Open loop motion control
12.5 Configuring an Axis of Motion
S7-200 SMART
504 System Manual, 09/2015, A5E03822230-AC
Defining the motion profile
1. In the motion profile definition screen, click the new profile button to enable defining the
profile.
2. Choose the desired mode of operation:
– For an absolute position profile:
Fill in the target speed and the ending position.
If more than one step is needed, click the new step button and fill in the step
information as required.
– For a relative position profile:
Fill in the target speed and the ending position.
If more than one step is needed, click the new step button and fill in the step
information as required.
– For a single-speed, continuous rotation:
Enter the target speed value in the edit box.
Select the direction of rotation.
If you wish to terminate the single speed, continuous rotation move using the RPS
input, click the checkbox.
Fill in the distance to move after the RPS input goes active (RPS input must be
enabled).
– For a two-speed, continuous rotation (RPS input must be enabled):
Enter the target speed value when RPS is inactive in the edit box.
Enter the target speed value when RPS is active in the edit box.
Select the direction of rotation.
If you wish to terminate the two speed, continuous rotation move using the TRIG input,
click the checkbox. (TRIG input must be enabled.)
Fill in the distance to move after the TRIG input goes active.
3. Define as many profiles and steps as you need to perform the desired movement.