ECamActivationMode

Defines when a cam table activation or exchange takes effect.

Syntax

Definition:

TYPE ECamActivationMode :
(
    Instantaneous            := 0,
    AtBoundary               := 1,
    AtMasterCamPosition      := 2,
    AtMasterAbsolutePosition := 3
)UINT;
END_TYPE

Values

Name

Description

Instantaneous

Activation occurs during the next MET cycle.

AtBoundary

Activation occurs when either the start or end of the cam table is crossed.

AtMasterCamPosition

Activation occurs when the master cam position crosses the activation position. Activation position must be within the limits of the cam table.

AtMasterAbsolutePosition

Activation occurs when master axis position crosses the activation position.

Further information

ECamActivationMode determines how the corresponding command is processed or activated. Either the activation time is specified, or activation occurs at a position specified by another input.

ECamActivationMode.AtMasterCamPos

Version information

  • TwinCAT Standard >= v3.1.4026.23.1
  • TF5550 MC3 Camming >= v4.0.6 (includes TF5500 MC3 Base >= v4.0.6)