TwinCAT 3 Scaling

As an example, these descriptions scale each axis for these units:

• Position-Degrees
• Velocity-Degrees/Sec
• Acceleration-Degrees/Sec^2

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• This assumes the scale factor values for the AKD2G drive's CANopen dictionary by default or set in the TwinCAT 2 Startup.

Scaling Axis 1

To scale Axis 1, in the tree on the left go to the TwinCAT project > NC-Task 1-SAF > Axes > Axis 1 > Enc.

1. Click the Parameter tab on the right.

2. Click the Encoder Evaluation arrow to view the options. The Scale Factor Numerator and Denominator values can be changed under the Offline Value.

3. If changes are made and highlighted, click Download.

   As an example below, the offline values were changed and highlighted. The Download button is activated.

   

4. Click Save now to save the changes.

   

   The Online values change appears.

   

Scaling Axis 2

Repeat steps used for Axis 1 using Axis 2.

To continue, follow the steps in Change Displayed Units .