Rockwell Automation Motion Analyzer Software - Manual (Page 170)

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Chapter 2 Sizing Your System
2.2.2.10.3. Cruise/Dwell
The profile segment is considered a cruise if the velocity at the end of the
previous profile segment is non-zero and is considered a dwell if that velocity is
zero.
Figure 124 - Cruise/Dwell Dialog Box
Enter the following parameters for a Cruise/Dwell profile segment, if relevant.
Table 94 - Cruise/Dwell Properties
Parameters Description
Segment Name Enter a meaningful name for the profile segment.
Velocity
This is the velocity of the profile segment. This value is non-zero for cruise and zero for
dwell.
Increment/Absolute
Select whether to input Incremental or Absolute parameter values. Incremental values
represent the change in either the distance or time that occurs during the profile segment.
Absolute values represent the total distance or time elapsed throughout the entire motion
profile.
Distance/Time
Select and enter either the Distance or Time parameter to define your Cruise/Dwell profile
segment.