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Overview
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2.6
Operating modes
If positioning is begun, it is always continued to the end in all operating modes.
A new positioning job is ignored before the end of a started positioning.
2.6.1
Direct mode
A target position (X- and Y-coordinates) as well as values for travel speed and acceleration are trans
ferred to the controller. The target position is linearly approached by the current actual position. Addi
tional possible functions in direct mode are jogging as well as homing. The CANopen or Ethernet inter
face can be used as control interfaces.
2.6.2
Record selection
Positioning jobs are saved in the controller in a record table in the form of parameter records
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5.3.6 Record table). In operation, the higher-order controller (PLC/IPC) then selects individual
records by transferring a record number (record selection).
Additional possible functions in record selection are jogging as well as homing.
The I/O, CANopen or Ethernet interface can be used as a control interface.
Parameter records can only be parameterised via the Festo Configuration Tool (FCT)
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