KAS Standard SFC Template - State Machine  >

Introduction Taking a look at PLC projects, we see that every machine deals with the same functionalities. Generally, machines powered by servo drives, need to follow a sequence of steps during its development:          …

Can an AKD EtherNet/IP drive operate using a different command source other than Service? >

We are often asked if an AKD-P-NBEI ( EtherNet/IP ) drive can use step/dir (electronic gearing ) or analog as the command source and simply use EtherNet/IP for basic functionality like enable/disable, fault reset, and diagnostics.  

Using Endat 2.2 Feedback as a External Encoder Master Signal in a PxMM Application >

Article  https://kdn.kollmorgen.com/content/scaling-2nd-feedback-kas-ide   covers encoders with the following formats:          This article covers the differences when setting up an Endat 2.2…

Integrating external encoder feedback in a PxMM application  >

This article outlines setting up a digitizing axis (secondary external encoder) or encoder master in a PxMM controller application that is using the PLCopen motion engine. The encoder input port is: AKD connector X9. Acceptable formats for the…

Electronic Gearing with overlay motion tasks >

Valid for S400, S600 with FW 6.21...6.99 With operation mode 4 (OPMODE 4, electronic gearing) the axis follows synchronously to a master position. The gearing ratio can be adjusted with GEARI and GEARO.