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Automatic Operation (Synchronous Control)
9.2.4 Setting by CMI
Master and slave axes are allocated using CMI. The following procedure is explained on the
condition that CMI has already started. In the following example, AFP7MC16EC (16-real axes,
8-virtual axes) type is used, and the axis 1 is allocated to the master and the axes 2 and 3 are
allocated to slave axes.
PROCEDURE
1. Select "Parameter" > "Synchronous parameter settings" > "Axis 2" from the
menu bar.
The "Synchronous parameter Axis 2" window opens.
2. Select "Axis 1" from the drop-down list of "Basic setup" > "Synchronous
master axis".
The hierarchy of "Axis 2" in the project tree is changed. Also, the items in the
electronic gear, electronic clutch and electronic cam settings of "Synchronous
parameter Axis 2" become available.
3. Select "Parameter" > "Synchronous parameter settings" > "Axis 3" from the
menu bar.
The "Synchronous parameter Axis 3" window opens.
4. Select "Axis 1" from the drop-down list of "Basic setup" > "Synchronous
master axis".
The hierarchy of "Axis 3" in the project tree is changed. Also, the items in the
electronic gear, electronic clutch and electronic cam settings of "Synchronous
parameter Axis 3" become available.
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