Rockwell Automation 8520 9/Series CNC Integration Maintenance Manual Documentation Set - Manual (Page 695)

Section
14B
14B-1
Integrating a Split Axis with Deskew
A split axis is a single axis that, due to size or precision requirements, is
positioned by two separate servo motors. This section describes the servo
connections, start up procedure, home marker alignment and motion
considerations for a split axis.
Figure 14B.1
Split Axis Configuration
Lead screw
Servo
motor
Encoder
Lead screw
“Split Axis” - One moving axis
controlled by two completely separate
servo motors.
AXIS
Servo
motor
Encoder
(master)
(slave)
ATTENTION: Verify that you have purchased a control with
the split axis option. If you configure a split axis (using deskew
parameters in AMP) and your control is not equipped with the
split axis option, the control will not come out of E-Stop.
14B.0
Section Overview