Introduction to Motion Axis Gearing Motion Axis Gearing allows one axis to follow another axis using a certain ratio of gearing. For example: A slave axis might follow a master axis, but at twice the speed, and cover twice the distance in a given amount of time. A practical application Read More »
Introduction to the Motion Axis Move (MAM) Command The Motion Axis Move command will allow us to move an axis to a particular position. For example: If we know a product is at a certain position, we can move an axis to that particular location. There are two main types Read More »
Introduction to Motion Direct Commands In our last document, we added two virtual axis. If you have not done so already, please visit this page to add the two virtual axis before we continue. I will be assuming you are using a spare processor that is not attached to any Read More »
Introduction to Creating a Virtual Axis In this document, we will be creating a virtual axis. The purpose of creating a virtual axis is this document will be to understand the motion direct commands, and the motion commands in logic. In a real application, we might create a virtual axis Read More »
Introduction to ControlLogix Motion Control In a ControlLogix Motion Control system, you will usually have a module in the chassis that communicates with motion drives. The drives are connected to servo motors. The purpose of a motion system is to provide precise movement. The drive is always commanding a Read More »
