William B.

Tom,

Have a look again at the example (first link). There are examples for TIA11, TIA12 and TIA13.. given as ZIP files. Everything you are asking for is there.

When you have opened the example program you can click on a block and press the F1 key on your keyboard to call up the HELP function. You can easily go between all the documentation for these function blocks once you are there.

If the second link did not work, use a search engin looking for:
"S7-1200 motion control function manual"
It is a PDF file. This contains a lot of information and include examples. Even the full S7-1200 system manual contains all the information you need ("9.3 Motion Control" in my manual)

The options for creating movement:
* Jog...................... easiest to use
* Velocity
* Relative positioning
* Absolute positioning.........requires Homing
* Motion table...........can be tricky

Whichever you use, you must have a Power function block.

Sorry.. I have lost my spoon - I can't spoon-feed you on this one.

Greetings.
w

Luisa Quesada

Hey William,
I'm currently trying to program a stepper motor that will control the movement of a plastic sheet. The idea is to insert the length of the plastic desired and have this motor supply this demand. Do you know how I could program this, I'm having some trouble programming the way to insert a length for example 15mm and have the motor do its job. Which movement would you recommend and how to make de S7 200 interpret the information? I'm working with PTO for this.

I would be very greatful if you could help me with any information or manual.

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New subject after splitting from Stepper motor control.

Luisa Quesada

I'm actually using a s7 200, will this link be helpful for this model or would I need to take another direction?

I'm still in the process of finding out the ratio between the length in mm and the exact pulses, it has to be of great presicion.

Thank you so much for your help.