Auto-Generation Menu

Commands of the Auto-Generation Menu

The Auto-Generation menu allows you to read the configuration of a multi carrier, a robot or a servo belt and to create the corresponding assemblies after having established a connection to the controller. As a prerequisite, the IP address and the connection parameters must be configured correctly and an OPC UA connection must be established. For further information on the prerequisites, refer to:

  • The Procedure for Starting the Emulation in the How to Emulate User Guide of the EcoStruxure Machine Expert online help.

  • The description of Creating Emulation Data in the Lexium™ MC multi carrier Configuration Guide of the EcoStruxure Machine Expert online help.

The menu is grouped in different sections:

multi carrier Section

Command

Description

Name

Enter the name of the multi carrier object to be generated, for example, MC_Track_1.

Connection ID

Select the Connection ID from the list in accordance with the Connections view.

Load Object

Click to establish a connection to the configured controller and to read the configuration of the multi carrier.

You can also click the button to update the created assemblies after you have modified the configuration of the multi carrier.

Robots Section

Command

Description

Name

Enter the name of the robot object to be generated, for example, T_Robot_1.

Connection ID

Select the Connection ID from the list in accordance with the Connections view.

Load Object

Click to establish a connection to the configured controller and to read the configuration of the robot.

You can also click the button to update the created assemblies after you have modified the configuration of the robot.

Servo Belts Section

Command

Description

Name

Enter the name of the servo belt object to be generated, for example, Infeed_Belt.

Connection ID

Select the Connection ID from the list in accordance with the Connections view.

Load Object

Click to establish a connection to the configured controller and to read the configuration of the servo belt.

You can also click the button to update the created assemblies after you have modified the configuration of the servo belt.