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Siemens PM 21 · 2017
SIMOTION Motion Control System
SIMOTION engineering software
Optional packages for SIMOTION SCOUT
> CamTool (graphical cam editor)
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Overview
SIMOTION CamTool is a powerful, graphical editor for creating
and optimizing cams.
SIMOTION CamTool can be used as an expansion package for
SIMOTION SCOUT and is completely integrated in the SCOUT
user interface.
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Benefits
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Precise graphical representation of the cam profile
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Entries can be made quickly and easily by inserting curve
elements with drag & drop operation
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Fast and easy optimization of the curve by means of "dragging
the profile"
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Simultaneous display of position, speed, acceleration, and
jerk characteristics immediately indicates the effect on the
maximum speed, the required motor torque, and the
mechanical load
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Curve can also be optimized with respect to speed,
acceleration, or jerk
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Basic principles of motion correspond to VDI 2143
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Function
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The curve is displayed graphically in an x-y-diagram (posi-
tions of leading and following axes). The curve profile is first
roughly entered here with individual elements such as fixed
points, lines and support points. Lines can be entered as
straight lines, sine curves or arc sine curves.
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SIMOTION CamTool then connects these individual elements
automatically to a continuous curve. The transitions between
the individual curve sections are shaped as homogeneously
as possible.
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You can optimize the curve by simply moving the specified
curve sections with the mouse. The curve profile is immedi-
ately adapted to your changes.
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In addition, SIMOTION CamTool can display the course of the
velocity, acceleration and jerk of the following axis over the
motion of the leading axis.
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SCOUT can be used to convert cams created with CamEdit to
the format used by CamTool or vice versa.
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