Instruction manual

8. OUTPUT MODULES

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8. OUTPUT MODULES

Determine which of the following categories the mechanism actually controlled by

the output module falls under and set the parameters in accordance with that

mechanism.

• Rollers.................... Section 8.1

• Ball screws............. Section 8.2

• Rotary tables.......... Section 8.3

• Cams ..................... Section 8.4

(1) Output module types

(a) Roller

This is set when the final output (axis) is used to carry out speed control.

Roller

(b) Ball screw

This is set when the final output (axis) is used to carry out linear positioning

control.

Ball screw

This is set when the final output (axis) is used to carry out angle control.

Rotary table

(d) Cam

The cam settings are made when the last output (axis) is connected to a

software cam and controlled.

Cam (software cam)