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Preface

Contents of manual

The accompanying manual describes the SIMOTION CamTool option package.

The document is part of the SIMOTION Engineering System documentation package with order number: 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0, Edition 12.2004

Scope

The accompanying manual applies to SIMOTION SCOUT in conjunction with the

SIMOTION CamTool option package.

Standards

The SIMOTION system was developed in accordance with the ISO 9001 quality guidelines.

Information blocks:

The following is a description of the purpose and use of the product manual.

•Description chapter

This chapter provides a short overview of the basic functions of the SIMOTION CamTool and the inclusion in SIMOTION SCOUT.

•Installation chapter

This chapter describes how the SIMOTION CamTool is installed and which prerequisites must be satisfied to allow the use of SIMOTION CamTool.

•Configuration chapter

This chapter describes the basic functions of SIMOTION CamTool. It shows you how to process cams with CamTool.

•Functions chapter

In this chapter you learn how to create a cam with CamTool.

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Contents Description ConfiguringConfiguration Manual PrefaceSafety Guidelines Information blocks Contents of manualScope StandardsSimotion documentation HotlinePreface Siemens Internet address Additional supportPage Table of contents Index Tables Table of contentsCamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 Page Basic functions IntroductionPage System requirements Installing Simotion CamToolInstalling the Software Deinstalling Simotion CamTool Deinstalling Simotion CamToolInstalling Simotion CamTool Deinstalling Simotion CamToolOverview ContentCustomizing the Working Area Display Changing the representation using the toolbarChanging the representation using the toolbar Configuring Customizing the Working Area DisplayZoom tool with pressed Shift key ConfiguringMaximizing the working area Maximizing working areaEditing a Cam with CamTool ContentAdding a cam to a Scout project using CamTool Configuring 3.3 Editing a Cam with CamToolInserting a cam in a Scout project Configuring Editing a Cam with CamToolEditing a Cam with CamTool Edit cam created with CamEdit with CamToolOpen with CamTool a cam created with CamEdit Configuring 3.3 Editing a Cam with CamTool Importing a cam Import cam from text fileClick a diagram to show the Cam menu Edit imported cam Upload cam from Simotion deviceCam uploaded from Simotion device Upload camClick a diagram to show the Cam menu Save cam Configuring 3.4 Save camSave cam Edit uploaded camShow/hide diagram Customize the display of the camDisplay the cam Configuring 3.5 Customize the display of the cam Change axis representation parametersChange axis representation parameters Properties Cyclic relative execution type, you can select Change diagram representation parameters Change diagram representation parametersDisplayed curve Change lines and fonts representation parameters Representation parameters Change lines and fonts representation parametersRepresenting a horizontal auxiliary line in a diagram Displaying auxiliary lines in the diagram17 Displaying a horizontal auxiliary line Moving the position window along an auxiliary line Deleting an auxiliary line in a diagramConfiguring Download cam to Simotion device Download cam to Simotion deviceDownload cam to Simotion device Configuring 3.6 Download cam to Simotion devicePage Functions Structure of a cam Structure of a camFunctions Structure of a cam Definition Fixed pointFixed Point Definition Insert fixed pointFunctions Fixed point Change velocity at fixed point Change fixed point positionChanging the velocity at the position of a fixed point Change fixed point positionChange acceleration at fixed point Changing the acceleration at a fixed point positionDelete fixed point Straight lineDelete fixed point Definition straight lineInsert straight line Insert straight lineFunctions Straight line Change straight line position Change straight line positionChange velocity along a straight line Changing the velocity along a straight lineDeleting a straight line Sine curveDelete straight line Insert sine curveFunctions Sine curve Change sine curve position Change sine curve positionChange sine curve definition range Change sine curve definition rangeDelete sine curve Arc Sine CurveDelete sine curve Insert arc sine curve11 Insert arc sine curve Change arc sine curve position Change arc sine curve positionChange arc sine curve definition range Change arc sine curve definition rangeDelete arc sine curve Delete arc sine curveInsert interpolation point Interpolation pointInterpolation Point Definition Insert interpolation pointFunctions 4.7 Interpolation point Changing the interpolation point positionDelete interpolation point Changing an Interpolation Point PositionDelete interpolation point Optimizing a Cam Optimizing a CamFunctions Optimizing a Cam Optimize transition Optimize transition20 Optimizing a cam with handle using drag&drop Type Interpolation Curve propertiesParameters Velocity for calculations in the Simulation Settings windowLimit values Functions Functions Specify parameters for target device Specify parameters for target deviceSpecify parameters for target device Specify parameters for target deviceTarget device parameters CoordinatesFunctions 4.9 Specify parameters for target device Interpolation Scaling Slave axis Basic scaling Functions 4.10 Specify simulation settings Specify simulation settingsSpecify simulation settings Specify simulation settingsSimulation settings Functions Specify simulation settingsMaster tab Slave tab Functions Edit cam created with CamTool with CamEdit Edit cam created with CamTool with CamEditExport cam as text file Convert a cam created with CamTool for CamEditFunctions Print cam Print camExport cam as text file Print camPage Index Index Index-3 Index-4