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Electronic CAM’s are used in the machine industry to perform complex motions that require
tight coordination between axis. Often the cam profile follows the input from a master encoder
mounted on the machine but can also follow another controlled axis or time-based master source
within the same DSM314 module. Some examples of applications that can benefit from cam
profiling are:
- Rotary cutoff
- Flying shear
- Profiled container filling
- Material handling
CAM Overview
The user specifies these master/slave position relationships using the integrated VersaPro based CAM Editor tool. The VersaPro CAM Editor
allows the user to enter a profile graphically, in tabular form or a combination of both. The CAM Editor has a profile library that is used to store individual CAM profiles created and named by the user. The profiles within the library are linked to CAM blocks and then stored to the PLC CPU where they are accessed through the DSM314 motion programs.
Multiple DSM modules can share the same CAM block saving memory space and programming time. The user specifies these master/slave position relationships using the integrated VersaPro based CAM Editor tool.
The VersaPro CAM Editor allows the user to enter a profile graphically, in tabular form or a combination of both. The CAM Editor has a profile
library that is used to store individual CAM profiles created and named by the user. The profiles within the library are linked to CAM blocks and then stored to the PLC CPU where they are accessed through the DSM314 motion programs. Multiple DSM modules can share the same CAM block saving memory space and programming time.
Here's how you can get this great new tool.
The VersaPro CAM editor (IC641VPSCAM), VersaPro 1.5 and the DSM314 2.0 firmware will be available starting October 1, 2000.
The Cam Editor software is covered under the optional VersaPro Maintenance Subscription service (IC648VPM300).
Call your locally authorized GE Fanuc distributor for more information on how to order these products.
Paul Derstine
