Tab: Cam Table As an alternative to the graphical editor, you can also define the cam graphs In the cam table ( Cam tab). You can switch between the tabular editor and the graphical editor at any time

Tab: Tappets In this graphical editor, the tappet paths are defined. A tappet path defines one or more tappets depending on the master position. At the upper edge of the editor window, a horizontal ax

Tab: Tappet Table In this tabular table, you can also configure the tappet paths as an alternative to the graphical editor ( Tab: Tappets ). A tappet path defines one or more tappets depending on the

How to create a cam The steps for creating a cam are explained by means of a sample application that describes a rotary table with eight slots (45° division). Inside, there is a component that is fuse

How to define switch points Use switch points to trigger events depending on the master position. For example, this can be the setting of an output or the calling of a function block. These instructio

Function Blocks: MC_CamTableSelect and MC_CamIn MC_CamTableSelect.MasterAbsolute If the input MasterAbsolute = TRUE , then the cam is started at the current master position. This point may be at any p

Periodic Cams A cam can be run repeatedly when the Periodic input of the MC_CamTableSelect function block is set to TRUE . Then the cam is restarted automatically after reaching the end position. If t

Commanding Multiple Movements :

Overview BufferMode Some function blocks have a BufferMode input which is used to control the chronological order of movements. The buffer mode defines whether the function block works in non-buffered

Behavior in the Case of Buffered Movements When a buffered movement is commanded after MC_MoveAbsolute or MC_MoveRelative , the buffered movement is active in the same cycle where the previous movemen