Rockwell Automation 2080-LC50 Getting Started with Motion Control Using a Simulated Axis - Manual (Page 3)

iii Publication 2080-QS001A-EN-E - January 2013 iii
Preface
About This Publication This quick start is designed to provide instructions for implementing a motion
control project using Connected Components Workbench™ software and a
Micro830™/Micro850™ programmable logic controller (PLC). It makes use
of a sample project to illustrate the basic steps that a user needs to perform to
use the motion control feature in Micro830 and Micro850 controllers.
To assist in the design and installation of your system, refer to the Micro830
and Micro850 Programmable Controllers User Manual, publication
2080-UM002 .
The beginning of each chapter contains the following information. Read these
sections carefully before beginning work in each chapter.
• Before You Begin – This section lists the steps that must be completed
and decisions that must be made before starting that chapter. The
chapters in this quick start do not have to be completed in the order in
which they appear, but this section defines the minimum amount of
preparation required before completing the current chapter.
• What You Need – This section lists the tools that are required to
complete the steps in the current chapter. This includes, but is not
limited to, hardware and software.
• Follow These Steps – This illustrates the steps in the current chapter
and identifies which steps are required to complete the examples using
specific networks.
Audience To be able to use the motion control feature effectively, you need to be familiar
with programming in function block diagram, structured text, and ladder
programming.
This quick start works hand-in-hand with Micro830 and Micro850
Programmable Controllers User Manual, publication
2080-UM002 .
Required Software To complete this quick start, the following software is required:
• Connected Components Workbench revision 2 and later
Connected Components Workbench is the main programming software
for Micro800 systems. It provides a choice of IEC 61131-3
programming languages (ladder diagram, function block diagram,
structured text) with user defined function block support that optimizes
machine control.
You will need the Connected Components Workbench software to
configure your axis parameters, write your motion control function
block programs, execute your function blocks, and monitor your axis
status.