[533] Electronically Linked Motors
24 Product Specification RobotWare Options for BaseWare OS 4.0
[533] Electronically Linked Motors
This option is used to make master/slave configurations of motors, which are defined
as external axes. The main application is to replace mechanical driving shafts of Gantry
machines, but the option can be used to control any other set of motors as well.
Features
• Up to 4 master motors.
• Up to 11 motors total (masters and followers).
• Jogging and calibration routines.
• Replacement of mechanical driving shafts.
• Arm/Motor position available on the TPU.
• Possibility to activate/deactivate link during process.
• Automatic calibration at startup.
Application
Gantry machines: to replace mechanical driving shafts.
Requirements
There are no software or hardware requirements for this option.
Performance
- When jogging, the electronically linked motors will follow the master motor
- Calibration – running follower motors independent of the master - is performed
through a RAPID calibration program, to ensure high personnel safety
- At startup, a routine will automatically set the master- and follower motors at
the start position, through a safe maneuver
RAPID instruction included in this option
There are no RAPID instructions included in this option.
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