Siemens SIMATIC S7 300 Getting Started page 72

Special case - controlling a virtual axis
Step
4
5
6
7
8
Diagnostics/troubleshooting
Incorrect operator input, faulty wiring or inconsistent configuration data may lead to errors.
For information on how to analyze such errors and messages, refer to the
manual.
Service and support on the Internet
In addition to our documentation, we offer a comprehensive knowledge base on the Internet
(http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support). There you will find:
● The newsletter that provides you with latest information related to your products
● Your appropriate documentation, using our Service & Support search engine
● An international bulletin board where users and specialists can share their knowledge
● Your local Siemens partner for Automation & Drives in our Partner database
● Information about local service, repairs, and spare parts. Lots more is available under
"Services".
72
Learning unit
Configuring a drive in S7T Config
Configuring an axis / axes in S7T Config
Creating technology data blocks
Controlling the axis with the STEP 7 user
program
Trial run
Special features
N/A
In the "Axis configuration... - Axis type":
"Linear" dialog box select "virtual" and then
accept the default configuration data. See
Chapter Configuring axes in S7T Config
(Page 56).
None - see Chapter Creating technology
data blocks (Page 65)
None - see Chapter Controlling the axis with
the STEP 7 user program using a sample
project (Page 66)
Since no drive is connected, use the
variable table in order to monitor the control
and status bits of the application as well as
the status of the axis.
See Chapter Trial run (Page 69)
S7-Technology
CPU 317T-3PN/DP: Controlling a SINAMICS S120
Getting Started, 10/2013, A5E00480391-06