FB_ActuatorBase

This FB creates an instance of a linear Boolean actuator. These include, for example, pneumatic or hydraulic valves with connected cylinders. For control, the actuator shares the common interface I_MotionBase with the other axis types. This allows simple motion functions to be programmed regardless of the compact drive technology used: for example, a pneumatic handling device could be replaced by a compact servo axis via the interface.

Syntax:

fbActuator:          FB_ActuatorBase;

Connection options (I/Os)

Designation	Type	Description
FeedbackBase	I_InputBase	Feedback signal for reaching the base position
FeedbackWork	I_InputBase	Feedback signal for reaching the working position
OutputBase	I_OutputBase	Output signal for control in base position
OutputWork	I_OutputBase	Output signal for control in working position
FeedbackPower	I_InputBase	Feedback signal for the successful release of active operation. Can be connected to pressure monitoring of the supply, for example.
OutputPower	I_OutputBase	Output signal for enabling the actuator. Can be connected to a supply shut-off valve, for example.

	Availability of connection options The connection options are available as properties of the axis and can be linked once to an I/O instance: e.g. `fbActuator.OutputWork := fbOutputWork;`

	Necessity of individual connections All linkable device connections (I/Os) of an actuator are optional, Missing outputs limit the possible commands Missing inputs are simulated with a parameterizable time

	Only digital I/O devices possible Despite the use of general I/O interfaces for the device connections, only digital options can currently be used. An extension is planned for future versions.

Requirements

Development environment	Target platform	PLC libraries to include
TwinCAT v3.1.4024.55	PC or CX (x64, x86)	Tc3_PlasticFunctions (>= v3.12.5.0)