Technology instructions
10.3 Motion control
S7-1200 Programmable controller
System Manual, V4.2, 09/2016, A5E02486680-AK
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Configure the properties for the drive signals, drive
mechanics, and position monitoring (hardware and
software limit switches).
You configure the motion dynamics and the beha
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ior of the emergency stop command.
You also configure the homing behavior (passive and active).
Use the "Commissioning" control panel to test the functionality independently from your user
program.
Click the "Startup" icon to commission the axis.
The control panel shows the current status of the axis. Not only can you enable and disable
the axis, but you can also test the positioning of the axis (both in absolute and relative terms)
and can specify the velocity, acceleration and deceleration. You can also test the homing
and jogging tasks. The control panel also allows you to acknowledge errors.