Linking An Additional Encoder (Optional); Basic Principles - Siemens SIMOTION D4 5-2 Series Commissioning And Hardware Installation Manual

Commissioning (software)

6.10 Linking an additional encoder (optional)

6.10 Linking an additional encoder (optional)
6.10.1

Basic principles

Using encoders
In addition to a motor encoder, additional encoders can be linked and configured:
● Additional encoders on the drive
● Additional encoders on SIMOTION D
Configuring additional encoders
The additional encoder can be used in SIMOTION, for example, as:
● Machine encoder (second encoder = direct measuring system)
● External encoder
● Encoder for hydraulic axes
● Encoders for the implementation of cam controllers
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– Encoders with DRIVE-CLiQ interface
– Encoders connected to a CU310/CU310-2 or CUA32 via the onboard encoder
interface
– Encoders connected to SIMOTION D via an SMx module
– Encoders connected via PROFIBUS
– Encoders connected via PROFINET
A direct measuring system measures the technological parameter directly, i.e. without the
interference of influences such as torsion, backlash, slip, etc. This can facilitate improved
smoothing of mechanical influences by means of the closed-loop control. If you use a
second encoder as a machine encoder, you can work with the encoder changeover
function.
You can use the external encoder to record an external master value, for example.
Commissioning and Hardware Installation Manual, 02/2012
SIMOTION D4x5-2