Reconfiguration

You can change axis parameters during runtime by sending a reconfiguration message instruction, depending on whether the axis is enabled (powered on) or disabled (powered off). You can also change axis parameters during runtime using the module properties in Studio 5000 Logix Designer application.

When an Axis is Enabled

Only the following axis parameters can be changed:

C:HoldCurrentPct

C:VelocityProfile

C:JogAccel

C:HomeTimeout

C:HomeSpeed

C:HomeFinalSpeed

C:HomeAccel

C:BrakeDisengageDelayTime

C:BrakeEngageDelayTime

When an Axis is Disabled

If any of the following axis parameters are changed by sending a reconfiguration message instruction, the request is rejected.

WARNING: If any of the following axis parameters are changed using the module properties in Studio 5000 Logix Designer application, the connection is interrupted and ongoing motion stops after you confirm to proceed with the changes.

C:MotorCurrent

C:Microsteps

C:StepsPerRevolution

C:UnitsPerRevolution

C:InvertDirection

C:MaxSpeed

C:InvertHomeInput

C:HomeInputSelect

C:InvertPositiveOvertravelInput

C:InvertNegativeOvertravelInput

C:PositiveOvertravelInputSelect

C:NegativeOvertravelInputSelect

Motor and Axis Configuration

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