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Xenus XTL User Guide    Quick Setup with CME 2 
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5.11.3: Test S-Curve Profile 
NOTE: Skip this step unless the amplifier will perform CANopen S-Curve profile moves. 
Jerk is the rate of change of acceleration. S-Curve moves reduce jerk to provide a smooth profile. To 
tune the level of jerk, run an S-Curve profile and adjust velocity, acceleration, deceleration, and jerk 
levels until the desired profile is obtained. For instance: 
5.11.3.1  On the Profile tab, click the S-Curve button. 
5.11.3.2  Adjust the following options. Set values that represent a typical move under normal 
operation. 
Trajectory Limits Tab 
Parameter Description 
Maximum Velocity  Maximum speed of the profile. 
Maximum 
Acceleration/ 
Deceleration 
Maximum acceleration/deceleration of the profile. The deceleration is set to 
be the same as acceleration. 
Maximum Jerk  The value of jerk set during the calculate procedure produces an S-Curve 
whose maximum slope is equal to the trajectory profile slope. This value will 
produce a maximum acceleration that is not more than the initial default 
value of acceleration. Small values will produce less jerking but will take 
longer to complete move. Large values will produce more jerking and a 
more trapezoidal profile but will complete the move faster. 
Profile Tab 
Distance  Increase the move distance to produce a complete trajectory profile. Use an 
acceptable value the does not exceed mechanical limits of the system. 
Move Relative 
Type S-Curve 










