Configuring
6.2 Add technology object
S7-1500 Motion Control V13 Update 3
Function Manual, 07/2014, A5E03879256-AC
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6.2
Add technology object
To add a technology object in the project navigator, proceed as follows:
Requirement
A project with a CPU S7-1500 has been created.
Procedure
1.
Open the CPU's folder in the project navigator.
2.
Open the "Technology Objects" folder.
3.
Double-click "Add new object".
The "Add new object" dialog box opens.
4.
Select the "Motion Control" technology.
5.
Open the folder "Motion Control" > "SIMATIC S7-1500".
6.
If you want to add an axis from an older version, then click on the Version entry and
select an alternative version of the technology.
7.
Select the "TO_SpeedAxis" object for a speed axis, "TO_PositioningAxis" for a positioning
axis, "TO_SynchronousAxis" for a synchronous axis or "TO_ExternalEncoder" for an
external encoder.
8.
In the "Name" field, adapt the name of the axis to your requirements.
9.
Select the "Manual" option if you want to change the suggested data block number.
10.
Click on "Further Information" if you want to add your own information to the technology
object.
11.
Click on the "Cancel" button if you want to discard the entries.
Activate the "Add new and open" check box if you want to open the configuration after
adding the technology object.
Click on the "OK" button if you want to add the technology object.
Result
The new technology object was created and saved in the project navigator in the folder
"Technology objects".
If the organization blocks "MC Servo" and "MC Interpolator" had not yet been added, they
have now been added.
