Detailed Description   
2.6 Referencing with absolute value encoders 
  Reference Point Approach (R1) 
2-30  Function Manual, 08/2005 Edition, 6FC5397-0BP10-0BA0 
Adjustment methods 
The following adjustment methods are supported: 
•  Adjustment by entering a reference point offset 
•  Adjustment by entering a reference point value 
•  Automatic adjustment with probe 
•  Adjustment with BERO 
Readjustment 
Readjustment of the absolute encoder is required after: 
•  Gear change between load and absolute encoder 
•  Removal/installation of the absolute value encoder 
•  Removal/installation of the motor with the absolute value encoder 
•  SRAM data loss of the NC 
•  Battery failure 
•  Function: PRESET 
 
 
 
Warning 
The NC automatically resets the status of the absolute encoder to 0 = "Encoder not 
adjusted" only when there is a gear change: 
MD34210 $MA_ENC_REFP_STATE = 0 
In all other cases, it is the sole responsibility of the user to indicate the unadjusted state 
of the absolute encoder to the NC by manually resetting the status to 0 = "Encoder not 
adjusted" and to repeat the adjustment. 
 
 
 
 
Warning 
Data backup 
When machine data of Machine A are backed up, the encoder status: 
MD34210 $MA_ENC_REFP_STATE (status of absolute encoder) 
of the machine axes is also backed up.  
When this data block is loaded into machine B of the same type, e.g., as part of a series 
start-up or after servicing, the NC automatically regards the machine axes in question as 
adjusted/referenced. It is therefore the special responsibility of the machine 
manufacturer/user to perform a readjustment. 
See the description of machine data element: 
MD30250 $MA_ACT_POS_ABS (absolute encoder position at switch-off time)