TM415TRE.491-EnG Programming Mapp Axis V2002
TM415TRE.491-EnG Programming Mapp Axis V2002
TM415TRE.491-EnG Programming Mapp Axis V2002
1 Table of contents
1 Table of contents................................................................................................................................. 3
2 Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Learning objectives................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Symbols and safety notices....................................................................................................4
2.3 B&R Tutorial Portal................................................................................................................. 5
3 The hardware....................................................................................................................................... 6
4 The software.........................................................................................................................................9
4.1 Drive parameters and drive communication......................................................................... 10
4.2 Software concept and software interfaces............................................................................11
5 My first project....................................................................................................................................13
5.1 Configuring the single axis................................................................................................... 13
5.2 Preparing a drive and performing movements..................................................................... 19
6 Components of the motion control system........................................................................................ 21
6.1 Configuration modules.......................................................................................................... 22
6.2 Configuration management...................................................................................................24
7 Commissioning and diagnostics.........................................................................................................28
7.1 Commands............................................................................................................................ 30
7.2 Drive parameters and homing.............................................................................................. 31
7.3 Diagnostics............................................................................................................................ 35
7.4 Determine the controller settings using autotuning.............................................................. 40
7.5 Commissioning checklist.......................................................................................................42
7.6 Speed-torque characteristic curve........................................................................................ 44
8 Further drive functions....................................................................................................................... 46
9 Simulation options.............................................................................................................................. 47
9.1 Simulation of controller and drive......................................................................................... 47
10 Summary.......................................................................................................................................... 50
2 Introduction
The B&R drive solution is fully integrated into Automation Studio. This enables consistent configura-
tion and commissioning of all drive components.
This training module describes the steps in Automation Studio to develop and implement a motion control
solution.
During this training course, participants will take a closer look at the role played by the various elements
of a motion control solution. The diagnostic tools included in Automation Studio provide an ideal envi-
ronment for efficient testing and commissioning. The exercises in this training module are designed to
help participants become familiar with the fundamentals of working with integrated motion control. Au-
tomation Help provides support during configuration and detailed descriptions of all elements.
Unless otherwise specified, the symbol descriptions and safety notices listed in "TM210 - Working with
Automation Studio" apply.
The B&R Tutorial Portal provides tutorials on a wide range of subjects. Because
the tutorials are interactive, they allow content to be learned effectively. To make
it easier for you to find the tutorials you need, they are organized according to the
structure of our modular training content.
Login required: Follow the link and you will be redirected to the B&R Tutorial Portal. Use the same
access data as for the B&R website to log in.
3 The hardware
At the beginning, it is important to deal with the hardware that is used. Which connections does the
device have? How should it be wired?
Wiring
There is an overview for each B&R hardware that shows all connections and labels. The pinout of the
individual connectors are clearly displayed in a separate section.
The hardware includes labels and stickers with clear instructions for wiring the pins. This makes trou-
bleshooting easier.
If a motor is connected to an ACOPOS servo device, the order of the cable ends must be observed.
Motor phases U, V and W must be correctly connected to the ACOPOS terminal.
Failure to adhere to the motor cable pinout may result in incorrect direction of rotation or irreparable
damage to motor components.
Figure 4: The ACOPOS P3 user's manual, technical data, motor cable 0.75 mm²
1) Open the B&R website and search for the device used (e.g. ACOPOS P3 user's manual, serial
number for related information)
2) Open the hardware section of the device being used in Automation Help.
3) Find the cable diagram and color coding of the B&R motor cable.
4) Find the pinout of the device used.
4 The software
This chapter describes the communication between controller and drive and the configuration of the
various drive parameters. It also explains which interface the motion control application and diagnostic
tools use to communicate with a drive axis.
Figure 5: A motion control system as seen in System Designer. Data exchange between the controller and ACOPOS servo drive
via POWERLINK. The ACOPOS servo drive is connected to the motor via a motor cable and an encoder cable.
The System Designer image shows the components required for a drive configuration.
The X20 controller is connected to the ACOPOS servo drive via POWERLINK. The ACOPOS servo drive
is connected to the motor using a motor cable and an encoder cable.
The motor cable transfers the power to the motor. The encoder cable is used for position feedback to
the ACOPOS servo drive.
Drive parameters
Drive parameters can generally be divided into two general groups.
The first group includes all the parameters required for the hardware configuration. These are de-
vice-specific parameters required for real motion and real hardware operation.
The second group includes all the parameters required for the positioning sequences. These are gen-
erally adjusted to the movement and can be homed and processed on any device. The combined struc-
ture is referred to as the axis or axis group reference.
Drive communication
The controller communicates with the ACOPOS servo drive via POWERLINK. The data transmitted by
the controller controls the drive.
Module McAcpDrv, a software object called the ACOPOS driver, provides libraries (e.g. McAxis) with
function blocks. McAcpDrv is used to operate ACOPOS drive hardware and to provide services for cyclic
and acyclic communication with the ACOPOS hardware.
The ACOPOS servo drive provides the motor with setpoint values that are returned via an encoder
interface.
The data needed for drive communication can be divided into two general categories.
The operating system and the parameters needed to configure the drive are transferred to the drive
automatically. This also happens after the connection to a drive is lost or when a drive is replaced by a
new device. No other steps are required to update the drive.
mapp function blocks (MpAxis library) and PLCopen function blocks (McAxis library) serve as program-
ming interfaces in the drive application.
Regardless of which particular drive components are used, axes are all addressed in the same way in the
software. A component is used to manage each axis (later linked to a servo drive, frequency inverter,
stepper motor drive or hydraulic drive). Several configuration objects in addition to the component are
available for expansions. Since it is independent of the motion control technology used, the same motion
control application can always be used to control an axis.
The corresponding component is used by both the motion control application and the diagnostic envi-
ronment to address the corresponding drive axis. Real and virtual axes are available for single-axis ap-
plications, couplings via electronic gearbox and cams.
TM1111 describes path-controlled movements, i.e. when individual axes are interdependent or affect
each other (e.g. robots with linear kinematics, CNC machines).
We will take a closer look at the single-axis concept in the following pages.
Real axis
This component is used to operate a real servo drive with a motor
and position encoder, for example. The servo drive generates set-
points for the motor, and motor movement is monitored using the
position encoder.
Virtual axis
In addition to real axes, ACOPOS also offers the option of operating
a virtual drive. This drive works solely as a type of "setpoint gener-
ator" that generates values for position and speed. It is operated in
the same way as a real axis. A real axis can be coupled to the po-
sition of a virtual axis.
A purely virtual axis must be switched on like a real axis. It does not have to be homed to start a movement
(the position value is initially set to 0 when the controller starts up).
5 My first project
This chapter will help participants create their projects step by step – from adding a drive to Automation
Studio to performing the first movements in mapp Cockpit. At the end, they will complete an exercise.
The following steps must be carried out:
1) Create an Automation Studio project with an X20 controller.
2) "Getting started" axis, see 5.1 "Configuring the single axis" on page 13
1) 5.1.1 "Adding configuration file" on page 13
2) 5.1.2 "Adjusting the axis object" on page 14
3) 5.1.3 "Adding ACOPOS servo drive" on page 15
4) 5.1.4 "Performing a hardware-specific configuration" on page 17
5) 5.1.5 "Performing an offline installation using CompactFlash" on page 18
The following steps can also be performed together with "Getting started" in Automation Help or with
the "Getting started" tutorial.
B&R tutorials:
The required configuration files for an axis can be added in the motion section of the Configuration View
in Automation Studio.
By setting the filters in the Toolbox, the required files can be located quickly and efficiently.
Figure 9: Adding an axis from the Toolbox by double-clicking (mapp Motion section must be selected beforehand)
When an axis object is added in the Configuration View, it is given a default name. Name "gAxis_1" can
be changed as needed.
Figure 10: Double-clicking on Config_1.axis (in the Configuration View) brings you to the configuration for an axis
Multiple axis objects with different names can be created here. A single axis is needed for this "Getting
started" section.
Further information
• 6.1 "Configuration modules" on page 22
After creating an Automation Studio project with an X20 controller, an ACOPOS servo drive is connected
via POWERLINK.1
An ACOPOS servo family device must be added to the POWERLINK interface (default interface) in order
to execute the axis object.
ACOPOSmicro is used as an example here.
However, thanks to the system's extensive scalability ("Scalability+"), this "Getting started" tutorial can
also be applied to ACOPOS drive, ACOPOSmulti, ACOPOS P3, ACOPOSmotor, etc.
1 Other devices from the B&R motion control portfolio are also added to the Physical View via hardware access.
Figure 12: Hardware added to the POWERLINK interface by double-clicking (hardware name can vary)
After working through the Getting started documentation, the drive is visible in the Physical View and in
System Designer. It is possible to add or replace encoder interfaces by selecting the slots2 on the drive.
After adding the drive in the Physical View, Automation Studio automatically created all the necessary
libraries in the Logical View. For a description on this, see 6 "Components of the motion control system"
on page 21.
Motion control \ mapp Motion \ Concept \ Motion control \ Components of a drive system \
Position encoder \ Absolute encoder EnDat
2 Additional encoder options and plug-in cards can be connected to available slots on ACOPOS and ACOPOS-
multi systems.
The node number on the ACOPOS must match the node number in Automation Studio.
This is where the previously created axis object is assigned to the hardware and the first necessary
configuration settings are made. These settings can be adjusted as needed (e.g. homing method, sim-
ulation, limit values, etc.).
Figure 14: Double-clicking the hardware in the Physical View brings you to the hardware-specific configuration. The axis is
assigned here.
If axes are connected to actual hardware, you must check the wiring ("Digital inputs"). If a
system such as ETAlight 410 is used, the quick stop function should be disabled on all channels
as the reference switch for homing would otherwise unintentionally trigger this emergency stop
function.
The project is prepared and can be generated. After restarting the CPU, you can check in the Logger
whether the system was started correctly.
The program can be tested using the Watch window and 7 "Commissioning and diagnostics" on page
28.
Further information:
• 6.1 "Configuration modules" on page 22
The hardware for the X20 controller and drive was configured in Automation Studio and transferred to
the controller. Now the first motor movement can be started.
Command "Power on" is used to enable the position control and the motor holds the current position.
Command "Home" is used to create a reference to the zero point and the system of units. This then
makes it possible to move to a position or move a certain distance.
Switching on and homing only have to take place once; it is then possible to perform any number of
movements.
Perform a movement
After preparation (Tune, Power, Home) has been completed, the drive is ready to perform movements.
For example, commands "Move Absolute", "-Additive" and "-Velocity" can be used to rotate the motor
clockwise and "Abort" can be used to stop a movement.
A detailed description of all options in mapp Cockpit is covered later in section, see 7 "Commissioning
and diagnostics" on page 28.
The individual steps are listed at the beginning of this chapter. The exact procedure is described in the
subchapters. In addition, 2 "Getting started" chapters can be consulted.
Configuration objects are managed and accessed in the same way, regardless of the hardware being
used. As a result, it makes little difference what type of motion control technology is in use.
The image below illustrates where individual configuration modules are stored during runtime, as well
as where changes made to parameter values will have an effect.
The part of the PLC with the application (in the image) stretches over not just the programs but also the
configuration objects in the Configuration View as well as the libraries used in the Logical View.
General device parameters are transferred to the ACOPOS product family devices as hardware config-
uration parameters (e.g. via the shortcut menu in System Designer). In addition, the movement config-
uration parameters from the motion function blocks for single-axis control, for example, are transferred
at runtime.
The modules added for the drive will be described in more detail in the following sections.
The configuration file contains basic parameters for operation and defining the axis reference. The refer-
ence is later used by the software to access the axis component, e.g. for motion control and diagnostics.
The configuration file is accessed from the Configuration View. Double-clicking on the corresponding
file with extension ".axis" opens a window where the initialization parameters (e.g. speed/acceleration
values) of the axis components can be changed.
The parameters of the axis component are arranged in clearly structured groups. These groups, the
configuration options and the associated elements are described in greater detail in Automation Help.
The hardware-specific configuration contains parameters that are required for the respective device
used. Double-clicking on the device takes you to its configuration, as is the case with other B&R devices
(e.g. X20 module).
A few examples are listed below, for a complete list see Automation Help or the Automation Studio
project.
• Axis reference of the axis to be operated (real axis, motor control)
• Controller settings
• Ratio of the gearbox
• Stop reactions
• Digital inputs
• Axis features
The hardware-specific settings and the axis configuration together are a functioning unit. The parameters
for operation are divided into 2 clearly structured groups: Software object axis and hardware. Together
they enable motor movement.
The required parameters are configured at the appropriate places in Automation Studio.
Axis component-relevant parameters are managed in the Configuration View.
Hardware-specific parameters are managed in the hardware configuration of the respective device.
When initializing mapp components after controller startup, all necessary parameters are written to the
drive.
Initialization parameters
A mapp Axis configuration file already contains default values when added. These default values, which
configure the axis component, can be adjusted individually. All changes to the configuration are loaded
onto the drive after startup of the controller.
In the configuration of the axis and the device-specific configuration, the unit of measurement,
measurement resolution, gear ratio, axis period as well as a reference distance should be spec-
ified for a rotation on the gear output. The following configuration serves as a solution for the
example:
Figure 21: mapp Motion configuration for the rotary table example (axis and device-specific configuration)
5) Configure the limit values and pay attention to the maximum speed of the motor, for example.
7) Add MpAxisBasic.
It should be taken into consideration that the parameters for maximum speed, lag error, accel-
eration and software limits should also be changed in the appropriate ratio when changing the
axis parameter units.
Settings:
• Base type = Linear bounded
• Measurement unit = Millimeters
• Measurement resolution = 0.1
• Lower limit = -5
• Upper limit = 205
• Gearbox input = 5
• Gearbox output = 1
• Reference distance = 0.6
Figure 23: mapp Motion configuration for the spindle drive (axis and device-specific configuration)
Automation Studio and web-based applications both offer several tools for diagnostics.
B&R tutorials:
mapp Cockpit
mapp Cockpit is delivered as a Technology Package upgrade. The version of mapp Cockpit
must match the mapp Motion version. The version can be downloaded from the B&R website
or via dialog box "Upgrades" in Automation Studio.
A connection between Automation Studio, controller and drive is required in order to use mapp
Cockpit.
mapp Cockpit offers a wide range of functions that are very helpful when commissioning or troubleshoot-
ing a drive axis or axis group.
Start page
The start page is the entrance area of mapp Cockpit. The version used is shown in the
lower left corner with the mapp Cockpit in the background.
Components
Area "Components" provides an overview of the components available on the target sys-
tem. It is possible to access the various available views of the components.
Trace
The trace area provides options for configuring and analyzing traces. Existing traces are
listed in the trace overview.
Tools
The Tools area provides access to additional functions that cannot be directly assigned to
any component.
Login and logout
The Login/Logout area is accessible from any point in the web-based mapp Cockpit HMI
application via its icon. In this area, you can log in and out with the users configured in the
user role system. To be granted write access, your user must be assigned the role with
write permission.
7.1 Commands
Autotuning
The controller parameters are determined via integrated autotuning. This means that the ACOPOS servo
family device and the motor are adjusted to the load. Higher load also means higher controller values,
which are necessary to be able to perform a proper movement and to prevent lag errors (difference
between setpoint and actual value of the position) when starting the movement.
The value of the parameters is calculated directly by the drive and displayed in the message
area of mapp Cockpit.
The drive parameters are grouped by individual drive functions. If parameters were changed, then they
can be applied and stored in the drive configuration.
See Automation Help for detailed descriptions of the grouped parameters and elements of the data
structure.
The drive parameters can be managed both in mapp Cockpit and Automation Studio.
Diagnostics and service \ mapp Cockpit \ HMI application \ Components \ Common view
Motion control \ mapp Motion \ Guides \ Diagnostics
Motion control \ mapp Motion \ Configuration \ Hardware
7.2.2 Homing
The homing mode for the motor can be configured based on the encoder system (e.g. multi-turn/sin-
gle-turn) or connected sensors (e.g. inductive switch for homing procedure). The corresponding para-
meters and different homing mode options are described in Automation Help.
The homing mode can be managed both in mapp Cockpit and in Automation Studio.
Homing methods
The goal of this exercise is to become familiar with the most common homing variants. The homing
variants that execute a movement are used to start a movement via "Start velocity" to search for the
switch. After the switch has been found, the axis moves more slowly and precisely to the configured
switching edge via "Homing velocity".
3) Set required parameters for switch search (either in mapp Cockpit under "InitHome" or in Automa-
tion Studio \ ACOPOS configuration \ Drive configuration \ Channel \ Homing)
4) Start homing
5) Training situation: Manually trigger the reference switch (since the torque may not be sufficient with
24 VDC power supply)
ETA light: Wait until the axis has found the sensor
7) Complete homing
6) Turn the axis by hand by a quarter turn (if the motor does not have a holding brake)
7) Switch on hardware
7.3 Diagnostics
7.3.1 Logger
In Automation Studio, the drive configuration can be diagnosed via the Logger. The Logger is the central
point of contact for information and sorts error messages and status entries chronologically.
Information from mapp Motion is entered in the "Motion" logbook. This contains information about the
system, function blocks, libraries and errors that have occurred.
The Logger can be saved with an online connection to the controller. It can then be sent by email, for
example, to provide further information about the current application in the event of support requests.
The NC trace logs commands sent to and from the drive at the network level. Since purely formal com-
mands are recorded, the recording is practically independent of the actual protocol. The status of the
ACOPOS product is also recorded.
An instantaneous recording of the network command trace can be created and loaded from the target
system under "Motion \ "NW command trace" in SDM. The evaluation is performed with Automation
Studio.
In mapp Cockpit, the network command trace can be exported in the Tools area. This can then be
analyzed in Automation Studio.
7.3.3 Trace
mapp Cockpit contains the trace and live value sections for data acquisition.
With the Trace function, drive parameters on the drive and variables on the PLC can be recorded and
displayed simultaneously.
The live value area contains a selection of relevant variables of the component. The current values of
these variables are displayed along with their units and trends.
Drive parameters are recorded in real time directly on the drive. The data collected from the ACOPOS
servo drive is loaded into mapp Cockpit via the controller and displayed graphically. A number of different
tools such as reference cursors and measurement cursors can be used for detailed analysis of this data.
The Trace function offers the following options:
• Records speed, acceleration and current values
• Checks the motor load
• Checks the thermal load on the ACOPOS
• Checking the positioning processes
• Synchronous recording of parameters from multiple axes
Configuring a trace
The Trace settings are adjusted in the Trace Configuration View. Data points to be recorded, recording
duration and triggering behavior are configured.
Data points:
° Actual position
° Actual speed
° Current motor torque
° Lag error
4) Evaluate trace
The figure shows that an additive movement was carried out with 4 revolutions. The speed slowly
increases to 500 deg/s because the user has set acceleration to 500 deg/s². The lag error occurs
between -0.004 and 0.093.
Figure 28: Orange: current torque; green: current lag error; red: current position; blue: current speed
Data points:
° Actual speed
° Speed setpoint
° Lag error
The figure shows that the axis was blocked approx. 2 seconds after the movement was started.
The lag error increases up to the "maximum position error" configured. The movement is aborted
and the drive enters an error state.
Figure 29: Red: lag error; green: speed setpoint; yellow: actual speed
Exercise: Configure the jerk time, record the movement, calculate acceleration
A jerk filter is configured in the hardware configuration to protect the drive mechanics during acceleration
and braking processes.
The objective of this exercise is to compare the results with and without the jerk filter configured.
For Axis 1, a jerk filter is configured; for Axis 2, no jerk filter is configured. The same movement is executed
and recorded on the two axes one after the other. The acceleration is calculated from the recorded speed.
Finally, the graphs are arranged into charts and analyzed.
Here you can see the difference in results when a configured jerk filter is used and when no
jerk filter is used.
Green = Jerk filter for Axis 1, 0.024 seconds - Speed
Red = Jerk filter "not used" for Axis 2 - Speed
Blue = Jerk filter for Axis 1, 0.024 seconds - Acceleration
Pink = Jerk filter "not used" for Axis 2 - Acceleration
Figure 30: Comparison of the braking process of a movement with and without a configured jerk filter.
Hardware \ Motion control \ <ACOPOS device> \ Technical data \ (<Servo drive>) \ Status in-
dicators
B&R drive software is based on a cascaded control concept. A position setpoint is provided to the position
controller by a setpoint generator that calculates a path profile upon receiving a positioning command.
To achieve this position setpoint, the position controller specifies a speed profile. The task of the speed
controller is to maintain the speed setpoint as closely as possible.
The integrated autotuning procedure makes it possible to calculate the control parameters automatically.
When calculating the parameters for closed-loop control, it is recommended to start with the speed
controller before the position controller. The control settings must then be tested before determining the
parameters for feed-forward control.
Preparing autotuning
The drive must be operational before autotuning can be carried out. The functionality of the holding brake
must then be checked. It is also required to check the measured direction of rotation and distance of
the encoder. If any deviations are observed, or if another malfunction of the encoder is detected, the
encoder must be checked both mechanically and electrically. The encoder should then be phased5. The
tuning parameters can now be entered:
Feed-forward components
The purpose of the feed-forward component is to reduce the load on the controller when the speed
changes. The values used by the feed-forward component take the system's moment of inertia into
consideration and are determined during autotuning.
5 Phasing is not normally required for B&R motors. It is required, however, if the encoder has been installed
at a later time.
6 Various filters (e.g. notch filters) are available when tuning the speed controller to stabilize the system.
This requires that the underlying speed and position controllers are stable. To do so, the axis
is put into motion and must be homed.
This section provides step-by-step instructions for commissioning a motion control system. The following
points must be observed:
Safety
It is particularly important to test the safety features. This includes the emergency stop and the limit
switches installed on the machine.
The ACOPOS user's manual and Automation Help show how to correctly wire the emergency
stop and limit switch inputs.
Digital inputs
It is important to check whether the servo drive's digital inputs have
been wired according to the configured parameters. mapp Cockpit
can also be used to enter states for the inputs on the ACOPOS servo
drive.
Jerk filter
Using a jerk filter is recommended to prevent plac-
ing an unnecessary load on the mechanical com-
ponents. This is set up using device-specific para-
meter "Jerk filter".
It is implemented using a moving average filter
over multiple position setpoints and configured in
[s].
Homing
To ensure that positioning is accurate, a homing procedure must first be performed on the drive. There
are a few different ways to do this.
6) Perform autotuning
Explore the homing modes using Automation Help as a guide. Conclude by performing a homing
procedure to a limit switch.
It is helpful to take a closer look at information regarding the current requirements under which the
machine is being operated.
This includes the current voltage on the ACOPOS device's DC bus since this affects the speed-torque
characteristic curve of the motor. This can be viewed either on the B&R website, in Automation Help or
in Automation Studio with dynamic content.
Hardware \ Motion control \ <Motor> \ Technical data \ <Cooling type> \ Technical data <motor
ID> \ Speed-torque characteristic curve
• For information regarding real-world applications with proscribed nominal voltage, see the B&R
website or Automation Help.
There are a large number of auxiliary functions provided by the operating system used by the ACOPOS
servo devices. A few of them are listed here. For more information, see Automation Help.
2-encoder control
2-encoder control if position control should be performed on an external position encoder in an applica-
tion.
reACTION Technology
Predefined function blocks can be configured remotely on the ACOPOS drive to ensure very fast reaction
times or the collection of high-speed signals at very high processing speeds (400 µs).
This includes logical operations (AND, OR, etc.) as well as arithmetic calculations, comparisons, profile
generators, the use of cams in switching networks and much more.
Encoder phasing
If B&R does not deliver the motor and encoder in a housing, phasing (measuring the encoder zero point
in relation to the generated current phasor in the stator) is required to ensure optimal commutation.
B&R tutorials:
9 Simulation options
Controller simulation
Simulation of a controller can be started by selecting the simulation icon in Automation Studio. All control
programs run directly on the PC. This means that all of the software functions in the control application
can be configured and tested independently of the hardware. When you switch to simulation mode,
the project is rebuilt, the simulation environment is automatically started and an online connection to
Automation Runtime Simulation is established.
Figure 37: Activating CPU simulation from the Automation Studio toolbar
The active CPU simulation is displayed in the Automation Studio status bar with the same icon as during
activation.
Drive simulation
If the drive is simulated on the actual controller CPU, this enables the drive simulation. The simulation
mode can be selected in the drive's hardware configuration.
Depending on the mode, either a complete simulation is performed or only setpoint generation without
controller cascading. After changing the simulation mode, the project must be built and sent to the con-
troller.
Exercise: Simulation
The goal of this exercise is to work with the different simulation options.
As a result, the different possibilities should be tried out in this exercise.
• Switch motor simulation on/off in the hardware configuration
• Switch on/off device simulation in the hardware configuration
• Locate the settings for configuring the load simulation (device-specific parameter)
• Simulate the controller and the drives in Automation Studio using "Online / Enable simulation".
10 Summary
Drives are added in Automation Studio in the Physical View or in System Designer. The drive configu-
ration can be added easily to the Configuration View from the Toolbox.
The axis component can be put into operation quickly using mapp Cockpit.
The Logger makes it possible to monitor drive communication and provides information about called
function blocks. The integrated autotuning function allows controller settings to be determined very quick-
ly. System Diagnostics Manager is used to read basic information about the control system even without
Automation Studio. Automation Help provides extensive support for drive configuration, diagnostics and
installing drive components.
The powerful simulation environment provided by Automation Studio allows the implementation and
testing of drive applications right at the workstation, further helping to reduce the amount of time needed
for commissioning.
Automation Academy
B&R offers standard seminars at all B&R locations. Services include: sem-
inar documentation, sustainable teaching methods and an automation diplo-
ma.
The abbreviation ETA stands for "Evaluation and Training for Automation".
B&R components are partially pre-wired with sensors and actuators in order
to use them as training hardware for seminars and in the lab.
Training modules provide the basis for both in-person seminars and self-
study. These compact modules follow a clear, uniform structure, where the
topics build on one another.
Would you like additional training? Are you interested in finding out what the B&R
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