TF5410 | TwinCAT 3 Motion Collision Avoidance

TwinCAT 3 Motion Collision Avoidance is an optional package that prevents collisions when operating a number of linearly and/or translationally dependent axes with TwinCAT 3 NC PTP. The underlying algorithm ensures the maintenance of a minimum distance from the previous axis. In this way, TwinCAT 3 Motion Collision Avoidance actively prevents collisions when a number of motors are using e.g. the same rail. As well as active collision avoidance, TF5410 can also be used to allow axes to accumulate in a controlled way, for example when carrying out linear movements such as with XTS (eXtended Transport System).

Programming of the PLC’s movement commands is based on the standard PTP motion library with an additional input “gap”. For example, when using TwinCAT 3 Motion Collision Avoidance, all the axes can be given the same target position. The algorithm then ensures that only the first axis actually moves to that position. The remaining axes automatically line up while maintaining their minimum distance. This means that no further programming effort is needed in order to implement a dynamic buffer in which products can accumulate.