Concept of Synchronous Control

• Synchronous control is a software function that controls mechanical components, such as gears, transmissions,
  and cams.
• FBs are used to describe the relationship between the master axis and slave axis of the gears, composite gears, and cams.

Virtual Axis

• A virtual axis is used generate virtual commands and position data.
• There are three types of virtual axes: Virtual drive axis, virtual encoder axis, and virtual linked axis.

Steps of Synchronous Control

• Start the FBs for synchronous control, and set the axis status of the slave to "SynchronizedMotion".
  When the master axis is moved in this state, the slave axis moves synchronously.
• To end the synchronous control, execute MC_Stop.

Operation Profile

• Cam patterns can be created as operation profile data.
• Enter the Resolution, Len. Per Cycle, Stroke Amount, and Stroke Setting to create a cam pattern.

Program Example

• You have learned about the program to draw the path of the cam pattern.
• You have learned about the program example using a virtual drive axis and composite gear.

Operation Check

• You have checked the operation of the sample program in the video.