Commissioning (software)

4.9 Testing the configured drive using the drive control panel

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Commissioning Manual, 08/2008 Edition 109
4.9 Testing the configured drive using the drive control panel
You can test a configured drive using the drive control panel where you can define a speed
value by setting a scaling factor. The drive control panel should only be used for
commissioning.

Prerequisites

The project has been downloaded to the target system.
SIMOTION SCOUT is in online mode.
The drive is not in use by a current project in RUN mode.
WARNING
Make sure that the drive test does not pose any risk to persons.

Testing the drive using 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 4-28 Drive control panel
2. In order to view the control range and axis diagnostics data, click "Show/hide control" and
Show/hide axis diagnostics".
3. Click "Assume control priority". The "Assume Control Priority" dialog box opens.