Configuring The External Encoder Technology Object; Configuration - Basic Parameters - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Function Manual

6.7

Configuring the External Encoder technology object

6.7.1

Configuration - Basic Parameters

Configure the basic properties of the technology object in the "Basic Parameters"
configuration window.
Name of the external encoder
Define the name of the external encoder in this field. The technology object is listed in the
project navigation under this name. The tags of the external encoder can be used in the user
program under this name.
Type of the external encoder
In this selection, configure whether the external encoder records linear or rotary motions.
Units of measure
In the drop-down list, select the desired measurement system for the position and velocity of
the external encoder.
Modulo
Select the check box "Activate modulo", if you want to employ a recurring unit of measure for
the external encoder (e.g. 0-360° for an external encoder of the "rotary" type).
● Modulo start value
● Modulo length
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In this field, define the position at which the modulo range should begin (e.g. 0° for an
external encoder of the "rotary" type).
In this field, define the length of the modulo range (e.g. 360° for an external encoder of
the "rotary" type).
6.7 Configuring the External Encoder technology object
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