Configuration - Encoder - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Function Manual

6.6.2.2

Configuration - Encoder

For position control, positioning axes/synchronous axes require an actual position value in
the form of an encoder position. The encoder position is transmitted to the controller by
means of a PROFIdrive frame. In the "Encoder" configuration window, configure the encoder
coupling with which the encoder is to be connected.
Select encoder coupling:
In this area, select how the encoder will be connected in keeping with the graphic
representation.
● Connection to drive (not with analog drive connection)
● Encoder on technology module (TM)
● PROFIdrive encoder on PROFINET/PROFIBUS (PROFIdrive)
S7-1500 Motion Control V13 Update 3
Function Manual, 07/2014, A5E03879256-AC
6.6 Configuring the positioning axis/synchronous axis technology object
Select this option, if the encoder is connected to the drive. The configuration of the
encoder occurs via the configuration of the PROFIdrive drive. The drive evaluates the
encoder signals and sends them to the controller in a PROFIdrive frame.
Select this option, if the encoder is connected to a technology module (TM).
– Technology module:
In the "Technology module" field, select a technology module that has already been
configured, and the channel to be used. Only technology modules set to the "Position
detection for motion control" mode are displayed for selection.
If no technology module is available for selection, change to the device configuration
and add a technology module. If you have selected a technology module, you can
change to the configuration of the technology module using the "Device configuration"
button.
You can operate the technology module centrally on an S7-1500 PLC, or distributed
on a distributed I/O. You can identify the technology modules suitable for position
detection for Motion Control in the documentation for the technology module and the
catalog data.
Select this option, if you are deploying a PROFIdrive compatible encoder.
– PROFIdrive encoder:
In the "PROFIdrive encoder" field, select a configured encoder on
PROFINET/PROFIBUS. If an encoder was selected, then it can be configured using
the "Device configuration" button.
Switch to the device configuration in the network view, and add an encoder, in the
event that no encoder can be selected.
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