Xenus XSL User Guide Using CME 2
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6.5.2: Function Generator and Profile Tabs
The Function and Profile generators can provide inputs to the different control loops for tuning and
diagnostics purposes without using an external control source.
The Start button starts the function or profile generator. The Stop button stops the generator and
aborts any profiles in progress.
Function Generator Tab
Option Description
Apply To Control loop to which the Excitation will be applied: Current (available in all modes), Velocity (available in
velocity or position mode), or Position (available in position mode only).
Excitation Excitation (motion function) that will be applied to the control loop selected in the Apply To list box. The
choices vary with the control loop selected:
Selected Control Loop Excitations Available
Current Sine Wave, Square Wave, Step Forward, Step Forward and Reverse,
and Impulse
Velocity Sine Wave, Square Wave, Step Forward, Step Forward and Reverse
Position Sine Wave, Square Wave
Amplitude Amplitude of the command. Units vary depending on the value chosen in the Apply To field.
Frequency (Sine Wave and Square Wave only.) Frequency of input command cycle.
Period (Step Forward, Step Forward and Reverse, and Impulse only.) Duration of each input pulse.
Profile Tab
Option Description
Move Relative: Moves axis a specified distance from the starting position.
Absolute: Moves axis to a specific position.
Type Trap or S-Curve.
Distance Distance for Relative move.
Position Target position for Absolute move.
Reverse
and
Repeat
(Relative move only.) When checked, will continuously generate forward and reverse moves of the
distance specified until Stop is pressed.
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