See also
See Section Downloading the project to the target system
(Page 89). For further information
about the symbolic assignment, see the
SIMOTION Runtime Basic Functions
Function Manual.
5.6.3 Testing an axis with the axis control panel
Axis control panel
The axis control panel is used exclusively for testing axes.
You can use the axis control panel for the following tasks, for example:
● Testing all system components before the axis movement is controlled by a program
● Testing as to whether you can move the axis using the axis control panel if a fault is detected
● Moving the axes for tuning purposes (controller tuning)
● Executing active homing
● Setting and resetting the axis enable signal
● To test the axis that was created
Prerequisites
The following requirements must be fulfilled for testing:
● The project has been downloaded to the target system.
● SIMOTION SCOUT is in online mode.
● The mode selector switch is at STOPU:
Recommendation: Operate the mode selector switch via SIMOTION SCOUT only ("Target
system" > "Control operating mode").
Commissioning (software)
5.6 Creating and testing an axis
SIMOTION D410
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