Figure 11 shows the structure of the “Configuration” sub-aspect.

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Figure 11 – Encoder Channel Configuration

The “Configuration” sub-aspect contains different configuration ObjectTypes and associated Methods for configuration changes.

The AxisConfig EncoderAxisConfigType Object contains configuration Properties belonging to the Encoder’s axis and scaling functions. The SetConfigAxis Method allows changes of certain Properties (Server dependent).

The ControlConfig EncoderControlConfigType Object contains Properties for configuring the alarm channel, the effect of preset functions and the tolerated Sign-Of-Life failures. The SetConfigControl Method allows changes of certain Properties (Server dependent).

The SensorConfig EncoderSensorConfigType Object contains configuration Properties related to the Encoder’s sensor properties and settings. The SetConfigSensor Method allows changes of certain Properties (Server dependent).