Commissioning (software)

4.10Testing the configured axis using the axis control panel

4.10Testing the configured axis using the axis control panel

Axis control panel

The axis control panel is used exclusively for testing axes.

You can use the axis control panel for the following tasks, for example:

Testing all system components before the axis movement is controlled by a program

Testing as to whether you can move the axis using the axis control panel if a fault is detected

Moving the axes for tuning purposes (controller tuning)

Executing active homing

Setting and resetting the axis enable signal

Testing a connected axis

Prerequisites

Prerequisites for testing:

The project has been downloaded to the target system.

SIMOTION SCOUT is in online mode.

Axis test

1.Open the "AXES" folder in the Project Navigator and click the "Control panel" entry below the axis (for example, Axis_1).

The axis control panel is displayed.

Figure 4-31 Axis control panel

2.In order to view the control range and axis diagnostics data, click "Show/hide control" and "Show/hide axis diagnostics".

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