Configuring The To Cam Track - Siemens SIMOTION Function Manual

4.3

Configuring the TO Cam Track

This chapter describes typical operations used when working with the Cam Track technology
object.
See also
Inserting cam tracks (Page 99)
Parameterizing the Cam Track technology object (Page 100)
Using expert list for cam tracks (Page 100)
Configuring a cam track (Page 101)
Defining cam track defaults (Page 105)
Determining derivative-action times for cam tracks (dead time compensation) (Page 116)
Using HW enable for cam tracks (Page 118)
4.3.1 Inserting cam tracks
Note
Before you insert a cam track, the axis or external encoder to which the cam track is assigned
has to be created.
If the output cam is to be output to a TM15/TM17 High Feature module, the module must be
inserted and configured before the cam track configuration.
To insert a cam track:
1. In the project navigator, highlight the OUTPUT CAMS folder under the relevant axis or
2. Select Insert > Technology object > Cam track or double-click Insert cam track in the project
3. Enter a name for the cam track. You can also enter a comment.
4. Click OK to confirm. In the working area, the window for the configuration is displayed and
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external encoder.
navigator under the axis or external encoder in the OUTPUT CAMS folder. The Insert cam
track window appears.
Names must be unique throughout the project. For this reason, all the existing output cam
tracks are displayed under Available cam tracks.
the created cam track TO is shown in the project navigator.
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4.3 Configuring the TO Cam Track
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