Rockwell Automation 1771-QB Linear Pos. - Manual (Page 9)

Preface
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Preface
This manual explains how to install and configure the Linear Positioning
Module. It includes sample application programs to illustrate how to program a
PLC
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to work with the Linear Positioning Module.
This manual contains eleven chapters and nine appendices that address the
following topics:
Chapter Title Describes:
1 Introducing the Linear Positioning
Module
the functions and features of the Linear Positioning
Module
2 Positioning Concepts concepts and principles of closedĆloop servo
positioning
3 Positioning with the Linear
Positioning Module
using the Linear Positioning Module in a positioning
system
4 Hardware Description module hardware, module interfaces, and other
hardware items you need for a positioning system
5 Installing the Linear Positioning
Module
configuring the module's analog outputs and
installing the module in your system
6 Interpreting ModuleĆtoĆPLC Data
(READS)
monitoring module operation from a logic controller
by reading and interpreting data that the module
transfers to the logic controller's data tables
7 Formatting Module Data
(WRITES)
formatting parameter, move description, and control
data for block transfers to the Linear Positioning
Module
8 Initializing and Tuning the Axes bringing the module online
9 Advanced Features using the motion block to perform blended moves;
using programmable input and output operations
10 Sample Application Programs two application programs, one using basic concepts
and the other using advanced features, to control
and monitor the module
11 Troubleshooting using the module's indicators and the status block
to diagnose and remedy module faults and errors
Appendix A Glossary common terms and abbreviations
Appendix B Status Block status block word assignments
Appendix C Parameter Block parameter block word assignments
Appendix D Setpoint Block setpoint block word assignments
Organization of the Manual