Virtual Drive Virtual drives are simulated drives in software. With this, you can test your programs without connected hardware or implement extended functionalities. These kinds of functions include,
Free Encoder Use the Free encoder for integrating an encoder which is not coupled permanently to I/Os or hardware. Adding a free encoder In the device tree, select SoftMotion General Axis Pool . In th
Standard Use Cases The SM3_Basic library contains superordinate function blocks which do not interact with the drive over the standard set/actual value interface. These function blocks provide command
Persisting an Axis Position An axis which has an absolute encoder can save a position so that it retains its previous position after restarting the controller. Homing is not required. The SMC3_Persist
Command: Add SoftMotion SoE Axis Function : The command adds a general SoftMotion SoE axis below an EtherCAT Slave. Call : Project menu; context menu of the slave Requirement : An appropriate EtherCAT
Tab: General Table 6 . Axis type and limits Virtual mode The drive is replaced by a simulation that is similar to a virtual drive unit. When there is a coupled drive, this does not have any effect on