User's Manual

Functions
4.4 Straight line
CamTool
Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0
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1. Double-click the fixed point. The Fixed Point Properties window appears.
2. In the Dynamic response tab, activate the option Manual input and enter the new
acceleration.
3. Click OK. The handle in the A diagram (acceleration diagram) is shown at the new
position.
Notice
To specify an absolute slave acceleration, you must select an absolute master velocity
for calculations in the Simulation Settings window.
4.3.6 Delete fixed point
Requirements
The cam is opened with SIMOTION CamTool.
Delete fixed point
To delete a fixed point:
1. Select the fixed point that you want to delete.
2. Press the DEL key. The fixed point is deleted and the representation of the cam adjusted
in all diagrams.
4.4 Straight line
4.4.1 Definition straight line
Definition
The cam consists of individual cam segments. Under SIMOTION CamTool, you can use
fixed points, straight lines, sine curves, arc sine curves and interpolation points as cam
segments.
A straight line defines a synchronous distance in the cam. You can specify the velocity along
the straight line.