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AKD EtherCAT XML Files for TwinCAT3 and TwinCAT2 Table of Contents Overview For TwinCAT3 English
KAS IDE Crashes Due to Faulty Graphics DriverSeveral crashes of the KAS IDE have been traced back to a faulty graphics driver on the host PC. The crash happens when opening any KAS project. English
KAS CPU Performance Function BlockThe Function Block GetCtrlPerf allows the user to monitor KAS cpu loading in the application program and then take the application specific appropriate action if a limit is exceeded. Multiple outputs allow the user to select the output that fits the application best. English
AKD Basic rotary knife sample programThis is a sample program of a rotary knife application.  I didn't get a chance to test it in the field, just at my desk.  The idea is the program will use operator input to create a cam profile, execute the profile, and correct the knife position using a marker pulse input.  I didn English
AKD Basic Marker registration move programThis is an example an marker registration move using the AKD Basic.  Not perfect fit for all applications, just a example. English
AKD Basic Sample Program for Selecting Indexing Moves with Modbus'-------------- Device Params ----------------------- Params End Params '-------------- Define (dim) Global Variables -------- English
AKD Basic Sample Program to Change Index Distance with Modbus'-------------- Device Params ----------------------- Params End Params '-------------- Define (dim) Global Variables -------- Dim indexdistance as integer Dim homefound as integer English
AKD Basic Sample Program for Indexing and Homing with Home Switch and Limit Switches'-------------- Device Params ----------------------- Params End Params English
Continuous Indexing using AKD EtherNet/IP and Handling Integer TruncationSince the EtherNet/IP standard uses DINT to set the distance or position in the AKD_Move AOI, applications such as rotary indexing tables and conveyors may see math truncation when setting the number of counts required for example 60 degrees when continuously indexing in the same direction. English