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    Preface Description 1 Installing the Software 2 Configuring 3 Functions 4 SIMOTION CamTool Configuration Manual 12.2004 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0[...]

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    Safety Guidelines This manual contains notices y ou have to ob serve in order to en sur e your personal safety, as well as to prevent damage to property. The notices r eferring to your perso nal safe ty are highlighted in the manual by a sa fety alert symbol, notices referring to pr operty damage only hav e no safet y alert symbol. These n otices s[...]

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    CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 iii Preface Contents of manual The accompanying manual describes the SIMOTION CamTool option package. The document is part of the SIMO TION Engineering System docum entation package with order number: 6AU1900-1 AB32-0BA0, Edition 12.2004 Scope The accompanying manual applies to SIMOTION SCOU[...]

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    Preface CamTool iv Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 SIMOTION documentation An overview of the SIMOTION docum entation is provided in a sepa rate list of references. The list of references is suppli ed on the "SIMOTION SCOUT" CD a nd is included in each print copy order of the documentation pa ckage. The list of references[...]

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    Preface CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 v Additional support We also offer introductory course s to help you familiarize your self with SIMOTION. Please contact your region al training center or our m ain traini ng center at D-90027 Nuremberg/Germany, phon e +49 (911) 895 3202. Siemens Internet address The latest informati[...]

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    CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 vii Table of contents Preface ....................................................... ............................................................... ................................ iii 1 Description.................................................. .........................................[...]

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    Table of contents CamTool viii Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4.4 Strai ght line .............................................. ............................................................... ................... 4-7 4.4.1 Definition straight line ................................. ..................................................[...]

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    Table of contents CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 ix Table 4-1 Parameters in the Type tab (Inter polation Curve Properties wind ow) ..................................... 4-26 Table 4-2 Parameters in the Parameters t ab (Interpolation Curve Propertie s window) .......................... 4-27 Table 4-3 Parameters in the Type[...]

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    CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 1-1 Description 1 Introduction The graphical user interface in SI MOTION CamTool allows yo u to create, edit and optimize cams. SIMOTION CamTool is fully integr ated in SIMOTION SCOUT. This al lows you to also us e in SIMOTION CamTool information conf igured in SIMOTION SCOUT (e.g. axis sett[...]

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    CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 2-1 Installing the Software 2 2.1 Installing SIMOTION CamTool Introduction SIMOTION CamTool is an option package for SIMOTION SCOUT. SIMOTION SCOUT must have been in stalled on the system on which you want to install SIMOTION CamTool. For further in formation, refer to the system prerequisit[...]

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    Installing the Software 2.2 Deinstalling SIMOTION CamTool CamTool 2-2 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 Installing SIMOTION CamTool To install SIMOTION CamTool: 1. Insert the CD with installation software into the CD-ROM dri ve. 2. Start Windows Explorer and se lect the CD-ROM drive. 3. Open the CamToolDisk1 directory. 4. D ouble-c[...]

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    CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 3-1 Configuring 3 3.1 Content Overview This chapter describe s how you work with SIMOTION CamTool. You learn how • to customize the display of the working area • to edit a cam with CamTool • to save a cam • to customize the display of the cam • to download a cam to a SIMOTION devi [...]

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    Configuring 3.2 Customizing the Working Area Display CamTool 3-2 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 3.2 Customizing the Working Area Display 3.2.1 Changing the representat ion using the toolbar Introduction You can show or hide the scaled curve, the V diagra m (velocity diagram), the A diagram (acceleration diagram) and the J diagra [...]

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    Configuring 3.2 Customizing the Working Area Displ ay CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 3-3 Symbol Explanation / instructions With this icon, you can activate or deactivate the zoom tool. Y ou can als o deactivate the zoom tool using the ESC key. You can perform various functions with the activated zoom t ool. The function i[...]

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    Configuring 3.2 Customizing the Working Area Display CamTool 3-4 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 3.2.2 Maximizing working area Maximizing the working area To set the largest possible work ing area for SIMOTION CamTool: 1. In the View menu, click Maximized working area . Detail view and project navigator are closed. 2. Maximize the[...]

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    Configuring 3.3 Editing a Cam with CamTool CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 3-5 3.3 Editing a Cam with CamTool 3.3.1 Content Overview With SIMOTION CamTool, you can edit a cam that is inserted in a SCOUT project. You can use the following method s to insert and edit a cam. You can • add a cam to a SCOUT project using SIMO[...]

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    Configuring 3.3 Editing a Cam with CamTool CamTool 3-6 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 Inserting a cam in a SCOUT project To insert a cam in a SCOUT project: 1. In the project navigator, find the SIMOTION device under whi ch you want to insert a new cam. 2. Open the Cams folder and double-cli ck Insert cam with CamTool . Figure 3-[...]

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    Configuring 3.3 Editing a Cam with CamTool CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 3-7 3. The Insert Cam window appears. Under Name , enter a unique name for the cam (all the cams existing in the project are displaye d under Existing cams ). Figure 3-3 Window for inserting a cam 4. Click OK . A window appears in the working area o[...]

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    Configuring 3.3 Editing a Cam with CamTool CamTool 3-8 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4. Double-click the cam. The cam is opened with SIMOTION CamToo l and displayed. Segment limits between individual cam segments are marked in th e S diagram (distan ce diagram). 6GLDJUDPGLVWDQFHGLDJUDP 6HJPHQWERXQGDU 6HJPHQW?[...]

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    Configuring 3.3 Editing a Cam with CamTool CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 3-9 6. Delete the cam segment by pressing th e DEL key. The cam segment is replace d by an interpolation curve (transiti on) by SIMOTION CamTool. If requir ed, fixed points are inserted in the curve to maintai n the corner points of the orig inal cu[...]

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    Configuring 3.3 Editing a Cam with CamTool CamTool 3-10 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 3.3.4 Import cam from text file Introduction You can re-import a cam exp ort ed as text file from SIMOTION Cam Tool back into CamTool (e.g. to re-import a cam edited in an external program). Notice The cam representation in the te xt file must [...]

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    Configuring 3.3 Editing a Cam with CamTool CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 3-11 2. Click a diagram to show the Cam menu. 6HJPHQWERXQGDU 6HJPHQWERXQGDU )L[HGSRLQW ,QWHUSRODWLRQFXUYHWUDQVLWLRQ 6GLDJUDPGLVWDQFHGLDJUDP 9GLDJUDPYHORFLWGLDJUDP $GLDJUDPDFFHOHUDWLRQ[...]

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    Configuring 3.3 Editing a Cam with CamTool CamTool 3-12 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 Edit imported cam To edit a cam imported into SIMOTION CamTool: 1. The cam imported from a text file is displayed in SIMOTION C amTool. Segment limits between individual cam segments are m arked in the S diagram (di stance diagram). Select the [...]

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    Configuring 3.3 Editing a Cam with CamTool CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 3-13 Upload cam To upload a cam from a SIMOTION device: 1. Click the menu Project > Connect to target system . The system changes to ONLINE status. 6GLDJUDPGLVWDQFHGLDJUDP 6HJPHQWERXQGDU 6HJPHQWERXQGDU 9GLDJUDPYHOR[...]

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    Configuring 3.3 Editing a Cam with CamTool CamTool 3-14 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 2. Click a diagram to show the Cam menu. 6HJPHQWERXQGDU 6HJPHQWERXQGDU )L[HGSRLQW ,QWHUSRODWLRQFXUYHWUDQVLWLRQ 6GLDJUDPGLVWDQFHGLDJUDP 9GLDJUDPYHORFLWGLDJUDP $GLDJUDPDFFHOHUDWLRQ[...]

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    Configuring 3.4 Save cam CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 3-15 Edit uploaded cam To edit a cam uploaded from a SIMOTION device: 1. The uploaded cam is displayed in SIMOT ION CamTool. Segment l imits between individual cam segments are mark ed in the S diagram (distance d iagram). Select the cam segment that you want to edit[...]

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    Configuring 3.5 Customize the display of the cam CamTool 3-16 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 3.5 Customize the display of the cam 3.5.1 Display the cam Diagram display The S diagram (distance diagram) of the cam is always di splayed in the SIMOTION SCOUT working area. You can sho w or hi de the V diagram (velocity diag ram), the [...]

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    Configuring 3.5 Customize the display of the cam CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 3-17 2. Click the diagram that you w ant to show or hide under menu Cam > Diagrams . The diagram is shown or hidde n. Figure 3-10 Show/hide diagrams again 3.5.3 Change axis repr es entation parameters Requirements The cam is opened with SIM[...]

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    Configuring 3.5 Customize the display of the cam CamTool 3-18 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 3. Either the window Master Properties (for the master axi s) or the window S Diagra m Properties (Slave) (for the slave axis) is displ ayed. For the master axis, chan ge the representation parameters in th e window Master Properties. Fig[...]

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    Configuring 3.5 Customize the display of the cam CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 3-19 Field/button Explanation/instructi ons Representation range S t a r t (Number of periods deactivate d) Specify here the Start point of the repr esentat ion range. If the Number of periods option has been activated, the system will determi[...]

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    Configuring 3.5 Customize the display of the cam CamTool 3-20 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 3.5.4 Change diagram repr esentation parameters Requirements The cam is opened with SIMOTION Ca mTool. Change diagram representation parameters To change the representation param eters for the V diagram (veloci ty diagram), the A diagram [...]

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    Configuring 3.5 Customize the display of the cam CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 3-21 For the J diagram (jerk diag ra m), change the representation par ameters in the window J Diagram Prope rties. Figure 3-15 J Diagram Properties window Table 3-3 Parameters for the V , A or J Diagram Properties windo ws Field/button Explan[...]

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    Configuring 3.5 Customize the display of the cam CamTool 3-22 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 Field/button Explanatio n/instructions Auxiliary li ne spacing (Main line spacing activated) If the main line s pacing option has be en activated, you can also activate the display of the grid lines for the a uxiliary line spacing . If yo[...]

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    Configuring 3.5 Customize the display of the cam CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 3-23 Table 3-4 Representati on par ameters in the diagrams Representation param eters Note Main grid line Type and color of the line can be changed. Auxiliary grid lines Type and color of the line can be changed. Auxiliary line Type, color and[...]

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    Configuring 3.5 Customize the display of the cam CamTool 3-24 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 Field/button Explanatio n/instructions Color Specify the color of the line. The line is displayed in the Preview . Width Specify the thick ness of the line. The line type is displayed in th e Preview . Preview Under Preview , the line typ[...]

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    Configuring 3.5 Customize the display of the cam CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 3-25 2. Drag the auxiliary line to t he position at which you want to represent the auxiliary line and release the mouse button. The au xiliary line and the position w indow with the current position are displayed in the diagram. Figure 3-17 D[...]

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    Configuring 3.6 Download cam to SIMOTION device CamTool 3-26 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 Moving the position window along an auxiliary line To move a position window with t he current position of the auxi liary line along the hori zontal or vertical auxiliary line: 1. Point at the position window. The mouse pointer shows the d[...]

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    Configuring 3.6 Download cam to SIMOTION device CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 3-27 Download cam to SIMOTION device To download a cam to a SIMOTION device: 1. Click the menu Project > Conne ct to target system. The syste m changes to ONLINE status. 2. Click a diagram to show the Cam menu. 3. Click the menu Cam > Dow[...]

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    CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4-1 Functions 4 4.1 Content Overview In this chapter you learn how yo u can use SIMOTION CamTool to c reate and optimize a cam, and to make the simulati on settings. In addition, you lear n how you can use CamTool to edit a cam created with CamEd it and how you can export a cam as a text fil[...]

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    Functions 4.2 Structure of a cam CamTool 4-2 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4.2 Structure of a cam Introduction Create the cam in the S diagram (distance diagram). The curve r epresents the path-related dependency betwe en the master axi s (X-axis in the diagram) and the slave axis (Y-axis in the diagram). Structure of a cam The [...]

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    Functions 4.3 Fixed point CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4-3 4.3 Fixed point 4.3.1 Fixed Point Definition Definition The cam consists of indivi dual c am segments. Under SIMOTION Cam Tool, you can use fixed points, straight lines, si ne curves, arc sine curves and interpolation points as cam segments. A fixed point is a s[...]

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    Functions 4.3 Fixed point CamTool 4-4 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 The fixed point is displayed in the diagram. The position of th e fixed point shown in the tooltip. Figure 4-2 Insert fixed point Notice Once the function Cam > Insert > Fixed point is activated, you can ins ert fixed points in the S diagram (distance diag[...]

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    Functions 4.3 Fixed point CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4-5 4.3.3 Change fixe d point position Requirements The cam is opened with SIMOTION Ca mTool. Change fixed point position To change the position of a fixed point: 1. Select the fixed point in the S diagram (distance di agram). The position of the fixed point shown i[...]

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    Functions 4.3 Fixed point CamTool 4-6 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 Field/button Explanatio n/instructions v = Under v =, the current velocity at the position of the fixed point is displayed. (see note below) a = (manual input activated) Under a =, the current acceleration at the position of the fix ed point is displayed. If Man[...]

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    Functions 4.4 Straight line CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4-7 1. Double-click the fixed point . The Fixed Point Properties window appears. 2. In the Dynamic response tab, activate the option Manual input and enter the new acceleration. 3. Click OK . The handle in the A diagram (acceleration diagram) is shown a t the new [...]

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    Functions 4.4 Straight line CamTool 4-8 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4.4.2 Insert straight line Requirements The cam is opened with SIMOTION Ca mTool. Insert straight line To insert a straight line: 1. Click in the S diagram (distance diagram) to activate the di agram. 2. Click Straight line under menu Cam > Insert . The mou[...]

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    Functions 4.4 Straight line CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4-9 Notice Once the function Cam > Insert > Straight line is ac tivated, you can insert straight lines in the S diagram (distance diagram) until • you press the ESC key, • you press the right m ouse but ton (this acti vates the selection tool in th e too[...]

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    Functions 4.4 Straight line CamTool 4-10 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4.4.4 Changing the veloci ty along a straight line Requirements The cam is opened with SIMOTION Ca mTool. Change velocity along a straight line To change the velocity alo ng a straight line: 1. The velocity along a straig h t line is represented by a line in [...]

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    Functions 4.5 Sine curve CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4-11 4.4.5 Delete straight line Requirements The cam is opened with SIMOTION Ca mTool. Deleting a straight line To delete a straight line: 1. Select the straight line that you want to delete. 2. Press the DEL key. The strai ght line is deleted and the representation [...]

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    Functions 4.5 Sine curve CamTool 4-12 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 The current position of the sine curve is shown in the tooltip. Figure 4-6 Insert sine curve Notice Once the function Cam > Insert > Sine is activated, you c an insert sine curves in the S diagram (distance diagram ) until • you press the ESC key, • yo[...]

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    Functions 4.5 Sine curve CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4-13 4.5.2 Change sine curve position Requirements The cam is opened with SIMOTION Ca mTool. Change sine curve position To change the position of a sine curve: 1. Select the sine curve in the S diagram (distance diagram). The current position of the sine curve is sho[...]

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    Functions 4.5 Sine curve CamTool 4-14 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 2. Enter the new position in the Position tab and click OK . The sine curve is shown at the new position. Figure 4-9 Position (Fx Sine Properties) tab 4.5.3 Change sine curve definition range Requirements The cam is opened with SIMOTION Ca mTool. Change sine cur[...]

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    Functions 4.6 Arc Sine Curve CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4-15 4.5.4 Delete sine curve Requirements The cam is opened with SIMOTION Ca mTool. Delete sine curve To delete a sine curve: 1. Select the sine curve that you want to delete. 2. Press the DEL key. The sine cu rve is deleted and the representation of the cam adju[...]

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    Functions 4.6 Arc Sine Curve CamTool 4-16 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 The current position of the arc sine curve is shown in the tool tip. Figure 4-11 Insert arc sine curve Notice Once the function Cam > Insert > Arc sine is activated, you can in s ert arc sine curves in the S diagram (distance diagram) until • you pre[...]

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    Functions 4.6 Arc Sine Curve CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4-17 4.6.2 Change arc si ne curve position Requirements The cam is opened with SIMOTION Ca mTool. Change arc sine curve position To change the position of an arc sine curve: 1. Select the arc sine curve in t he S diagram (distance diagram ). The current position [...]

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    Functions 4.6 Arc Sine Curve CamTool 4-18 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 2. Enter the new position and the number of interpolation point s in the Position tab and click OK. The arc sine curve is shown at the new positions. The arc sine curve is saved by the system as an interpolation point table. Figure 4-14 Position tab 4.6.3 Ch[...]

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    Functions 4.6 Arc Sine Curve CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4-19 3. Move the green handles with drag&d rop to the new positions. While moving, the current value of the respective limit o f the definition range is displa yed in the tooltip. Figure 4-15 Change arc sine curve definition range 4.6.4 Delete arc sine curve [...]

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    Functions 4.7 Interpolation point CamTool 4-20 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4.7 Interpolation point 4.7.1 Interpolation Point Definition Definition The cam consists of indivi dual c am segments. Under SIMOTION Cam Tool, you can use fixed points, straight lines, si ne curves, arc sine curves and interpolation points as cam segme[...]

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    Functions 4.7 Interpolation point CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4-21 The interpolation point is disp layed in the diagram. The positi on of the interpolat ion point is shown in the tooltip. Figure 4-16 Insert interpolation point Notice Once the function Cam > Insert > Interpolation point is activated, you can inser[...]

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    Functions 4.7 Interpolation point CamTool 4-22 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 Changing an Interpolation Point Position To change the position of an interpolation point: 1. Select the interpolation poin t in the S diagram (distance di agram). The position of the interpolation point is shown in the tooltip. 2. Move the interpolatio[...]

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    Functions 4.8 Optimizing a Cam CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4-23 4.8 Optimizing a Cam 4.8.1 Optimizing a Cam Introduction Create the cam in the S diagram (distance diagram). The curve r epresents the path-related dependency betwe en the master axi s (X-axis in the diagram) and the slave axis (Y-axis in the diagram). Str[...]

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    Functions 4.8 Optimizing a Cam CamTool 4-24 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4.8.2 Optimize transition Requirements The cam is opened with SIMOTION Ca mTool. Optimize transition To optimize a transition: 1. Right-click the transition t hat you want to optimize and sel ect Properties in the displayed context menu. Figure 4-19 Select[...]

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    Functions 4.8 Optimizing a Cam CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4-25 4. Click the Limits tab to display the minimum and ma ximum values of the interpola tion curve. Notice For the slave axis, you can take over the settings of an axis a lready existing in the proje ct via the menu Cam > Simulation settings and specify the[...]

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    Functions 4.8 Optimizing a Cam CamTool 4-26 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4.8.3 Interpolation Curve properties Type You can specify the type of the interpolation curve for the tran sition here. You can set the following param eters: Table 4-1 Parameters in the Ty pe tab (Interpolation C urve Prope rties window) Field/button Expl[...]

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    Functions 4.8 Optimizing a Cam CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4-27 Parameters You can specify the parameters of the interpolatio n curve for the transition here. You can set the following param eters: Table 4-2 Parameters in the Para m eters tab (Interpolation Curve Properties window) Field/button Explanation/instructi on[...]

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    Functions 4.8 Optimizing a Cam CamTool 4-28 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 Limit values The limits of the interpolation curve for the transition are displayed he re. You can set the following param eters: Table 4-3 Parameters in the Ty pe tab (Interpolation C urve Prope rties window) Field/button Explanation/instructi ons Positio[...]

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    Functions 4.8 Optimizing a Cam CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4-29 Field/button Explanation/instructi ons Jerk (v > 0) Min The minimum valu e is displ ayed her e as absol ute value and as percentage value dependi ng on the physical limit. If the physical limit is undersho t, the minimum value is displa yed with a red b[...]

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    Functions 4.9 Specify paramete rs for target device CamTool 4-30 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4.9 Specify parameters for target device 4.9.1 Specify parameter s for target device Via the parameters for the tar get device, you can adjust the ca m to the SIMOTION device (e.g. scale cam). Requirements The cam is opened with SIMOTI[...]

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    Functions 4.9 Specify paramete rs for target device CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4-31 Notice If you specify a scaling, you can show and hide the scaled curv e via the menu Cam > Representation param eters > Di splay scaling . If the scaled curve is displayed , you cannot edit the original curve in the diagram disp[...]

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    Functions 4.9 Specify paramete rs for target device CamTool 4-32 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 Field/button Explanation/instructions Cyclic relative If you select the cyclic relative executio n type, the cam will be repeated starting at the end valu e of the slave axis . The first derivati on of the cam (velocity) in the start a[...]

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    Functions 4.9 Specify paramete rs for target device CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4-33 Scaling You can specify the scaling for the target device here. Notice To display the scaled curve, select men u Cam > Representation parameters > Display scaling . If the scaled curve is displayed , you cannot edit the original [...]

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    Functions 4.9 Specify paramete rs for target device CamTool 4-34 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 Field/button Explanation/instructions Slave axis Basic scaling Enter the basic scaling of the slave axis here. The center of the scali ng is always the coordi nate origin. Note : Do not use any scaling values w hich are greater than 5.[...]

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    Functions 4.10 Specify simulation settings CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4-35 4.10 Specify simulation settings 4.10.1 Specify simulation settings You can take over the axis setti ngs of the master and slave axe s from the axes configured in the SCOUT project or specify them independently. Requirements The cam is opened w[...]

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    Functions 4.10 Specify simulation settings CamTool 4-36 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4.10.2 Simulation settings Master tab You specify here the simulation settings for the Master tab. You can set the following param eters: Table 4-7 Parameters in the Mast er tab ( Simulation Settings win dow) Field/button Explanatio n/instructi[...]

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    Functions 4.10 Specify simulation settings CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4-37 Field/button Explanatio n/instructions Master velocity for calculations (Setting (axis)) (Setting: None) Gear ratio (relative) If you acti vate this opti on, all calcula tions are based on relative values (values re lative to the master axis). [...]

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    Functions 4.11 Edit cam created with CamT ool with CamEdit CamTool 4-38 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 Field/button Explanatio n/instructions Limit (Setting: None) Minimum Enter the minimum limit of the slave axis here. Maximum Enter the maximum limit of the slave axis here. Modulo values (Setting: None) (Simulation of slave axis[...]

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    Functions 4.13 Print cam CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 4-39 Export cam as text file To export a cam as text file: 1. Open the cam with SIMOTION CamTool. 2. Click a diagram to show the Cam menu. 3. Click the menu Cam > Export . The file selection window is displayed. 4. Under Save as , select the destination for the te[...]

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    CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 Index-1 Index A Arc Sine Curve Changing the definition range, 4-18 Delete, 4-19 Insert, 4-15 Reposi tioning obje cts, 4-1 7 Auxiliary line Deleting a horizontal auxiliary line, 3-26 C Cam Display horizontal auxiliary line, 3-24 Cam Cam segments, 4-2 Upload cam from SIMOTION device;SIMOTION d[...]

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    Index CamTool Index-2 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 Note: master axis unit of measure, 4-36 Note: slave axis unit of measure, 4-37 Representation, 3-16 Representation parameters, 3-16 E Edit CamEdit cam with CamTool, 3-7 CamTool cam with CamEdit, 4-38 Exporting Cam as text file, 4-39 F Fixed point Definition, 4-3 Reposi tioning [...]

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    Index CamTool Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0 Index-3 Delete, 4-11 Insert, 4-8 Reposi tioning objec ts, 4-9 System requirements, 2-1 T Target device Specifying the target device parameters, 4-30 Text file Importing a cam, 3-10 Toolbar Changing the representation usin g the toolbar, 3-2 Transition Note: Curve point of inf lexion (o[...]

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    Index CamTool Index-4 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0[...]