User guide

3. Drive functions
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Continuous mode
In the case of continuous setpoint specification, an external
position setpoint is tracked. The setpoint values can be speci
fied by the PLC/via the fieldbus.
The continuous setpoint specification is only possible in di
rect operating mode and mainly corresponds with the free
profile.
Properties:
 Speed, acceleration and deceleration are limited to values
specified by
the user (no automatic limitation).
It is possible to set the mass at the start of continuous
positioning mode.
General properties
The following generally applies for position control:
 Setpoint values are filtered (low−pass) to smoothen"
jump−like changes.
 Following error monitoring (signal, if following error is
greater than the monitoring window).
 Monitoring of software end positions (end position limita
tion and warning).