Segment parameters window, Segment parameters – Rockwell Automation Motion Analyzer Software User Manual
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Sizing Your System
Chapter 2
2.2.2.10. Segment Parameters Window
Each profile segment type has a different associated Segment Parameters window.
The default profile segment type is an Index profile segment (label 2 in
Figure 120 - Segment Parameters
The following basic profile segments are available in the
dialog box.
Table 90 - Basic Profile Segment Options
In addition to the basic profile segments, the following advanced profile segments
are available in the
More Options Profile Editor Mode
dialog box.
Table 91 - Advanced Profile Segment Options
Parameters
Description
Page
Sets the start conditions for your motion profile. The start condition is the initial time,
position, and velocity of the motion profile.
Where you enter parameters for an Acceleration or Deceleration profile segment.
Where you enter parameters for a Cruise or Dwell profile segment. The profile
segment is considered a cruise if the velocity at the end of the previous profile
segment is non-zero and is considered a dwell if that velocity is zero.
Where you enter parameters for an Index profile segment. An Index profile segment
consists of an acceleration, a cruise, and a deceleration.
Parameters
Description
Page
Selects more advanced velocity, acceleration, and jerk profiles for an Index profile
segment.
Contains parameters that you can easily import or export into RSLogix 5000 software.
Where you enter parameters for a Motion Axis Move command. The parameters are
easily exported into a MAM instruction in RSLogix 5000 software.