Hi guys,
Has anyone used or tested the CIP Axis home to torque AddOn in the rockwell sample code library - 055818.
A machine vendor wishes to use this as a means of homing all the servos. The vendor also does not want to use any Pos or neg over travel switches and rely on soft limits only.
The vendor does not use Rockwell by default for motion applications.
It seems rockwell have stopped using Torque to home in the Homing attributes when using CIP over EIP. (Sercos had Home to torque as a selection)
Looking at the AddOn it seems to Jog until the position error meets a limit test (When position reaches deadstop), then stops, then homes absolute.
Ok so the home function should only be used when things are dismantled or during maint tasks, but I'm trying to establish a robust system for years to come.
All the servo motors will be coupled to linear actuators.
My concern is the potential of mech damage if soft limits are overidden, and homing in the incorrect position if anything else causes a position error.
Any experience on the above topic would greatly appreciated.
Has anyone used or tested the CIP Axis home to torque AddOn in the rockwell sample code library - 055818.
A machine vendor wishes to use this as a means of homing all the servos. The vendor also does not want to use any Pos or neg over travel switches and rely on soft limits only.
The vendor does not use Rockwell by default for motion applications.
It seems rockwell have stopped using Torque to home in the Homing attributes when using CIP over EIP. (Sercos had Home to torque as a selection)
Looking at the AddOn it seems to Jog until the position error meets a limit test (When position reaches deadstop), then stops, then homes absolute.
Ok so the home function should only be used when things are dismantled or during maint tasks, but I'm trying to establish a robust system for years to come.
All the servo motors will be coupled to linear actuators.
My concern is the potential of mech damage if soft limits are overidden, and homing in the incorrect position if anything else causes a position error.
Any experience on the above topic would greatly appreciated.