Link the axis object to the hardware

Procedure

• For instructions on linking an axis object to the hardware - both automatically and manually - see Link an axis object to hardware.
• In the axis settings, you can specify the axis type, the additional encoder type, and the task context. Depending on the selection, the corresponding structure in the axis object changes.
• Details on the axis types can be found in Drive modules.
• Details about the encoders can be found at Encoder modules.
• Details about the task context can be found at Context tab.
• In hydraulic systems, the following axis types are typically used:
• Analog Drive – is used whenever an analog proportional valve is installed.
• CoE DS408 Drive (hydraulic) – is used whenever a proportional valve with a DS408 profile is installed.
• Pulse Width Current Drive (MDP250) (both channels) – is used whenever a proportional valve with pulse width modulation (PWM) is installed.
• In hydraulic systems, the following encoder types are typically used:
• EtherCAT Encoder – is used when a position measuring system with an EtherCAT interface is installed.
• SSI Encoder - is used when a position measuring system with an SSI interface is installed.
• In hydraulic systems, analog sensors are typically used for force and pressure control, and their load type and scaling must be adjusted:
• Analog Load Encoder – is used when analog (voltage/current) pressure sensors are installed.