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Cam Track TO - Part II
4.3 Configuring the TO Cam Track
You can set the following parameters:
Table 4-11 Defaults for cam track data
Field/Button
Output cam type
Activation mode
(See the Output
activation mode
section)
Start mode
(See the Start mode
and stop mode
section)
Stop mode
(See the Start mode
and stop mode
section)
Track length
Axis reference
position
(See the Cam track
features section)
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Significance/Note
Output cam type displays the type of output cam selected for the cam track in the Configuration
window.
Cam tracks can be output in a cyclic or non-cyclic mode.
Cyclic cam track activation
The cam track's track length is mapped from the axis reference position and continued/repeated
cyclically.
Non-cyclic cam track activation
Cam track is mapped from the axis reference position, output once, and terminated automatically
after exiting the cam track or remains active in the axis range. This setting depends on the value of
the octBaseCfg.disableOutOfTrackRange configuration data element.
The start mode (startMode) is used to define when the cam track should become effective after
activation, or how tracks should be changed.
Last programmed value
The last programmed start mode is active. If a start mode is not programmed, the user default setting
is used.
Effective immediately
Track becomes active immediately. If an output cam (or time-based cam) is defined or active at the
current position of the old track, the output is aborted. The new track is enabled without delay (as
quickly as possible). This enables high-speed exchange of cam tracks.
Immediately with inactive cam track output
Changeover is made to the new cam track if no single output cam is active (any longer) on the old
cam track. An active (output) single output cam on the old cam track is still output completely.
With next track cycle
The track becomes active at the next track cycle. Immediately the first output cam on the new track
switches, a changeover is made to the new track. Up to that point, a time-based cam on the old track
is output.
The stop mode (stopMode) is used to define the behavior of the cam track on deactivation.
Last programmed value
The last programmed stop mode is active. If a stop mode is not programmed, the user default setting
is used.
Effective immediately
Track is deactivated immediately. If an output cam (or time-based cam) is defined or active at the
current position of the track, the output of output cam is aborted.
Immediately with inactive cam track output
If no single output cam is active (any longer), the active cam track is stopped. An active (output)
single output cam is still output completely.
At cam track end
Track is deactivated at its end. Immediately the final output cam on the track switches, the track is
deactivated. Up to that point, a time-based cam on the track is output.
Enter the track length. The track length is calculated from the start of the cam track to the end of the
cam track.
The axis reference position is used to define how the cam track is mapped on the axis, or from which
axis position the cam track should be output.
Output Cams and Measuring Inputs
Function Manual, 04/2014