Commissioning (software)
4.5 Integrating additional encoders (optional)
4.5.4Configuring external encoders in SIMOTION
Prerequisite
Encoder using PROFIBUS/PROFINET
You have used HW Config to configure an encoder on the PROFIBUS or PROFINET. Two different possibilities are available for the encoder connection:
●Encoder interconnection using a PROFIdrive message frame (encoder with message frame type 81)
●Encoder interface as a direct value in the I/O area
Detailed information is contained in the "SIMOTION TO Axis, Electric/Hydraulic, External Encoder" Function Manual
Encoder on the drive
You configured a drive with two encoders, and then an electric axis with the PROFIBUS message frame to be used.
Procedure
1.Open the wizard for configuring an external encoder by selecting the "External Encoders" > "Insert external encoder" folder in the Project Navigator.
2.Assign a name in the "Inserting an external encoder" screen form and, if required, enter the author and version.
3.Execute the wizard for the encoder configuration and enter the appropriate values in the screen forms.
The external encoder is now configured and uses the second value which is transferred by means of the selected PROFIBUS message frame.
Additional references
Detailed information for the external encoder is contained in the SIMOTION SCOUT TO Axis, Electric/Hydraulic, External Encoder Function Manual.
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Commissioning Manual, 08/2008 Edition |
