command. Units vary depending on the value chosen in the
Apply To
field.
Frequency (Sine Wave and Square Wave only.) Frequency of input command cycle.
Period
(Step Forward, Step Forward and Reverse, and Impulse only.) Duration of each input pulse.
Profile Tab
Option Description
Move
Relative: Moves axis a specified distance from the starting position.
Absolute: Moves axis to a specific position.
Type
Trap or S-Curve.
Distance Distance
for
Relative
move.
Position
Target position for
Absolute
move.
Reverse
and
Repeat
(
Relative
move only.) When checked, will continuously generate forward and reverse moves of the
distance specified until Stop is pressed.
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