AbsoluteSwitchDetect
This core function performs homing by searching for a fixed edge of a signal. At this location the actual position is latched and reported.
Properties
Name | Type | Access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
AbsoluteSwitch | BOOL | Get, Set | This signal indicates the homing position. |
NegativeLimitSwitch | BOOL | Get, Set | The hardware limit switch at the lower end of the available travel path. |
PositiveLimitSwitch | BOOL | Get, Set | The hardware limit switch at the upper end of the available travel path. |
RecordedPosition | LREAL | Get | The position latched at the location of the signal. |
 | The action of the limit switches is defined by PLCopen standards. |
Methods
Name | Description |
|---|---|
This method triggers the homing. | |
A set of parameters specific to this homing procedure is set. | |
A set of travel parameters for the homing procedure is set. |
Interfaces
Type | Description |
|---|---|
I_HomingAbsoluteSwitchDetect | Standard interface on FB_HomingAbsoluteSwitchDetect. |
Requirements
Development environment | Target platform | PLC libraries to include |
|---|---|---|
TwinCAT v3.1.4024.35 | PC or CX (x64, x86) | Tc3_PlasticFunctions v3.12.4.26 or higher |