
TECHNICAL NOTE
MOTION APPLICATION ENGINEERING GROUP
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Programming Language Grid For High Level Topics
Ladder Based Motion
Text Based Motion
Programs
Function Block
Motion
High Level Topics
Required Programmer
Expertise Level
most flexible
easy
easy
Performance
highest
medium high
Maximum axes
Only Limited by Hardware
(16 / group)
16
Scan time
most efficient
Motion programs
synchronize with H
Ladder
additional scan time
over head
Troubleshooting
Register based
Register based
A function block
handles this
Memory allocation
Register based
Register based
reserved data area
required
Note: This table is a broad overview perspective.
Finally, consider the specific motion control functionality required. Individual, built in function
detail is evaluated for the three programming methods listed in the table, “Programming
Language Grid For Built In Functions” on the following page.