Beckhoff EL72 1-901 Series User Manual

Commissioning
EL72x1-901x146 Version: 1.9
5.3.9 Homing
(Master TwinCAT 2.11 R3)
The data given here serve as an example for a servomotor type AM8131-0F20-0000 from Beckhoff
Automation. For other motors the values may vary, depending on the application.
Table of contents
• Referencing [}146]
- Function block "MC_Home" [}146]
- Reference modes [}147]
Referencing
Referencing does not work via the online commissioning tab of the axis (see Fig. Online homing in the NC).
Fig.179: Online homing in the NC
Function block "MC_Home"
• Referencing must be done from the PLC. The function block MC_Home from the TC MC2 Lib is used
for this purpose.
• The following minimum configuration is required in MC_Home.
◦ HomingMode enables selection of mode to be used for referencing.
◦ Execute is used to initiate homing.
◦ bCalibrationCam, which has to be linked with your reference cam, is used to stop homing.

Beckhoff EL72 1-901 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Beckhoff
Model	EL72 1-901 Series
Category	Touch terminals
Language	English