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85 Publication 1768-UM001C-EN-P - November 2007
Chapter 8
Develop Motion Applications
Introduction
This chapter explains how to develop motion control applications.
Motion Performance
The CompactLogix L4x controllers utilize the 1768-M04SE SERCOS modules
for motion control. Each 1768-M04SE modules support up to 4 axis. The
following table describes motion capability.
If your solution requires more than eight Kinetix drives, consider the
ControlLogix platform. For more information, refer to Additional Resources
on page 104.
Topic Page
Make the Controller the Master Clock 86
Add the Motion Modules 87
Add SERCOS Interface Modules 88
Set Up Each SERCOS Interface Module 90
Add the Motion Group 91
Add Your Axes 94
Set Up Each Axis 95
Check the Wiring of Each Drive 98
Tune Each Axis 100
Obtain Axis Information 101
Programming Motion Control 102
Additional Resources 104
1768 CompactLogix Controller Motion Support
Controller SERCOS
modules
Axes Kinetix
Drives
Motors
Axes
Feedback
Axes
Virtual
Axes
1768-L43 2 4 4 4 2 6
1768-L45 4 8 8 8 4 6