Rockwell Automation Motion Analyzer Software - Manual (Page 236)

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Chapter 3 Understanding Your System Solution
3.2.2.4.1.2. SolidWorks Load
Selecting SolidWorks Load provides simulation of complex loads modeled in
SolidWorks software. Using the SolidWorks interface, the Dynamic Simulator
sends the torque value to the load in SolidWorks software and brings back the
position of the load for each time slice. The time slice is the smallest update rate.
For example, Kinetix 6000 drives have the smallest update rate of 0.125 ms. This
position feedback is used to compute the position error and to plot the various
feedbacks such as load position, load velocity, position errors, for example.
Figure 175 - SolidWorks Integration
Use these tips before clicking SolidWorks Integration:
• A SolidWorks Assembly must be open in SolidWorks software before the
SolidWorks Load Definition dialog box opens.
• A SolidWorks Motion Study must be set up before opening SolidWorks
Load Definition dialog box. SolidWorks Force element must be defined in
the SolidWorks Motion Study before integration.
• Define reference geometry in SolidWorks software to define the axis of
rotation for the component the SolidWorks force is attached to. Using
component faces to attach SolidWorks force will work, but may
inadvertently define motion about an incorrect location for some
mechanisms.
Follow these steps to improve solver speed.
1. Click Motion Study Properties on the SolidWorks Motion Study explorer
bar.