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AKD EtherNet/IP AKD_Start_MotionTask & AKD_Set_Motion_Task BlockThis is a simple RSlogix 5000 AOI block that starts an existing Motion Task that is already existing in the AKD drive.  There is also a block to create MT at any MT number. inglês
Registration with PLCopen Example ProjectThe attached KAS project contains a Registration example used on a real machine. It is a two axis program that uses PLCopen motion functions. inglês
Create a New Template in KVBTo create a a new template in KVB do the following: inglês
Handling Multiturn Overflow in KAS for Non Modulo AxisA multiturn encoder delivers feedback position in 32 bits format. The lower 20 bits provides single turn information and the higher 12 bits provides the multiturn information. inglês
Data shifted in PxMM IDE debug modeA user found that when passing  structure to a sub-program (UDFB) that the data is shifted within the structure. All values are shifted down by one variable. This is an  IDE display (animation) issue.  The actual underlying data is correct. inglês
PCMM - New KAS Controller!The PCMM (Programmable Controller Multi-Axis Master) is a PDMM (Programmable Drive Multi-Axis Master) without an internally integrated AKD drive.  It shares the same electronic hardware, connectors, and signals as the PDMM.  It has the same features, functionality, and performance as the… inglês
AKD Delay Command for Command Buffer and MacroThere are two delay commands for the AKD drive: DRV.CMDDELAY #DELAY DRV.CMDDELAY is used in the digital input command buffers.  The allowable range is 1 to 5000.  The units are in milliseconds.   inglês
AKD MOTOR.BRAKE setting for low current brakesIn some application low current brakes are used which may cause the drive to fault on F305 Brake Open Circuit. Cause: Motor brake open circuit. Fault threshold is 200 mA. Remedy: inglês
AKD Modbus Motion Tasking and ControlOverview of changing Motion Tasks over Modbus and typical parameters of interest for basic operation of the drive. inglês