Overview Of Output Cam To - Siemens SIMOTION Function Manual

Output Cam TO - Part I
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Overview of Output Cam TO

3.1.1 General information about the Output Cam TO
The Output Cam technology object
● Generates position-dependent switching signals
● Can be assigned to positioning axes, synchronous axes, path axes or external encoders
● The axes can be real or virtual.
Different switching signals distinguish different types of output cam:
● Software cam
● Hardware cam
Output Cams and Measuring Inputs
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Switching signals are used internally in the user program by evaluating the relevant state
system variable.
Switching signals are output externally on I/O devices by assigning a digital output to the
Output Cam TO. For example, digital output modules from the ET 200 I/O system can be
used for the cam output.
Figure 3-1 Interconnection options for the output cam TO
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