Configuring a project

The following figure shows the described project setup for connecting 4 axis group members. Create such a project in MOVISUITE®.

Configure the encoder evaluation of the exes as follows when doing this:

Level

Name of level

Basic settings:
Take
external encoders into consideration

Encoder evaluation:
Encoder source

1

Higher-order
MultiAxis controller
("TravelAxis")

Do not activate an external encoder

Motor encoder and low-resolution EtherCAT® encoder

2

Subordinate
MultiAxis controller
("xMAC1" and "xMAC2")

Do not activate an external encoder

Motor encoder

3

Subordinate
MultiMotion axes
("xAxis11-12" and "xAxis21-22")

Configure a drive train with an external encoder

Activate position evaluation at the motor encoder in the drive train

The external encoder must be incorporated via the separate MOVIKIT® EncoderInterface ("EncoderInterface"). The MOVIKIT® EncoderInterface does not require any additional license, and must be positioned on the left next to the MOVIKIT® StackerCrane (see figure). Configure the MOVIKIT® EncoderInterface as follows:

Parameter

Value

Type

Advanced

Axis name

Axis with external encoder

Number of decimal places

Same number as associated MultiMotion axis

Generate the IEC project with MOVISUITE® after completing the configuration. See also Generating an IEC project.