Axis Test Mode Configuration page

Use the
Axis Test Mode
Configuration
 page to configure the Axis Test Mode feature which simulates real-time motion control behavior at the motion axis, motion module, or motion group level, without requiring or using a set of connected hardware.
By using Axis Test Mode, it is possible to develop and test the application program without controller network connections to a complete set of physical CIP drives, motors, or machine components.
Axis Test Mode applies to new controllers and to the Compact GuardLogix 5380, CompactLogix 5380, CompactLogix 5480, ControlLogix 5580, and GuardLogix 5580 controllers.
TIP:
Axis Test Mode is restricted to the AXIS_CIP_DRIVE type axes.
TIP: Top open the Axis Test Mode Configuration page, perform one of these actions.
  • In the
    Controller Organizer
    , select
    Motion Groups
     and then select
    My MotionGroup
    . In the menu, select
    Motion Test Mode Configuration
    .
  • From the tool bar, select
    Tools > Motion > Update Test Mode Configuration
    .
Parameter
Description
Motion Group
Contains the available motion groups, and displays the axes within the selected motion group.
Enable
Turns on or off Axis Test Mode for the selected axis.
Axis Name
Name of the CIP_Drive axis.
Configuration
Displays the Axis Test Mode configuration related to the axis. Available options are based on what the device supports.
Device
Module associated to the axis.
Disable All
Turns off Axis Test Mode for all axes.
Enable All
Turns on Axis Test Mode for all axes.
Messages
Displays Axis Test Mode verification messages for the project.
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