I am working on an application where I would like to be able to set the speed of a specific program step based on an external input (not requiring re-programming or access to the teach pendant).
I am working with a D series controller.
The best solution I have been able to come up with is adding a 1FH board to the 1KA board for analog input. Then I can use an analog to digital conversion command in AS language to set the speed of the specific step.
So...
1. Any better solutions that I'm not thinking of.
2. Anyone have experience adding the 1FH board to an existing controller (not factory equipped)?
3. I have limited experience with AS language, can I set the speed using the analog to digital conversion?
Thanks!!