Commissioning (software)
7.6 Testing a drive with the drive control panel
7.6
Testing a drive with the drive control panel
Introduction
You can test a configured drive with the drive control panel, where you can specify a speed
and adjust it with a scaling factor. The drive control panel should only be used for
commissioning.
Requirements
● The project has been downloaded to the target system.
● SIMOTION SCOUT is in online mode.
● The drive is not being used by a current project in RUN mode.
Testing a drive with the drive control panel
1. Change to the configured drive in the Project Navigator and open the drive control panel
by selecting "Commissioning" > "Control panel". The drive control panel opens in the detail
view.
Figure 7-43
2. To display the control area and axis diagnostics, click the "Show/hide control area" and
"Show/hide diagnostics area" buttons.
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WARNING
Danger to life from unexpected movement of driven machine parts
Make sure this presents no hazard to personnel or property.
Drive control panel
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