Appendix
A.3 Tags of the technology object external encoder
S7-1500 Motion Control V13 Update 3
Function Manual, 07/2014, A5E03879256-AC
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A.3.4
Mechanics tags (external encoder)
The tag structure <TO>.Mechanics.<tag name> contains the configuration of the mechanics.
Tags
Tag
Data type Value range
W
Description
Mechanics.
LeadScrew
LREAL
0.0 to 1.0E12
RES Leadscrew pitch
A.3.5
LoadGear tags (external encoder)
The tag structure <TO>.LoadGear.<tag name> contains the configuration for the load gear.
Tags
Tag
Data type Value range
W
Description
LoadGear.
STRUCT
Numerator
UDINT
1 to
4294967295
RES Load gear counter
Denominator
UDINT
1 to
4294967295
RES Load gear denominator
A.3.6
Properties tags (external encoder)
The tag structure <TO>.Properties.<tag name> contains the configuration for the axis or type
of motion.
Tags
Tag
Data type Value range
W
Description
Properties.
MotionType
DINT
-
RON Indication of axis or motion type:
0: Linear axis or motion
1: Rotary axis or motion