Activating manual control
TwinCAT has a manual test menu, which allows you to start the drive manually in a test mode. The manual test menu can be called up either via the drive (Devices) or via the axis configuration.
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Manual test menu for drive
In the Solution Explorer, open I/O → Devices → Device 1 → Drive 5 (1). Switch to tab NC-B: Online (2) or NC-A: Online (3). |
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Manual test menu for axis configuration
In the Solution Explorer, select Motion → NC Task 1 SAF → Axes → Axis 2 (4) or Axis 1 (5). Depending on which of the two axes is to be tested. Open the Online tab (6). |
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Setting the authorization permissions
To operate the motors manually, you have to enable manual drive control. The control is enabled when Enabling Controller (7) is activated. In addition, the drive requires Enabling Feed Fw (7) activated for forward travel, and Enabling Feed Bw (7) for reverse travel. Use the Set button (8) to change the settings. |
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Use the All (10) button to set all settings and the override (11) to 100%, Tick the individual options (9) to activate them. Enter the Override value (11). |
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In the function view, the activated options are indicated by ticks (12). In addition, the Status (log.) (13) has changed with the activation, and the override has been entered. The motors are ready for operation and can be controlled with the manual test menu. |
→ Manual control is activated and can be used.