Motion State Instructions
Rockwell Automation Publication MOTION-RM002H-EN-P-February 2018 63
This information applies to the CompactLogix 5370, ControlLogix 5570,
Compact GuardLogix 5370, GuardLogix 5570, Compact GuardLogix 5380,
CompactLogix 5380, CompactLogix 5480, ControlLogix 5580, and GuardLogix
5580 controllers.
Use the Motion Drive Start (MDS) instruction to activate the drive control loops
for the specified axis and run the motor at the specified speed.
Important:
The MDS instruction is validated if the CIP drive device supports the S ramp
attributes, including:
• RampAcceleration
• RampDeceleration
• RampVelocity - Positive
• RampVelocity - Negative
• RampJerk - Control
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Ladder Diagram
Function Block
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Structured Text
MDS(Axis,MotionControl,Speed,Unitspersec);