MC_GearIn

MC_GearIn 1:

This function block commands a ratio between the velocity of the slave and master axis.

Syntax

Definition:

FUNCTION_BLOCK MC_GearIn
VAR_INPUT
    Master                : Type_Master1D;
    Slave                 : Reference To AXIS_REF;
    Execute               : BOOL;
    RatioNumerator        : LREAL;
    RatioDenominator      : UDINT;
    Acceleration          : LREAL;
    Deceleration          : LREAL;
    Jerk                  : LREAL;
    BufferMode            : EBufferMode;
    ReactionToMasterError : EReactionToMasterError;
    ReactionToSlaveError  : EReactionToSlaveError;
END_VAR
VAR_OUTPUT
    InGear                : BOOL;
    Busy                  : BOOL;
    Active                : BOOL;
    CommandAborted        : BOOL;
    Error                 : BOOL;
    ErrorId               : UDINT;
    MasterHasError        : BOOL;
END_VAR

MC_GearIn 2: Inputs

Name

Type

Default

Description

Master

Type_Master1D

 

Reference to the master axis

Slave

Reference To AXIS_REF

 

Reference to the slave axis

Execute

BOOL

 

Trigger the command with rising edge.

RatioNumerator

LREAL

1.0

Gear ratio numerator

RatioDenominator

UDINT

1

Gear ratio denominator

Acceleration

LREAL

#Default

Maximum slave acceleration ([PosUnit]/s^2, positive)

Deceleration

LREAL

#Default

Maximum slave deceleration ([PosUnit]/s^2, positive)

Jerk

LREAL

#Default

Maximum slave jerk ([PosUnit]/s^3, positive)

BufferMode

EBufferMode

Aborting

Chronological sequence of the command

ReactionToMasterError

EReactionToMasterError

TriggerSlaveError

Reaction if an error occurs in the master while this command is active.

ReactionToSlaveError

EReactionToSlaveError

TriggerMasterError

Reaction if an error occurs in the slave while this command is active.

MC_GearIn 3: Outputs

Name

Type

Description

InGear

BOOL

Synchronization established

Busy

BOOL

Function block is not finished and new output values are to be expected.

Active

BOOL

Function block has active control on the axis.

CommandAborted

BOOL

Command is aborted by another command.

Error

BOOL

Error occurred within function block.

ErrorId

UDINT

Error identifier

MasterHasError

BOOL

Master is in error state.

Further information

The Acceleration and Deceleration inputs must be set to the same value. Furthermore, coupling is only possible when the slave axis is at a standstill.

Additional information on ReactionToSlaveError and ReactionToMasterError

As a general rule, if there is an error on the slave axis:

  • Slave axis: The coupling is released, and the response depends on the error type.
  • Master Axis: The master axis reports an error and either follows the MC's stop ramp or continues its current motion without being affected.

If there is an error on the master axis:

  • Master axis: The response depends on the type of error.
  • Slave axis: The slave axis reports an error and follows either the MC's stop ramp or the master axis's setpoints.

Detailed information is provided in the Error behavior chapter.

Version information

  • TwinCAT Standard >= v3.1.4026.23.1
  • TF5500 MC3 Base >= v4.0.6