Adding an axis

  • A MOVISUITE® project has been created via network scan and is open.
  • MOVISUITE® is in "Startup" mode.
  1. Open the context menu of the MOVI‑C® CONTROLLER in the function view of the MOVISUITE® project.
  2. Click the [Add from catalog] menu item.
    • The catalog is expanded and displayed.
  3. Search for "MOVIDRIVE® MDA single-axis module" in the catalog.
  4. Select the current version.
  5. Add the axis to the project by clicking the [Add] button.
    • The MOVIDRIVE® MDA single-axis module is added.
  6. Enter a unique name for this axis (e.g. "Axis_left").

INFORMATION

Two axes are installed in the SCM decentralized controller and connected to each other as EtherCAT® stations. Therefore, you have to add two MOVIDRIVE® MDA single-axis modules to the project for each SCM decentralized controller.