Configuring the SSI Module BMX EAE 0300 on Control Expert
Original instructions
Module Selection
In order to add a BMX EAE 0300 module, a project with an M340 controller has to be created. Once created, follow this procedure in order to add the SSI module:
Step
Action
1
In the Project browser double-click on Configuration then on 0:Bus X and on 0:BMX XBP •••
2
In the Bus X window, select slot 1 and double-click
3
Choose the BMX EAE 0300 SSI module
4
Confirm with OK.
NOTE: For the purpose of the example, also add a digital I/O module to the configuration.
Configuring the Module
Once the module is added to the controller configuration, it is necessary to set which SSI channel will be used:
Step
Action
1
Select the first channel SSI 0
2
In the Function drop menu select Absolute SSI Encoder
3
Configure the channel with the values shown in this screenshot:
Create the I/O objects
In order to have access to the I/O of the module, it is necessary to declare the %CH object.
The table below shows the procedure for declaring the I/O Derived Variable:
Step
Action
1
In the BMX EAE 0300 configuration window (double click the module if the window is not opened) and select the I/O objects tab
2
Click on the I/O object prefix address %CH then on the Update grid button, the channel address appears in the I/O object grid
3
Click on the line %CH0.1.0 and then enter a channel name in the Prefix for name zone
Name: Gate_Position
4
Click Create