
Fundamentals of Positioning IP 266
A setpoint generator is required for programmable positioning operations,
regardless of whether positioning is in an open or closed loop.
The setpoint generator's output variable depends on a number of parameters:
• the difference between the current position of the axis and the target
position
• speed
• acceleration/deceleration
Open-loop positioning
When positioning under open-loop control, the setpoint generator provides a
time-dependent speed
or speed setpoint V
setp
(t). This is the voltage used to drive the
power section. Drive movement is governed by this voltage. The setpoint
generator outputs the setpoint voltage until the drive has reached the target
position.
During positioning, the setpoint generator is not informed of the current
position. There is thus no guarantee that the drive's final position is identical to
the required target position.
Figure 4-2. Open-Loop Positioning
Target position
Speed
Acceleration
V
T
V
setp
(t)
V
act
(t)
M
Speed
controller
Actuator
Power section
T
Setpoint
generator
M: Motor
T: Tachogenerator
V
T
: Tacho voltage
Measuring
transducer
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