40 Rockwell Automation Publication MOTION-UM003K-EN-P - January 2019
Chapter 3 Configure Integrated Motion Control Using Kinetix Drives
Create an Associated Axis
There are two approaches that you can take to create and configure an axis. You
can create an axis first and then add the axis to your motion group or you can
create your motion group and then add an axis.
The procedure that is outlined in this section takes the approach to create your
axis first, add it to your motion group, and then configure the axis.
Create an Axis for a Kinetix Drive
Follow these steps to create an axis.
1. To open the Module Properties dialog box, double-click the drive in the
Controller Organizer.
2. Click the Associated Axes tab.
3. Click New Axis.
Table 8 - Module Properties: Kinetix 6500 Digital Input Tab Descriptions
Parameter Description
Digital Input 1
Digital Input 2
Digital Input 3
Digital Input 4
Choose one of these values for Digital Input 1, 2, 3, and 4:
• Unassigned
•Enable
• Home
• Registration 1
• Registration 2
• Positive Overtravel
• Negative Overtravel
• Regeneration OK