ElmoMC Multi-Axis Motion Controller-Maestro - Manual (Page 132)

Maestro Software Manual The Recorder
MAN-MASSW (Ver. Q)
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Once communications have been established, choose
the signals to record from the pick list that opens
under each axis (as shown in the figure below) or for
all axes (with using the Context menu). The next
step is to choose the length of time to record and the
resolution of the recording. These numbers are
related as there is a limit to how much can be
recorded. User can to change Signals for recording in
the Mapping dialog box (see Fig. 8-3).
The recording is "triggered" by an event. In most
cases that is a Begin Motion command. Select a
trigger from the Trigger pick list as shown below.
Figure 8-3: Signals Mapping for the Recording.
Figure 8-4: Selecting a Trigger to Start the Recording
From the Resolution drop-down list, select the recording resolution, which is defined
by the sampling time of the controller. You may wish to change this value depending on
your current work mode: current or velocity.
From Record Time drop-down list, select the maximum recording interval; this is
dependent upon the Resolution value.
In the Level text boxes, enter the High and Low trigger levels.
Click the appropriate button to indicate the trigger Type:
a) Positive slope : Set the trigger and select High level. The trigger will be recorded
when the source signal crosses the chosen level from low to high;
b) Negative slope
: Set the trigger and select Low level. The trigger will be recorded
when the source signal crosses the chosen level from high to low;