SIMATIC RotaryKnife V121 en

SIMATIC S7-1500T
Rotary Knife
LRotaryKnife for SIMATIC
Siemens
Application description Industry
Online
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109757260 Support
Legal information
Use of application examples
Application examples illustrate the solution of automation tasks through an interaction of several
components in the form of text, graphics and/or software modules. The application examples are
a free service by Siemens AG and/or a subsidiary of Siemens AG (“Siemens”). They are non-
binding and make no claim to completeness or functionality regarding configuration and
equipment. The application examples merely offer help with typical tasks; they do not constitute
customer-specific solutions. You yourself are responsible for the proper and safe operation of the
products in accordance with applicable regulations and must also check the function of the
respective application example and customize it for your system.
Siemens grants you the non-exclusive, non-sublicensable and non-transferable right to have the
application examples used by technically trained personnel. Any change to the application
examples is your responsibility. Sharing the application examples with third parties or copying the
application examples or excerpts thereof is permitted only in combination with your own products.
The application examples are not required to undergo the customary tests and quality inspections
of a chargeable product; they may have functional and performance defects as well as errors. It is
your responsibility to use them in such a manner that any malfunctions that may occur do not
result in property damage or injury to persons.
Disclaimer of liability
Siemens shall not assume any liability, for any legal reason whatsoever, including, without
limitation, liability for the usability, availability, completeness and freedom from defects of the
application examples as well as for related information, configuration and performance data and
any damage caused thereby. This shall not apply in cases of mandatory liability, for example
under the German Product Liability Act, or in cases of intent, gross negligence, or culpable loss of
life, bodily injury or damage to health, non-compliance with a guarantee, fraudulent
non-disclosure of a defect, or culpable breach of material contractual obligations. Claims for
damages arising from a breach of material contractual obligations shall however be limited to the
foreseeable damage typical of the type of agreement, unless liability arises from intent or gross
negligence or is based on loss of life, bodily injury or damage to health. The foregoing provisions
© Siemens AG 2021 All rights reserved
do not imply any change in the burden of proof to your detriment. You shall indemnify Siemens
against existing or future claims of third parties in this connection except where Siemens is
mandatorily liable.
By using the application examples you acknowledge that Siemens cannot be held liable for any
damage beyond the liability provisions described.
Other information
Siemens reserves the right to make changes to the application examples at any time without
notice. In case of discrepancies between the suggestions in the application examples and other
Siemens publications such as catalogs, the content of the other documentation shall have
precedence.
The Siemens terms of use (https://support.industry.siemens.com) shall also apply.
Security information
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the secure
operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is necessary
to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial security concept.
Siemens’ products and solutions constitute one element of such a concept.
Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems, machines
and networks. Such systems, machines and components should only be connected to an
enterprise network or the Internet if and to the extent such a connection is necessary and only
when appropriate security measures (e.g. firewalls and/or network segmentation) are in place.
For additional information on industrial security measures that may be implemented, please visit
https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity.
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure.
Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available
and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer
supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to cyber
threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS Feed
at: https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity.
SIMATIC S7-1500T Rotary Knife

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 2
Table of contents
Table of contents
Legal information ..................................................................................................... 2
1 Basic information ........................................................................................... 6
1.1 The objective and purpose of this standard application ...................... 6
1.1.1 Task .................................................................................................. 6
1.1.2 Advantages ....................................................................................... 7
1.2 Components included in the standard application............................... 8
2 Possible applications ..................................................................................... 9
2.1 Applications ....................................................................................... 9
2.1.1 Approved controllers .......................................................................... 9
2.1.2 Tasks that can be addressed using the core functions ....................... 9
2.1.3 Features of the application ................................................................. 9
2.1.4 Restrictions ..................................................................................... 11
2.1.5 Details regarding Printmarkcorrection .............................................. 11
2.1.6 Details regarding Interrupt-/ Continue Production ............................. 15
2.2 Application environment................................................................... 16
3 Geometry and function ................................................................................ 17
3.1 Design of the Rotary Knife ............................................................... 17
3.2 Rotary knife cams ............................................................................ 19
3.2.1 Structure of a cam for cyclic operation ............................................. 19
3.2.2 Segment structure of a cam for rotary knife ...................................... 21
3.2.3 Start and stop cams ......................................................................... 22

3.2.4 Cutting curves ................................................................................. 23
3.3 Operating modes of the SIMATIC Rotary Knife application ............... 24
4 Description of the integration into the user project .................................... 25
4.1 Integrating the LRotaryKnife library into a TIA-Portal project............. 25
4.2 Structure of the LRotaryKnife library ................................................ 26
4.2.1 Structure of the master copies LRotaryKnife_Blocks ........................ 26
4.2.2 Blocks required for the "RotaryKnife" standard application ............... 27
4.2.3 Structure of the master copies LRotaryKnife_HMI ............................ 36
4.2.4 Structure of the master copies LRotaryKnife_Tags........................... 36
4.2.5 Structure of the master copies LRotaryKnife_Types ......................... 37
4.2.6 Types required for the Rotary Knife standard application.................. 38
5 Preparing the TO configuration ................................................................... 40
5.1 TO structure of the SIMATIC Rotary Knife standard application........ 41
5.2 Configuring the leading value TO ..................................................... 42
5.2.1 Configuring a positioning axis as leading value ................................ 42
5.2.2 Configuring an external encoder as leading value ............................ 45
5.3 Configuring the TO AuxiliaryAxis ...................................................... 47
5.4 Configuring the TO RotaryKnifeAxis................................................. 50
5.5 Configuring the cam TOs ................................................................. 53
5.5.1 Configuring Cam_1 to Cam_3 .......................................................... 53
6 Description of the blocks and their structure ............................................. 54
6.1 "OB1" structure for the Rotary Knife standard application ................. 54
6.2 Global data of the application LRK_Data .......................................... 55
6.3 Control block of the "Rotary Knife" functions LRK_RotaryKnife......... 57
6.4 Blocks of the Rotary Knife standard application ................................ 72
6.4.1 LRK_AuxiliaryAxis ........................................................................... 72
6.4.2 LRK_LeadingValue .......................................................................... 75
6.4.3 LRK_LeadingValueMeasuringInput .................................................. 77
6.4.4 LRK_RotaryKnifeAxis ...................................................................... 79

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 3
Table of contents
6.4.5 Cam calculation for rotary knives LRK_CamCalc ............................. 81

6.4.6 Managing the cams LRK_CamManagement .................................... 92
6.4.7 Displaying a specified cam LRK_CamShow ..................................... 94
6.4.8 Controlling the measured value sensing
LRK_CutPositionMeasuring ............................................................. 96
6.4.9 Deleting and resetting the measured value memory
LRK_CutPositionBufferReset ........................................................... 98
6.4.10 Entries in the measured value memory
LRK_CutPositionBufferIn ................................................................. 99
6.4.11 Reading from the measured value memory
LRK_CutPositionBufferRead.......................................................... 100
6.4.12 Deleting from the measured value memory
LRK_CutPositionBufferOut ............................................................ 102
6.4.13 Servo block of the Rotary Knife basis version LRK_Servo .............. 103
6.4.14 Calculating the accelerating torque
LRK_GetAccelerationTorqueValue ................................................ 107
6.4.15 Calculating the cutting torque LRK_CuttingTorquePreControl ........ 109
6.4.16 LRK_EncoderAsAAMaster............................................................. 111
6.4.17 LRK_PosAxisAsAAMaster ............................................................. 113
6.4.18 LRK_SyncAxisAsAAMaster ........................................................... 115
6.4.19 LRK_EncoderAsLVSAMaster ........................................................ 117
6.4.20 LRK_PosAxisAsLVSAMaster ......................................................... 119
6.4.21 LRK_SyncAxisAsLVSAMaster ....................................................... 121
6.4.22 LRK_SyncAxisAsRKMaster ........................................................... 123
6.4.23 Determining axis values LRK_GetPosAxisValues .......................... 125
6.4.24 Determining axis values LRK_GetSyncAxisValues ......................... 127

6.4.25 Determining axis values LRK_GetExternalEncoderValues ............. 129
6.4.26 Determining axis values LRK_GetLVPosAxisServoValue ............... 131
6.4.27 Determining axis values LRK_GetLVSyncAxisServoValue ............. 132
6.4.28 Determining axis values
LRK_GetLVExternalEncoderServoValue ....................................... 133
6.4.29 Reset of the MeasuringInput LRK_MCResetMI ............................. 134
6.4.30 Reset of the cam LRK_MCResetCam ........................................... 135
6.4.31 Determining cam values LRK_GetCamValues ............................... 136
6.4.32 LRK_AddCamPointsToCam .......................................................... 137
6.4.33 LRK_AddCamSegmentsToCam .................................................... 138
6.4.34 LRK_GetAuxRotAxisServoValues .................................................. 139
6.4.35 LRK_GetCamServoValues ............................................................ 140
6.4.36 LRK_MCTorqueAdditive ................................................................ 141
7 Description of the data and their structure ............................................... 142
7.1 Overview ....................................................................................... 142
7.2 Enumeration types......................................................................... 142
7.2.1 operationModesRotaryKnife........................................................... 143
7.2.2 leadingValueCouplingMode ........................................................... 143
7.2.3 startStopLengthMode .................................................................... 143
7.2.4 preControlMode ............................................................................. 144
7.2.5 typeOfCam .................................................................................... 144
7.2.6 camProfile ..................................................................................... 144
7.2.7 cutProfile ....................................................................................... 144
7.2.8 measuringEdge ............................................................................. 145
7.2.9 syncProfileReference..................................................................... 145
7.2.10 syncLengthType ............................................................................ 145
7.3 Data structures of the Rotary Knife standard application ................ 146
7.3.1 LRK_typeAuxiliaryAxisCommand ................................................... 148
7.3.2 LRK_typeAuxiliaryAxisOutput ........................................................ 148
7.3.3 LRK_typeAxisTOs ......................................................................... 150
7.3.4 LRK_typeCamCalculation .............................................................. 150

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 4
Table of contents
7.3.5 LRK_typeCamCommand ............................................................... 152

7.3.6 LRK_typeCamStatus ..................................................................... 152
7.3.7 LRK_typeCutPositionBuffer ........................................................... 153
7.3.8 LRK_typeCutPositionBufferManagement ....................................... 153
7.3.9 LRK_typeCuttingTorquePrecontrolAngle ........................................ 153
7.3.10 LRK_typeCuttingTorquePrecontrolPosition .................................... 154
7.3.11 LRK_typeGetAuxRotAxisServoValues ........................................... 154
7.3.12 LRK_typeGetCamServoValues ...................................................... 154
7.3.13 LRK_typeGetCamServoValues ...................................................... 154
7.3.14 LRK_typeLeadingValueCommand ................................................. 155
7.3.15 LRK_typeLeadingValueMeasuringInputCommand ......................... 155
7.3.16 LRK_typeLeadingValueMeasuringInputOutput ............................... 156
7.3.17 LRK_typeLeadingValueOutput ....................................................... 156
7.3.18 LRK_typeLeadingValueTOs........................................................... 158
7.3.19 LRK_typeMeasuringValue ............................................................. 158
7.3.20 LRK_typeRotaryKnife .................................................................... 160
7.3.21 LRK_typeRotaryKnifeAxisCommand.............................................. 162
7.3.22 LRK_typeRotaryKnifeAxisOutput ................................................... 162
7.3.23 LRK_typeRotaryKnifeInfo .............................................................. 164
7.3.24 LRK_typeSCTrendViewData.......................................................... 168
7.3.25 LRK_typeUsersInterface ................................................................ 168
8 Using the application ................................................................................. 173
8.1 TestFB_RotaryKnife ...................................................................... 174
8.1.1 Operating instructions for the application ....................................... 174
9 Explanation of the operating/parameterizing and diagnostic screen

forms ........................................................................................................... 177
9.1 TestFB_RotaryKnife ...................................................................... 177
9.1.1 Operating/overview screen form RK operating ............................... 177
9.1.2 Parameterizing screen form RK-Data1 (UI-1) ................................. 183
9.1.3 Parameterizing screen form RK-Data2 (UI-2) ................................. 185
9.1.4 Parameterizing screen form RK-Data4 (MV_CPB) ......................... 189
9.1.5 Parameterizing screen form RK-Data5 (RKI_CC) ........................... 193
9.1.6 Parameterizing screen form RK-CuttingTorquePreControl ............. 198
9.1.7 Display screen form RK-Read CAM P............................................ 200
9.1.8 Display screen form RK-Read CAM VAJ........................................ 201
10 Appendix..................................................................................................... 202
10.1 Service and support ....................................................................... 202
10.2 Industry Mall .................................................................................. 203
10.3 Application support ........................................................................ 203
10.4 Related literature ........................................................................... 203
10.5 Change documentation .................................................................. 203

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 5
1 Basic information
1 Basic information
1.1 The objective and purpose of this standard application
1.1.1 Task
A material web fed in using a material feeder unit is to be cut into equal parts.
A rotary knife is used as cutting tool in order to process high feed rates and short
format lengths of the cut parts.
The crosscutter comprises a rotating roll; one or several knives are attached to its
circumference. While the roll rotates, the knife cuts the material strip fed-in below
the roll into equal, defined sections.
Fig. 1-1 Principle of operation of a crosscutter (rotary knife)
Rotary Knife
Feeder
Material infeed cutted material cutted material
Material flow
When developing a crosscutter, the control of the rotating crosscutter axis must be
programmed so that during the cut the crosscutter motion is synchronized with the
material web. Between the cuts, the crosscutter axis is moved with a special
velocity profile. This means that in time for the next step, synchronized motion can
be resumed. The next cut can then be made.
Other application cases

The same functions are also required for similar processing types, predominantly in
the area of packaging machines.
The above-mentioned motion sequences must also be developed for perforating,
embossing, sealing etc. using rotating equipment.
Fig. 1-2 Application examples (perforating, sealing and cutting)
Perforating Sealing or Sealing or

RotaryKnife
drum embossing embossing
DoubleKnife
drum drum
The term "Rotary Knife" is representative in the subsequent text for all other
conceivable machine versions.
Definition
Further, the term "Knife" is representative for the part of the machine that is in
direct contact with the material when a cut is made.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 6
1 Basic information
1.1.2 Advantages
The standard SIMATIC Rotary Knife application described here helps to realize the
tasks indicated and allows a functioning crosscutter to be quickly developed.
As core function, the standard application already includes preconfigured motion
control of the rotary knife axis. It can be adapted to the required application using
the appropriate parameters. The core function handles the complete control of the
rotary knife axis.
Using the user program, only the material feed has to be controlled and the core
function parameterized.
Further, the standard application includes a block to connect a user interface (HMI)
to test and diagnose rotary knife functions.
The standard SIMATIC Rotary Knife application offers users the following
advantages:
• Fast program generation
Based on the standard SIMATIC Rotary Knife application, comprehensive
crosscutter functionality can be quickly implemented by generating the
appropriate program with SIMATIC.
The core functions included in the standard application can be quickly and
simply transferred into the application to be generated by copying. Configuring
steps that are additionally required are explained in this description of the
standard application.
• Automatic motion control

The core functions of the standard application SIMATIC Rotary Knife
completely handle the motion control based on the technology functions of the
S7-1500T controller. The user only programs an operating sequence that
corresponds to the behavior of his machine function sequence to be
implemented.
• Adaptability
All of the source codes for the standard application are available in a
commented form. Therefore, the core functions can be simply and quickly
expanded to include customized functions.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 7
1 Basic information
1.2 Components included in the standard application

The SIMATIC Rotary Knife standard application is supplied as library. A project
example is also provided for this standard application.
This project is used to quickly understand the functionality and to quickly

commission and diagnose the SIMATIC Rotary Knife standard application.
The project example has the following tasks:
• Represent the FB LRK_RotaryKnife from the perspective of the user program
• Allow all interfaces of the standard application to be used and operated
• Visualize all the relevant data of the standard application
• Graphically represent the synchronizing operations
• Incorporate the additional LAxisCtrl library.
See the following link:
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109749348
In this way, the core functions of the standard SIMATIC Rotary Knife application
can be quickly and simply integrated into a user project that you have generated
yourself.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 8
2 Possible applications
2.1 Applications
2.1.1 Approved controllers
The SIMATIC Rotary Knife standard application can run on any SIMATIC 15xx T(F)
controller.
2.1.2 Tasks that can be addressed using the core functions
These core functions are used to control rotating equipment for

• Cutting
• Perforating
• Embossing
• Sealing
• etc.
The "Rotary Knife" core function completely handles the motion control of the
rotary knife axis. The functionality of the material feed is implemented outside the
core functions, in the user program.
2.1.3 Features of the application
The following features have been implemented and can be used in the user
program.
The following functions are available in the SIMATIC Rotary Knife standard
application:
• Constant cutting curve with optional over velocity
During the cut, the material and crosscutter axis move with the same
(circumferential) velocity - or optionally with an over velocity.
• Polynomial cutting curve
The cutting curve is defined using over velocities
– At the beginning of the cut
– At the "zero" position within the cut itself
– At the end of the cut
• Cosine cutting curve
The cutting curve is defined by start sync angle of cutting area
– Automatic calculation of overspeed at the beginning of the cut
– The cutting curve ends at the "zero" position
– At the end of the cut the linear cutting curve “kickout” is commended
• Cam profile
Cams are defined for the motion control of the crosscutter axis. The following
cam profiles can be parameterized:
– Linear (constant acceleration)
– Trapezoidal (jerk limiting)

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 9
– Polynomial 5
– Sinusoidal
– Polynomial 6
• Print mark correction with adjustable correction speed
During operation, users can correct deviations of print marks that have been
identified using superimposed motion. More in detail at Details regarding
Printmarkcorrection.
• Activating/deactivating the print mark correction while operational
Print mark correction can be activated/deactivated while the system is
operational. Starting from a specific start position is not required for
synchronization. More in detail at Details regarding Printmarkcorrection.
• Multi-knife systems
The SIMATIC Rotary Knife application supports multi-knife systems.
• Quiescent position of the crosscutter axis can be adjusted
The quiescent position of the knife between two cuts can be parameterized.
• Defined start and stop behavior
The start and stop behavior of the crosscutter axis is implemented using
special cams. Therefore, the motion control of the crosscutter axis before and
after cuts can be precisely determined.
• Constant velocity during cut
This function should be activated when strong interferences disturbing the run
of the knife during cut.
In this case, while the RotaryKnife is in the synchronous cut area, the
AuxiliaryAxis will decouple from the master (leading value) and will continue to
move at the last speed measured before entering the cut area. At the end of
the cutting area, the AuxiliaryAxis is again coupled to the master value A
possibly occurring length error is detected and corrected with the methods of
the print mark correction
(This correction is working with or without activated print mark correction)
• Precontrol of the accelerating torque
The motor torque required to accelerate and decelerate the rotary knife is
derived from the acceleration profile - and is pre controlled with precise timing.
• Interruption of automatic crosscutter operation
When the material web is at a standstill, automatic crosscutter operation can
be interrupted. The crosscutter and material web axis are disabled. The
crosscutter can then freely move; however, the material web only backward
(generally this happens automatically as a result of the tension in the material
web!). Once the fault has been resolved, operation is resumed at the position
left at the interruption and automatic crosscutter operation continues without
any waste.
• Cutting torque pre control
An additional torque set point can be entered within the cutting range using an
interpolation point table with up to 10 interpolation points.
• "Utilize inertia" using a pendulum cut
Above a cut length of 4 x knife circumference (see Fig. 3-1), the cam
calculation permits a pendulum cut to be made. The pendulum curve is then
automatically generated if the following applies:
Starting angle + 5° < 180° < stopping angle + 5°
The "Single cut" operating mode also allows a "Utilize inertia" type cutting
behavior when the start and stop positions are suitably selected.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 10
• Switching in between up to five leading values

The standard application can manage up to 5 different leading values and
switch between them in exact position.
Customizable coupling of auxiliary axis and leading value

The value for numerator and denominator for determining the gear ratio of the
synchronous operation between the master value and AuxiliaryAxis can be
specified in the UsersInterface.
"DCLPC" expansion
The following function is additionally provided in the "DCLPC" expansion of the
SIMATIC Rotary Knife standard application:
DC link voltage pre control
to control a capacitor bank for optimum energy usage
This function allows the infeed power to be reduced to just cover the power
loss - the power required for accelerating and braking
is provided/absorbed by the battery of capacitors.
"Vmax" expansion (not tested at depth in the field!)

The following function is additionally provided in the "Vmax" expansion of the
SIMATIC Rotary Knife standard application:
• Calculation of the maximum material/web velocity Vmax considering the
power ratings of the infeed unit, converter and motor
Using the currently required cam (format length, cam profile and over speed),
using an iteration technique, the function calculates the maximum possible
material velocity, taking into account the limit values defined by the power
ratings of the infeed, converter and motor.
• Calculation of the performance curves of the rotary knife considering the
power ratings of the infeed unit, converter and motor
Over one cut length range, using the Vmax calculation, this function
determines curves of Vmax as well as the power data of the motor, converter
and infeed unit being used.
2.1.4 Restrictions
The following functions were not taken into consideration when implementing this
application:
• Non-linear cutting characteristic
The application cannot be used unchanged if the cutting characteristic must be
influenced by a non-linear cutting curve, which cannot be emulated using a
polynomial cutting curve with velocity peaks or corresponds to a cosine cutting
curve.
• Seamless continuation of a cut after an error stop
If the crosscutter develops a fault during the cut, then the application does not
allow the cut to be continued. Crosscutter operation can only be resumed after
the cause of the error has been resolved and acknowledged, which is only
possible by traversing to the initial position.
2.1.5 Details regarding Printmarkcorrection
Print mark correction is used to detect deviations from the set product length with
the help of a sensor and print marks, or other detection criteria on the web, to

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 11
correct them correspondingly. Print mark correction is not intended to significantly

vary the format lengths due to randomly occurring print marks.
There are two scenarios in which the print mark correction can be started via
"cutPositionCorrectionOn".
Start scenario 1 Mode "Startpos":

When changing from Startpos to Automatic, the system waits until the first print
mark reaches the sensor. This can be a rising or falling edge at the variable
"measuringWithRisingEdge". Based on this position the "masterSyncPosition" is
calculated, from which web position the cross cutter axis has to start the
movement.
Figure 2-1
Startposition
startPosAtSensor masterSyncPosition
Sensor
DistanceToSensor
Position 1. Printmark
Startlength
For all print mark positions that are detected before the first cut, the deviations from
the set format length are calculated "cutPositionDeviationMeasured(i)" and entered
in the "cutPositionBuffer". In the cut, the Rotary Knife changes from the start cam
to the cyclic cam. At the same time cutPositionDeviationMeasured(1) is read from
the buffer and the correction value for the next cut is forwarded to the AuxiliaryAxis.
The further procedure is described in the subitem "cyclic correction".
Start scenario 2 "Automatic" mode:

If print mark correction is started in "Automatic" mode, there will be a deviation
between the current cut position and the print mark cut position. This deviation
"cutPositionCorrectionBasicCorrectionValue" must be compensated first. This
value can be the maximum of ± half of the format length. Depending on the value,
a positive superimposed movement results. This is limited by
"CPCorrectionMaximum" per cut. In addition to this deviation, there is also the
position deviation of the print marks to the set format length. This is stored in
addition to the previous deviation in the "cutPositionBuffer".
The correction is only started when "cutCorrWait” = 0. This variable specifies how
many cuts are waited until the first detected print mark with activated print mark
correction is in front of the cross cutter. Until then the set format length is cut
without correction.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 12
Figure 2-2
cutPosAtSensor cutPosAtCut
First printmark with active CPCorrection
Cutposition
startPosAtSensor
Sensor
cutPositionCorrectionOn := TRUE
cutPositionCorrectionBasicCorrectionValue
Cyclic correction
If the cross cutter is no longer in the synchronous area and is therefore no longer in
material contact, cutPositionDeviationMeasured(i) is read from the
"cutPositionBuffer". This deviation is compensated in the AuxiliaryAxis via a
MC_PosSuperimposed command. The following adjustments are already included
in the print mark correction:
• With the help of "ShiftCorrectionStartPos" the start range of the compensation

movement can be adjusted between 0 % 100 %, 0 % corresponds to the
beginning of the format range and 100 % to the end of the format range (see
Figure 3-7). For example, with sub-synchronous formats, it is usually a good
idea to move the compensation movement to the middle. Whereas for
oversynchronous formats, it usually makes more sense at the beginning of the
format range.
• The movement vector (s, v) of the compensation movement can be defined.
The maximum compensation speed corresponds to the web speed.
• A sharp range in which print marks are detected can be set with
"deltaToleranceRange". If no print mark is detected in the sharp range,
"cutPositionErrorCounter" is incremented. As soon as a print mark is detected,
it is resetted. As long as no print mark is detected, the set format lengths are
cut.
• Manual adjustment: With the help of the variables "...CutPositionPositiveValue"
"...CutPositionNegativeValue" a cut error can be adjusted manually if the cuts
are next to the desired/existing print mark despite print mark correction.
Limits of the print mark correction

• When changing formats, print mark correction should be switched off until the
desired format is cut.
• It must be noted that the print mark correction causes a superimposed
movement. System limits, such as maximum speed, must not be reached.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 13
Figure 2-3
• The superimposed movement must not be too large so that it can be

completed in the format area. The "CPCorrectionMaximum" parameter is used
for this purpose.
• The maximum correction speed corresponds to the web speed.
Program blocks involved

The print mark correction is processed in the following function blocks. In the
explanation of these function blocks further specific information about the print
mark correction can be read. These function blocks call further sub functions and
function blocks which are needed for the print mark correction
(LRK_CutPositionBufferRead/-Out/-In/-Reset).
All mentioned data types are located in the UsersInterface.
• LRK_CutPositionMeasuring: Measurement value detection
• LRK_Servo: Contains the clock-synchronous detection of the cut position.
• LRK_RotaryKnife: Initiates the measurement value measurement cyclically and
contains, among other things, the reading of the correction values, the
recognition of the correction conditions and the output of the correction
movement to the AuxiliaryAxis.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 14
2.1.6 Details regarding Interrupt-/ Continue Production
In case of a standstill of the web, the automatic cross cutter operation can be
interrupted, e.g. in case of malfunctions or short maintenance work. The cross
cutter and virtual web axis (Auxiliary Axis) are deactivated. The cross cutter may
then be moved freely. If possible, the web should not be moved. If it is moved,
which is often done automatically by the web tension, the following points should
be noted:
• The web position is not allowed to be moved so far that the cutter passes the
cutting area.
• The difference of the web position during "Interrupt Production" is not allowed
to exceed half a format length.
Once the defect has been eliminated or the maintenance is done, the drive is
switched on again with "continue production" and the cross cutter axis is brought
into position. Automatic cross cutter operation is thus continued without scrap.
Damage to the knife possible

If the material position is positioned beyond the cutting area, a compensation
movement of the cross cutter axis is performed with "continue production", which
CAUTION
passes the cutting area. This can damage both the cutting material and the knife
of the cross cutter axis.
Sequence
Interrupt Production:
1. cross cutter in automatic mode, production interruption "interrupt production" =
true requested. Production not yet interrupted "production interrupted" = false.
2. waiting for the web to come to a standstill.
3. Current positions are automatically stored temporarily.
4. axes are set in simulation and deactivated.
Continue Production:
1. cross cutter in automatic mode, production interruption "production interrupted"
= true and resumption of production requested "continue production" = true.
2. enabling of the axes
3. repositioning of the axes
4. start cam and gear synchronization
NOTE Interrupt -/ Continue Production does not take over any saftey functionalities
such as Safe Torque Off (= STO).

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 15
2.2 Application environment

The SIMATIC Rotary Knife standard application can be used in the following
hardware environment:
Fig. 2-1 Application environment of the SIMATIC Rotary Knife standard application
PG/PC S7-1511 T
SINAMICS S120
Encoder
RotaryKnife
Motor
Meas. RotaryKnife
encoder
Feeder
Material infeed cutted material cutted material
Material flow
Motor
Feeder
Encoder
A SIMATIC S7-1500 T controller can be used to control the material feed and the
drive control of the rotary knife. Alternatively, a coupling using a machine encoder
(measuring encoder) is also possible.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 16
3 Geometry and function

3.1 Design of the Rotary Knife
The rotary knife used as basis for the application comprises a rotating axis whose
circumference is equipped with the appropriate tool(s)/knives
The following geometrical variables are used in the application:
Fig. 3-1 Geometrical variables used for the "Rotary Knife" standard application
InflectionPoint
FormatArea
KnifeCircumference
SynchronArea
Sensor
StopAngle
StartAngle
StartSyncAngle EndSyncAngle
DistanceToSensor Format length Format length

0° Position
of Knife
Table 3-1 Explanation of the parameterizable physical variables

Physical variable Description
0° position of knife Cutting point, the knife is positioned vertically in the cut (see
Fig. 3-1)
KnifeCircumference [mm] Effective circumference of the "Rotary Knife" (circle circumference)
StartAngle [°] [°] start angle of the knife (referred to 0°) (start angle of the start
cam). This value is different from the stopAngle if the machine is to
be a pendulum shear. Otherwise the two parameters are the same.
InflectionPoint [%] Reversal position (inflection point) of the cyclic cam referred to the
length of the format area/sector (FormatArea)
StopAngle [°] [°] stop angle of the knife (referred to 0°) (stop angle of the stop
cam). This value is different from the startAngle, if this is to be a
pendulum shear. Otherwise, the two parameters are the same.
StartSyncAngle [°] Start point of the synchronous area/range (SynchronArea) referred
to 0°.
From this position onwards, the cutting knife must move in
synchronism with the material to be cut.
EndSyncAngle [°] End of the synchronous sector referred to 0°.
From this point onwards, the knife no longer has to move in
synchronism with the material to be cut; and when required to adapt
the format can be accelerated or decelerated
NumberOfKnives Number of knives distributed around the circumference.
DistanceToSensor [mm] Distance between the cut position (0°) and the sensor used for
material and print mark detection

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 17
Synchronous sector
Synchronous sector is calculated from the synchronous angle and the
circumference. The synchronous angle is defined by the StartSyncAngle and the
EndSyncAngle. Cutting takes place within this range, and the knife moves
corresponding to the defined cutting curve.
Format sector
The rotary knife axis moves in the format sector between two cutting operations.
The dynamic response values of the rotary knife axis must be selected so that
motion control is possible within this range; this means that the rotary knife axis
can move through the length of the format sector – with all acceleration and
deceleration phases between two cutting operations – so that it can again have the
same velocity as the material web. The resulting dynamic response values can be
influenced by the profile type, the length of the format sector and the material web
velocity.
The format sector is obtained according to the following formula:
Format sector = (KnifeCircumference / NumberOfKnives)

- Synchronous sector

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 18
3.2 Rotary knife cams

3.2.1 Structure of a cam for cyclic operation
The following relationship applies when depicting the following cams

360° [peripheral angle] = 200 mm [circumference of the cutting knife point]
Note
This depiction means that it is no longer necessary to convert from degrees into
millimeters when considering the velocity!
Basic structure
Fig. 3-2 Range of a cam for Rotary Knife
Cutting point
Circumference Rotary Knife
200 mm
Format sector
180 mm
Synchronous
sector at the end of

the cut
? Synchronous sector at
the start of the cut
20 mm
Cutting point
0 mm
0 mm 20 mm FormatLength – 20 mm FormatLength
Warenbahn
The cam has two essential tasks:
1.) Defining the cutting curve in the synchronous sector
The shape of the cam in the synchronous sector is derived from the
specification of the cutting curve. The cutting curve is independent of the
format length.
2.) Adapting the format in the format sector
The shape of the cam in the format sector is derived from the difference
between the circumference and format length and is therefore dependent on
the format length.
This is the reason that the cutting point (defined as the 0 position) is selected as
the changeover point of the cam. This is because the synchronous sector is always
identical, and therefore a changeover can be made without any jerk.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 19
Table 3-2 Typical cams as a function of the format length

Cam Description
Circumference Rotary Knife Sub synchronous format (format length >
200 mm
circumference)
If the format length is greater than the
circumference, then within the format sector,
180 mm then the rotary knife must be decelerated
starting from the synchronous velocity and
then accelerated back to the synchronous
100 mm velocity. If the format length is significantly
greater than the circumference, the rotary
knife comes to a standstill, and makes a
20 mm pause, which increases as the format length
increases.
0 mm
Circumference Rotary Knife Web
Circumference Rotary Knife Synchronous format (format length =

200 mm
circumference)
If the format length precisely corresponds to

180 mm the circumference of the rotary knife, then the
knife moves with the velocity of the material
web.
100 mm
20 mm
0 mm
Circumference Rotary Knife Over synchronous format (format length <

200 mm
circumference)
If the set format length is less than the
circumference of the rotary knife, then in the
180 mm format sector, starting from the synchronous
velocity, the crosscutter must be accelerated
and then decelerated back to the synchronous
100 mm velocity (circumferential velocity > material
web velocity)
20 mm
0 mm

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 20
Cam Description
Circumference Rotary Knife Circumference << format length
200 mm If the format length is 4x greater than the
circumference, then the cam calculation
permits pendulum motion if the following
180 mm applies:
Starting angle + 5° < 180° < stopping angle
+ 5°
100 mm
Pendulum operation reduces the resulting
acceleration and deceleration levels
20 mm
0 mm
3.2.2 Segment structure of a cam for rotary knife
As the format length increases, there is a risk that the knife moves backwards into
the synchronous sector. This can cause damage and must be avoided. The format
length, above which there is a risk of backward motion, is known as the critical
length.
Therefore, the format sector of the cam is subdivided into three segments. For
format lengths greater than the critical length, this allows the knife to dwell at the
starting position.
Fig. 3-3 Diagram showing the segments, which comprise the cam of the rotary knife
Circumference Rotary Knife
200 mm
180 mm
100 mm
20 mm
0 mm
Web
• Segments I and V define the synchronous sector, and therefore the specified
cutting curve.
• Segments II, III and IV define the format sector.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 21
3.2.3 Start and stop cams
Table 3-3 Typical start and stop cams

Cam type Description
Circumference Rotary Knife Synchronizing to the start cam
200 mm
Using the start cam, the rotary knife is brought

from the starting position into the cut position and
180 mm
accelerated up to the material web velocity.
Start Position
100 mm This cam is defined over the complete format
Start
length, so that it can be started when the incoming
material edge reaches the cut position. For short
20 mm
format lengths and rotary knife systems with a high
moment of inertia, the rotary knife can be
immediately accelerated.
0 mm
Web At the zero point, a switchover is made to the cam
for cyclic operation.
Circumference Rotary Knife Desynchronizing with the stop cam

200 mm
If the rotary knife is to be stopped, or if there is no

longer any material under the rotary knife, then the
180 mm
stop cam is selected for stopping. This means that
the rotary knife is stopped at the stop position.

100 mm
Stop Position
After this, the rotary knife is withdrawn from the
Stop
synchronous group with the material web.
20 mm
0 mm
Web

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 22
3.2.4 Cutting curves
Using a linear cutting curve, thin materials can be essentially cut in the form of
points. At the cutting point, the circumferential velocity of the knife is precisely the
same as that of the material web. As the material thickness increases, the material
is compressed as the knife enters and exits the material. (vectoral breakdown of
the circumferential velocity in the material direction!)
Table 3-4 Cutting curve for thin materials

Cutting characteristic Cam
Knife Speed V
Maximum
Speed
Synchron
Speed
(Web Speed)
Knife Knife
In Out
Synchron Synchron
Area Format Area Area
endSyncAngle startSyncAngle t
Cycle Time
0
CuttingPoint
Example of a velocity profile with linear cutting curve

without velocity increase.
For thicker materials, generally special cutting curves must be developed that
equalize these velocity differences. The application allows cutting curves to be
defined using velocity increases (start of the cut, center of the cut, end of the cut).
A 5th degree polynomial is used to interpolate between these points.
Table 3-5 Cutting curve for thick materials

Cutting characteristic Cam
Knife Speed V
Maximum
Speed
Synchron
Speed
(Web Speed)
Knife Knife
In Out
Synchron Synchron
0 Cycle Time
Cutting Point
Example of a velocity profile with a cutting curve using

velocity increases at the start and end of the cut.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 23
3.3 Operating modes of the SIMATIC Rotary Knife

application
The FB LRK_RotaryKnife automatically controls the rotary knife to implement the
required functionality.
This functionality is subdivided into six operating modes, which implement the
sequences at the rotary knife using the operating modes or using the operating
mode transitions.
Therefore, the user only influences the rotary knife by entering the required
operating mode with the necessary parameters.
Fig. 3-4: Operating modes
4
Manual
1 0
Disable Error
2
Startposi-
tion
5
Single
3 Cut
Auto-
matic
Table 3-6 Operating modes of the SIMATIC Rotary Knife application

Operating mode Description
ERROR (0) The FB LRK_RotaryKnife has identified an error and brought the rotary knife axis into
a safe state. The error is still active and can be evaluated by the user.
The rotary knife is stopped and goes into the DISABLE mode.
DISABLE (1) The FB LRK_RotaryKnife is ready for use, the axis has still not been enabled. All
active errors have been successfully acknowledged.
The rotary knife is in the status after a reset, deactivated and stopped.
START POSITION (2) The rotary knife is moving or is located at the start position – and is ready to be
synchronized to the material web.
The axis waits in the STARTPOSITION mode.
AUTOMATIC (3) The rotary knife has been synchronized to the material web and cuts the material as
specified.
MANUAL (4) The rotary knife is in the manual mode, and the user can manually move the axis via
the user interface.
SINGLE_CUT (5) The rotary knife is ready for a single cut.
Users can employee these operating modes to implement their rotary knife
functionality in the user program and can be controlled at the FB LRK_RotaryKnife
using input parameters.
FB LRK_RotaryKnife shows the actual state that has been reached using output
parameter "status".

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 24
4 Description of the integration into the user project
4 Description of the integration into the user

project
4.1 Integrating the LRotaryKnife library into a TIA-Portal
project
The following table lists the steps required to integrate the LRotaryKnife library into
a TIA Portal project. The library blocks can then be used.
Note The precondition is that a TIA Portal project exists
Table 4-1 Integrating the library into STEP 7

Step Task
1. Unzip the LRotaryKnife library to a local folder.
2. In the TIA Portal, select "Options" -> "Global libraries" -> Open library…."
3. Select file LRotaryKnife.al15.
4. Open the global library in the read-only mode.
5. Select the master copy to be copied into the project
1
2
No. Task
1. All the rotary knife standard application blocks are saved in this group.
Drag all the blocks belonging to the version to be selected (basic, DCLPC or Vmax
((not tested at depth in the field!)) and drop into the user program.
2. The configured HMI user interfaces are saved in this group.

When used, drag the version matching the user program and drop it into the
project.
3. In addition, groups LRotaryKnife_Tags and LRotaryKnife_Types must be
integrated in the project.
6. Integrate the LAxisCtrl library according to the manual (see the following link)

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 25
4.2 Structure of the LRotaryKnife library

4.2.1 Structure of the master copies LRotaryKnife_Blocks
Overview
Fig. 4-1 Master copies LRotaryKnife_Blocks (overview)
1
2
3
4
5
6
Table 4-2 List of the blocks available

No. Block
1. LRK_aVersion
This block includes information about versions that have already been published.
2. LRK_RotaryKnife
Core block of the "Rotary Knife" standard application
3. LRK_RotaryKnife_DB
Instance data of the core block of the "Rotary Knife" standard application
4. BasicBlocks
This group contains all of the blocks required for the standard application.
5. DCLPCBlocks
This group contains all the blocks that are required to expand the standard application to include
the "DCLPC" AddOn.
6. VmaxBlocks (not tested at depth in the field!)
This group contains all the blocks that are required to expand the standard application using
AddOn "DCLPC" and AddOn "Vmax" (AddOn "Vmax" requires AddOn "DCLPC" as basis).

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 26
4.2.2 Blocks required for the "RotaryKnife" standard application
Overview
Fig. 4-2 Master copies LRotaryKnife_Blocks
6
Table 4-3 Structure of the BasicBlocks

No Block Group
1. AxisBlocks
Blocks to control axes and external encoders
2. CamCalculationBlocks
Blocks to calculate and depict cams
3. DataBlocks
Blocks for application and instance data
4. InternalAxisFunctionBlocks
Blocks to directly control axes and external encoders without axis FB
5. OrganizationBlocks
Organization blocks used by the application
6. SubBlocks
FC and FB blocks required
7. TestBlocks
Blocks required to connect to the test system required for commissioning support and for service.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 27
AxisBlocks
Fig. 4-3 AxisBlocks
1
2
3
4
Table 4-4 List of the AxisBlocks available

No. Block
1. LRK_AuxiliaryAxis
Coupling block between the axis control and core block of the "Rotary Knife" for the auxiliary axis
2. LRK_LeadingValue
Coupling block between the axis control and core block of the "Rotary Knife" for the leading value
- with automatic identification as to whether the leading value is an external encoder or an axis.
3. LRK_LeadingValueMeasuringInput
Control block of the measuring input "Rotary Knife" core block.
4. LRK_RotaryKnifeAxis
Coupling block between the axis control and core block of the "Rotary Knife" for the
RotaryKnifeAxis
CamCalculationBlocks
Fig. 4-4 CamCalculationBlocks
1
2
3

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 28
Table 4-5 List of the cam calculation blocks available

No. Blocks
1. LRK_CamCalc
Block to calculate cams.
2. LRK_CamManagement
Block to manage all of the cams required in the Rotary Knife system.
3. LRK_CamShow
Block to display position, velocity, acceleration and jerk of a selected cam on the HMI.
DataBlocks
Fig. 4-5 Data blocks

1
2
3
4
5
6
Table 4-6 List of the available data blocks

No. Block
1. LRK_AuxiliaryAxis_DB
Instance DB of the FB LRK_AuxiliaryAxis
2. LRK_Data
Database of the "Rotary Knife" standard application
3. LRK_LeadingValue_DB
Instance DB of the FB LRK_LeadingValue
4. LRK_LeadingValueMeasuringInput_DB
Instance DB of the FB LRK_LeadingValueMeasuringInput
5. LRK_RotaryKnifeAxis_DB
Instance DB of the FB LRK_RotaryKnifeAxis
6. LRK_Servo_DB
Instance DB of the FB LRK_Servo

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 29
InternalAxisFunctionBlocks
Fig. 4-6 Internal axis function blocks
1
2
3
Table 4-7 List of the available internal axis function blocks

No. Block
1. LRK_IAFB_ExtEnc
Internal "axis FB" to control an external encoder via the axis FB interface
2. LRK_IAFB_Pos
Internal "axis FB" to control a positioning axis via the axis FB interface
3. LRK_IAFB_Sync
Internal "axis FB" to control a synchronous axis via the axis FB interface

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 30
Note The use of this function block is explained in the following in Chapter
6.4.1 LRK_AuxiliaryAxis Table 6-6 Switching over to reduced axis handling (Part 1)
0
LRK_LeadingValue Table 6-7 Switching over to reduced axis handling (Part 2),
LRK_EncoderAsAAMaster Table 6-12 Switching over to reduced axis handling (Part 3),
6.4.17 LRK_PosAxisAsAAMaster Table 6-13 Switching over to reduced axis handling

(Part 4),
LRK_SyncAxisAsAAMaster Table 6-14 Switching over to reduced axis handling (Part 5),
LRK_EncoderAsLVSAMaster Table 6-15 Switching over to reduced axis handling (Part 6),
LRK_PosAxisAsLVSAMaster Table 6-16 Switching over to reduced axis handling (Part 7),
LRK_SyncAxisAsLVSAMaster Table 6-17 Switching over to reduced axis handling (Part

8),
LRK_SyncAxisAsRKMaster Table 6-18 Switching over to reduced axis handling (Part 9)
explained and described.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 31
Organization blocks
Fig. 4-7 Organization blocks
1
2
3
Table 4-8 List of the available organization blocks

No. Block
1. LRK_Main
"OB1" of the Rotary Knife standard application
2. LRK_Startup
Starting OB of the Rotary Knife standard application
3. MCPreServo
MCPreServo prepared with the call of the FB LRK_Servo

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 32
SubBlock
Fig. 4-8 SubBlocks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 33
Table 4-9 List of the available sub blocks

No. Block
1. LRK_AddCamPointsToCam
Block to copy the calculated curve points data to the TO_Cam specified as DB_ANY.
2. LRK_AddCamSegmentsToCam
Block to copy the calculated segment data in the TO_Cam specified as DB_ANY.
3. LRK_CutPositionBufferIn
Block to enter the actual measuring position and its deviation from the actual cut length in the
"CutPositionBuffer".
4. LRK_CutPositionBufferOut
Block to delete the actual measuring position and its deviation from the actual cut length in the
"CutPositionBuffer".
5. LRK_CutPositionBufferRead
Block to read out the next measuring position that has still not been read and its deviation from the
actual cut length in the "CutPositionBuffer".
6. LRK_CutPositionBufferReset
Block to reset "CutPositionBuffer".
7. LRK_CutPositionMeasuring
Block to sense measured values and calculate the deviation from the actual cut length using a
measuring input.
8. LRK_CuttingTorquePreControl
Block to determine the actual cutting torque for the torque pre control
9. LRK_EncoderAsAAMaster
Block to call the axis FB for the auxiliary axis with external encoder as master
10. LRK_EncoderAsLVSAMaster
Block to call the axis FB for the leading value axis as synchronous axis with external encoder as
master
11. LRK_GetAccelerationTorqueValue
Block to determine the actual accelerating torque for torque pre control
12. LRK_GetAuxRotAxisServoValues
Block to read out the reduced actual axis data of auxiliary axis and rotary knife axis in the servo
clock cycle
13. LRK_GetCamServoValues
Block to read out significant values from a TO_Cam in the servo clock cycle for the Rotary Knife
standard application
14. LRK_GetCamValues
Block to read out significant values from a TO_Cam for the Rotary Knife standard application
15. LRK_GetExternalEncoderValues
Block to read out significant values from a TO_ExternalEncoder for the Rotary Knife standard
application.
16. LRK_GetLVExtEncServoValues
Block to read out significant values from a TO_ExternalEncoder for the Rotary Knife standard
application in servo clock.
17. LRK_GetLVPosAxisServoValues
Block to read out significant values from a TO_PositioningAxis for the Rotary Knife standard
18. LRK_GetLVSyncAxisServoValues
Block to read out significant values from a TO_SynchronousAxis for the Rotary Knife standard
19. LRK_GetPosAxisValues
Block to read out significant values from a TO_PositioningAxis for the Rotary Knife standard
application.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 34
No. Block
20. LRK_GetSyncAxisValues
Block to read out significant values from a TO_SynchronousAxis for the Rotary Knife standard
application.
21. LRK_MCResetCAM
Block to reset the TO_Cam
22. LRK_MCResetMI
Block to reset the TO_MeasuringInput
23. LRK_MCTorqueAdditive
Block to call the MC_TorqueAdditive with DB_ANY as TO reference.
24. LRK_PosAxisAsAAMaster
Block to call the axis FB for the auxiliary axis with positioning axis as master
25. LRK_PosAxisAsLVSAMaster
Block to call the axis FB for the leading value axis as synchronous axis with positioning axis as
master
26. LRK_Servo
Block to generate signals "Cut", "KnifeInSynchronousSector" and "KnifeInFormatSector" as well
as to call calculations for cutting torque and acceleration torque from the PreServo OB.
27. LRK_SyncAxisAsAAMaster
Block to call the axis FB for the auxiliary axis with synchronous axis as master
28. LRK_SyncAxisAsLVSAMaster
Block to call the axis FB for the leading value axis as synchronous axis with synchronous axis as
master
29. LRK_SyncAxisAsRKMaster
Block to call the axis FB for the rotary knife axis with synchronous axis as master
Test blocks
Fig. 4-9 Test blocks
1
2

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 35
Table 4-10 List of available test blocks

No. Block
1. LRK_Test
Block to connect rotary knife functions of the user program to the HMI user interface.
2. LRK_Test_DB
Instance DB of the FB LRK_Test
4.2.3 Structure of the master copies LRotaryKnife_HMI
Fig. 4-10 Master copies LRotaryKnife_HMI
1
2
3
Table 4-11 List of available HMI projects

No. Block
1. HMI_1_Basic
HMI project for the Rotary Knife application
2. HMI_1_DCLPC
HMI project for the Rotary Knife application with AddOn DCLinkPreControl
3. HMI_1_Vmax (not tested at depth in the field!)
HMI project for the Rotary Knife application with AddOn DCLinkPreControl and AddOn Vmax
calculation.
Here, HMI project HMI_1_Basic 1 should be selected.
4.2.4 Structure of the master copies LRotaryKnife_Tags
Fig. 4-11 Master copies LRotaryKnife_Tags
Table 4-12 List of available tags

No. Block
1. LRK_Constant
All constants of the overall Rotary Knife package

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 36
4.2.5 Structure of the master copies LRotaryKnife_Types
Overview
Fig. 4-12 Master copies LRotaryKnife_Types (overview)
1
2
3
Table 4-13 List of available data types

No. Block
1. BasicTypes
This group contains all of the data types required for the standard application.
2. DCLPCTypes
This group contains all the data types that are required to expand the standard application to
include the "DCLPC" AddOn.
3. VmaxTypes (not tested at depth in the field!)

This group contains all the data types that are required to expand the standard application to
include AddOn "DCLPC" and AddOn "Vmax" (AddOn "Vmax" requires AddOn "DCLPC" as
basis).

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 37
4.2.6 Types required for the Rotary Knife standard application
Fig. 4-13 Master copies LRotaryKnife_Types
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
3
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Table 4-14 List of available types

No. Block
1. LRK_typeAuxiliaryAxisCommand
Data structure to control the auxiliary axis
2. LRK_typeAuxiliaryAxisOutput
Data structure of the return information of the auxiliary axis
3. LRK_typeAxisTOs
This structure contains all of the required TOs as DB_ANY.
4. LRK_typeCamCalculation
Data structure of the cam calculation
5. LRK_typeCamCommand
Data structure to control the cam calculation
6. LRK_typeCamStatus
Data structure to describe the cam
7. LRK_typeCutPositionBuffer
Data structure of the CutPositionBuffer
8. LRK_typeCutPositionBufferManagement
Data structure of the CutPositionBufferManagement

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 38
No. Block
9. LRK_typeCuttingTorquePreControlAngle
Data structure to enter the cutting torque via the knife angle
10. LRK_typeCuttingTorquePreControlPosition
Data structure to enter the cutting torque via the knife position
11. LRK_typeGetAuxRotAxisServoValues
Data structure to display TO data from AuxiliaryAxis and RotaryKnifeAxis read in the servo clock
cycle
12. LRK_typeGetCamServoValues
Data structure to display TO data of a cam read in the servo clock cycle
13. LRK_typeGetLVServoValues
Data structure to display TO data of leading value read in the servo clock cycle
14. LRK_typeLeadingValueCommand
Data structure to control the leading value
15. LRK_typeLeadingValueMeasuringInputCommand
Data structure to control the measuring input at the leading value
16. LRK_typeLeadingValueMeasuringInputOutput
Data structure of the return information of the measuring input at the leading value
17. LRK_typeLeadingValueOutput
Data structure of the return information of the leading value
18. LRK_typeLeadingValueTOs
Data structure to enter all necessary TOs of a leading value

19. LRK_typeMeasuringValue
Data structure of the measured value sensing
20. LRK_typeRotaryKnife
Data structure of the rotary knife
21. LRK_typeRotaryKnifeAxisCommand
Data structure to control the rotary knife axis
22. LRK_typeRotaryKnifeAxisOutput
Data structure of the return information of the rotary knife axis
23. LRK_typeRotaryKnifeInfo
Data structure of the return information of the Rotary Knife standard application
24. LRK_typeSCTrendViewData
Data structure to display a cam on the HMI
25. LRK_typeUsersInterface
Data structure of the user interface to parameterize the Rotary Knife standard application.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 39
5 Preparing the TO configuration

The SIMATIC Rotary Knife standard application requires the following technology
objects:
• For the "RotaryKnifeAxis"
a TO_SynchronousAxis
• For the "AuxiliaryAxis"
a TO_SynchronousAxis
• As leading value
– either for the "LeadingValueAxis"
a TO_PositioningAxis
and for "LeadingValueAxisMeasuringInput"
a TO_MeasuringInput
– or for "LeadingValueExternalEncoder"
a TO_ExternalEncoder
and for "LeadingValueExternalEncoderMeasuringInput"
a TO_MeasuringInput
• Camming requires the following cams

– For "Cam_1"
a TO_Cam as start cam/cyclic cam
– For "Cam_2"
a TO_Cam as cyclic cam
– For "Cam_3"
a TO_Cam as stop cam
Note The startup organization blocks of the example supplied with the LRotaryKnife
library are set to the TO designations listed above. If, for system-specific
reasons, users employ different TO designations, then these must be adapted in
the startup organization blocks.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 40
5.1 TO structure of the SIMATIC Rotary Knife standard

application
• Fig. 5-1 TO configuration SIMATIC Rotary Knife standard application
LeadingValueAxis
Leading MeasuringInput
Value
Axis Cam 1
1:1 RotaryKnife
Auxiliary Cam 2
Axis Axis
1:1
Cam 3
LeadingValue
External
Encoder LeadingValue TO_SynchronousAxis
ExternalEncoder TO_PositioningAxis
MeasuringInput TO_ExternalEncoder
TO_MeasuringInput
SynchronousOperation
Leading values that can be interconnected

LeadingValueAxis if an axis can be used as leading value.
The print mark is then sensed using the measuring input

LeadingValueAxisMeasuringInput.
Or
LeadingValueExternalEncoder if an external encoder is used as leading value. The
print mark can then be sensed via the measuring input
LeadingValueExternalEncoderMeasuringInput.
The connectable leading values can be, for example, measuring wheels, which
measure the line speed, or external and machine sensors. Furthermore, a virtual
axis can also be used as a leading value axis if no measuring system is available.
A flying change of the leading values is possible!
Auxiliary axis
The auxiliary axis is coupled to the leading value in a 1:1 gearing relationship and
is used to decouple the leading value motion from the cam motion of the rotary
knife axis.
For example, this decoupling is required for print mark correction, which is
executed as superimposed positioning of the auxiliary axis.
Cam axis
The rotary knife axis is coupled to the auxiliary axis through a camming
relationship.
3 cams are available:
• Cam 1, start cam or cyclic cam
• Cam 2, cyclic cam
• Cam 3, stop cam

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 41
5.2 Configuring the leading value TO
As leading value TO for the rotary knife, you can either use
5. A TO axis (TO_PositioningAxis/TO_SynchronousAxis) or
6. A TO external encoder (TO_ExternalEncoder).
5.2.1 Configuring a positioning axis as leading value
Table 5-1 Configuring a positioning axis as leading value

Action
1. Insert TO_PositioningAxis
and assign a name
For example,
"LeadingValueAxis"

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 42
Action
2. Configure
• axis type
• dimension units
• modulo
For the Rotary Knife

application, it is important
that axis type "linear" is
selected.
The dimension units are

used in the application as
were preselected.
It is permissible that leading

value axis is operated with or
without modulo.
If the axis is to be operated

without modulo, it must be
ensured that the axis is reset
from time to time, as
otherwise inaccuracy issues
can occur.
3. Here, the PROFIdrive drive

of the leading value axis is
assigned to
TO LeadingValueAxis

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 43
Action
4. The settings for
• encoder
• data exchange, drive
• data exchange, encoder
• mechanical system
• dynamic response
default setting
• Emergency Stop
• position limits
• dynamic limits
• torque limiting
• fixed stop detection
• homing active/passive
• position monitoring
• standstill signal
• following error
must all be carried out
5. The control parameters are
set here.
Recommended setting in
conjunction with SINAMICS
S120
Precontrol = 100.0 %
Speed control loop substitute
time = 0.0 s
Gain (Kv factor)

must be set corresponding to
the actual requirements.
6. A setting must be made only

if the following axis is
coupled through an actual
value coupling.
Entries are not required for

a set point coupling!

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 44
5.2.2 Configuring an external encoder as leading value
Table 5-2 Configuring the TO LeadingValueExternalEncoder

Action
1. Insert a new
TO_ExternalEncoder
And enter the

"LeadingValue
ExternalEncoder"
name
2. Configure
• encoder type
• dimension units
• modulo

that encoder type "linear" is
selected.

were preselected.
The "LeadingValue
ExternalEncoder" can be
operated with or without
modulo.
If the encoder is to be
operated without modulo, it
must be ensured that the
axis is reset from time to
time, as otherwise
inaccuracy problems can
occur.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 45
Action
3. Here, the
PROFIdrive encoder is
assigned to
TO LeadingValue
ExternalEncoder
4. The settings for

• encoder
• data exchange
• mechanical system
• homing
must all be carried out

5. This screen form is

automatically populated.
Users must set the actual

value filtering. The system
determines the extrapolation
time the next time that the
state transitions from stop to
run.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 46
5.3 Configuring the TO AuxiliaryAxis

Table 5-3 Configuring the TO AuxiliaryAxis
Action
1. Insert TO_SynchronousAxis
and assign a name,
for example "AuxiliaryAxis"
2. Configure
• axis type
• dimension units
• modulo
Auxiliary axis is a virtual axis.

that axis type "linear" is
selected.

were preselected.
"Modulo" must be activated

for the auxiliary axis!
The modulo length must be
at least
2 x (DistanceToSensor +
max. formatLength).
However, as a result of the
LREAL accuracy, not higher
than 1015 .
The modulo start value
should be kept at 0.0.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 47
Action
3. TO AuxiliaryAxis is not
assigned to any drive as this
involves a virtual axis!
4. The settings for

• encoder
default setting
• Emergency Stop
• position limits
• dynamic limits
• torque limiting
• following error
must be made depending on
the application
5. Under Mechanics, parameter
Leadscrew pitch must be set
to value KnifeCircumference
6. Here, the leading value

interconnections must be
entered with their associated
coupling type.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 48
Action
set here.
Recommended setting as a
virtual axis
time = 0.0 s
Gain (Kv factor)

should be set corresponding
to the actual requirements.
8. Here, settings are not

required, as the auxiliary axis
is not used as leading value
for an additional following
axis with actual value
coupling.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 49
5.4 Configuring the TO RotaryKnifeAxis

Table 5-4 Configuring the TO RotaryKnifeAxis
Action
1. Insert TO_SynchronousAxis
and assign a name,
for example,
"RotaryKnifeAxis"
2. Configure
• axis type
• dimension units
• modulo
• simulation
Although the rotary knife

axis
is a rotary axis, axis type
"linear" must be selected
for the Rotary Knife
application.

were preselected.
"Modulo" must be activated

for the rotary knife axis!
The modulo length must be
equal to the
"KnifeCircumference".
The modulo start value
should be kept at 0.0.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 50
Action
3. The drive type is selected
here.
(for example, PROFIdrive)
and the drive assignment.
4. The settings for

• encoder
(Additional torque data is
only necessary if
torqueprecontrol is used.
Therefore use e.g. Tel
750)
default setting
• Emergency Stop
• position limits
• dynamic limits
• torque limiting
• following error
must be made depending on
the application
5. Under Mechanics, parameter
Leadscrew pitch must be set
to value KnifeCircumference

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 51
Action
6. Here, the leading value
interconnections must be
entered with their associated
coupling type as set point
coupling.
set here.
Recommended setting in
conjunction with SINAMICS
S120
time = 0.0 s
Gain (Kv factor)

should be set corresponding
to the actual requirements.
8. Here, settings are not

required, as the Rotary Knife
axis is not used as leading

value for an additional
following axis with actual
value coupling.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 52
5.5 Configuring the cam TOs

5.5.1 Configuring Cam_1 to Cam_3
Table 5-5 Configuring the TO Cam

Action
1. Insert a new TO_Cam
And enter the

"Cam_1" name
2. It is not necessary to
configure the cam,
the application does this
automatically when
generating the cam.
3. For cams
"Cam_2" and "Cam_3"
repeat step 1.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 53
6 Description of the blocks and their structure
6 Description of the blocks and their

structure
6.1 "OB1" structure for the Rotary Knife standard
application
Fig. 6-1 Block structure LRK_Main
LRK_Main
LRK_LeadingValue LRK_LeadingValue LRK_AuxiliaryAxis LRK_RotaryKnifeAxis

MeasuringInput
EN ENO EN ENO EN ENO
EN ENO
userCommand output mode output mode output
internalCommand output
userCommand userCommand
config internalCommand internalCommand
userConfig
internalConfig userConfig
internalConfig
LRK_RotaryKnife
EN ENO
formatLength done
execute busy
mode error
startSingleCut errorId
numberOfInstanz state
LRK_Data
automatic
Active
axisTOs
singleCut usersInterface
Active
cutPositionBufferManagement
cutPosition camCalculation
CorrectionActive
flyingSawInfo
rotaryKnifeAxis measuringValue
Active
activeCam userCommandRotaryKnifeAxis
rotaryKnifeAxis userConfigRotaryKnifeAxis
rotaryKnifeAxis Command InternalCommandRotaryKnifeAxis
Output
auxiliaryAxis InternalConfigRotaryKnifeAxis
auxiliaryAxis Command
Output outputRotaryKnifeAxis
userCommandAuxiliaryAxis
leadingValue
userConfigAuxiliaryAxis
Output
InternalCommandAuxiliaryAxis
rotaryKnifeAxisConfig
InternalConfigAuxiliaryAxis
auxiliaryAxisConfig outputAuxiliaryAxis
usersInterface internalCommandLeadingValueMeasuringInput
camCalculation outputLeadingValueMeasuringInput
commandLeadingValue
rotaryKnifeInfo
configLeadingValue
measuringValue
outputLeadingValue
cutPositionBufferManagement
leadingValueMeasuringInputOutput
leadingValueMeasuringInputCommand
LRK_Test
EN ENO

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 54
6.2 Global data of the application LRK_Data
Global data block of the SIMATIC Rotary Knife application
Block name
LRK_Data
Task of the block

This block contains all of the data relevant for the application.
Graphic representation of the block
LRK_Data
rotaryKnife
Array[0..“MAX_NUMBER_OF Array[0..“MAX_NUMBER_OF_
_ROTARY_KNIFE-1“] of ROTARY_KNIFE-1“] of
„LRK_typeRotaryKnife“ „LRK_typeRotaryKnife“
OB1_RunTimeMem
LREAL LREAL
OB1_RunTimeMax_µs
LREAL LREAL
OB1_RunTimeMean_µs
LREAL LREAL
IPO_RunTimeMax_µs
LREAL LREAL
IPO_RunTimeMean_µs
LREAL LREAL
Servo_RunTimeMax_µs
LREAL LREAL
Servo_RunTimeMean_µs
LREAL LREAL
PreServo_RunTimeMax_µs
LREAL LREAL
PreServo_RunTimeMean_µs
LREAL LREAL
PostServo_RunTimeMax_µs
LREAL LREAL
PostServo_RunTimeMean_µs
LREAL LREAL
HMI_Init
BOOL BOOL
HMI_DCLPC_Existent
BOOL BOOL
HMI_DCLPC_Init
BOOL BOOL
HMI_Vmax_Existent
BOOL BOOL
HMI_Vmax_Init
BOOL BOOL

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 55
Data structure
Name Data type Description

rotaryKnife Array[0.."MAX_NUMBER_OF Complete data structure of all
_ROTARY_KNIFE-1"] of possible rotary knife instances
"LRK_typeRotaryKnife "
OB1_RunTimeMem LREAL Memory runtime measurement for
function "RUNTIME"
OB1_RunTimeMax_µs LREAL [µs] Maximum runtime OB1
OB1_RunTimeMean_µs LREAL [µs] Actual runtime OB1
IPO_RunTimeMax_µs LREAL [µs] Maximum runtime IPO
IPO_RunTimeMean_µs LREAL [µs] Actual runtime IPO
Servo_RunTimeMax_µs LREAL [µs] Maximum runtime Servo
Servo_RunTimeMean_µs LREAL [µs] Actual runtime Servo
PreServo_RunTimeMax_µs LREAL [µs] Maximum runtime PreServo
PreServo_RunTimeMean_µs LREAL [µs] Actual runtime PreServo
PostServo_RunTimeMax_µs LREAL [µs] Maximum runtime PostServo
PostServo_RunTimeMean_µs LREAL [µs] Actual runtime PostServo
HMI_Init BOOL Initialization flag for HMI
HMI_DCLPC_Existent BOOL Flag as to whether AddOn DCLPC
loaded
HMI_DCLPC_Init BOOL Initialization flag for HMI-DCLPC
HMI_Vmax_Existent BOOL Flag as to whether AddOn Vmax

loaded
HMI_Vmax_Init BOOL Initialization flag for HMI Vmax

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 56
6.3 Control block of the "Rotary Knife" functions

LRK_RotaryKnife
Control block of the SIMATIC Rotary Knife application
Block name
LRK_RotaryKnife
Task
The block includes the following functions:
• Operating mode manager of the application, including operating modes
ERROR, DISABLE, MANUAL, STARTPOSITION, AUTOMATIC and
SINGLE_CUT
• Automatic format change
• Individual processing program
• Control to calculate the travel profiles, including the linear (constant
acceleration), trapezoidal (defined jerk limiting), polynomial and sinusoidal
profile types
• Print mark correction
• Synchronizing to the material web
• Interruption of automatic operation at standstill (interrupt production)

– disconnection of the drives
– axis positions can be changed (however, leading value only backward!)
– reconnection of the drives
– traverse to switch-off position
– continue automatic operation without cut loss (continue production).
Homing the axes and setting-up operation (jog) are not included in the application.
Integration into the execution system

The function block can be called in every cyclic OB. Users must integrate the block.
If the prepared OBs are used within the library, then the call is automatic.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 57
LRK_RotaryKnife
LReal formatLength done Bool

Bool execute busy Bool
operationMode error Bool

mode
RotaryKnifeType (DInt) errorId DWord
Bool startSingleCut
operationMode
state
Int numberOfInstanz RotaryKnifeType(Dint)
LRK_type automaticActive Bool

rotaryKnifeAxisOutput
RotaryKnifeAxisOutput
singleCutActive Bool
LRK_type
auxiliaryAxisOutput cutPositionCorrectionActive Bool
AuxiliaryAxisOutput
LRK_type rotaryKnifeAxisActive Bool
leadingValueOutput
LeadingValueOutput
activeCam Int
LRK_type
rotaryKnifeAxisCommand RotaryKnifeAxis
Command
LRK_type auxiliaryAxisCommand LRK_type

AuxiliaryAxis AuxiliaryAxis
Command Command
LAxisCtrl_type rotaryKnifeAxisConfig LAxisCtrl_type
AxisConfig AxisConfig
LAxisCtrl_type auxiliaryAxisConfig LAxisCtrl_type

LRK_type usersInterface LRK_type

UsersInterface UsersInterface
LRK_type camCalculation LRK_type

CamCalculation CamCalculation
LRK_type rotaryKnifeInfo LRK_type

RotaryKnifeInfo RotaryKnifeInfo
LRK_type measuringValue LRK_type

MeasuringValue MeasuringValue
LRK_typeCutPosition cutPositionBufferManagement LRK_typeCutPosition

BufferManagement BufferManagement
LRK_typeLeadingValue leadingValueMeasuringInputOutput LRK_typeLeadingValue

MeasuringInputOutput MeasuringInputOutput
LRK_typeLeadingValue leadingValueMeasuringInputCommand LRK_typeLeadingValue

MeasuringInputCommand MeasuringInputCommand

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 58
Block parameters
Input parameters
Name Data type Initial Description
value
formatLength REAL 200.0 Length of the cut material in mm.
An active operating mode switchover is activated via
Execute BOOL FALSE
this input.
Using mode, the mode is preselected, which is
activated with the next positive edge at the execute
input.
LRK_OM_ERROR (0): Preselection ERROR mode
Operation LRK_OM_DISABLE (1): Preselection DISABLE mode
ModesRotary LRK_OM_ LRK_OM_START_POSITION (2): Preselection
Mode
KnifeType ERROR STARTPOSITION mode
(DINT) LRK_OM_AUTOMATIC (3): Preselection AUTOMATIC
mode
LRK_OM_MANUAL (4): Preselection, MANUAL
LRK_OM_SINGLE_CUT (5) mode: Preselection
SINGLE_CUT mode
startSingleCut BOOL FALSE Start of a single cut in the SINGLE_CUT mode.
numberOfInstance INT 0 Instance number of the actual call.
LRK_type
Interface with all the rotary knife axis data relevant for
rotaryKnifeAxisOutput RotaryKnifeAxis
the rotary knife block
Output
LRK_type
Interface with all the auxiliary axis data relevant for the
auxiliaryAxisOutput AuxiliaryAxis
rotary knife block
Output
LRK_type
Interface with all of the leading value data relevant for
leadingValueOutput LeadingValue
the Rotary Knife block
Output
Output parameters
value
done BOOL FALSE Selected mode is activated.
Busy BOOL FALSE Operating mode switchover is active.

FALSE: No error
TRUE: An error is active, see the error ID
Error BOOL FALSE
In the case of an error, processing and calculating the
process values is not interrupted.
Error ID, see error messages
errorID WORD 0 errorID < 16#000_8000: Warning
errorID >= 16#0000_8000: Error
Actual mode
LRK_OM_ERROR (0): ERROR mode
LRK_OM_DISABLE (1): DISABLE mode
Operation LRK_OM_START_POSITION (2): STARTPOSITION
ModesRotary OMRK_ mode
state
KnifeType ERROR LRK_OM_AUTOMATIC (3): AUTOMATIC mode
(DINT) LRK_OM_MANUAL (4): MANUAL mode
LRK_OM_SINGLE_CUT (5): SINGLE_CUT mode
LRK_OM_NOTHING_SELECTED (8): No mode change
LRK_OM_CHANGING (9): Mode change active

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 59

value
automaticActive BOOL FALSE AUTOMATIC mode is active
singleCutActive BOOL FALSE SINGLE_CUT mode is active
cutPositionCorrection
BOOL FALSE Correction motion for the actual cut position is active
Active
rotaryKnifeAxisActive BOOL FALSE The rotary knife axis is active

1 = cam1
activeCam INT 0 2 = cam2
3 = cam3
LRK_type
rotaryKnifeAxis Internal interface to operate the rotary knife axis from the
RotaryKnifeAxis
Command rotary knife block.
Command
Input/output parameters
value
LRK_type
auxiliaryAxis Internal interface to operate the auxiliary axis from the
AuxiliaryAxis
Command rotary knife block.
Command
LAxisCtrl_type Definition of all of the axes, external encoders, cams and
rotaryKnifeAxisConfig
AxisConfig measuring inputs used.

LAxisCtrl_type Definition of all of the axes, external encoders, cams and
auxiliaryAxisConfig
AxisConfig measuring inputs used.
Interface for the user to enter physical secondary
LRK_type conditions, cam profiles, manual cut position corrections.
usersInterface
UsersInterface It is also used for entering sequence options such as
new start, fast start and flying format change in operation
LRK_type
camCalculation Internal data area to call the cam calculation
CamCalculation
Data area to display actual geometrical values,
LRK_type
rotaryKnifeInfo converted to circumferential lengths in [mm], actual cut
RotaryKnifeInfo
position as well as binary signals for the knife position.
LRK_type
measuringValue Internal data area for print mark correction.
MeasuringValue
cutPositionBuffer LRK_type
Internal data area for entering precise cut position and
CutPositionBuffer
Management cut position deviation for the print mark correction.
Management
LRK_type
leadingValue LeadingValue Interface with all of the measuring input data at the
MeasuringInputOutput Measuring leading value data relevant for the rotary knife block
InputOutput
LRK_type
leadingValue
LeadingValue Internal interface to operate the measuring input of the
MeasuringInput
Measuring leading value by the rotary knife block.
Command
Command
Functionality
Function block LRK_RotaryKnife is the most important element of the application.
The connected rotary knife is parameterized and controlled using this block.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 60
Initial state of the LRK_RotaryKnife

After initialization, LRK_RotaryKnife is in the DISABLE mode.
Each time the control system powers up, initialization must be executed by setting
the restart bit ("LRK_Data".rotaryKnife(0).usersInterface.restart) in the startup OB
(this is realized automatically when using the LRK_Startup organizational block)
Therefore, the block is transitioned into its initial state, important parameters are
subject to plausibility check, if possible, adapted – and if it not possible,
parameterizing errors are displayed at the error output to inform users.
Checking the input parameters and parameterization of the mandatory technology

settings
This program function is only executed after a "new start" – or if it is activated by
the user using the restart bit of UsersInterface.
The following are monitored:
• The existence and drive interconnection of the specified TOs.
• Deviations with respect to what has been specified are displayed as error
messages.
Parameterization of technology objects – that are mandatory – is carried out in an
additional program section.
Sequence when switching over operating modes

The following diagram describes the mode manager of the function block. It
includes possible operating states, which can be activated and shows possible
operating mode changes that can be initiated by the user:
Fig. 6-2: Possible operating mode change at the LRK_RotaryKnife
RESTART
4
Manual
1 0
Disable Error
2
Startposi-
tion
5
Single
Cut
3
Automa- Standard Zustandsübergang
tic Fehlerzustandsübergang
Automatische Zustandswechselkette
The actual block operating mode is indicated at output state.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 61
Fig. 6-3 Inputs and outputs of the operating mode switchover function
CutLength Done
Execute Busy
Mode Error
„FBRotaryKnife()“ ErrorID
State
To transition the block into an operating mode, the number of the required
operating mode must be specified at input mode. The switchover is activated using
a rising edge at the execute input.
The active switchover to the new block operating mode is signaled using a high
signal at output busy. If all switchover actions are successfully performed, and the
new operating mode is reached, this is indicated by a high signal at output done of
the block. The number of the new operating mode can be read at output state.
The signal sequences for operating mode changes most frequently used are
shown in the following diagrams:
Fig. 6-4 Signal sequence when changing the operating mode from
ERROR → DISABLE
execute 1
(IN) 0
mode
DISABLE
(IN)
done 1
(OUT) 0
busy 1
(OUT) 0
error 1
(OUT) 0
errorId
???? H 0000 H
(OUT)
state
ERROR CHANGING DISABLE
(OUT)

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 62
DISABLE → STARTPOSITION
execute 1
(IN) 0
mode
STARTPOSITION
(IN)
done 1
(OUT) 0
busy 1
(OUT) 0
state
DISABLE CHANGING STARTPOSITION
(OUT)
rotaryKnifeAxisActive 1
(OUT) 0
STARTPOSITION → AUTOMATIC
execute 1
(IN)
mode
AUTOMATIC
(IN)
done 1
(OUT) 0
busy 1
(OUT) 0
state
STARTPOSITION CHANGING AUTOMATIC
(OUT)
automaticActive 1
(OUT) 0
(OUT) 0
Automatic operating mode switchover sequences

The following automatic operating mode switchover sequences are realized:
• From the ERROR mode into the STARTPOSITION mode.
ERROR → DISABLE → STARTPOSITION
• From the ERROR mode into the AUTOMATIC mode.
ERROR → DISABLE → STARTPOSITION → AUTOMATIC
• From the ERROR mode into the MANUAL mode.
ERROR → DISABLE → MANUAL
• From the AUTOMATIC mode into the MANUAL mode.
AUTOMATIC → ERROR → MANUAL

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 63
Axis monitoring functions

If there are active errors at the rotary knife axis or at the auxiliary axis, then the
function block is forced into the error state (ERROR mode).
However, the monitoring is only active if the parameterization of the technology
objects has been successfully checked.
Using the restart bit

("LRK_Data".rotaryKnife(0).usersInterface.restart)
Each time that SIMATIC starts or when changing the parameterization, then the
restart bit must be set. As a consequence, an initialization routine as well as a
parameter check is performed in LRK_RotaryKnife and the block is brought into a
defined state.
Each time the control system powers up, initialization must be executed by
setting the restart bit ("LRK_Data".rotaryKnife(0).usersInterface.restart) in the
Note startup OB (this is realized automatically when using the LRK_Startup
organizational block)
After restart, the block checks the essential parameters of the technology as well
Note as the existence of technology objects that have been saved
Fig. 6-7 Signal sequence when setting the restart bit
execute 1
(IN) 0
mode
beliebig
(IN)
done 1
(OUT) 0
busy 1
(OUT) 0
error 1
(OUT) 0
errorId
0000 H
(OUT)
state
beliebig CHANGING ERROR CHANGING DISABLE
(OUT)
automaticActive 1
(OUT) 0
(OUT) 0
usersInterface.restart 1
b)
(UI) 0
a)

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 64
a) In the ERROR mode, after restart, the function block goes through a complete
initialization cycle.
b) After the block has been successfully initialized, the restart bit is automatically
reset again.
Using the quick start bit

("LRK_Data".rotaryKnife(0).usersInterface.quickStart)
Task
The default start situation of the LRK_RotaryKnife is synchronization at the start of
the material. However, if the crosscutter is to start and be synchronized with the
material already in the crosscutter, then the program must run through another
synchronization mechanism.
The quick start bit is used to make a differentiation as to which synchronization
mechanism the user requires.
Principle of operation
Table 6-1 Principle of operation of the quick start bit
quickStart Description
=1 The rotary knife immediately synchronizes with mode = 3 and execute
= true, independent of the actual material position.
=0 The rotary knife synchronizes with mode = 3 and execute = true only
if the material has reached the position entered under

usersInterface.distanceToSensor.
Synchronizing mechanism
Task
The task of the example is to synchronize the rotary knife at the start of the
material. This should be done so that the first cut is realized precisely after the
specified cutting length after the start of the material.
Table 6-2 Synchronizing the rotary knife
Phase Representation What happens
Initial situation:
• No material in the cutting range
• The knife is at the zero position
• The quick start bit is not set!
• The user switched the LRK_RotaryKnife
1 into the DISABLE mode
Sensor
Task of the user:

Change the operating mode to
STARTPOSITION
0

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 65
Initial situation:
• No material in the cutting range
• The knife is located at its start position
• The STARTPOSITION operating mode is
Startposition active
Task of the user:
Sensor
2
Change the operating mode to
AUTOMATIC
Initial situation:
• The material has reached the sensor, and
the measuring input function has
received the first measured value relating
to the material position
Startposition
• The knife is located at its start position
Sensor
3 • The CHANGING operating mode is active

The internal material tracking has
determined the synchronous position to
start moving the knife.
Distance to Sensor
Task of the user:
0 Referenzpunkt Warenbahn
None
Initial situation:
• The material has reached the rotary knife
The start cam has been started once this
synchronous position was reached
Startposition
4
Sensor
Task of the user:

None
Distance to Sensor
Synchronposition
0 Referenzpunkt Warenbahn
Initial situation:
• The first cutting length has passed below
the rotary knife
• The rotary knife is at the zero position
• A switchover is made to the cyclic cam
when this position is reached.
Sensor
5 AUTOMATIC mode is active
Result:
The rotary knife has started in synchronism
CutLength with the start of the material and cuts the
material with the required cutting length
Error handling
If, during operation of the LRK_RotaryKnife errors occur in the block itself or at
the technology objects and technology functions involved, then these are signaled
at the error and errorID block outputs.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 66
Fig. 6-8: Block outputs for error messages
cutLength done
execute busy
mode error
FBRotaryKnife() errorID
state
The error bit signals an active error, while an error code is output at errorID; this
can be used to analyze the cause of the error.
Output error is only set, if input execute is set. ErrorID and state = 0 (ERROR)
Note are still output even after execute has been reset!
Error messages
Table 6-3 List of message priorities
ErrorID Priority Description
16#xxxx_0xxxx Lowest priority Warning/notification
16#xxxx_4xxx Low priority Warning. Can still be executed
16#xxxx_8xxx High priority Error, cannot be executed any further
16#xxxx_Cxxx Highest priority Critical error
Warnings
Warning messages are indicated by the state of the error and errorID outputs: error
= FALSE and errorID <> 16#0000_0000.
Table 6-4 Warning messages

ErrorID Description
16#0000_0000 No warning
16#050B_4000 Parameter knifeCircumference not accepted (invalid value)
(AUTOMATIC or SINGLE_CUT operating mode)
16#050B_4001 Parameter numberOfKnives not accepted (invalid value)
16#050B_4002 Parameter r64StartSyncAngle not accepted (invalid value)
16#050B_4003 Parameter r64EndSyncAngle not accepted (invalid value)
16#050B_4004 Total synchronous length not OK
16#050B_4005 Input formatLength not accepted (invalid value)
16#050B_4006 PARAMETER inflectionPoint replaced by a substitute value (invalid value)
(Substitute value = 50 %)
16#050B_4007 Parameter startAngle replaced by a substitute value (invalid value)
(Substitute value = 90°)
16#050B_4008 Parameter stopAngle replaced by a substitute value (invalid value)
(Substitute value = 270°)
16#050B_4009 Parameter overspeedStartCut not accepted (invalid value)
16#050B_400A Parameter overspeedZero not accepted (invalid value)

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 67
ErrorID Description
16#050B_400B Parameter overspeedEndCut not accepted (invalid value)
16#050B_400C Parameter jerkPhase1 replaced by a substitute value (invalid value)
16#050B_400D Parameter jerkPhase2 replaced by a substitute value (invalid value)
16#0503_400E Interrupt Production is waiting for standstill at leading- or auxiliaryaxis
Error messages
Error messages are indicated by the state of the error and errorID outputs: error =
TRUE and errorID <> 16#0000_0000.
Table 6-5 Error messages

ErrorID Description
16#050A_8001 Rotary knife axis error
16#050A_8002 Auxiliary axis error
16#050A_8003 Rotary knife and auxiliary axis error
16#050B_8000 Invalid parameter:
knifeCircumference <= 0.0
numberOfKnives < 1 or numberOfKnives > 6

startSyncAngle < LRK_START_SYNC_ANGLE_MIN / numberOfKnives
or
startSyncAngle > 360.0° / numberOfKnives
endSyncAngle < 0.0°
or
endSyncAngle > (LRK_START_SYNC_ANGLE_MIN –
LRK_FORMAT_ANGLE_MIN) / numberOfKnives
numberOfKnives * synchronous angle >= 360°
or
synchronous angle < 0°
formatLength <= synchronous length *
LRK_FACTOR_SYNCLENGTH_FOR_MIN_CUTLENGTH
inflectionPoint < LRK_MIN_VAL_INFLECTION_POINT
(lowest permissible inflection point %)
or
r64inflectionPoint > 100.0 – LRK_MIN_VAL_INFLECTION_POINT
(highest permissible inflection point %)
startAngle <= endSyncAngle
(start angle of the knife lies within the synchronous sector)
or
startAngle >= startSyncAngle – (LRK_FORMAT_ANGLE_MIN *
LRK_MIN_VAL_INFLECTION_POINT / 100.0)
(start angle of the knife lies after the largest possible inflection point position of
the cyclic cam)

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 68
ErrorID Description
stopAngle <= endSyncAngle + (LRK_FORMAT_ANGLE_MIN *
(stop angle of the knife lies before the smallest possible inflection point position of
the cyclic cam)
or
stopAngle >= startSyncAngle
(stop angle of the knife lies in the synchronous sector)
knifeOverspeedStartCut < - LRK_MAXIMUM_OVERSPEED_KNIFE
or
knifeOverspeedStartCut > LRK_MAXIMUM_OVERSPEED_KNIFE
16#050B_800A Invalid parameter:
knifeOverspeedZero < - LRK_MAXIMUM_OVERSPEED_KNIFE
or
knifeOverspeedZero > LRK_MAXIMUM_OVERSPEED_KNIFE
16#050B_800B Invalid parameter:
knifeOverspeedEndCut < - LRK_MAXIMUM_OVERSPEED_KNIFE
or
knifeOverspeedEndCut > LRK_MAXIMUM_OVERSPEED_KNIFE
16#050B_800C Invalid parameter:
jerkPhase1 < 0.0 [%]
or
jerkPhase1 > 100.0 [%]
16#050B_800D Invalid parameter:
jerkPhase2 < 0.0 [%]

or
16#050C_8001 TO Rotary Knife Axis not created
16#050C_8002 TO Rotary Knife Axis leadscrew <> knifeCircumference
16#050C_8003 TO Rotary Knife Axis not active
16#050C_8004 TO Rotary Knife Axis ModuloLength <> fsymech
16#050C_8005 TO Auxiliary Axis not created as virtual axis
16#050C_8006 TO Auxiliary Axis Modulo not active
16#050C_8008 No TO create for leading value
16#050C_8009 No cam TO create for Cam1
16#050C_800A No cam TO create for Cam2
16#050C_800B No cam TO create for Cam3
16#050C_800C No cam TO create for Cam4 (only if Vmax exists!)
16#050C_800D TO measuring input not connected to leading value
16#050F_8001 Invalid operating mode selection from ERROR operating mode
16#050F_8002 Invalid operating mode selection from DISABLE operating mode
16#050F_8003 Invalid operating mode selection from STARTPOSITION operating mode
16#050F_8004 Invalid operating mode selection from AUTOMATIC operating mode
16#050F_8005 Invalid operating mode selection from MANUAL operating mode
16#050F_8006 Invalid operating mode selection from SINGLECUT operating mode
16#050F_8008 Invalid operating mode
16#0511_8001 DISABLE to DISABLE
Error when stopping the auxiliary axis
16#0511_8002 DISABLE to DISABLE
Error when stopping the rotary knife axis
16#0512_8001 DISABLE to STARTPOSITION
Error when positioning the rotary knife axis

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 69
ErrorID Description
16#0521_8001 STARTPOSITION to DISABLE
16#0521_8002 STARTPOSITION to DISABLE
16#0522_8001 STARTPOSITION to STARTPOSITION
16#0523_8000 STARTPOSITION to AUTOMATIC
Error for start length
startLength > distanceToSensor – LRK_START_SYNC_WAITING_DISTANCE
or
startLength < knifeCircumferenceActivated – startSyncPos
Error when homing the auxiliary axis
Error when activating camming of the rotary knife axis
[Start cam]
Error when activating the relative gearing of the auxiliary axis
Error when activating the absolute gearing of the auxiliary axis
[cyclic cam]
16#0525_8001 STARTPOSITION to SINGLE_CUT

16#0503_8001 Change FormatLength
Error when activating camming of the rotary knife axis [cyclic cam]
16#0503_8003 Interrupt production
State change to Startpos with active production interrupted. Before the change to
startpos, a change to production continued is necessary.
16#0503_8004 Interrupt production
Free
16#0503_8005 Continue production
Error when positioning the auxiliary axis
Error when activating gearing of the auxiliary axis
16#0531_8001 AUTOMATIC to DISABLE
16#0531_8002 AUTOMATIC to DISABLE
16#0532_8001 AUTOMATIC to STARTPOSITION
[stop cam]
Error when deactivating camming of the rotary knife axis
Error when deactivating gearing of the auxiliary axis
Error when positioning the rotary knife
16#0541_8001 MANUAL to DISABLE

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 70
ErrorID Description
16#0541_8002 MANUAL to DISABLE
16#0542_8001 MANUAL to STARTPOSITION
16#0505_8001 SINGLE_CUT
[Start cam]
16#0505_8002 SINGLE_CUT
Error when activating the relative gearing of the auxiliary axis
16#0505_8003 SINGLE_CUT
Error when activating the absolute gearing of the auxiliary axis
16#0505_8004 SINGLE_CUT
[stop cam]
16#0505_8005 SINGLE_CUT
Error when deactivating camming of the rotary knife axis
16#0505_8006 SINGLE_CUT
Error when deactivating gearing of the auxiliary axis

16#0505_8007 SINGLE_CUT
16#0505_8008 SINGLE_CUT
16#0552_8001 SINGLE_CUT to STARTPOSITION
16#05DD_8001 Print mark correction
Error for higher-level positioning of the auxiliary axis

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 71
6.4 Blocks of the Rotary Knife standard application

6.4.1 LRK_AuxiliaryAxis
Control block of the auxiliary axis
Block name
LRK_AuxiliaryAxis
Task of the block

Controlling the auxiliary axis by calling axis FB functions.

The function block must be called in a cyclic OB.
(Standard: OB1) when OB LRK_Main is used, this connection is automatically
established!
LRK_AuxiliaryAxis
operationMode LRK_type
mode Output AuxiliaryAxis

RotaryKnifeType
(Dint) Output
LAxisCtrl_type userConfig LAxisCtrl_type

LRK_type userCommand LRK_type

Command Command
LAxisCtrl_type internalConfig LAxisCtrl_type

LRK_type internalCommand LRK_type
Command Command
Block parameters
Input parameters
Name Data type Initial value Description
mode OperationMode Rotary knife block mode
RotaryKnifeType
(DINT)
userConfig LAxisCtrl_type Configuration data of the user interface
AxisConfig

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 72

userCommand LRK_type User interface to operate the auxiliary axis if the rotary
AuxiliaryAxis knife block is in the "MANUAL" mode
Command
internalConfig LAxisCtrl_type Configuration data of the internal interface to the
AxisConfig rotary knife block
internalCommand LRK_type Internal interface to operate the auxiliary axis by the
AuxiliaryAxis rotary knife block in all modes except "MANUAL"
Command
Output parameters
Output LRK_type Interface with all of the auxiliary axis data relevant for
AuxiliaryAxis the rotary knife block
Output
Functionality
This block controls the active call interface for the axis FB of the auxiliary axis, as a
function of the operating mode of the rotary knife block.
In the "Manual" mode (state = LRK_OM_MANUAL(4)), axis FB of the auxiliary axis

is called with the user command interface (userCommand) and the user
configuration data (userConfig)! Therefore, in this mode of the "Rotary Axis"

standard application, users have unrestricted access to the auxiliary axis.
In all other operating modes (State = LRK_OM_ERROR(0),

LRK_OM_DISABLE(1), LRK_OM_START_POSITION(2),
LRK_OM_AUTOMATIC(3) and LRK_OM_SINGLE_CUT(5)), the axis FB of the
auxiliary axis is called with the internal command interface (internalCommand) and
the internal configuration data (internalConfig). In these modes, the auxiliary axis is
exclusively accessed using the standard "Rotary Knife " application.
Further, when calling the axis FB, the block makes a distinction regarding the type
of leading axis by using help blocks:
• LRK_EncoderAsAAMaster
• LRK_PosAxisAsAAMaster
• LRK_SyncAxisAsAAMaster
As a result, the block provides the rotary knife block with all the relevant data of the
auxiliary axis.
Switching over between standard axis handling and reduced axis handling
As default setting, the block is designed for operating with FBs LAxisCtrl_PosAxis,
LAxisCtrl-SyncAxisCamming and LAxisCtrl_ExtEncoder of the global axis handling
of the LAxisCtrl library. The scope of these blocks goes far beyond addressing the
requirements of basic rotary axes. Therefore, it is possible to replace these blocks
by simpler blocks that require less memory. These are the LRK_IAFB_Pos,
LRK_IAFB_Sync and LRK_IAFB_ExtEnc blocks belonging to the LRotaryKnife
library.
All FBs access the same data types – which means that users only must replace
the data type of the internal instances, as described in the following:

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 73
Table 6-6 Switching over to reduced axis handling (Part 1)
1. In the declaration part of the

FB LRK_AuxiliaryAxis, replace
instance
LAxisCtrl_SyncAxisCamming
2. by instance
LRK_IAFB_Sync
Messages
The block does not generate any messages.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 74
6.4.2 LRK_LeadingValue
Control block of the leading value (axis or external encoder)
Block name
LRK_LeadingValue
Task
Identifies whether the axis or external encoder is interconnected as leading value.
Controls the leading value - whether axis or external encoder - by calling the
appropriate axis FB functions using the user interface.
Reads out all the leading value data relevant for the rotary knife block.
Changeover between several leading values. (The number is fixed by the user
constant LRK_MAX_NUMBER_OF_LEADING_VALUES)

established!

LRK_LeadingValue
LRK_type userCommand LRK_type

LeadingValue LeadingValue
Command Command
LRK_type Output LRK_type

Output Output
LAxisCtrl_type config LAxisCtrl_type

Block parameters
userCommand LRK_type Interface for user commands
LeadingValue
Command
Output LRK_type Interface with all of the data of the leading value
LeadingValue relevant for the rotary knife block.
Output
Config LAxisCtrl_type Configuration data of the user interface to the axis as
AxisConfig leading value

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 75
Functionality
Identifies whether the axis or external encoder is interconnected as leading value.
If an axis, then provides the axis FB interface to operate the axis as leading value
for the user.
If an encoder, then provides the axis FB interface to operate the external encoder
as leading value for the user.
Provides all the relevant axis data as leading value for the rotary knife block.
Switching between leading values at defined position. (e.g. measuring wheel 1 to
measuring wheel 2)
As default setting, the block is designed for operating with FBs LAxisCtrl_PosAxis,
LAxisCtrl_SyncAxisCamming and LAxisCtrl_ExtEncoder of the global axis handling
of the LAxisCtrl library. The scope of these blocks goes far beyond addressing the
requirements of basic rotary axes. Therefore, it is possible to replace these blocks
by simpler blocks that require less memory. These are the LRK_IAFB_Pos,
LRK_IAFB_Sync and LRK_IAFB_ExtEnc blocks belonging to the LRotaryKnife
library.
All FBs access the same data types – which means that users only must replace
the data type of the internal instances, as described in the following:
1. In the declaration part of the

FB LRK_LeadingValue,
replace
instances
LAxisCtrl_SyncAxisCamming,
LAxisCtrl_PosAxis and
LAxisCtrl_ExtEncoder
2. by instances
LRK_IAFB_Sync,
LRK_IAFB_Pos and
LRK_IAFB_ExtEnc
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 76
6.4.3 LRK_LeadingValueMeasuringInput
Control block of the LeadingValueMeasuringInput
Block name
LRK_LeadingValueMeasuringInput
Task
Controls the LeadingValueMeasuringInput by calling PLC open blocks MC_RESET
and MC_MEASURINGINPUT.

established!
LRK_LeadingValueMeasuringInput
LRK_type LRK_type
internalCommand Output
MeasuringInput MeasuringInput
Command Output
Block parameters
Input parameters
internalCommand LRK_type Internal interface to operate the measuring
LeadingValue input of the leading value by the rotary knife
MeasuringInput block.
Command
Output parameters
Output LRK_type Interface with all the measuring input data at
LeadingValue the leading value data relevant for the rotary
MeasuringInput knife block
Output
Functionality
Identifies as to whether a valid measuring input is interconnected.
Calls the measuring input functions via the rotary knife block via internal command
interface.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 77
Provides all the relevant measuring input data at the leading value for the rotary
knife block.
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 78
6.4.4 LRK_RotaryKnifeAxis
Control block of the rotary knife axis
Block name
LRK_RotaryKnifeAxis
Task of the block

Controls the rotary knife axis by calling axis FB functions.

established!
LRK_RotaryKnifeAxis
operationMode LRK_type
mode Output RotaryKnifeAxis
RotaryKnifeType
(DINT) Output
LRK_type
RotaryKnifeAxis userCommand
Command
LRK_type
RotaryKnifeAxis internalCommand
Command
LAxisCtrl_type userConfig LAxisCtrl_type

LAxisCtrl_type internalConfig LAxisCtrl_type

Block parameters
Input parameters
Mode OperationMode Rotary knife block mode
RotaryKnifeType
(DINT)
userCommand LRK_type User interface to operate the rotary knife axis if the
RotaryKnifeAxis rotary knife block is in the "MANUAL" mode
Command
internalCommand LRK_type Internal interface to operate the rotary knife axis by
RotaryKnifeAxis the rotary knife block in all modes except "MANUAL"
Command

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 79
userConfig LAxisCtrl_type Configuration data of the user interface
AxisConfig
internalConfig LAxisCtrl_type Configuration data of the internal interface to the
AxisConfig rotary knife block
Output parameters
Output LRK_type Interface with all of the rotary knife axis data relevant
RotaryKnifeAxis for the rotary knife block
Output
Functionality
This block controls the active call interface for the axis FB of the rotary knife axis,
as a function of the operating mode of the rotary knife block.
In the "Manual" mode (state = LRK_OM_MANUAL(4)), axis FB of the rotary knife

axis is called with the user command interface (userCommand) and the user
configuration data (userConfig)! Therefore, in this mode of the "Rotary Axis"
standard application, users have unrestricted access to the rotary knife axis.
In all other operating modes (state = LRK_OM_ERROR(0), LRK_OM_DISABLE(1),

LRK_OM_START_POSITION(2), LRK_OM_AUTOMATIC(3) and
LRK_OM_SINGLE_CUT(5)), the axis FB of the rotary knife axis is called with the
internal command interface (internalCommand) and the internal configuration data
(internalConfig). In these modes, the rotary knife axis is exclusively accessed using
the standard "Rotary Knife " application.
Further, when calling the axis FB, the block makes a distinction regarding the type
of leading axis by using the help block:
• LRK_SyncAxisAsRKMaster
As a result, the block provides the rotary knife block with all the relevant data of the
rotary knife axis.
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 80
6.4.5 Cam calculation for rotary knives

LRK_CamCalc
Block name
LRK_CamCalc
Task
This function block generates cams for rotary knives based on specified
geometrical parameters and velocity profiles.

The block is called from the LRK_RotaryKnife block.
LRK_CamCalc
BOOL execute done BOOL
LREAL formatLength
busy BOOL
INT nextCam
typeOfCamType error BOOL

typeOfCam
(DINT)
errorId DWORD
LREAL knifeCircumference
LREAL startSyncAngle materialPosSegment1End LREAL
LREAL endSyncAngle
materialPosSegment2End LREAL
LREAL startAngle
LREAL stopAngle materialPosSegment3End LREAL
LREAL inflectionPoint
materialPosSegment4End LREAL
INT numberOfKnives
LREAL knifeOverspeedStartCut materialPosSegment5End LREAL
LREAL knifeOverspeedZero
camSegmentsCalculated INT
LREAL knifeOverspeedEndCut
Array[1..50] of
cutProfileType
cutProfileCutOut camSegmentsRK TO_Cam_Struct_
(DINT)
SegmentData
camProfileType
camProfilePhase1 Array[1..50] of
(DINT) camSegmentsRKValid
BOOL
LREAL jerkPhase1
camProfileType copyDone BOOL
camProfilePhase2
(DINT)
Array[1..4] of
LREAL jerkPhase2 camCommand LRK_type
CamCommand
cutProfileType
cutProfileCutIn
(DINT)
LREAL startBacklashOffset
BOOL copySegmentCalculated
Array[1..4] of
LRK_type camStatus
CamStatus
nextCamDBANY
DB_ANY DB_ANY

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 81
Block parameters
Input parameters
execute BOOL FALSE Start of the calculation
formatLength LREAL 200 [mm] Cut length
Reference to the technology object of the cam.
nextCam INT 0 If a cam is not specified, then only a parameter
check
START_CAM(0)
Cam to move the crosscutter from the start
position into cyclic operation.
typeOfCam
START_ CYCLIC_CAM(1)
typeOfCam Type
CAM(0) Cam for cyclic operation of a crosscutter.
(DINT)
STOP_CAM(2)
Cam to stop the crosscutter from cyclic
operation.
knifeCircumference LREAL 200.0 [mm] Knife circumference
[°] Start angle of the synchronous sector (cutting
range), i.e. the angle where the knife enters the
material, the
knife center point is defined as 0°
startSyncAngle LREAL 345.0
(The permissible value range lies between
START_SYNC_ANGLE_MIN and 360.0°).
StartSyncAngle and endSyncAngle together
represent the synchronous sector.

[°] End angle of the synchronous range, i.e. the
angle where the knife leaves the cutting
range
endSyncAngle LREAL 15.0
0.0° and LRK_START_SYNC_ANGLE_MIN –
LRK_FORMAT_ANGLE_MIN).
StartSyncAngle and endSyncAngle together
represent the synchronous sector.
[°] start angle of the knife (referred to 0°) (start
angle of the start cam). This value is different
from the stopAngle if the machine is to be a
pendulum shear. Otherwise the two parameters
are the same.
startAngle LREAL 90.0
endSyncAngle and startSyncAngle -
(LRK_FORMAT_ANGLE_MIN *
LRK_MIN_VAL_INFLECTION_POINT / 100.0))
(Start position of the start cam)
[°] stop angle of the knife (referred to 0°) (stop
angle of the stop cam). This value is different
from the startAngle, if this is to be a pendulum
shear. Otherwise, the two parameters are the
same.
stopAngle LREAL 270.0
endSyncAngle + (LRK_FORMAT_ANGLE_MIN *
and startSyncAngle)
(End position of the stop cam)

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 82

[%] Center point of the cyclic cam.
inflectionPoint < 50.0 %
[min. LRK_MIN_VAL_INFLECTION_POINT
(10%)]:
Shifts the center point towards endSyncAngle,
i.e. the absolute value of the acceleration in the
inflectionPoint LREAL 50.0 first motion segment after the cut increases.
inflectionPoint > 50.0 %
[max. 100% -
LRK_MIN_VAL_INFLECTION_POINT]:
Shifts the center point towards startSyncAngle,
i.e. the absolute value of the acceleration in the
second motion segment after the cut increases.
numberOfKnives INT 1 Number of knives (max. 6)
[%] Knife overspeed at the transition point to the
synchronous sector (startSyncAngle)
knifeOverspeedStartCut LREAL 0.0 [-MAXIMUM_OVERSPEED_KNIFE (%) to
MAXIMUM_OVERSPEED_KNIFE (%)]
referred to the synchronous speed of the knife.
[%] Knife overspeed at the center position of the
synchronous sector (0°)
knifeOverspeedZero LREAL 0.0 [-MAXIMUM_OVERSPEED_KNIFE (%) to
[%] Knife overspeed at the end point of the
synchronous sector (endSyncAngle)
knifeOverspeedEnd
LREAL 0.0 [-MAXIMUM_OVERSPEED_KNIFE (%) to
Cut
Motion profile from the cut:
LRK_CUTPT_CONST(0):
Constant cutting profile for overspeed = 0.0
polynomial cutting profile for overspeed > 0.0
cutProfileType LRK_CUTPT_ LRK_CUTPT_LINEAR(1):
cutProfileCutOut Constant cutting profile for overspeed = 0.0
(DINT) CONST(0)
Cutting profile with constant acceleration (linear)
for overspeed > 0.0
LRK_CUTPT_SINUS(2):
Constant cutting profile for overspeed = 0.0
Sinusoidal cutting profile for overspeed > 0.0
Motion profile phase 1 (endSyncAngle –
inflectionPoint)
LRK_CAMPT_LINEAR(0):
Curve profile with constant acceleration
LRK_CAMPT_JERK(1):
camProfileType LRK_CAMPT_
camProfilePhase1 Curve profile with constant acceleration and jerk
(DINT) POLY_5(2)
limiting
LRK_CAMPT_POLY_5(2):
Motion profile as fifth order polynomial
LRK_CAMPT_SINUS(3):
Sinusoidal motion profile
[%] Jerk limiting component in phase 1 (only for
camProfilePhase1 = LRK_CAMPT_JERK(1)).
jerkPhase1 LREAL 0.0 The valid value range lies between 1.0 and
100.0. The phase where the acceleration is not
constant is obtained for 100%. The absolute jerk
depends on the machine velocity.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 83

Motion profile phase 2 (inflectionPoint -
startSyncAngle)
LRK_CAMPT_LINEAR(0):
Curve profile with constant acceleration
LRK_CAMPT_JERK(1):
camProfileType LRK_CAMPT_
camProfilePhase2 Curve profile with constant acceleration and jerk
(DINT) POLY_5(2)
limiting
LRK_CAMPT_POLY_5(2):
Motion profile as fifth order polynomial
LRK_CAMPT_SINUS(3):
Sinusoidal motion profile
camProfilePhase2 = LRK_CAMPT_JERK(1)).
jerkPhase2 LREAL 0.0 The valid value range lies between 1.0 and
100.0. The phase where the acceleration is not
constant is obtained for 100%. The absolute jerk
depends on the machine velocity.
Motion profile into the cut:
LRK_CUTPT_CONST(0):
Constant cutting profile for over speed = 0.0
polynomial cutting profile for over speed > 0.0
cutProfileType LRK_CUTPT_ LRK_CUTPT_LINEAR(1):
cutProfileCutIn Constant cutting profile for over speed = 0.0
(DINT) CONST(0)
Cutting profile with constant acceleration (linear)
for over speed > 0.0
LRK_CUTPT_SINUS(2):
Constant cutting profile for over speed = 0.0
Sinusoidal cutting profile for over speed > 0.0

[mm] If the web moves backwards when starting
up (e.g. to build up tension), the knife is not
allowed to move backwards in order to avoid
startBacklashOffset LREAL 0.0 damage to the mechanics. startBacklashOffset is
the safety length that the material is allowed to
move backwards until the shear is a at zero
position (in the centre of the cut).
Array[1..4] of
camStatus LRK_type Status of cams 1 - 4
CamStatus
Output parameters
done BOOL FALSE TRUE: Cam generation has been completed
FALSE: No cam calculation
busy BOOL FALSE
TRUE: Cam generation is active
FALSE: No error
error BOOL FALSE
TRUE: CamCalculation error
errorID DWORD 16#0000_0000 Error identification
materialPosSegment1End LREAL 0.0 Material position, end of segment 1
camSegmentsCalculated INT 0 Number of calculated cam segments
Array[1..50] of
camSegmentsRK TO_Cam_Struct_ Array of the segment structures of the TO cam
SegmentData
Array[1..50] of Segment structure of the TO Cam assigned is
camSegmentsRKValid
BOOL valid

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 84

copyDone BOOL FALSE Transfer to interpolate cam successful
Array[1..4] of
Command interface for
camCommand LRK_type
Cams 1 - 4
CamCommand
Functionality
The function block generates the cam for the specified crosscutter geometry for the
parameterized cut length. Input nextCam defines the reference to the cam object.
The block is started with a rising edge at the input execute, the input parameters
are then checked for plausibility. If the input parameters are invalid, block
processing is interrupted and an appropriate error message (error and errorID) is
output. A rising edge at the done output signals that the cam has been generated.
When initiating the cam calculation, the following actions are executed in the
individual sections:
Fig. 6-9 Cam calculation sequence
CC_IDLE(0)
CC_ERROR(1)
CC_INIT(2)
CC_CHECK_PARAMETER(3)
CC_CALC_GENERAL(4)
CC_CALC_START_SEGMENTS(5)
CC_CALC_NEXT_SEGMENTS(6)
CC_CALC_STOP_SEGMENTS(7)
CC_DONE(8)
CC_CLEAR(9)
CC_ADD_SEGMENTS(10)
CC_INTERPOLATE(11)

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 85
General properties and parameters of a rotary knife

System with one knife System with 2 knives
inflectionPoint
(Middle Position) Synchronous Angle
(Synchronous Area)
knifeCircumference
knifeCircumference
startAngle 0°
Angle
endS
stopAngle
Phase2 Phase1
yn cA
Sync
Format Area Format Area
Format Area Phase1 Phase2
ngle
start
stopAngle startAngle inflectionPoint inflectionPoint
(Middle Position) (Middle Position)
endS
Angle
ngle
endS
Phase2 Phase1
yn cA
yn cA
Sync
yn cA
ngle
start
startS
stopAngle startAngle
ngle
0°
0° web
web Synchronous Angle
(Synchronous Area)
Synchronous Angle
(Synchronous Area)
Table 6-8: Overview of properties and parameters for the cam calculation
Parameter Description
Synchronous sector The synchronous sector is defined by the synchronous angle referred to the knife
circumference or the knife geometry. The synchronous angle is obtained from parameters
startSyncAngle and stopSyncAngle.

The synchronous angle designates the range in which the knife moves in synchronism with the
velocity of the material web. Using parameters knifeOverspeedStartCut, knifeOverspeedZero,
knifeOverspeedEndCut the speed in the synchronous sector can be adapted for special
applications or for special cutting geometries.
The point at which the knife is perpendicular to the material is known as the center point of the
synchronous sector and is at 0°.
Format sector The format sector is the range of the rotary knife where the knife is not in the synchronous
sector, i.e. is not in the cutting range. The speed in the synchronous sector is defined by the
material and the overspeed. Therefore, equalization motion (format adaptation, print mark
correction etc.) can only be executed in the format sector.
The format sector for multi-knife systems is obtained according to the following formula:
Format sector = knifeCircumference / numberOfKnives – synchronous sector
Phase1 / phase2 Phase 1 defines the range of the rotary knife between endSyncAngle and inflectionPoint.
Depending on the parameters and format length, in this phase, the rotating shears must either
be accelerated or decelerated:
cutLength < synchronous sector + format sector: Acceleration
cutLength > synchronous sector + format sector: Delay
Phase 2 defines the range of the rotating shears between inflectionPoint and startSyncAngle.
The acceleration and deceleration behavior is opposite to that of phase 1:
cutLength < synchronous sector + format sector: Delay
cutLength > synchronous sector + format sector: Acceleration
startSyncAngle / Parameter startSyncAngle defines the start angle of the synchronous angle, i.e. the start point
endSyncAngle of the cutting range referred to the geometry. The point at which the knife is perpendicular to
the material is defined as the zero point (0°).
Parameter endSyncAngle defines the end point of the synchronous angle and therefore the
synchronous sector. The angle enclosed by startSyncAngle and endSyncAngle is the
synchronous angle.
If the two parameters are not the same, then the center position of the knife is automatically
shifted into the format sector, so that at the inflectionPoint = 50% the knife is always located at
the geometrical center.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 86
knifeOverspeedStart In the standard configuration, the rotary knife operates with a linear cutting curve. This means
Cut, knifeOverspeed a velocity characteristic, where the circumferential velocity of the knife corresponds to the
Zero, material velocity. However, the knife and the material are only perpendicular with one another
knifeOverspeedEnd at the cut center point. This means that at the remaining points of the synchronous sector,
Cut speed differences occur between the knife and material. These differences depend on the
material thickness and/or the knife diameter or knife geometry.
The knife speed can be specifically adapted in the synchronous sector using the specified
parameters.
knifeOverspeedStartCut Defines the speed offset of the knife when entering the
synchronous sector, corresponding to parameter
startSyncAngle.
knifeOverspeedZero Defines the speed offset at the zero position.
knifeOverspeedEndCut Defines the speed offset at the end point of the synchronous
sector, corresponding to parameter endSyncAngle.
Interpolation based on a fifth order polynomial is applied between the individual points. The
parameter values are correspondingly interpreted as offset to the synchronous speed.
Cutting profile Diagram
Linear cutting curve: V

Knife Speed
knifeOverspeedStartCut = 0.0% Maximum
Speed
knifeOverspeedZero = 0.0%
knifeOverspeedEndCut = 0.0%
Synchronous
Speed
(Web Speed)
Synchronous Synchronous
Cycle Time
Linear cutting curve with 5% Knife Speed V

over speed:
Maximum
Speed
knifeOverspeedStartCut = 5.0%
Synchronous
knifeOverspeedEndCut = 5.0% Speed
Web Speed
Cycle Time
Polynomial cutting curve: Knife Speed V
knifeOverspeedStartCut = 5.0% Maximum

Speed
knifeOverspeedEndCut = 5.0% Synchronous
Speed
(Web Speed)
Cycle Time

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 87
inflectionPoint The switchover instant between phase 1 and phase 2 is defined using parameter
inflectionPoint. The value is entered as a percentage, and refers to the format sector, i.e. a
value of 50% represents the center point of the format sector.
inflectionPoint = 30 % inflectionPoint = 50 % inflectionPoint = 70 %
startAngle / For rotary knives, the start position, center position and stop position are generally identical.
stopAngle However, it may be necessary to separate these positions in order to achieve a certain
machine behavior (e.g. for a single cut program in order to reduce the load on the motor). As
already described, the center position is defined using the parameter inflectionPoint, the start
position using startAngle and the stop position using stopAngle.
If the start position is shifted away from the center position using parameter startAngle, then
the accelerating distance of the rotary knife increases. This in turn reduces the motor load and
can result in higher operating speeds. The maximum value for startAngle is theoretically the
endSyncAngle, otherwise the knife would move in the cutting range.
The same considerations also apply to parameter stopAngle, which is limited by the value of
parameter startSyncAngle.
jerkPhase1 / These parameters define the percentage component of the phase, which is used for jerk
jerkPhase2 limiting. The absolute jerk is obtained from the machine speed based on the specified motion
profile. Values between 1.0 % and 100 % are permitted for these parameters; value 0.0
signifies a profile with constant acceleration.
jerkPhase1 / jerkPhase2 = jerkPhase1 / jerkPhase2 = jerkPhase1 / jerkPhase2 =

10% 50% 100%
camProfilePhase1 / These parameters define the motion profile in phase 1 and/or in phase 2. The parameters do
camProfilePhase2 not have to be assigned the same value.
LINEAR
This selection defines a motion profile with constant acceleration.
Phase 1 Phase 2 knifeCircumference

startSyncAngle
(Synchronous Area)
Format Area
endSyncAngle
(Synchronous Area)
inflectionPoint
Format Length

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 88
JERK
This selection defines a profile with constant acceleration and jerk limiting. The jerk limiting
is specified using parameters jerkPhase1 / jerkPhase. The parameters are only evaluated
in this profile.

startSyncAngle
(Synchronous Area)
Format Area
jerkPhase1 jerkPhase2
endSyncAngle
(Synchronous Area)
inflectionPoint
Format Length
POLY_5
This selection defines a 5th order polynomial as basis for the motion profile.

startSyncAngle
(Synchronous Area)
Format Area
endSyncAngle
(Synchronous Area)
inflectionPoint
Format Length
SINUSOIDAL
This selection defines a sinusoidal waveform as basis for the motion profile.

startSyncAngle
(Synchronous Area)
Format Area
endSyncAngle
(Synchronous Area)
inflectionPoint
Format Length

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 89
typeOfCam This parameter specifies the cam type that should be calculated.
Type Description
START_CAM The start cam defines the behavior when starting of the rotary knife
from the start point (startAngle) up to the cutting point (0°). The profile
selection is also considered when calculating the start cam.
CYCLIC_CAM Motion profile of the rotary knife in cyclic operation.
STOP_CAM The stop cam defines the transition from cyclic operation to standstill of
the rotary knife; this means the distance from the cutting point to the
stop position (corresponding to stopAngle).
Messages
ErrorID Priorität Beschreibung
16#xxxx_0xxxx Lowest priority warning
16#xxxx_4xxx Low priority Warning, run can be continued
16#xxxx_8xxx High priority Error, continue of run not possible
16#xxxx_Cxxx Highest priority Critical error
Warnings
Warning messages are indicated by the state of the error and errorID outputs: error
= FALSE and errorID <> 16#0000_0000.
Table 6-9: Warning messages
ErrorID Description
16#0000_0000 No warning
Error messages
Error messages are indicated by the state of the error and errorID outputs: error =
TRUE and errorID <> 16#0000_0000.
Table 6-10 Error messages
ErrorID Description
Invalid parameter:
16#05CC_8000
knifeCircumference <= 0.0
Invalid parameter:
16#05CC_8001
numberOfKnives < 1 or numberOfKnives > 6
Invalid parameter:
16#05CC_8002 startSyncAngle < LRK_START_SYNC_ANGLE_MIN / numberOfKnives
or
startSyncAngle > 360.0° / numberOfKnives
Invalid parameter:
endSyncAngle < 0.0°
16#05CC_8003 or
endSyncAngle > (LRK_START_SYNC_ANGLE_MIN – FORMAT_ANGLE_MIN) /
numberOfKnives
Invalid parameter:
16#05CC_8004 numberOfKnives * synchronous angle >= 360°
or
synchronous angle < 0°
Invalid parameter:
16#05CC_8005 formatLength <= synchronous length *
LRK_FACTOR_SYNCLENGTH_FOR_MIN_CUTLENGTH

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 90
ErrorID Description
Invalid parameter:
inflectionPoint < LRK_MIN_VAL_INFLECTION_POINT
16#05CC_8006 (lowest permissible inflection point %)
or
r64inflectionPoint > 100.0 – LRK_MIN_VAL_INFLECTION_POINT
(highest permissible inflection point %)
Invalid parameter:
startAngle <= endSyncAngle
(start angle of the knife lies within the synchronous sector)
16#05CC_8007 or
startAngle >= startSyncAngle – (LRK_FORMAT_ANGLE_MIN *
(start angle of the knife lies after the largest possible inflection point position of
the cyclic cam)
Invalid parameter:
stopAngle <= endSyncAngle + (LRK_FORMAT_ANGLE_MIN *
(stop angle of the knife lies before the smallest possible inflection point position of
16#05CC_8008
the cyclic cam)
or
stopAngle >= startSyncAngle
(stop angle of the knife lies in the synchronous sector)
Invalid parameter:
16#05CC_8009 knifeOverspeedStartCut < - LRK_MAXIMUM_OVERSPEED_KNIFE
or
knifeOverspeedStartCut > LRK_MAXIMUM_OVERSPEED_KNIFE
Invalid parameter:
16#05CC_800A knifeOverspeedZero < - LRK_MAXIMUM_OVERSPEED_KNIFE
or
knifeOverspeedZero > LRK_MAXIMUM_OVERSPEED_KNIFE
Invalid parameter:
16#05CC_800B knifeOverspeedEndCut < - LRK_MAXIMUM_OVERSPEED_KNIFE
or
knifeOverspeedEndCut > LRK_MAXIMUM_OVERSPEED_KNIFE
Invalid parameter:
16#05CC_800C jerkPhase1 < 0.0 [%]
or
Invalid parameter:
16#05CC_800D jerkPhase2 < 0.0 [%]
or
Invalid parameter:
16#05CC_800E nextCam = 0
This error is only signaled if the parameter check is OK!!!!

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 91
6.4.6 Managing the cams

LRK_CamManagement
Cam management
Block name
LRK_CamManagement
Task of the block

This block manages the cams that are required to run the Rotary Knife application.

LRK_CamManagement
Array[1..4] of
INT nextCam camState LRK_type
CamStatus
Array[1..4] of
LRK_type camCommand nextCamDBANY DB_ANY
CamCommand
nextCamDBNumber UINT
nextCamName WString
Block parameters
Input parameters
References to the next cam
nextCam INT 0
using numbers 1 ... 4
Array[1..4] of
camCommand LRK_type Command interface for cams 1 – 4
CamCommand
Output parameters
Array[1..4] of
camState LRK_type Status of cams 1 - 4
CamStatus
nextCamDBANY DB_ANY Next cam as DB
nextCamDBNumber UINT DB number of the next cam
nextCamName WString TO name of the next cam as character string

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 92
Functionality
This block reads the status information of the selected cam, the DB number and
the TO name.
In addition, it allows the selected cam to be reset via the command interface.
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 93
6.4.7 Displaying a specified cam

LRK_CamShow
Displays a specified cam on the user interface (HMI)
Block name
LRK_CamShow
Task
This block prepares the values for position, velocity, acceleration and jerk of a
specified cam as table of values for display on the HMI user interface.

The function block is called from the LRK_Test block.
LRK_CamShow
TO_Cam cam done BOOL
BOOL execute busy BOOL
error BOOL
status WORD
trendViewData LRK_type
LRK_type
SCTrendViewData SCTrendViewData
Block parameters
Input parameters
value
cam TO_Cam Cam to be displayed
execute BOOL FALSE Rising edge starts the display.
Output parameters
value
done BOOL FALSE TRUE: Writing to all parameters completed
TRUE: FB still not ended; new output data are being
busy BOOL FALSE
prepared
A rising edge indicates that an error occurred when
error BOOL FALSE
the FB was being executed.
Status LREAL 16#7000 Status display

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 94
value
LRK_type
Data to display the cam.
trendViewData SCTrendView
(Position, velocity, acceleration and jerk)
Data
Functionality
This block prepares the values for position, velocity, acceleration and jerk of a
specified cam as table of values for display on the HMI user interface.
Messages
The block generates the following messages at its status output:
Table 6-11 FB_CamShow messages

Status constant Status value Meaning
STATUS_EXECUTION_FINISHED 16#0000 Execution completed without error
STATUS_NO_CALL 16#7000 No call
STATUS_FIRST_CALL 16#7001 First call
STATUS_SUBSEQUENT_CALL 16#7002 Subsequent call
ERR_INVALID_STATE 16#8600 Invalid status
ERR_GET_FOLLOWING_VALUE 16#8601 Error in the system function

MC_GETCAMFOLLOWINGVALUE
START_HMI_TRANSFER 16#80FF Start transfer to the HMI

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 95
6.4.8 Controlling the measured value sensing

LRK_CutPositionMeasuring
Control block of the measured value sensing
Block name
Task
Controlling the measured value sensing to determine the deviation between the
setpoint and actual cut position at the print mark, if available.

LRK_type cutPositionBufferManagement LRK_type

CutPositionBuffer CutPositionBuffer
Management Management
LRK_type leadingValueMeasuringInputCommand LRK_type

LeadingValueMeasuring LeadingValueMeasuring
InputCommand InputCommand
LRK_type leadingValueMeasuringInputOutput LRK_type

LeadingValueMeasuring LeadingValueMeasuring
InputOutput InputOutput

Block parameters
value
cutPositionBufferManagement LRK_type Interface to the
CutPositionBuffer CutPositionBufferManagement
Management
leadingValueMeasuringInputCommand LRK_type Command interface of the
LeadingValueMeasuring measuring input
InputCommand
leadingValueMeasuringInputOutput LRK_type Output interface of the measuring
LeadingValueMeasuring input
InputOutput
measuringValue LRK_type Measured value sensing data
MeasuringValue

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 96
Functionality
Determines the 1st cut position after activating the cut position sensing (print mark
detection!).
The cut position is then sensed and the deviation to the currently entered format
length determined.
Missing print marks are detected and are indicated by incrementing the error
counter. The error counter is automatically reset when the next print mark is
detected.
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 97
6.4.9 Deleting and resetting the measured value memory

LRK_CutPositionBufferReset
Deleting and resetting the measured value memory.
Block name
Task
Deleting and resetting the measured value memory.

The block is used by the rotary knife system and does not have to be integrated by
users.

Block parameters
value
Structure of the measured value memory with all the
CutPositionBuffer
Management required control signals and pointers
Management
Functionality
• Deletes all memory content by overwriting memory elements with 0.0 or FALSE
• Resets all pointers to 0
• Resets all status signals to FALSE
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 98
6.4.10 Entries in the measured value memory

LRK_CutPositionBufferIn
Enters a measured value (position measured value and/or position deviation) in the
measured value memory.
Block name
Task
With each call, the values available at the block (position measured value and
position deviation) are entered a free location of the measured value memory.

users.
LREAL positionDeviation
LREAL actPosition

Block parameters
Input parameters
value
[mm] Position deviation (deviation between the set
positionDeviation LREAL 0.0
point position and actual position)
actPosition LREAL 0.0 [mm] Position measured value
value
cutPositionBuffer LRK_type Structure of the measured value memory with all the
CutPositionBuffer required control signals and pointers (see Chapter,
Management Management Data types).
Functionality
• Enters the position measured value into the measured value memory.
• Enters the position deviation into the measured value memory.
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 99
6.4.11 Reading from the measured value memory

LRK_CutPositionBufferRead
Reading measured values from the measured value memory.
Block name
Task
This block reads the deviation of the currently measured position from the setpoint
position defined by the specified cutting length - and the actual position from the
measured value memory.

users.
cutPositionDeviationValid BOOL
cutPositionDeviationMeasured LREAL
cutPositionMeasured LREAL

Block parameters
Output parameters
value
cutPositionDeviationValid BOOL FALSE A position deviation has been identified
cut PositionDeviation
LREAL 0.0 [mm] Position correction value
Measured
cutPositionMeasured LREAL 0.0 [mm] Next synchronizing position
value
cutPositionBuffer LRK_type Structure of the measured value memory with all the
Management Management Data types).

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 100
Functionality
This block monitors the measured value memory. This block provides these values
in its output interface as soon as the measured value sensing has entered a new
position and deviation.
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 101
6.4.12 Deleting from the measured value memory

LRK_CutPositionBufferOut
Deletes a measured value (position measured value and position deviation) from
the measured value memory.
Block name
Task
After processing, the function block deletes the last measured value (position
measured value and position deviation) from the measured value memory and
releases the memory for the memory management.

users.

Block parameters
value
cutPositionBuffer LRK_type Structure of the CutPositionBuffer with all the required

CutPositionBuffer control signals and pointers (see Chapter, Data
Management Management types).
Functionality
When the block is called, the actual measured value (position measured value and
position deviation) are deleted from the measured value memory.
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 102
6.4.13 Servo block of the Rotary Knife basis version

LRK_Servo
Block name
LRK_ServoTask
Servo block of the SIMATIC Rotary Knife application. The block fulfills the following
tasks:
• Generates control and display signals.
• Servo clock accurate calculation of the “actual” cut length by using the signal
“knife in cut “cut” “.
• Synchronization of the print mark detection when starting in "run".
• Calling the precontrol of the accelerating torque.
• Calling the precontrol of the cutting torque.
• Controlling the technology interface to the drive for the additional torque.
• Control of the function “constantVelocityAtCut” and detection of the caused
length error of the leading value.
When the print mark correction is enabled, using a probe, the function block
determines the cutting position specified by the print marks, calculates the position
deviation from the difference between two consecutive cutting positions and the
specified cut length – and saves the position measured value and position
deviation in the measured value memory. The block determines the first cutting
position using the first measuring cycle.

Using position comparison, the function block always determines in which range
the knife currently is – and it also determines whether it is currently in the cutting
range and indicates the result using status flags.

The function block must be called in OB MCPreServo [OB67]
If the prepared OBs are used within the library, then the call is automatic.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 103
LRK_Servo
LRK_type
leadingValueOutput
LeadingValueOutput
operationMode
modeEnabled
RotaryKnifeType (DInt)
operationMode
modeSelected
RotaryKnifeType (DInt)
LRK_type usersInterface LRK_type

LRK_type rotaryKnifeInfo LRK_type
LRK_typeCutPosition cutPositionBufferManagement LRK_typeCutPosition
BufferManagement BufferManagement
Block parameters
Input parameters
value
LRK_type
leadingValueOutput LeadingValue Interface with all the relevant leading value data.
Output
LRK_OM_ERROR(0): ERROR mode
LRK_OM_DISABLE(1): DISABLE mode
LRK_OM_START_POSITION(2): STARTPOSITION
Operation mode
ModesRotary LRK_OM_ LRK_OM_AUTOMATIC(3): AUTOMATIC mode
modeEnabled
Knife ERROR LRK_OM_MANUAL(4): MANUAL mode
(DINT) LRK_OM_SINGLE_CUT(5): SINGLE_CUT mode
LRK_OM_NOTHING_SELECTED(8):
NOTHING_SELECTED mode
LRK_OM_CHANGING(9): CHANGING mode
LRK_OM_ERROR(0): ERROR mode
LRK_OM_DISABLE(1): DISABLE mode
LRK_OM_START_POSITION(2): STARTPOSITION
Operation mode
ModesRotary LRK_OM_ LRK_OM_AUTOMATIC(3): AUTOMATIC mode
modeSelected
Knife ERROR LRK_OM_MANUAL(4): MANUAL mode
(DINT) LRK_OM_SINGLE_CUT(5): SINGLE_CUT mode
LRK_OM_NOTHING_SELECTED(8):
NOTHING_SELECTED mode
LRK_OM_CHANGING(9): CHANGING mode

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 104
Interface for the user to enter physical secondary
conditions, cam profiles, manual cut position
LRK_type
usersInterface corrections. It is also used for entering sequence
UsersInterface
options such as new start, fast start and flying
format change in operation
Internal data area to display actual geometrical
LRK_type values, converted to circumferential lengths in
rotaryKnifeInfo
RotaryKnifeInfo [mm], actual cut position as well as binary signals
for the knife position.
LRK_type
measuringValue Internal data area for print mark correction.
MeasuringValue
LRK_type Structure of the CutPositionBuffer with all of the
cutPositionBuffer
Management
Management Data types).
Functionality
The block includes the following functions:
• Generates signals:
– Knife in synchronous sector
– Knife in format sector
–
Knife in the cut

• Servo clock accurate calculation of the “actual” cut length by using the signal
“knife in cut “cut””.
• Synchronization of the print mark detection when starting in "run".
• Calling the pre control of the accelerating torque
• Calling the pre control of the cutting torque
• Controlling the technology interface to the drive for the additional torque.
• Control of the operating mode “constantVelocityAtCut” and detection of the
caused length error of the leading value
Depending on the operating phase of the system and with the print mark detection
activated, the block provides the following functions:
Table 6-1: Print mark detection sequence

Phase Description
Phase 1 The probe to measure the "FirstCutPosition" is activated
Phase 2 The 1st measured position is saved as startPosAtSensor and the setpoint
position calculated for the next cutting operation from the measured position
plus the format length.
Phase 3 The probe to measure the next cutting position is activated. Here, a
plausibility check is made of the measurement using a "Active range
monitoring function" in the program itself. Incorrect measurements are
rejected and the probe is reactivated.
Phase 4 The next measured position is saved in the measured value memory –
along with its deviation from the setpoint position. The error counter is reset
if the position measurement is plausible.
Phase 5 If the measured value is not found in the actual activation range, then the
setpoint position with its activation range is shifted further by one format
length and the error counter is incremented by one.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 105
The block compares the actual knife position with startSyncPos and
endSyncPosthat are defined in the user interface, and depending on the position,
sets the following bits in the RotaryKnifeInfo structure:
In the synchronous range
knifeInSynchronousSector = TRUE
knifeInFormatSector = FALSE
In the format range
knifeInSynchronousSector = FALSE
knifeInFormatSector = TRUE
The block compares the actual knife position with 0.0 and endSyncPos and sets
in the cutting range
rotaryKnifeInfo.cut = TRUE
outside the cutting range
rotaryKnifeInfo.cut = FALSE
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 106
6.4.14 Calculating the accelerating torque

LRK_GetAccelerationTorqueValue
Calculates the pre control value of the accelerating torque
Block name
Task
From the cam and the actual material velocity, the block calculates the accelerating
torque required for the rotary knife drive.

The function block is called from the LRK_Servo block.
BOOL enable done BOOL

preControlMode busy BOOL
torquePreControlMode
(DINT) error BOOL
LREAL accelerationDirect accelerationTorque REAL
DB_ANY actualCam
LREAL totalInertia
LREAL lookAHead
LREAL actPosMat
LREAL actVelMat
LREAL actAccMat
LREAL factorMmToDegree
LREAL leadingRangeEnd
Block parameters
Input parameters
TRUE: Block calculates an accelerating torque
enable BOOL FALSE
to precontrol the drive
LRK_PCM_GET
preControlMode _VALUE_FROM
torquePreControlMode Precontrol mode
(DINT) _CAM_DIRECT
(0)
accelerationDirect LREAL 0.0 Acceleration value from the setpoint generation.
actualCam DB_ANY 0 Actual cam of the synchronous operation
[kgm²] Motor moment of inertia of the rotary
totalInertia LREAL 0.0
knife system
lookAHead LREAL 0.0 [µs] Preview
actPosMat LREAL 0.0 [mm] Actual material position

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 107

actVelMat LREAL 0.0 [mm/s] Actual material velocity
actAccMat LREAL 0.0 [mm/s²] Actual material acceleration
factorMmToDegree LREAL 0.0 Factor to convert from mm to °
leadingRangeEnd LREAL 0.0 [mm] Leading value at the end of the cam
Output parameters
busy BOOL FALSE TRUE: FB generates actual torque values
TRUE: FB is in the error state, no torque values
error BOOL FALSE
are generated
errorID DWORD 16#0000_0000 Error status
accelerationTorque REAL 0.0 Actual accelerating torque
Functionality
The block calculates the pre control values for the drive as soon as the "enable"
parameter at the block is set to TRUE, and initialization was successfully carried
out.
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 108
6.4.15 Calculating the cutting torque

LRK_CuttingTorquePreControl
Calculates the pre control value of the cutting torque
Block name
Task
This block calculates the cutting torque from a table saved in the rotary knife info
as a function of the rotary knife position.

BOOL enable busy BOOL
preControlMode error BOOL
cuttingTorquePreControlMode
(DINT) erroId DWORD
LREAL lookAHead cuttingTorque LREAL

LREAL actPosKnife
LREAL actVelKnife
LREAL actAccKnife
usersInterface LRK_type
LRK_type
rotaryKnifeInfo LRK_type
LRK_type
Block parameters
Input parameters
TRUE: Block calculates a cutting torque to pre
enable BOOL FALSE
control the drive
LRK_PCM_GET
cuttingTorquePreControl preControlMode _VALUE_FROM
Precontrol mode
Mode (DINT) _CAM_DIRECT
(0)
lookAHead LREAL 0.0 [µs] Preview
actPosKnife LREAL 0.0 [mm] Actual knife position
actVelKnife LREAL 0.0 [mm/s] Actual knife velocity
actAccKnife LREAL 0.0 [mm/s²] Actual knife acceleration

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 109
Output parameters
busy BOOL FALSE TRUE: FB generates actual cutting torque values
TRUE: FB is in the error state; no cutting torque
error BOOL FALSE
values are generated
errorId DWORD 16#7000 Error status
cuttingTorque LREAL 0.0 Actual cutting torque
LRK_type
usersInterface User interface
UsersInterface
LRK_type
rotaryKnifeInfo Information interface
RotaryKnifeInfo
Functionality
The block calculates the pre control values for the drive as soon as the "enable"
parameter at the block is set to TRUE, and initialization was successfully carried
out.
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 110
6.4.16 LRK_EncoderAsAAMaster
Control block of the axis FB for the auxiliary axis if an external encoder is
interconnected as leading value.
Block name
LRK_EncoderAsAAMaster
Task of the block

Calls the axis FB.

The function block is automatically called from the LRK_AuxiliaryAxis function
block.
LRK_type
TO_ExternalEncoder master Output
AuxiliaryAxisOutput
TO_SynchronousAxis slave
LRK_type
command
AuxiliaryAxisCommand

LAxisCtrl_SyncAxis instAxisCtrlAuxiliaryAxis LAxisCtrl_SyncAxis

Camming Camming
Block parameters
Input parameters
value
master TO_ExternalEncoder Conversion DB_ANY to TO_ExternalEncoder
slave TO_SynchronousAxis Conversion DB_ANY to TO_SynchronousAxis
LRK_type Interface to operate the auxiliary axis using the
command
AuxiliaryAxisCommand auxiliary axis block

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 111
value
LAxisCtrl_type
Config Configuration data
AxisConfig
instAxisCtrl LAxisCtrl_SyncAxis
Instance of axis FB of auxiliary axis
AuxiliaryAxis Camming
Output parameters
value
LRK_type
Interface with all the auxiliary axis data relevant for
Output AuxiliaryAxis
Output
Functionality
This block is used to implicitly convert the leading value for the axis FB from
DB_ANY to TO_ExternalEncoder.
As default setting, the block is designed for operating with FB

LAxisCtrl_SyncAxisCamming of the global axis handling of the LAxisCtrl library.
This block provides users with a standard control and diagnostics interface for all
the usual motion functions of the TO axis. The scope of this block goes far beyond
addressing the requirements of basic rotary axes. Therefore, it is possible to
replace this block by a simpler block with restricted functionality that requires less
memory. This is the LRK_IAFB_Sync block in the LRotaryKnife library.
Both FBs access the same data type – which means that users only must replace
the data type of the internal instance, as described in the following:
1. In the declaration part of FB

replace instance
2. by instance
LRK_IAFB_Sync
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 112
6.4.17 LRK_PosAxisAsAAMaster
Control block of the axis FB for the auxiliary axis if a positioning axis is
Block name
LRK_PosAxisAsAAMaster
Task of the block

Calls the axis FB.Integration into the execution system
block.
LRK_type
TO_PositioningAxis master Output
AuxiliaryAxisOutput
LRK_type
command


Camming Camming
Block parameters
Input parameters
value
master TO_PositioningAxis Conversion DB_ANY to TO_PositioningAxis
command
value
Config LAxisCtrl_type Configuration data
AxisConfig

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 113

value
Output parameters
value
LRK_type
Output
Functionality

replace instance
2. by instance
LRK_IAFB_Sync
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 114
6.4.18 LRK_SyncAxisAsAAMaster
Control block of the axis FB for the auxiliary axis if a synchronous axis is
Block name
LRK_SyncAxisAsAAMaster
Task of the block

Calls the axis FB.

block.
LRK_SyncAxisAsAAMaster
LRK_type
TO_SynchronousAxis master Output
AuxiliaryAxisOutput
LRK_type
command


Camming Camming
Block parameters
Input parameters
value
master TO_SynchronousAxis Conversion DB_ANY to TO_SynchronousAxis
command

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 115
value
LAxisCtrl_type
AxisConfig
Output parameters
value
LRK_type
Output
Functionality
DB_ANY to TO_SynchronousAxis.


LRK_SyncAxisAsAAMaster,
replace instance
2. by instance
LRK_IAFB_Sync
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 116
6.4.19 LRK_EncoderAsLVSAMaster
Control block of the axis FB for the synchronous axis as leading value if an external
encoder is interconnected as leading value.
Block name
LRK_EncoderAsLVSAMaster
Task of the block

Calls the axis FB.

The function block is automatically called from the LRK_LeadingValue function
block.
TO_ExternalEncoder master

LAxisCtrl_SyncAxis instAxisCtrlLeadingValue LAxisCtrl_SyncAxis

Camming Camming
Block parameters
Input parameters
value
master TO_ExternalEncoder Conversion DB_ANY to TO_ExternalEncoder
value
LAxisCtrl_type
AxisConfig
Instance of axis FB of leading value axis
LeadingValue Camming

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 117
Functionality

replace instance
2. by instance
LRK_IAFB_Sync
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 118
6.4.20 LRK_PosAxisAsLVSAMaster
Control block of the axis FB for the synchronous axis as leading value if a
positioning axis is interconnected as leading value.
Block name
LRK_PosAxisAsLVSAMaster
Task of the block

Calls the axis FB.

block.
TO_PositioningAxis master


Camming Camming
Block parameters
Input parameters
value
master TO_PositioningAxis Conversion DB_ANY to TO_PositioningAxis
value
LAxisCtrl_type
AxisConfig

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 119
Functionality
DB_ANY to TO_PositioningAxis.

replace instance
2. by instance
LRK_IAFB_Sync
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 120
6.4.21 LRK_SyncAxisAsLVSAMaster
Control block of the axis FB for the synchronous axis as leading value if a
synchronous axis is interconnected as leading value.
Block name
Task of the block

Calls the axis FB.

block.
LRK_SyncAxisAsLVSAMaster
TO_SynchronousAxis master


Camming Camming
Block parameters
Input parameters
value
value
LAxisCtrl_type
AxisConfig

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 121
Functionality

LRK_SyncAxisAsLVSAMaster
replace instance
2. by instance
LRK_IAFB_Sync
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 122
6.4.22 LRK_SyncAxisAsRKMaster
Control block of the axis FB for the Rotary Knife axis if a synchronous axis is
Block name
LRK_SyncAxisAsRKMaster
Task of the block

Calls the axis FB.

The function block is automatically called from the LRK_RotaryKnifeAxis function
block.
LRK_SyncAxisAsRKMaster
LRK_type
TO_SynchronousAxis master Output
RotaryKnifeAxisOutput
LRK_type
command
RotaryKnifeAxisCommand

Block parameters
Input parameters
value
command LRK_type Internal interface to operate the RotaryKnifeAxis by
RotaryKnifeAxisCommand the RotaryKnifeAxis block.
value
Config LAxisCtrl_type Configuration data
AxisConfig

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 123
Output parameters
value
Output LRK_type Interface with all the rotary knife axis data relevant
RotaryKnifeAxis for the rotary knife block
Output
Functionality


LRK_SyncAxisAsRKMaster,
replace instance
2. by instance
LRK_IAFB_Sync
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 124

LRK_GetPosAxisValues
Reads out the values from the TO_PositioningAxis
Block name
LRK_GetPosAxisValues
Task
This block reads the system-relevant data from the TO_PositioningAxis of the
leading value
The function block is called from the LRK_LeadingValue block.
LRK_GetPosAxisValues VOID
TO_PositioningAxis TO_LeadingValue toEnable BOOL

toError BOOL
toHomed BOOL
toStandstill BOOL
toHomingActive BOOL
toNotPositionControled BOOL
toModuloEnabled BOOL
toModuloLength LREAL
toActualPosition LREAL
toActualVelocity LREAL
toActualAcceleration LREAL
toMaxVelocity LREAL
toMaxAcceleration LREAL
toMaxDeceleration LREAL
Block parameters
Input parameters
value
TO_LeadingValue TO_PositioningAxis Axis as leading value
Output parameters
value
toEnabled BOOL Axis switched on
toError BOOL Axis in error state
toHomed BOOL Axis homed
toStandstill BOOL Axis standstill
toHomingActive BOOL Axis moving in the homing mode

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 125

value
toNotPositionControlled BOOL Axis motion not with position control
toModuloEnabled BOOL Modulo active
toModuloLength LREAL Active modulo length
toActualPosition LREAL Actual axis position
toActualVelocity LREAL Actual axis velocity
toActualAcceleration LREAL Actual axis acceleration
toMaxVelocity LREAL Maximum axis velocity
toMaxAcceleration LREAL Maximum axis acceleration
toMaxDeceleration LREAL Maximum axis deceleration
Functionality
Reads out the system-relevant data from the TO_PositioningAxis
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 126

LRK_GetSyncAxisValues
Reads out the values from the TO_SynchronousAxis
Block name
LRK_GetSyncAxisValues
Task
This block reads the system-relevant data from the TO_SynchronousAxis

The function block is called from LRK_AuxiliaryAxis and LRK_RotaryKnifeAxis
blocks.
LRK_GetSyncAxisValues VOID
TO_SyncAxis TO_SynchronousAxis toDriveCommunicationOK BOOL

toDriveInOperation BOOL
toEnable BOOL
toError BOOL
toErrorReaction BOOL
toRestartActive BOOL
toHomed BOOL
toStandstill BOOL
toJogActive BOOL
toHomingActive BOOL
toSynchronizing BOOL
toSynchronous BOOL
toNotPositionControled BOOL
toModuloEnabled BOOL
toModuloLength LREAL
toActualPosition LREAL
toActualVelocity LREAL
toActualAcceleration LREAL
toMaxVelocity LREAL
toMaxAcceleration LREAL
toMaxDeceleration LREAL
toLeadScrew LREAL
toMasterOffset LREAL
toGearFactor LREAL
toVirtualAxisMode LREAL
Block parameters
Input parameters
value
TO_Synchronous
TO_SyncAxis SynchronousAxis
Axis

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 127
Output parameters
value
toDriveCommunicationOK BOOL Drive in conjunction with SIMATIC
toDriveInOperation BOOL Drive in operation
toEnabled BOOL Axis switched on
toError BOOL Axis in error state
toErrorReaction Dint Error response of the axis
toRestartActive BOOL Restart at the TO active
toHomed BOOL Axis homed
toStandstill BOOL Axis standstill
toJogActive BOOL Axis in the jog mode
toHomingActive BOOL Axis moving in the homing mode
toSynchronizing BOOL Axis synchronizing
toSynchronous BOOL Axis synchronized
toNotPositionControlled BOOL Axis motion not with position control
toModuloEnabled BOOL Modulo active
toModuloLength LREAL [mm] Active modulo length
toActualPosition LREAL [mm] Actual axis position
toActualVelocity LREAL [mm/s] Actual axis velocity
toActualAcceleration LREAL [mm/s²] Actual axis acceleration
toMaxVelocity LREAL [mm/s] Maximum axis velocity

toMaxAcceleration LREAL [mm/s²] Maximum axis acceleration
toMaxDeceleration LREAL [mm/s²] Maximum axis deceleration
toLeadScrew LREAL [mm] Spindle pitch (leadscrew)
[mm] Actual offset of the
toMasterOffset LREAL
leading value range of the cam
toGearFactor LREAL [-] Gear ratio
toVirtuaAxisMode UDINT Axis running in virtual modus
Functionality
Reads out the system-relevant data from the TO_SynchronousAxis
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 128

LRK_GetExternalEncoderValues
Reads out the values from the TO ExternalEncoder
Block name
Task
This block reads the system-relevant data from the TO ExternalEncoder of the
leading value

The function block is called from the LRK_LeadingValue block.

Figure 6-1: LRK_GetExternalEncoderValues
TO_ExternalEncoder TO_ExtEnc toEnabled Bool
toError Bool
toHomed Bool
toHomingActive Bool
toStandstill Bool
toNotPositionControlled Bool
toModuloEnabled Bool
toModuloLength LReal
toActualPosition LReal
toActualVelocity LReal
toActualAcceleration LReal
toMaxVelocity LReal
toMaxAcceleration LReal
toMaxDeceleration LReal
toStatusSensorState DInt
Table 6-2: Parameter of LRK_GetExternalEncoderValues

Name P- Data Type Comment
Type
TO_ExtEnc IN TO_ExternalEncoder External encoder as leading value
toEnabled OUT Bool External encoder switched on
toError OUT Bool External encoder in error state
toHomed OUT Bool External encoder homed
toHomingActive OUT Bool External encoder moving in the homing mode

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 129
Name P- Data Type Comment

Type
toStandstill OUT Bool Velocity is smaller then 5 mm/s (needed at interrupt
production)
toNotPositionControlled OUT Bool Motion not with position control
toModuloEnabled OUT Bool Modulo active
toModuloLength OUT LReal Active modulo length
toActualPosition OUT LReal Actual position of the external encoder
toActualVelocity OUT LReal Actual velocity of the external encoder
toActualAcceleration OUT LReal Actual acceleration of the external encoder
toMaxVelocity OUT LReal Maximum velocity (= 0.0)
toMaxAcceleration OUT LReal Maximum acceleration (= 0.0)
toMaxDeceleration OUT LReal Maximum deceleration (= 0.0)
toStatusSensorState OUT DInt External encoder switched on
Functionality
Reads out the system-relevant data from the external encoder TO of the leading
value
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 130

LRK_GetLVPosAxisServoValue
Reads out the values of leading value used in servo clock from the
TO_PositioningAxis
Block name
LRK_GetLVPosAxisServoValue
Task
This block reads the system-relevant data from the TO_PositioningAxis of the
leading value

LRK_type
LRK_GetLVPosAxisServoValue GetLVServoValues
TO_PositioningAxis TO_PosAxis
Block parameters
Input parameters
value
TO_PosAxis TO_PositioningAxis PositioningAxis as leading value
Functionality
Reads out the system-relevant data from the TO_PositioningAxis
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 131

LRK_GetLVSyncAxisServoValue
TO_SynchronousAxis
Block name
LRK_GetLVSyncAxisServoValue
Task
This block reads the system-relevant data from the TO_SynchronousAxis of the
leading value

LRK_type
LRK_GetLVSyncAxisServoValue GetLVServoValues
TO_SynchronousAxis TO_SyncAxis
Block parameters
Input parameters
value
TO_SyncAxis TO_SynchronousAxis SynchronousAxis as leading value
Functionality
Reads out the system-relevant data from the TO_SynchronousAxis
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 132

LRK_GetLVExternalEncoderServoValue
TO_ExternalEncoder
Block name
LRK_GetLVExternalEncoderServoValue
Task
This block reads the system-relevant data from the TO_ExternalEncoder of the
leading value

LRK_type
LRK_GetLVExternalEncoderServoValues GetLVExtEncServoValue
TO_ExternalEncoder TO_ExtEnc
Block parameters
Input parameters
value
TO_ExtEnc TO_ExternalEncoder External encoder as leading value
Functionality
Reads out the system-relevant data from the TO_ExternalEncoder
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 133
6.4.29 Reset of the MeasuringInput

LRK_MCResetMI
Resets the measuring input
Block name
LRK_MCResetMI
Task
Calls MC_RESET with DB_ANY as TO reference

The block is called from the LRK_LeadingValueMeasuringInput block and does not
have to be integrated by users.
LRK_MCResetMI VOID
TO_MeasuringInput TOMeasuringInput
MC_RESET_Instance
MC_RESET MC_RESET
Block parameters
Input parameters
TOMeasuringInput TO_MeasuringInput TO-Measuring input
MC_RESET_Instance MC_RESET Instance of MC_RESET
Functionality
Calls MC_RESET
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 134
6.4.30 Reset of the cam

LRK_MCResetCam
Reset of the cam
Block name
LRK_MCResetCam
Task
Calls MC_RESET with DB_ANY as TO reference

The block is called from the LRK_CamCalculation block and does not have to be
integrated by users.
LRK_MCResetCam VOID
TO_Cam Cam
MC_RESET_Instance
MC_RESET MC_RESET
Block parameters
Input parameters
Cam TO_Cam TO cam
MC_RESET_Instance MC_RESET Instance of MC_RESET
Functionality
Calls MC_RESET
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 135
6.4.31 Determining cam values

LRK_GetCamValues
Reads out the values from the TO Cam
Block name
LRK_GetCamValues
Task
This block reads the system-relevant data from the TO Cam

The function block is called from the LRK_CamManagement block.
LRK_GetCamValues VOID
TO_Cam cam camStatus LRKBasic_typeCamStatus

Block parameters
Input parameters
Cam TO_Cam Cam
Output parameters
LRK_
camStatus Cam status
typeCamStatus
Functionality
Reads out the system-relevant data from the TO_Cam of the selected cam
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 136
6.4.32 LRK_AddCamPointsToCam
Supplies the cam with the previously calculated cam points.
Block name
LRK_AddCamPointsToCam
Task of the block

Enters the cam points into the TO Cam

The function block is automatically called from the LRK_CamCalculation function
block.
LRK_AddCamPointsToCam VOID
INT numberOfPoints
Array[1..
LRK_MAX_NUMBER_OF_CAM_POINTS camPoints
of TO_Cam_Struct_PointData
Array[1.. camPointsValid Array[1..

LRK_MAX_NUMBER_OF_CAM_POINTS LRK_MAX_NUMBER_OF_CAM_POINTS
of BOOL of BOOL
cam
TO_Cam TO_Cam
Block parameters
Input parameters
numberOfPoints INT Number of cam points
Array[1..”LRK_MAX_NUMBER_
camPoints OF_CAM_POINTS”] of Cam point parameters
TO_Cam_Struct_PointData
camSegmentsValid Display of the segment validity
OF_CAM_POINTS”] of BOOL
cam TO_Cam Cam
Functionality
This block enters the calculated segment parameters into the TO-Cam.
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 137
6.4.33 LRK_AddCamSegmentsToCam
Supplies the cam with the previously calculated segment parameters.
Block name
LRK_AddCamSegmentsToCam
Task of the block

Enters the segment parameters into the TO Cam

The function block is automatically called from the LRK_CamCalculation function
block
LRK_AddCamSegmentsToCam VOID
INT numberOfSegments
Array[1..50] of
camSegments
TO_Cam_Struct_SegmentData
Array[1..50] of BOOL camSegmentsValid
cam
TO_Cam TO_Cam
Block parameters
Input parameters
numberOfSegments INT Number of cam segments
camSegments OF_CAM_POINTS”] of Cam segment parameters
TO_Cam_Struct_SegmentData
camSegmentsValid Display of the segment validity
OF_CAM_POINTS”] of BOOL
cam TO_Cam Cam
Functionality
This block enters the calculated segment parameters into the TO-Cam.
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 138
6.4.34 LRK_GetAuxRotAxisServoValues
Reads out the reduced actual axis data of auxiliary axis and Rotary Knife axis in
the servo clock cycle
Block name
LRK_GetAuxRotAxisServoValues
Task of the block

Reads out the reduced actual axis data of auxiliary axis and Rotary Knife axis in
the servo clock cycle

The function block is automatically called from the LRK_Servo function block.
LRK_GetAuxRotAxisServoValues LRK_type
GetAuxRotAxisServoValues
TO_SynchronousAxis auxiliaryAxis
TO_SynchronousAxis rotaryKnifeAxis
Block parameters
Input parameters
auxiliaryAxis TO_SynchronousAxis Auxiliary axis (decoupled material web!)
rotaryKnifeAxis TO_SynchronousAxis RotaryKnife axis
Functionality
This block reads data from the TO structure of the auxiliary and rotary knife axes
and transfers this data into the FC structure.
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 139
6.4.35 LRK_GetCamServoValues
Reads out the reduced actual data of a specified cam in the servo clock cycle.
Block name
LRK_GetCamServoValues
Task of the block

Reads out the reduced actual data of a specified cam in the servo clock cycle.

The function block is automatically called from the LRK_Servo function block.
LRK_GetCamServoValues LRK_type
GetCamServoValues
TO_Cam cam_TO
Block parameters
Input parameters
cam_TO TO_Cam Cam
Functionality
This block reads data from the TO structure of a cam and transfers it into the FC
structure.
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 140
6.4.36 LRK_MCTorqueAdditive
Specifies an additional torque
Block name
LRK_MCTorqueAdditive
Task
Calls the MC_TorqueAdditive with DB_ANY as TO reference.

The block is called from the LRK_Servo block and does not have to be integrated
users.
LRK_MCTorqueAdditive VOID
TO_SynchronousAxis axis
BOOL enable
LREAL value
MC_TORQUEADDITIVE_Instance
MC_TORQUEADDITIVE MC_TORQUEADDITIVE
Block parameters
Input parameters
axis TO_SynchronousAxis TO synchronous axis
enable BOOL Activation of the additional torque pre control
value LREAL [ Nm ] Value of the additional torque
MC_TORQUE MC_TORQUE
Instance of MC_TORQUEADDITIVE
ADDITIVE_Instance ADDITIVE
Functionality
Calls the MC_TORQUEADDITIVE
Messages

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 141
7 Description of the data and their structure

7.1 Overview
Enumeration types
Enumeration types as groups of DINT constants are provided for some of the input
and output parameters of the function blocks. Various modes and properties can
be preset using these parameters.
Data structures
In some instances, the function blocks of the application are parameterized using
data structures, which should be created for the particular block. Structures with
the appropriate parameters are available for each block.
7.2 Enumeration types
Name of the enumeration type Content

operationModesRotaryKnife This enumeration type contains DINT constants to select
and display the operating state of function block

LRK_RotaryKnife.
Declared in: LrotaryKnife_Tags/LRK_Constant/User
constants
leadingValueCouplingMode This enumeration type contains DINT constants to describe
the leading value coupling mode selected in the axis
configuration.
constants
preControlMode This enumeration type contains DINT constants to select
and display the pre control mode used for the torque pre
control and DC link pre control.
constants
startStopLengthMode This enumeration type contains DINT constants to describe
the input mode for the start/stop length.
constants
typeOfCam This enumeration type defines the cam type for the cam
calculation:
constants
camProfile This enumeration type defines the travel profile for the cam
calculation.
constants
cutProfile This enumeration type defines the cutting profile for the cam
calculation
constants
measuringEdge This enumeration type defines the type of the edge at the
measuring input
constants

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 142
Name of the enumeration type Content

syncProfileReference This enumeration type defines the synchronization profile
type:
constants
syncLengthType This enumeration type defines the type entered for the
synchronization length
constants
7.2.1 operationModesRotaryKnife
This enumeration type contains DINT constants to select and display the operating
state of function block LRK_RotaryKnife.
Element Value Description
LRK_OM_ERROR 0 LRK_RotaryKnife is in the ERROR mode
LRK_OM_DISABLE 1 LRK_RotaryKnife is in the DISABLE mode
LRK_OM_START_POSITION 2 LRK_RotaryKnife is in the STARTPOSITION mode
LRK_OM_AUTOMATIC 3 LRK_RotaryKnife is in the AUTOMATIC mode
LRK_OM_MANUAL 4 LRK_RotaryKnife is in the MANUAL mode
LRK_OM_SINGLE_CUT 5 LRK_RotaryKnife is in the SINGLE_CUT mode
LRK_OM_NOTHING_SELECTED 8 LRK_RotaryKnife has not detected a mode change

LRK_OM_CHANGING 9 LRK_RotaryKnife is presently undergoing a mode change
7.2.2 leadingValueCouplingMode
This enumeration type contains DINT constants to describe the leading value
coupling mode selected in the axis configuration.
LRK_LVCM_SET_POINT 0 This value should be set if the auxiliary axis with setpoint
coupling is interconnected with the leading value (material axis).
LRK_LVCM_ACTUAL_VALUE_WITH 1 This value should be set if the auxiliary axis with actual value
_EXTRAPOLATION coupling is interconnected with the leading value (external
encoder).
LRK_LVCM_ACTUAL_VALUE_WITHOUT 2 Never set this value, it is only used for the sake of
_EXTRAPOLATION completeness!
7.2.3 startStopLengthMode
This enumeration type contains DINT constants to describe the input mode for the
start/stop length.
LRK_SSLM_AUTOMATIC 0 The system automatically calculates the optimum start/stop
length according to minimum torque requirement.
LRK_SSLM_BY_VALUE 1 Users specify the start/stop length
(StartLength/StopLength)

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 143
7.2.4 preControlMode
This enumeration type contains DINT constants to select and display the pre
control mode used for the torque pre control and DC link pre control.
LRK_PCM_GET_VALUE_FROM_CAM 0 Using this setting, the acceleration of the rotary knife axis,
_DIRECT required for pre control, is taken directly from the value
"currentSlaveData.secondDerivedValue" of the synchronous
object of the rotary knife axis.
LRK_PCM_GET_VALUE_FROM_CAM 1 Using this setting, the acceleration of the rotary knife axis
_WITH_LOOK_AHEAD required for pre control is calculated from the "raw value" taken
from the actual cam according to the leading value position and
the actual leading value velocity. When so doing, an offset
(LookAHead!) - that can be parameterized - is considered.
Further, for this method, the leading value setpoint can be used if
the leading actual values are very noisy
7.2.5 typeOfCam
This enumeration type defines the cam type for the cam calculation:
LRK_TOCAM_START_CAM 0 Cam to move the crosscutter from the start position into cyclic
operation.
LRK_TOCAM_CYCLIC_CAM 1 Cam for cyclic operation

LRK_TOCAM_STOP_CAM 2 Cam to stop the crosscutter from cyclic operation
7.2.6 camProfile
This enumeration type defines the travel profile for the cam calculation:
LRK_CAMPT_LINEAR 0 Acceleration/deceleration profile with constant acceleration
LRK_CAMPT_JERK 1 Acceleration/deceleration profile with jerk limiting
LRK_CAMPT_POLY_5 2 Acceleration/deceleration profile as fifth order polynomial
LRK_CAMPT_SINUS 3 Acceleration/deceleration profile as sinusoidal waveform
LRK_CAMPT_POLY_6 4 Acceleration/deceleration profile as sixth order polynomial
7.2.7 cutProfile
This enumeration type defines the travel profile for the cam calculation:
LRK_CUTPT_CONST 0 Linear cutting profile for over speed = 0.0
polynomial cutting profile for over speed > 0.0
LRK_CUTPT_LINEAR 1 Linear cutting profile for over speed = 0.0
Cutting profile with constant acceleration for over speed > 0.0
LRK_CUTPT_COSINE 2 Cosine cutting profile, the overspeed is calculated automatically
depending on the start sync angle.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 144
7.2.8 measuringEdge
This enumeration type defines the type of the edge at the measuring input:
LRK_RISING_EDGE 1 Measurement for a rising edge
LRK_FALLING_EDGE 2 Measurement for a falling edge
7.2.9 syncProfileReference
This enumeration type defines the synchronization profile type:

LRK_SPR_RELATE_SYNC_PROFILE_TO_TIME 1 Synchronization is realized time-based and
based on the set dynamic response values.
LRK_SPR_RELATE_SYNC_PROFILE_TO_LEADING_VALUE 2 Synchronization is realized via the leading
value with the set synchronization length.
7.2.10 syncLengthType
This enumeration type defines the synchronization length type:

LRK_SLT_EFFECTIVE 1 The synchronization length is automatically obtained. Only
permitted if synchronization based on time is selected.
LRK_SLT_DIRECT 2 The synchronization length is taken from variables "syncLength"
in structure "RotaryKnifeInfo".

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 145
7.3 Data structures of the Rotary Knife standard

application
Name of the structure Content
LRK_typeAuxiliaryAxis This structure contains the command interface to the axis FB, reduced
Command to the requirements of the AuxiliaryAxis.
Declared in: LRotaryKnife_Types/BasicTypes/
LRK_typeAuxiliaryAxisCommand
LRK_typeAuxiliaryAxis This structure contains all the required feedback signals of the
Output AuxiliaryAxis.
LRK_typeAuxiliaryAxisOutput
LRK_typeAxisTOs This structure contains all the required TOs as DB_ANY.
LRK_typeAxisTOs
LRK_typeCamCalculation This structure contains the internal data area for calling the cam
calculation.
LRK_typeCamCalculation
LRK_typeCamCommand Substructure of LRK_typeCamCalculation to specifically reset
the cams being used.
LRK_typeCamCommand
LRK_typeCamStatus Substructure of LRK_typeCamCalculation to display the cam
status.
LRK_typeCamStatus
LRK_typeCutPosition This structure contains the buffer in which the cut positions with
Buffer the associated position deviations are saved.
Declared in: LRotaryKnifeTypes/BasicTypes/
LRK_typeCutPositionBuffer
LRK_typeCutPosition This structure contains the internal data area for entering
BufferManagement precise cut position and cut position deviation for the print mark
correction.
LRK_typeCutPositionBufferManagement
LRK_typeCuttingTorque This structure contains a table to enter the cutting torque via the
PrecontrolAngle knife angle.
LRK_typeCuttingTorquePrecontrolAngle
LRK_typeCuttingTorque This structure contains a table to display the cutting torque with
PrecontrolPosition respect to the knife position.
LRK_typeCuttingTorquePrecontrolPosition
LRK_typeGetAuxRotAxis This structure contains values to display the TO data from the
ServoValues auxiliary axis and the rotary knife axis read in the servo clock
cycle
LRK_typeGetAuxRotAxisServoValues
LRK_typeGetCam This structure contains values to display the TO data of a cam
ServoValues read in the servo clock cycle
LRK_typeGetCamServoValues
LRK_typeGetLV This structure contains values to display the TO data of leading
ServoValues value read in the servo clock cycle
LRK_typeGetLVServoValues

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 146
Name of the structure Content

LRK_typeLeadingValue This structure contains the command interface to the axis FB,
Command reduced to the requirements of the leading value.
LRK_typeLeadingValueCommand
LRK_typeLeadingValue This structure contains the command interface to the axis FB,
MeasuringInputCommand reduced to the requirements of the measuring input.
LRK_typeLeadingValueMeasuringInputCommand
LRK_typeLeadingValue This structure contains all the required feedback signals of the
MeasuringInputOutput measuring input at the leading value
LRK_typeLeadingValueMeasuringInputOutput
LRK_typeLeadingValue This structure contains all the required feedback signals of the
Output leading value.
LRK_typeLeadingValueOutput
LRK_typeLeadingValueTOs This structure contains all necessary TOs of a leading value.
LRK_typeLeadingValueTOs
LRK_typeMeasuringValue This structure contains the internal data area for the print mark
correction.
LRK_typeMeasuringValue
LRK_typeRotaryKnife This structure contains the complete global data of the
SIMATIC Rotary Knife application.

LRK_typeRotaryKnife
LRK_typeRotaryKnifeAxis This structure contains the command interface to the axis FB,
Command reduced to the requirements of the rotary knife axis.
LRK_typeRotaryKnifeAxisCommand
LRK_typeRotaryKnifeAxis This structure contains all the required feedback signals of the
Output rotary knife axis,
LRK_typeRotaryKnifeAxisOutput
LRK_typeRotaryKnifeInfo This structure contains the internal data area to display actual
geometrical values, converted to circumferential lengths in
[mm], actual cut position as well as binary signals for the knife
position.
LRK_typeRotaryKnifeInfo
LRK_typeSCTrendView This structure contains all the data required to display a cam
Data (position/velocity/acceleration/
jerk) on the HMI system required.
LRK_typeSCTrendViewData
LRK_typeUsersInterface This structure contains the interface for the user to enter
physical secondary conditions, cam profiles, manual cut
position corrections. It is also used for entering sequence
options such as new start, fast start and flying format change in
operation.
LRK_typeUsersInterface
The following always applies when marking the structure elements:

[IN]: Values, to be provided by the user include
[OUT]: Results or feedback signals

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 147
[IO]: Values, which depending on how the block is connected, must be supplied by
the user or written by the function
7.3.1 LRK_typeAuxiliaryAxisCommand
This structure contains the command interface to the axis FB, reduced to the
requirements of the auxiliary axis.
I/O Element Data type Description
IN enable BOOL TRUE: Axis-FB activated
IN resetAxis BOOL TRUE: Reset command active
IN enableAxis BOOL TRUE: Axis active
IN jogForward BOOL TRUE: Jog operation forward active
IN jogBackward BOOL TRUE: Jog operation backward active
IN moveVelocity BOOL TRUE: Axis traverses with closed-loop velocity control
IN posAbsolute BOOL TRUE: Axis traverses to the absolute position
IN posRelative BOOL TRUE: Axis traverses to the relative position
TRUE: Axis traverses superimposed through the
IN posSuperimposed BOOL
relative position difference
IN Homing BOOL TRUE: Axis is being homed
IN stop BOOL TRUE: Axis is stopped
IN fastStop BOOL TRUE: Axis is stopped (fast)
IN torqueLimiting BOOL TRUE: Torque limiting activated

IN gearInRelative BOOL TRUE: Relative synchronous operation activated
IN gearInAbsolute BOOL TRUE: Absolute synchronous operation activated
IN phasing BOOL TRUE: Synchronous offset initiated
IN simulation BOOL TRUE: Switch axis into SIMULATION
7.3.2 LRK_typeAuxiliaryAxisOutput
This structure contains all of the required feedback signals of the auxiliary axis:
OUT valid BOOL TRUE: Axis-FB displays valid
OUT busy BOOL TRUE: Axis-FB active
OUT error BOOL TRUE: Axis-FB in error state
OUT status WORD Status word of the axis FB
OUT commandBusy BOOL TRUE: Selected command active
OUT commandDone BOOL TRUE: Selected command completed
OUT commandAborted BOOL TRUE: Selected command canceled
OUT superimposedBusy BOOL TRUE: Superimposed command active
OUT superimposedDone BOOL TRUE: Superimposed command completed
OUT superimposedAborted BOOL TRUE: Superimposed command canceled
OUT homingBusy BOOL TRUE: Homing active
OUT homingDone BOOL TRUE: Homing completed
OUT homingAborted BOOL TRUE: Homing canceled
OUT jogSelected BOOL TRUE: Jog operation selected
OUT moveVelocitySelected BOOL TRUE: Velocity-controlled operation selected
OUT posAbsoluteSelected BOOL TRUE: Absolute positioning selected

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 148

OUT posRelativeSelected BOOL TRUE: Relative positioning selected
posSuperimposed
OUT BOOL TRUE: Superimposed positioning selected
Selected
OUT homingSelected BOOL TRUE: Homing selected
OUT stopSelected BOOL TRUE: Stop selected
OUT fastStopSelected BOOL TRUE: Stop (fast) selected
OUT torqueLimitingSelected BOOL TRUE: Torque limiting selected
gearInRelative
OUT BOOL TRUE: 149Relative synchronous operation selected
Selected
gearInAbsolute
OUT BOOL TRUE: Absolute synchronous operation selected
Selected
OUT phasingSelected BOOL TRUE: Synchronous offset selected
LaxisCtrl_type
OUT diagnostics Diagnostics structure
Diagnostics
OUT toFollowingAxis BOOL TRUE: Auxiliary axis is a synchronous axis
OUT toDriveCommunicationOk BOOL TRUE: Auxiliary axis drive exists, and is switched on
OUT toEnabled BOOL TRUE: Auxiliary axis, axis-TO is switched on
OUT toError BOOL TRUE: Auxiliary axis, axis-TO is the error status
OUT toErrorReaction DINT Error response
TRUE: Auxiliary axis drive is ready and generates
OUT toDriveInOperation BOOL
torque
OUT toRestartActive BOOL TRUE: Restart at the auxiliary axis, axis-TO active
OUT toStandstill BOOL TRUE: Auxiliary axis drive is at a standstill

OUT toHomed BOOL TRUE: Auxiliary axis, axis-TO is homed
OUT toHomingActive BOOL TRUE: Homing is active at the auxiliary axis axis-TO
TRUE: Jog operation is active at the auxiliary axis
OUT toJogActive BOOL
axis-TO
TRUE: Synchronizing is active at the auxiliary axis
OUT toSynchronizing BOOL
axis-TO
OUT toSynchronous BOOL TRUE: The auxiliary axis, axis-TO is synchronized
OUT toActualPosition LREAL [mm] Actual position of the auxiliary axis, axis-TO
OUT toActualVelocity LREAL [mm/s] Actual velocity of the auxiliary axis, axis-TO
[mm/s²] Actual acceleration
OUT toActualAcceleration LREAL
of the auxiliary axis, axis-TO
TRUE: The modulo length is activated at the auxiliary
OUT toModuloEnabled BOOL
axis, axis-TO
OUT toModuloLength LREAL [mm] Modulo length
TRUE: The auxiliary axis axis-TO is not in the
OUT toNotPositionControlled BOOL
position-controlled mode
[mm/s] Maximum velocity
OUT toMaxVelocity LREAL
[mm/s²] Maximum acceleration
OUT toMaxAcceleration LREAL
[mm/s²] Maximum deceleration
OUT toMaxDeceleration LREAL
OUT toLeadScrew LREAL [mm] Pitch (leadscrew) per spindle revolution
OUT toMasterOffset LREAL [mm] Master offset
OUT toGearFactor LREAL [-] Gear ratio
0 Auxiliary axis is not a virtual axis
OUT toVirtualAxisMode UDINT
1 Auxiliary axis is a virtual axis
TRUE: Auxiliary axis is a virtual axis.
OUT toVirtualAxis BOOL
FALSE: Auxiliary axis is not a virtual axis.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 149

TRUE: Auxiliary axis can be operated by the user.
OUT usersInterfaceActive BOOL FALSE: Auxiliary axis is operated via the standard
application.
TRUE: Auxiliary axis is in SIMULATION.
OUT toInSimulation BOOL
FALSE: Auxiliary axis is NOT in SIMULATION
7.3.3 LRK_typeAxisTOs
This structure contains all the technology objects as DB_ANY required to run the
application:
Array[1..”LRK_MAX_NUMBER_OF
Array of possible leading values (axis or
IN leadingValue _LEADING_VALUES”] of
external encoder!)
LRK_typeLeadingValueTOs
IN toAuxiliaryAxis DB_ANY Interconnection of the auxiliary axis TO
IN toRotaryKnifeAxis DB_ANY Interconnection of rotary knife axis TO
toLeadingValue Interconnection of leading value
IN DB_ANY
MeasuringInput measuring input TO
IN toCam1 DB_ANY Interconnection of Cam_1 TO

7.3.4 LRK_typeCamCalculation
This structure contains the internal data area for controlling the cam calculation
(this is not relevant for users):
IN execute BOOL Start with rising edge (0→1)
IN nextCam INT TO Cam of the cam to be currently calculated
IN actualCam INT TO Cam of the currently active cam
IN nextCamActive BOOL For a cam change, the next cam is loaded
IN actualCamActive BOOL Not used
formatLength
IN LREAL [mm] Activated format length
Activated
Type of cam to be calculated
START_CAM(0): Start cam
typeOfCam
IN typeOfCam CYCLIC_CAM(1): Cyclic cam
(DINT)
STOP_CAM(2): Stop cam
knifeCircumference
IN LREAL [mm] Activated knife circumference
Activated
startSyncAngle
IN LREAL [°] Activated start angle of the synchronous sector
Activated
endSyncAngle
IN LREAL [°] Activated end angle of the synchronous sector
Activated
IN startAngleActivated LREAL [°] Activated start angle
IN startLengthActivated LREAL [mm] Activated start length
IN stopAngleActivated LREAL [°] Activated stop angle

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 150

IN stopLengthActivated LREAL [mm] Activated stop length
inflectionPoint [%] Activated center point of the format sector
IN LREAL
Activated of the cyclic cam
numberOfKnives
IN INT [-] Activated number of knives
Activated
knifeOverspeed [%] Activated over speed at the
IN LREAL
StartCutActivated start of the cutting range
knifeOverspeed [%] Activated over speed at the center of the
IN LREAL
ZeroActivated cutting range
knifeOverspeed [%] Activated over speed at the
IN LREAL
EndCutActivated end of the cutting range
cutProfileCutOut cutProfile
IN Activated motion profile from the cut
Activated (DINT)
camProfilePhase1 camProfile
IN Activated motion profile for phase 1 of the cam
Activated (DINT)
IN jerkPhase1Activated LREAL [%] Activated jerk for phase 1 of the cam
camProfilePhase2 camProfile
IN Activated motion profile for phase 2 of the cam
Activated (DINT)
IN jerkPhase2Activated LREAL [%] Activated jerk for phase 2 of the cam
cutProfileCutIn cutProfile
IN Activated motion profile into the cut
Activated (DINT)
[mm] If the web moves backwards when starting up (e.g.
to build up tension), the knife is not allowed to move
backwards in order to avoid damage to the mechanics.

IN startBacklashOffset LREAL
startBacklashOffset is the safety length that the material is
allowed to move backwards until the shear is a at zero
OUT done BOOL Cam calculation completed
OUT busy BOOL Cam calculation active
OUT error BOOL Cam calculation error
OUT errorId DWORD Error ID
materialPos [mm] Material position at the end of the
OUT LREAL
Segment1End 1st cam segment
OUT LREAL
Segment2End 2nd cam segment
OUT LREAL
Segment3End 3rd cam segment
OUT LREAL
Segment4End 4th cam segment
OUT LREAL
Segment5End 5th cam segment
Transfers the error message of the cam calculation to the
OUT eidCamCalculation DWORD
error message system of the FBRotaryKnife.
camCalculation
OUT BOOL Flag "Cam calculation active"
Active
camCalculation
OUT BOOL Flag "Cam calculation canceled with error"
Error
OUT boCamCalculationOK BOOL Flag "Cam calculation successfully completed"
camSegments
OUT INT Number of calculated cam segments
Calculated
Array[1.. LRK_MAX
_NUMBER_OF_
CAM_SEGMENTS]
OUT camSegmentsRK Structure of the cam segments for input in TO_Cam
of
TO_Cam_Struct_
SegmentData

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 151

Array[1.. LRK_MAX
_NUMBER_OF_ Structure to display the valid cam segments in the
OUT camSegmentsRKValid
CAM_SEGMENTS] TO_Cam
of BOOL
OUT copyDone BOOL Copying the cam segments to TO_Cam completed
Array[1..4] of
OUT camState LRK_type Status of cams 1 - 4
CamStatus
Array[1..4] of
OUT camCommand LRK_type Command interface of cams 1 – 4
CamCommand
OUT nextCamDBANY DB_ANY DB-ANY of the next cam
OUT nextCamDBNumber UINT DB number of the next cam
OUT nextCamName WSTRING Name of the next cam, max. 24 characters
7.3.5 LRK_typeCamCommand
Substructure of LRK_typeCamCalculation to specifically reset the cams being used

(not relevant for users):
IN resetExecute BOOL Start reset with rising edge (0 → 1)
IN resetRestart BOOL TRUE: Reset with restart

interpolateCam
IN BOOL Start interpolate cam with rising edge (0 → 1)
Execute
7.3.6 LRK_typeCamStatus
Substructure of LRK_typeCamCalculation to display the cam status (not relevant

for users):
OUT cam DB_ANY DB number of the cam
OUT control BOOL TRUE: Cam active
OUT error BOOL TRUE: Cam error
OUT restartActive BOOL TRUE: Restart active
onlineStartValues
OUT BOOL TRUE: Online start values changed
Changed
OUT camDataChanged BOOL TRUE: Cam values changed
OUT interpolated BOOL TRUE: Cam interpolated
OUT inInterpolation BOOL TRUE: Cam is being interpolated
OUT restartDone BOOL TRUE: Cam restart completed
OUT restartBusy BOOL TRUE: Cam restart active
restartCommand
OUT BOOL TRUE: Cam restart canceled
Aborted
OUT restartError BOOL TRUE: Cam restart completed with error
OUT restartErrorId WORD Cams restart error ID
OUT interpolateCamDone BOOL TRUE: Cam interpolation has been completed
OUT interpolateCamBusy BOOL TRUE: Cam interpolation active
TRUE: Cam interpolation completed with
OUT interpolateCamError BOOL
error

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 152

OUT interpolateCamErrorId WORD Cams interpolation error ID
OUT startLeadingValue LREAL [mm] Leading value at the start of the cam
OUT endLeadingValue LREAL [mm] Leading value at the end of the cam
7.3.7 LRK_typeCutPositionBuffer
This structure contains the cut position memory (this is not relevant for users):
ARRAY
[0..LRK_CPB_ [mm] Buffers the deviation between the setpoint and the
cutPositionDeviation
I/O MAX-1] actual position for the cut at the time of the
Measured
measurement
OF LREAL
ARRAY
[0..LRK_CPB_
I/O CutPositionMeasured MAX-1] [mm] Buffer for the measured cut positions
OF LREAL
ARRAY
[0..LRK_CPB_
I/O cutPositionRead MAX-1] Buffer of flag "cut position read"
OF BOOL
ARRAY
[0..LRK_CPB_
I/O cutPositionEntered MAX-1] Buffer of flag "cut position entered"
OF BOOL
7.3.8 LRK_typeCutPositionBufferManagement
This structure contains the internal data area to enter the cut position and to
precisely control the cut position correction (this is not relevant for users):
LRK_type
I/O cutPositionBuffer Data area of the cut position memory
CutPositionBuffer
I/O bufferIn INT Pointer to the next input position of buffer
I/O bufferOut INT Pointer to next output position of buffer
I/O cutCorrectionWait INT Number of cuts without cut correction
I/O bufferReadTrigger BOOL Start trigger to read the next buffer entry
7.3.9 LRK_typeCuttingTorquePrecontrolAngle
This structure contains values to enter the cutting torque via the knife angle:
ARRAY
IN angle [0..LRK_MAX_CT_PRECONTROL_POINTS-1] [°] Knife angle
OF LREAL
ARRAY
IN torque [0..LRK_MAX_CT_PRECONTROL_POINTS-1] [Nm] Cutting torque
OF LREAL

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 153
7.3.10 LRK_typeCuttingTorquePrecontrolPosition
This structure contains values to display the cutting torque via the knife position:
ARRAY
OUT position [0..LRK_MAX_CT_PRECONTROL_POINTS-1] [mm] Knife position
OF LREAL
ARRAY
OUT torque [0..LRK_MAX_CT_PRECONTROL_POINTS-1] [Nm] Cutting torque
OF LREAL
7.3.11 LRK_typeGetAuxRotAxisServoValues
This structure contains values to display the TO data from the auxiliary axis and
rotary knife axis read in the servo clock cycle:
OUT rotaryKnifeAxisActualPosition LREAL [mm] Knife position
OUT rotaryKnifeAxisActualVelocity LREAL [mm/s] Actual velocity
OUT rotaryKnifeAxisActualAcceleration LREAL [mm/s²] Actual acceleration
OUT rotaryKnifeAxisActualCam DB_ANY [-] Actual cam in use
OUT rotaryKnifeAxisCommunicationOK BOOL Rotary knife drive available
OUT rotaryKnifeAxisMasterOffset LREAL [mm] Actual offset of the master axis

OUT rotaryKnifeAxisPosition LREAL [mm] knife set position
OUT rotaryKnifeAxisVelocity LREAL [mm/s] knife set velocity
OUT rotaryKnifeAxisAcceleration LREAL [mm/s²] knife set acceleration
OUT auxiliaryAxisActualPosition LREAL [mm] Actual position of the master axis
OUT auxiliaryAxisVelocity LREAL [mm/s] Velocity of the master axis
OUT auxiliaryAxisAcceleration LREAL [mm/s²] Acceleration of the master axis
OUT auxiliaryAxisPosition LREAL [mm] set position of the master axis
OUT auxiliaryAxisVelocity LREAL [mm/s] set velocity of the master axis
OUT auxiliaryAxisAcceleration LREAL [mm/s²] set acceleration of the master axis
OUT auxiliaryAxisModuloLength LREAL [mm] modulo length of the master axis
OUT auxiliaryAxisToSynchronous BOOL master axis synchronous
7.3.12 LRK_typeGetCamServoValues
This structure contains values to display the TO data of a cam read in the servo
clock cycle:
[mm] Start position of the leading value
OUT leadingRangeStartPosition LREAL
range
[mm] End position of the leading value
OUT leadingRangeEndPosition LREAL
range
7.3.13 LRK_typeGetCamServoValues
This structure contains values to display the TO data of the leading value read in
the servo clock cycle:

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 154

[mm] actual position of the leading
OUT actualPosition LREAL
value
[mm/s] actual velocity of the leading
OUT actualVelocity LREAL
value
OUT position LREAL [mm] set position of the leading value
OUT velocity LREAL [mm/s] set velocity of the leading value
7.3.14 LRK_typeLeadingValueCommand
requirements of the leading value. The effect of the signals depends on whether an
axis (A)/(SA) or an external encoder (EE) is used as leading value:
A TRUE: Axis-FB activated
IN enable BOOL
EE TRUE Axis-FB activated
A TRUE: Reset command active
IN resetAxis BOOL
EE TRUE: Reset command active
A TRUE: Axis active
IN enableAxis BOOL
EE TRUE: External encoder active
A TRUE: Jog operation forward active
IN jogForward BOOL
EE no function
A TRUE: Jog operation backward active

IN jogBackward BOOL
EE no function
A TRUE: Axis traverses with closed-loop velocity
IN moveVelocity BOOL control
EE no function
A TRUE: Axis traverses to the absolute position
IN posAbsolute BOOL
EE no function
A TRUE: Axis traverses to the relative position
IN posRelative BOOL
EE no function
A TRUE: Axis traverses superimposed through the
IN posSuperimposed BOOL relative position difference
EE no function
A TRUE: Axis is being homed
IN homing BOOL
EE TRUE: External encoder is being homed
A TRUE: Axis is stopped
IN stop BOOL
EE no function
A TRUE: Axis is stopped (fast)
IN fastStop BOOL
EE no function
A TRUE: Torque limiting activated
IN torqueLimiting BOOL
EE no function
SA TRUE: relative gearIn active
IN gearInRelative BOOL
EE no function
SA TRUE: absolute gearIn active
IN gearInAbsolute BOOL
EE no function
SA TRUE: phasing active
IN phasing BOOL
EE no function
7.3.15 LRK_typeLeadingValueMeasuringInputCommand
requirements of the measuring input (MI) at the leading value.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 155

IN miResetExecute BOOL TRUE: Reset (MI) activated
IN miResetRestart BOOL TRUE: Reset realized with restart
IN miExecute BOOL TRUE: Measuring input active
Measurement type
0 Measurement of the next rising edge
1 Measurement of the next falling edge
2 Measurement of the next two edges
IN miMode DINT
3 Measurement at the two edges, starting with
the rising edge
4 Measurement at the two edges, starting with
the falling edge
TRUE: Only sense the measured values within the
IN miMeasuringRange BOOL
measuring range
IN miStartPosition LREAL Initial position of the measuring range
IN miEndPosition LREAL End position of the measuring range
7.3.16 LRK_typeLeadingValueMeasuringInputOutput
This structure contains all the required feedback signals of the measuring input at
the leading value
OUT miResetDone BOOL TRUE: Reset (MI) completed
OUT miResetBusy BOOL TRUE: Reset (MI) active

miResetCommand
OUT BOOL TRUE: Reset (MI) command canceled
Aborted
OUT miResetError BOOL TRUE: Reset (MI) error active
OUT miResetErrorId WORD Reset (MI) error number
TRUE: Measurement successfully completed
OUT miDone BOOL
Measured values are valid
OUT miBusy BOOL TRUE: Measurement is being executed
OUT miCommandAborted BOOL TRUE: Measurement task was canceled
TRUE: An error occurred during processing. Information
OUT miError BOOL relating to the error cause can be taken from
parameter "ErrorID"
OUT miErrorId WORD Error identification of the FB MC_MeasuringInput
OUT miMeasuredValue1 LREAL First measured value
OUT miMeasuredValue2 LREAL Second measured value
leadingValue
OUT BOOL TRUE: Measuring input available at the leading value
MeasuringInput
7.3.17 LRK_typeLeadingValueOutput
This structure contains all the required feedback signals of the leading value. The
significance of the signals depends on whether an axis (A) or an external encoder
(EE) is used as leading value:
A TRUE: Axis-FB displays valid
OUT valid BOOL
EE TRUE: Axis-FB displays valid
A TRUE: Axis-FB active
OUT busy BOOL
EE TRUE: Axis-FB active
OUT error BOOL A TRUE: Axis-FB in error state

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 156

EE TRUE: Axis-FB in error state
OUT status WORD Status word of the Axis-FB
A TRUE: Selected command active
OUT commandBusy BOOL
EE FALSE: No function
A TRUE: Selected command completed
OUT commandDone BOOL
A TRUE: Selected command canceled
OUT commandAborted BOOL
A TRUE: Superimposed command active
OUT superimposedBusy BOOL
A TRUE: Superimposed command completed
OUT superimposedDone BOOL
A TRUE: Superimposed command canceled
OUT superimposedAborted BOOL
A TRUE: Homing active
OUT homingBusy BOOL
EE TRUE: Homing active
A TRUE: Homing completed
OUT homingDone BOOL
EE TRUE: Homing completed
A TRUE: Homing canceled
OUT homingAborted BOOL
EE TRUE: Homing canceled
A TRUE: Jog operation selected
OUT jogSelected BOOL
A TRUE: Velocity-controlled operation selected
OUT moveVelocitySelected BOOL
A TRUE: Absolute positioning selected

OUT posAbsoluteSelected BOOL
A TRUE: Relative positioning selected
OUT posRelativeSelected BOOL
posSuperimposed A TRUE: Superimposed positioning selected
OUT BOOL
Selected EE FALSE: No function
A TRUE: Homing selected
OUT homingSelected BOOL
EE TRUE: Homing selected
A TRUE: Stop selected
OUT stopSelected BOOL
A TRUE: Stop (fast) selected
OUT fastStopSelected BOOL
A TRUE: Torque limiting selected
OUT torqueLimitingSelected BOOL
SA TRUE: relative gearIn selected
IN gearInRelativeSelected BOOL
EE no function
SA TRUE: absolute gearIn selected
IN gearInAbsoluteSelected BOOL
EE no function
SA TRUE: phasing selected
IN phasingSelected BOOL
EE no function
A TRUE: Leading value axis-TO is in the error state
OUT toError BOOL EE TRUE: Leading value external encoder-TO is in the
error state
A TRUE: Leading value is at a standstill
OUT toStandstill BOOL
EE TRUE: Leading value is at a standstill
A TRUE: Leading value axis-TO is homed
OUT toHomed BOOL
EE TRUE: Leading value external encoder-TO is homed
A TRUE: Homing is active at the leading value axis-TO
OUT toHomingActive BOOL EE TRUE: Homing is active at the leading value
external encoder-TO
A TRUE: jog is active at the leading value axis-TO
EE no function

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 157

SA TRUE: synchronizing is active at the leading value
OUT toSynchronizing BOOL axis-TO
EE no function
SA TRUE: the leading value axis-TO is synchronous
OUT toSynchronous BOOL
EE no function
OUT toActualPosition LREAL [mm] Actual position of the leading value
toActualPosition [-] Actual number of modulo cycles of actual
OUT INT
NumberModulo position of the leading value
OUT toActualVelocity LREAL [mm/s] Actual velocity of the leading value
OUT toActualAcceleration LREAL [mm/s²] Actual acceleration of the leading value
OUT toModuloEnabled BOOL TRUE: Modulo length is active at the leading value
TRUE: The leading value is not in the position-
controlled mode
OUT toDirectionPositive BOOL TRUE: the leading value moves in positive direction
OUT toDirectionNegative BOOL TRUE: the leading value moves in negative direction
A [mm/s] Maximum velocity
OUT toMaxVelocity LREAL of the leading value axis-TO
EE [mm/s] 0.0
A [mm/s²] Maximum acceleration
OUT toMaxAcceleration LREAL of the leading value axis-TO
EE [mm/s²] 0.0
A [mm/s²] Maximum deceleration
OUT toMaxDeceleration LREAL of the leading value axis-TO

EE [mm/s²] 0.0
OUT toLeadScrew LREAL SA [mm] leadscrew pitch value
OUT toMasterOffset LREAL SA [mm] master offset for CAM
OUT toGearFactor LREAL SA [-] gear factor
0 LeadingValueAxis is no virtual axis
OUT toVirtualMode UDINT
1 LeadingValueAxis is a virtual axis
TRUE: LeadingValueAxis is a virtual axis
FALSE: LeadingValueAxis is no virtual axis
Axis A TRUE: Leading value is an axis
OUT BOOL
AsLeadingValue EE FALSE: LeadingValue is not axis
externalEncoder A FALSE: Leading value is not an external encoder
OUT BOOL
AsLeadingValue EE TRUE: Leading value is an external encoder
7.3.18 LRK_typeLeadingValueTOs
This structure contains the possible stricture of TOs of leading value:

IN toLeadingValue DB_ANY TO leading Value
IN toMeasuringInput DB_ANY TO measuring input according to leading value
TO leading value for leading value, if leading value is a
IN toSyncAxisLeadingValue DB_ANY
synchronous axis
7.3.19 LRK_typeMeasuringValue
This structure contains the internal data area for the print mark correction (not
relevant for users).

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 158

IN startMeasuring BOOL Flag "Start of measured value sensing"
OUT measuredValueNew LREAL [mm] Actual measured value
OUT measuredValueOld LREAL [mm] Measured value, old
Selects the signal edge at the sensor that initiates the
Measuring measurement:
IN measuringEdge edge
LRK_RISING_EDGE(1): Rising edge at the sensor
(DINT)
LRK_FALLING_EDGE(2): Falling edge at the sensor
measuringDevice
I/O BOOL Flag "Reset at measuring input active"
ResetActive
waitForFirstCut
I/O BOOL Flag "Wait for first measured value"
Position
waitForCyclicCut
I/O BOOL Flag "Wait for cyclic measured value"
Position
cutPosition
I/O BOOL Flag "Wait for measured value"
MeasuringActive
startPosAtSensor
OUT BOOL Flag "Start position measured"
Detected
OUT applicationInAutomatic BOOL Flag "Application in the AUTOMATIC mode"
OUT cutPositionSwitchedOn BOOL Flag "Cut position measurement is active"
newCutPositionDeviation
OUT BOOL Flag "New cut position deviation entered"
Entered
OUT startPosAtSensor LREAL [mm] Start position at the sensor
[mm] Measured material position if the knife is at the next

OUT cutPosAtSensor LREAL
cut position
[mm] Calculated material position if the actual
OUT cutPosAtCut LREAL
measured cut is under the knife
leadingValue
OUT LREAL [mm] Modulo length of the leading value
ModuloLength
formatLength
OUT LREAL [mm] Format length valid at the time of the measurement
ActiveAtSensor
setPosNextCut
OUT LREAL [mm] Interpolated next cut position
Position
setPosTolerance
OUT LREAL [mm] Tolerance bandwidth, start of the next cut position
RangeStart
setPosTolerance
OUT LREAL [mm] Tolerance bandwidth next cut position end
RangeEnd
deltaTolerance
IN LREAL [mm] Half the tolerance bandwidth in the positive direction
RangePositive
deltaTolerance [mm] Half the tolerance bandwidth in the negative
IN LREAL
RangeNegative direction
cutPositionError
OUT INT Cut position error counter
Counter
OUT cutPositionDeviationTotal LREAL [mm] Actual total value of the current deviation
cutPositionCorrection
OUT LREAL [mm] Actual cut position correction value
Value
OUT actualMaterialPosition LREAL [mm] Actual material position
OUT lastMaterialPosition LREAL [mm] Material positioning one sampling interval beforehand
[mm] Distance moved by the material during the last
OUT deltaMaterialPosition LREAL
sampling interval
materialPosition [mm] Distance moved by the material since the last
OUT LREAL
MeasuringRelated measurement
cutPositionCorrection Flag "Print mark correction was activated in the
OUT BOOL
StartedInAutomatic AUTOMATIC mode"
cutPositionCorrection [mm] Distance between the start position at the sensor
OUT LREAL
BasicCorrectionValue and position for a cut below the knife.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 159

cutPositionCorrection [mm] Calculated from
OUT LREAL
AdditiveCorrectionValue Active format length – distance to the sensor
cutPositionCorrection [mm] Calculated from
OUT LREAL
StartedInAutomaticValue basic + additive correction value
readyForStart Flag "The print mark correction has all the data for the
I/O BOOL
Deviation calculation start deviation calculation"
OUT startDeviationCalculated BOOL Flag "The start deviation was calculated"
Number of cuts that the system waits for until the start of
OUT cutCorrWaitAct INT
corrections.
OUT hilf1 LREAL [mm] Help value 1 to check the calculations
7.3.20 LRK_typeRotaryKnife
This structure contains the complete global data of the rotary knife system:
LRK_type Interface for the user to enter secondary physical

UsersInterface conditions, cam profiles, manual cut position corrections. It
I/O usersInterface
is also used for entering sequence options such as new
start, fast start and flying format change in operation
Management CutPositionBuffer Internal data area for entering precise cut position and cut
I/O
Management position deviation for the print mark correction.
Type
camCalculation LRK_type
I/O CamCalculation Internal data area to call the cam calculation
Type
rotaryKnifeInfo LRK_type Internal data area to display actual geometrical values,

I/O RotaryKnifeInfo converted to circumferential lengths in [mm], actual cut
Type position as well as binary signals for the knife position.
measuringValue LRK_type
I/O MeasuringValue Internal data area for print mark correction.
Type
I/O formatLength LREAL [mm] Length of the cut material.
Activates the mode of operation switchover with the
I/O execute BOOL
operating mode specified in eMode.
Using mode, the mode is preselected, which is activated
with the next positive edge at the execute input.
LRK_OM_ERROR (0): Preselection ERROR
mode
LRK_OM_ DISABLE (1): Preselection DISABLE
mode
operationModes
LRK_OM_ START_POSITION (2): Preselection
I/O Mode RotaryKnife
STARTPOSITION mode
(DINT)
LRK_OM_AUTOMATIC (3): Preselection
AUTOMATIC mode
LRK_OM_MANUAL (4): Preselection MANUAL
mode
LRK_OM_SINGLE_CUT (5): Preselection
SINGLE_CUT mode
I/O startSingleCut BOOL Start of a single cut, if FB is in the SINGLE_CUT mode.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 160

numberLeadingValue
I/O INT leading value selected
Selected
I/O done BOOL TRUE: Selected mode is activated.
I/O busy BOOL TRUE: Operating mode switchover is active.
I/O error BOOL Displays errors within the FBs and at the crosscutter axes.
I/O errorID DWORD Error code
Actual mode
LRK_OM_ERROR (0): ERROR mode
LRK_OM_DISABLE (1): DISABLE mode
LRK_OM_START_POSITION (2): STARTPOSITION
mode
LRK_OM_AUTOMATIC (3): AUTOMATIC
operationModes
mode
I/O state RotaryKnife
(DINT) LRK_OM_MANUAL (4): MANUAL mode
LRK_OM_SINGLE_CUT (5): SINGLE_CUT
mode
LRK_OM_NOTHING_SELECTED (8): No mode
change
LRK_OM_CHANGING (9): Mode change
active
numberLeadingValue
I/O INT Leading value active
Active
I/O automaticActive BOOL TRUE: AUTOMATIC mode is active
I/O singleCutActive BOOL TRUE: SINGLE_CUT mode is active
cutPosition TRUE: Correction motion for the actual cut position

I/O BOOL
CorrectionActive is active
I/O rotaryKnifeAxisActive BOOL TRUE: The rotary knife axis is activated
I/O activeCam INT Cam in synchronous operation
LRK_type
userCommand
I/O RotaryKnifeAxis User command interface rotary knife axis
RotaryKnifeAxis
Command
userConfig LAxisCtrl_type
I/O User configuration interface rotary knife axis
RotaryKnifeAxis AxisConfig
LRK_type
internalCommand
I/O RotaryKnifeAxis Internal command interface rotary knife axis
RotaryKnifeAxis
Command
internalConfig LAxisCtrl_type
I/O User configuration interface rotary knife axis
RotaryKnifeAxis AxisConfig
LRK_type
I/O outputRotaryKnifeAxis RotaryKnifeAxis Relevant data of the rotary knife axis
Output
LRK_type
userCommand
I/O AuxiliaryAxis User command interface auxiliary axis
AuxiliaryAxis
Command
userConfig LAxisCtrl_type
I/O User configuration interface auxiliary axis
AuxiliaryAxis AxisConfig
LRK_type
internalCommand
I/O AuxiliaryAxis Internal command interface auxiliary axis
AuxiliaryAxis
Command
internalConfig LAxisCtrl_type
I/O User configuration interface auxiliary axis
AuxiliaryAxis AxisConfig
LRK_type
I/O outputAuxiliaryAxis AuxiliaryAxis Relevant data of the auxiliary axis
Output
LRK_type
internalCommand
LeadingValue Internal command interface of the measuring input at the
I/O LeadingValue
MeasuringInput leading value
MeasuringInput
Command

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 161

LRK_type
outputLeadingValue LeadingValue
I/O Relevant data of the measuring input at the leading value
MeasuringInput MeasuringInput
Output
LRK_type
command
I/O LeadingValue Command interface of the leading value
LeadingValue
Command
LAxisCtrl_type
I/O configLeadingValue Configuration interface of the leading value
AxisConfig
LRK_type
outputLeadingValue
I/O LeadingValue Relevant data of the leading value
Output
7.3.21 LRK_typeRotaryKnifeAxisCommand
requirements of the rotary knife axis:
IN enable BOOL TRUE: Axis-FB activated
IN resetAxis BOOL TRUE: Reset command active
IN enableAxis BOOL TRUE: Axis active
IN jogForward BOOL TRUE: Jog operation forward active

IN jogBackward BOOL TRUE: Jog operation backward active
IN moveVelocity BOOL TRUE: Axis traverses with closed-loop velocity control
IN posAbsolute BOOL TRUE: Axis traverses to the absolute position
IN posRelative BOOL TRUE: Axis traverses to the relative position
TRUE: Axis traverses superimposed through the
IN posSuperimposed BOOL
relative position difference
IN Homing BOOL TRUE: Axis is being homed
IN stop BOOL TRUE: Axis is stopped
IN fastStop BOOL TRUE: Axis is stopped (fast)
IN torqueLimiting BOOL TRUE: Torque limiting activated
IN gearInRelative BOOL TRUE: Relative synchronous operation activated
IN gearInAbsolute BOOL TRUE: Absolute synchronous operation activated
IN camIn BOOL TRUE: Camming activated
IN phasing BOOL TRUE: Synchronous offset initiated
IN cam DB_ANY Cam of the actual camming
IN simulation BOOL TRUE: Switch axis in SIMULATION mode
7.3.22 LRK_typeRotaryKnifeAxisOutput
This structure contains all the required feedback signals of the rotary knife axis:
OUT valid BOOL TRUE: Axis-FB displays valid
OUT busy BOOL TRUE: Axis-FB active
OUT error BOOL TRUE: Axis-FB in error state
OUT status WORD Status word of the axis FB
OUT commandBusy BOOL TRUE: Selected command active

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 162

OUT commandDone BOOL TRUE: Selected command completed
OUT commandAborted BOOL TRUE: Selected command canceled
OUT superimposedBusy BOOL TRUE: Superimposed command active
OUT superimposedDone BOOL TRUE: Superimposed command completed
OUT superimposedAborted BOOL TRUE: Superimposed command canceled
OUT homingBusy BOOL TRUE: Homing active
OUT homingDone BOOL TRUE: Homing completed
OUT homingAborted BOOL TRUE: Homing canceled
OUT jogSelected BOOL TRUE: Jog operation selected
OUT moveVelocitySelected BOOL TRUE: Velocity-controlled operation selected
OUT posAbsoluteSelected BOOL TRUE: Absolute positioning selected
OUT posRelativeSelected BOOL TRUE: Relative positioning selected
posSuperimposed
OUT BOOL TRUE: Superimposed positioning selected
Selected
OUT homingSelected BOOL TRUE: Homing selected
OUT stopSelected BOOL TRUE: Stop selected
OUT fastStopSelected BOOL TRUE: Stop (fast) selected
OUT torqueLimitingSelected BOOL TRUE: Torque limiting selected
gearInRelative
OUT BOOL TRUE: Relative synchronous operation selected
Selected
gearInAbsolute
OUT BOOL TRUE: Absolute synchronous operation selected

Selected
OUT camInSelected BOOL TRUE: Camming selected
OUT phasingSelected BOOL TRUE: Synchronous offset selected
OUT endOfProfile BOOL TRUE: End of cam reached
LAxisCtrl_type
OUT diagnostics Diagnostics structure
Diagnostics
OUT toFollowingAxis BOOL TRUE: Rotary knife axis is a following axis.
TRUE: Rotary knife axis drive exists and is switched
OUT toDriveCommunicationOk BOOL
on
OUT toEnabled BOOL TRUE: Rotary knife axis axis-TO is switched on
OUT toError BOOL TRUE: Rotary knife axis axis-TO is in the error state
OUT toErrorReaction DINT Error response
TRUE: Rotary knife axis drive is ready and is
OUT toDriveInOperation BOOL
generating a torque
OUT toRestartActive BOOL TRUE: Restart at the rotary knife axis axis-TO active
OUT toStandstill BOOL TRUE: Rotary knife axis drive is at a standstill
OUT toHomed BOOL TRUE: Rotary knife axis axis-TO is homed
TRUE: Homing is active at the rotary knife axis
OUT toHomingActive BOOL
axis TO
TRUE: Jog operation is active at the rotary knife axis
axis-TO
TRUE: Synchronizing is active at the rotary knife axis
OUT toSynchronizing BOOL
axis-TO
OUT toSynchronous BOOL TRUE: The rotary knife axis, axis-TO is synchronized
[mm] Actual position
OUT toActualPosition LREAL
of the rotary knife axis, axis-TO
[mm/s] Actual velocity
OUT toActualVelocity LREAL
[mm/s²] Actual acceleration
OUT toActualAcceleration LREAL

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 163

TRUE: Modulo length is activated at the rotary knife
OUT toModuloEnabled BOOL
axis, axis-TO
TRUE: The rotary knife axis axis-TO is not in the
position-controlled mode
[mm/s] Maximum velocity
OUT toMaxVelocity LREAL
[mm/s²] Maximum acceleration
OUT toMaxAcceleration LREAL
[mm/s²] Maximum deceleration
OUT toMaxDeceleration LREAL
OUT toLeadScrew LREAL [mm] Spindle pitch (leadscrew)
OUT toMasterOffset LREAL [mm] Offset of the master at the start of the cam
OUT GearFactor LREAL [-] Gear ratio
0 Rotary knife axis is not a virtual axis
OUT toVirtualAxisMode UDINT
1 Rotary knife axis is a virtual axis
TRUE: Rotary knife axis is a virtual axis.
FALSE: Rotary knife axis is not a virtual axis.
TRUE: Rotary knife axis can be operated by the
user.
OUT usersInterfaceActive BOOL
FALSE: Rotary knife axis is operated via the standard
application.
TRUE: Auxiliary Axis in SIMULATION
OUT toInSimulation BOOL

FALSE: Auxiliary Axis not in SIMULATION
7.3.23 LRK_typeRotaryKnifeInfo
This structure contains calculation results and display information, relevant for the
user, about the state of the rotary knife.
[mm] Format length, obtained when the knife runs in
OUT fsymech LREAL
synchronism with the material web
[mm] Length of the range in which the knife moves in
OUT synchronousSector LREAL
synchronism with the material web
[mm] Length of the range in which the knife may make
OUT formatSector LREAL
correction motion to achieve the format length
OUT cutPosActual LREAL [mm]Position of the material web at the last cut
[mm] Activated format length to load a cam after the next
OUT formatLengthActivated LREAL
cut
OUT formatLengthActive LREAL [mm] Format length of the cam that is presently active
[mm] Activated start position of the knife referred to the
OUT startPosActivated LREAL
knife axis
[mm] From this distance between material to the cutting
OUT startLength LREAL point, the rotary knife starts to synchronize to
materialspeed
[mm] Activated stop position of the knife referred to the
OUT stopPosActivated LREAL
knife axis
[mm] After the cut, the rotary knife has time to move to
OUT stopLength LREAL
stop position until the material has moved this distance.
[mm] Position of the knife referred to the knife axis within
OUT middlePosActivated LREAL
the format sector with minimum/maximum knife velocity
[mm] Start position of the synchronous sector referred to
OUT startSyncPos LREAL
the knife axis

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 164

[mm] End position of the synchronous sector referred to
OUT endSyncPos LREAL
the knife axis
OUT toLeadingValueActive DB_ANY Leading value active
toLeadingValueMeasuring
OUT DB_ANY Measuring input active
InputActive
toLeadingValueSyncAxisL
OUT DB_ANY Leading value of leading value active
eadingValueActive
numberOfLeadingValues
OUT INT Number of possible leading values
Entered
changeLeadingValueActiv
OUT BOOL Change of leading value active
e
TRUE: Leading value is a real or virtual posAxis
OUT axisAsLeadingValue BOOL
FALSE: No posAxis specified as leading value
externalEncoderAsLeadin TRUE: Leading value is an external encoder
OUT BOOL
gValue FALSE: No external encoder specified as leading value
OUT leadingValuePosition LREAL [mm] Actual value of the leading value position
measuredValueStartposAt
OUT LREAL [mm] Actual value of the start position at the sensor
Sensor
OUT knifeInFormatSector BOOL Flag "Knife in the format sector"
OUT knifeInSynchronousSector BOOL Flag "Knife in the synchronous sector"
knifeInSynchronousSector
OUT BOOL Flag "Knife in the synchronous sector (old value)"
Old
SyncSectorNotReadOutB
OUT BOOL Flag to read out in MAIN task if knife is in sync sector
yMain
OUT cut BOOL Flag "Cut"
OUT factorMmToDegree LREAL [°/mm] Conversion factor mm → °
OUT lengthPerAngularDegree LRAEL [mm/°] Conversion factor° → mm
OUT accelerationTorque LREAL [Nm] Actual acceleration torque of the precontrol
OUT rotaryKnifeGearFactor LREAL [-] Gear ratio rotary knife axis (real gear)
OUT activeCam DB_ANY Active cam
Flag "Automatic mode interrupted"
OUT productionInterrupted BOOL When TRUE, then the rotary knife axis is disabled and
can be moved for troubleshooting purposes.
Flag "Automatic mode continued"
OUT productionContinued BOOL When TRUE, then the rotary knife axis is at the position
that it had before the interruption; automatic operation is
resumed when the leading axis starts.
LRK_SPR_RELATE_SYNC_PROFILE_TO_TIME(1)
syncProfileRefer
OUT syncProfileReference LRK_SPR_RELATE_SYNC_PROFILE_TO_LEADING_V
enceType(DINT)
ALUE(2)
Only relevant if sRotaryKnifeInfo.eSyncProfileReference =
RELATE_SYNC_PROFILE_TO_LEADING_VALUE
DIRECT(2)
syncLengthType The value from rotaryKnifeInfo.syncLength is accepted as
OUT syncLengthType
(DINT) synchronous length
When sRotaryKnifeInfo.eSyncProfileReference =
RELATE_SYNC_PROFILE_TO_TIME
EFFECTIVE(1) No significance
OUT syncLength LREAL [mm] Synchronous length
OUT extrapolationTime LREAL [ms] Time constant for extrapolating the set points
interruptPositionMaterialA [mm] Saved position of the leading axis (material!) at the
OUT LREAL
xis time of interruption
interruptPositionAuxiliaryA [mm] Saved position of the help axis at the time of
OUT LREAL
xis interruption
OUT interruptPositionRotaryKni LREAL [mm] Saved position of the rotary knife axis at the time of

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 165

feAxis interruption
interruptPositionMasterOff
OUT LREAL [mm] Offset to the master position at the start of the cam
set
interruptPositionCamming [mm] position of rotary knife axis related to actual position
OUT LREAL
FollowingValue of leading value
InterruptPositionCamming [mm] Saved position of the leading axis at the instant in
OUT LREAL
MasterValue time of the interruption referred to the start of the cam
[mm] Position within the cut length with maximum knife
OUT MaxSpeedPosition LREAL
velocity
interruptProductionActivat
OUT BOOL Flag "Interruption process active"
ed
continueProductionActivat
OUT BOOL Flag "Continuation process active"
ed
LRK_typeCuttin
Output structure of the specified angular value as position
OUT cuttingTorquePrecontrol gTorquePreCont
values [optional]
rolPosition
[Nm] Torque pre control value of the cutting torque
OUT cuttingTorque LREAL
calculation [optional]
[Nm] Torque pre control as sum of the cutting torque
OUT totalTorque LREAL
calculation and accelerating torque [optional]
OUT cuttingTorqueActive BOOL Flag "Cutting torque pre control active" [optional]
OUT cuttingTorqueError BOOL Flag "Cutting torque precontrol error" [optional]
OUT cuttingTorqueErrorID DWORD Error ID of the cutting torque pre control [optional]
TRUE: In the synchronous sector, a virtual axis

constantVelocityAtCutActi is switched as leading value
OUT BOOL
ve FALSE: In the synchronous sector, the measuring wheel
is switched as leading value
[mm] Position of the virtual axis if a switchover to a
OUT positionVASwitchOn LREAL
constant velocity (MOVE) is made
[mm] Position of the virtual axis when switching back into
OUT positionVASwitchOff LREAL
the actual velocity (GEARING)
[mm] Position of the leading value if a switch is made to a
OUT positionLVSwitchOn LREAL
constant velocity (MOVE)
[mm] Position of the leading value when switching back to
OUT positionLVSwitchOff LREAL
the actual velocity (GEARING)
[mm] Length difference of the virtual axis between
OUT lengthDiffVA LREAL
switching over from MOVE to GEARING - and back.
[mm] Length difference of the measuring wheel between
OUT lengthDiffLV LREAL
switching over from MOVE to GEARING - and back.
constantVelocityLengthCo
OUT LREAL [mm] Length error caused by switching over to MOVE
rrectValue
constantVelocityLengthNo
OUT LREAL [mm] Length error value that cannot be corrected (error!)
tCorrectValue
constantVelocityLengthCo
OUT LREAL [mm] Available length (time) to correct the length error
rrectLength
errorConstantVelocityLen
OUT BOOL Flag "Invalid value for length error detected"
gthCorrectValue
startConstantVelocityLeng
OUT BOOL Start flag "Length correction with correction cam"
thCorrect
[mm/s] Velocity value for pre controls (calculated in
OUT preControlVelocity LREAL
SERVO)
[mm/s²] Acceleration value for pre controls (calculated in
OUT preControlAcceleration LREAL
SERVO)
[mF] Sum of all of the capacitances connected to the DC
OUT dcLinkCapacityTotal LREAL
link
auxiliaryAxisSuperimpose
OUT LREAL [mm] Total offset of the superimposed motion
dPosition

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 166

OUT cam1DB DB_ANY DB number Cam1
OUT cam1Name WSTRING Name of Cam1
OUT firstCutDone BOOL TRUE: first cut in AUTOMATIC mode done
OUT cutPosAtCut LREAL [mm] servo clock exactly leading value position at cut
OUT cutPosAtCutOld LREAL [mm] leading value position at cut old
OUT deltaCutPos LREAL [mm] calculated cut length (servo clock exactly !)
OUT knifeHorizontalVelocity LREAL [mm/s] horizontal component of set velocity of rotary knife
knifeActualHorizontalVelo [mm/s] horizontal component of actual velocity of rotary
OUT LREAL
city knife
[-] Gear ratio auxiliary axis (virtual gear between leading
OUT auxiliaryAxisGearFactor LREAL
value and auxiliary axis)

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 167
7.3.24 LRK_typeSCTrendViewData
This structure contains all the data necessary to display a cam

(position/velocity/acceleration/jerk) on the HMI system.
Array[0..LRK_NUMBER_
OUT masterPos OF_POINTS_READ_CAM_ [mm] Master position values
UPPER_LIM] of LREAL
OUT slavePos OF_POINTS_READ_CAM_ [mm] Slave position values
UPPER_LIM] of LREAL
OUT slaveVel OF_POINTS_READ_CAM_ [mm/s] Slave velocity values
UPPER_LIM] of LREAL
OUT slaveAcc OF_POINTS_READ_CAM_ [mm/s²] Slave acceleration values
UPPER_LIM] of LREAL
OUT slaveJerk OF_POINTS_READ_CAM_ [mm/s³] Slave jerk values
UPPER_LIM] of LREAL
OUT slavePosMin LREAL [mm] Minimum slave position
OUT slavePosMax LREAL [mm] Maximum slave position
OUT slaveVelMin LREAL [mm/s] Minimum slave velocity
OUT slaveVelMax LREAL [mm/s] Maximum slave velocity
OUT slaveAccMin LREAL [mm/s²] Minimum slave deceleration

OUT slaveAccMax LREAL [mm/s²] Maximum slave acceleration
OUT slaveJerkMin LREAL [mm/s³] Minimum slave jerk
OUT slaveJerkMax LREAL [mm/s³] Maximum slave jerk
7.3.25 LRK_typeUsersInterface
This structure contains the interface for the user to enter physical secondary
conditions, cam profiles, manual cut position corrections. It is also used for entering
sequence options such as new start, fast start and flying format change in
operation (this must be parameterized by the user):
[mm] Effective geometrical circumference of the
IN knifeCircumference LREAL
measuring roll (circumference)
[°] Starting angle of the synchronous sector (cutting
range), i.e. the angle where the knife enters the
IN startSyncAngle LREAL
material, the center point is defined to be 0°
(170.0° - 360.0°).
[°] End angle of the synchronous sector, i.e. the
IN endSyncAngle LREAL angle where the knife exits the cutting range
(0.0° - 170.0 °).
[°] start angle of the knife (referred to 0°) (start angle of the
start cam). This value is different from the stopAngle if the
IN startAngle LREAL
machine is to be a pendulum shear. Otherwise the two
parameters are the same.
[°] stop angle of the knife (referred to 0°) (stop angle of the
stop cam). This value is different from the startAngle, if this
IN stopAngle LREAL
is to be a pendulum shear. Otherwise, the two parameters
are the same.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 168

[%] Center point of the format sector of the cyclic cam.
inflectionPoint < 50.0 % (min, 10%):
Shifts the center point towards endSyncAngle, i.e. the
absolute value of the acceleration increases in the first
IN inflectionPoint LREAL motion segment after the cut.
inflectionPoint > 50.0 % (max. 90%): Shifts the center point
towards startSyncAngle, i.e. the absolute value of the
acceleration increases in the second motion segment after
the cut.
IN numberOfKnives INT Number of knives (max. 6)
Motion profile from the cut:
LRK_CUTPT_CONST (0): Linear cut profile
for over speed = 0.0
Polynomial cut profile
cutProfile LRK_CUTPT_LINEAR (1): Linear cut profile
IN cutProfileCutOut
(DINT) for over speed = 0.0
Cut profile with constant
acceleration
LRK_CUTPT_COSINE (2): act as
LRK_CUTPT_CONST (0)
Motion profile, phase 1:
LRK_CAMPT_LINEAR (0): Curve profile with constant
acceleration
LRK_CAMPT_JERK (1): Curve profile with constant
acceleration and
camProfile jerk limiting
IN camProfilePhase1
(DINT) LRK_CAMPT_POLY_5 (2): Motion profile as fifth order
polynomial
LRK_CAMPT_SINE (3): Motion profile as sinusoidal
curve
LRK_CAMPT_POLY_6 (4): Motion profile as sixth order
polynomial
camProfilePhase1 = JERK).
IN jerkPhase1 LREAL The valid value range lies between 1.0 and 100.0. The
phase where the acceleration is not constant is obtained for
100%. The absolute jerk depends on the machine velocity.
Motion profile, phase 2:
LRK_CAMPT_LINEAR (0): Curve profile with constant
acceleration
LRK_CAMPT_JERK (1): Curve profile with constant
acceleration and
camProfile jerk limiting
IN camProfilePhase2
(DINT) LRK_CAMPT_POLY_5 (2): Motion profile as fifth order
polynomial
LRK_CAMPT_SINE (3): Motion profile as sinusoidal
curve
LRK_CAMPT_POLY_6 (4): Motion profile as sixth order
polynomial
camProfilePhase2 = JERK).
IN jerkPhase2 LREAL The valid value range lies between 1.0 and 100.0. The
phase where the acceleration is not constant is obtained for
100%. The absolute jerk depends on the machine velocity.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 169

Motion profile into the cut:
LRK_CUTPT_CONST (0): Linear cut profile
for over speed = 0.0
Polynomial cut profile
cutProfile for over speed > 0.0
IN cutProfileCutIn
(DINT) LRK_CUTPT_LINEAR (1): behavior like
LRK_CUTPT_CONST (0)
LRK_CUTPT_COSINE (2): Cosine cut profile
over speed is calculated from
start angle
[mm] Distance between the cut position and the sensor to
IN distanceToSensor LREAL
identify material and print mark.
IN firstCutCorrection LREAL [mm] Cut offset for start cut
[mm] If the web moves backwards when starting up (e.g. to
build up tension), the knife is not allowed to move
backwards in order to avoid damage to the mechanics.
IN startBacklashOffset LREAL
startBacklashOffset is the safety length that the material is
allowed to move backwards until the shear is a at zero
IN toStartPosVel LREAL [mm/s] Velocity when positioning to the start position.
[%] Overspeed at the transition point to the
knifeOverspeed
IN LREAL synchronous sector (startSyncAngle) (-20.0% to
StartCut
20.0%) referred to the synchronous speed.
[%] Overspeed at the center position of the
IN knifeOverspeedZero LREAL synchronous sector (0°) (-20.0% - 20.0%) referred
to the synchronous speed.
[%] Overspeed at the end point of the synchronous

knifeOverspeedEndCu
IN LREAL sector (endSyncAngle) (-20.0% to 20.0%)
t
referred to the synchronous speed.
[mm] Maximum correction value for cutting position
IN cpCorrectionMaximum LREAL correction. This ensures that, for example, print marks that
are not necessary for the cutting process are not cut off.
[mm] Half the tolerance bandwidth for sharpness of the
cpDeltaTolerance cutting position detection in positive direction. This ensures
IN LREAL
RangePositive that the cross cutter reacts to the correct print marks and
omits any existing print marks for other processes.
[mm] Half tolerance bandwidth for sharp range of the cutting
cpDeltaTolerance position detection in negative direction. This ensures that
IN LREAL
RangeNegative the sheeter reacts to the correct print marks and omits any
existing print marks for other processes.
adjustCutPosition [mm] Coarse correction value of the manual cutting position

IN LREAL correction in positive direction (larger default value that is
PositiveValue added to the correction)
[mm] Fine correction value of manual cutting position
trimmCutPosition
IN LREAL correction in positive direction (smaller default value that is
PositiveValue
added to the correction)
[mm] Coarse correction value of manual cutting position
adjustCutPosition
IN LREAL correction in negative direction (larger default value
NegativeValue
subtracted from the correction)
trimmCutPosition [mm] Fine correction value of manual cutting position

IN LREAL correction in negative direction (smaller default value
NegativeValue subtracted from the correction)
r64CutPosition [mm/s] Velocity value of the superimposed cut position
IN LREAL
CorrectionVelocity correction
IN cutCorrWait INT Number of cuts without cut position correction
[%] Shift of the start for correction motion
shiftCorrection
IN LREAL to the cut position correction within the
StartPos
format sector as a percentage of the format sector
Flag restart, must be set by the user - is reset by the
I/O restart BOOL
application

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 170

Flag "Quick start"
TRUE: At the start, the application immediately begins
IN quickStart BOOL with cutting
FALSE: Application first starts to cut at the specified
start position
Flag "Enable format length change when the machine is
formatLength running"
IN BOOL
ChangePossible TRUE: Format length change possible
FALSE: Format length change locked
A positive edge starts a format length change (if the format
I/O switchCAM BOOL
length change is enabled!)
Selects the signal edge at the sensor that initiates the
measuring measurement:
IN measuringEdge
Edge (DINT) LRK_RISING_EDGE(1): Rising edge at the sensor
LRK_FALLING_EDGE(2): Falling edge at the sensor
cutPosition
IN BOOL Flag "Cut position correction on"
CorrectionOn
adjustCutPosition
IN BOOL Flag “Start coarse correction positive of the cut position”
Positive
trimmCutPosition
IN BOOL Flag “Start fine correction positive of the cut position”
Positive
adjustCutPosition
IN BOOL Flag “Start coarse correction negative of the cut position”
Negative
trimmtCutPosition
IN BOOL Flag "Start fine correction negative of the cut position"
Negative
Start cut to separate "scrap" and "product" in the
IN cleanCut BOOL
SAMPLE_CUT mode
IN torquePreControlOn BOOL Flag "Precontrol of the accelerating torque on"
totalInertiaOf [kgm2] Moment of inertia of the total system
IN LREAL
Rotary knife system (rolls, knife, gear and motors!)
Changes over the calculation method to control the
accelerating torque
LRK_PCM_GET_VAL_FROM_CAM_DIRECT (0):
The actual acceleration value to calculate the accelerating
torque is read from the slave data (SecondDerivedValue) of
the synchronous object.
LRK_PCM_GET_VAL_FROM_CAM_WITH_LOOK_AHEAD
torquePreControl PreControlMode (1):
IN
Mode (DINT) The actual acceleration value to calculate the accelerating
torque is determined from the actual cam. The actual
machine velocity is compensated.
This method also allows an acceleration value to be
determined in the future (under the assumption that material
motion remains constant!) in order to compensate for any
delays occurring in the set point channel.
The lookahead time is set in variable
usersInterface.r64LookAHead.
IN lookAHead LREAL [µs] Lookahead time

Flag to interrupt the automatic mode when the leading value
IN interruptProduction BOOL
is stationary
IN continueProduction BOOL Flag to continue the automatic mode after an interruption

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 171

Sets the coupling mode selected in the synchronous
configuration
LRK_LVCM_SET_POINT (0):
Set point value coupling
leadingValue
leadingValue
IN CouplingMode LRK_LVCM_ACTUAL_VALUE_WITH_
CouplingMode
(DINT) EXTRAPOLATION (1):
Actual value coupling with extrapolation
LRK_LVCM_ACTUAL_VALUE_WITHOUT_
EXTRAPOLATION (2):
Actual value coupling without extrapolation
IN syncLength LREAL [mm] Synchronizing length
[ms] Extrapolation time constant
IN extrapolationTime LREAL (only valid for usersInterface.eLeadingValueCouplingMode =
LRK_LVCM_ACTUAL_VALUE_WITH_EXTRAPOLATION)
TRUE = virtual axis as leading value in the synchronous
boConstantVelocity sector
IN BOOL
AtCut FALSE = actual value as leading value in the synchronous
sector
Settings for defining the start length
LRK_SSLM_AUTOMATIC (0):
The system automatically calculates the optimum start
startStopLength length according to minimum torque requirement.
IN startLengthMode
Mode (DINT)
LRK_SSLM_BY_VALUE (1):
Users specify the start length
(startLength)
[mm] From this distance between material to the cutting

IN startLength LREAL
point, the rotary knife starts to synchronize to materialspeed
Settings for defining the stop length
LRK_SSLM_AUTOMATIC (0):
The system automatically calculates the optimum stop
startStopLength length according to minimum torque requirement.
IN stopLengthMode
Mode (DINT)
LRK_SSLM_BY_VALUE (1):
Users specify the stop length
(stopLength)
[mm] After the cut, the rotary knife has time to move to
IN stopLength LREAL
stop position until the material has moved this distance.
LRK_type Table "Torque with respect to the knife angle"
cuttingTorque
IN cuttingTorque
Precontrol [optional]
PrecontrolAngle
cuttingTorque Flag "Precontrol of the cutting torque on"
IN BOOL
PreControlOn [optional]
cuttingTorque Number of currently used interpolation points of the
IN PreControlActive INT "Torque with respect to the knife angle" table
Points [optional]
gearInRatio Numerator of gearing ratio between leading value and
IN DINT
Numerator auxiliary axis.
gearInRatio Denominator of gearing ratio between leading value and
IN DINT
Denominator auxiliary axis.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 172
8 Using the application

This application serves to simply get to know the functionality of the FB RotaryKnife
as it is used in any user application and should be called. This application is
prepared for the demonstration case; however, it can be directly adapted to suit the
user hardware.
As not each user requires the full functional scope of the application, it is split up
into various packages with different versions:
• TestFB_RotaryKnife
can run from CPU S7-1511T
• TestFB_RotaryKnife_DCLPC
• TestFB_RotaryKnife_Vmax (not tested at depth in the field!)
Preconditions
The following preconditions must be fulfilled to operate the application example:
• The required SIMATIC TIA project is available online in the appropriate
SIMATIC S7-15xxT CPU.
• All devices are connected with PROFINET and switched on.

• The Startdrive project was loaded to the SINAMIC S120 drive (demonstration
case!)
• The SIMATIC S7-15xxT is switched into the "Run" state.
• WinCC Advanced is installed on the PC/PG.
WinCC Advanced requires the appropriate authorization. Authorization is

Note required for a minimum of 256 power tags.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 173
8.1 TestFB_RotaryKnife
8.1.1 Operating instructions for the application
Execute the steps listed in the following table in sequence to demonstrate the
application example:
Table 8-1 Operating instructions to demonstrate the TestFB application SIMATIC RotaryKnife
No. Action Comment
1. Start screen after calling the WinCC
RT user interface
2. Switch the rotary knife to manual

Select the "MAN" mode
Press the "Execute" button
(edge 0 → 1!)
Home the rotary knife axis using the
"Home" button
(The axis is homed if "Home" is lit!)
Then reset the "Home" button!
3. Move the rotary knife to the start

position
Select the "STARTPOS" mode
(edge 0 → 1!)

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 174
No. Action Comment

4. Set the rotary knife to Quickstart
Press the "Quickstart" button
Enable cut length changes in

operation
Press the "CLCP" button
(CutLengthChangePossible)
In the automatic mode, a new cut
length entered for "CutLength" is
accepted by activating the
"switch_CAM" button.
(edge 0 → 1!)
5. Activating material motion

Switch on the material axis
Select velocity value
Select acceleration
Start motion
(Stop motion)
6. Switching the rotary knife into the
automatic mode
Select the "AUTO" mode
(edge 0 → 1!)
7. Changing the cut length in operation
The change is made by entering a

new cut length
As well as the command to switch

over to the cam corresponding to the
new cut length

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 175
No. Action Comment

8. Further, accelerating torque pre
control can be activated
(Can be monitored in RK_Data5
Acceleration Torque)
The cutting torque pre control can

also be activated.
(The values are specified and
monitored in
RK_CuttingTorquePreControl
9. We hope you are successful in

checking out the application

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 176
9 Explanation of the operating/parameterizing and diagnostic screen forms
9 Explanation of the
operating/parameterizing and diagnostic
screen forms
9.1 TestFB_RotaryKnife
9.1.1 Operating/overview screen form RK operating
14 13
Fig. 9-1 RK-Operating 12 11 10
2 9
3 8
4
5 7
6 15

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 177
Table 9-1 Explanation of the sub screen forms for RK-Operating

No. Sub screen form
1. Standard operation of LRK_RotaryKnife
The following are entered and displayed here

• Cut length
• Selected mode
• And for SingleCut, the start of the cut
2. Extended operation of LRK_RotaryKnife

The following are entered and displayed here

• Restart
• Quickstart
• CLCP (CutLengthChangePossible)
• The load signal for the new cam
• The possibility of traversing controlled into the cut for a poor encoder
signal.
• Activation of the accelerating torque pre control
• Interruption of the automatic mode in order to switch the drives into a
no-current condition.
• Seamless continuation of the automatic mode after interruption.
• Activation of the cutting torque pre control
• Activation of the DC-Link voltage pre control (see Documentation of
AddOn DCLPC)

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 178
No. Sub screen form

3. Extended display area of the LRK_RotaryKnife
The following are displayed here

• Whether the knife is in the format sector
• Whether the knife is in the synchronous sector
• Whether the knife is in the cutting sector
• Whether interruption of production was activated
• Whether continuation of production was activated
• Whether production is interrupted
• Whether production has been continued
4. Button to activate/deactivate the print mark correction
When print mark correction is activated, the cut position can be changed by a coarse and a fine
correction value +/-
5. Operating/display area of the leading value

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 179
No. Sub screen form

6. "State" display area
7. Operating/display area of the Rotary Knife axis
Operation is only possible in the "MANUAL" mode. In all other operating modes, this area is used
to display actual values.
8. Operating/display area of the virtual help axis
Operation is only possible in the "MANUAL" mode. In all other operating modes, this area is used
to display actual values.

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 180
No. Sub screen form

9. "Graphic" display area
Legend: _______ Rotary knife velocity [mm/s] Y axis right

_______ Rotary knife position [mm] Y axis left
_______ Material velocity [mm/s] Y axis, right
_______ Auxiliary axis velocity [mm/s] Y axis right
10. Display of the operating state of the cams
11. Display of activated and active cutting length

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 181
No. Sub screen form

12. "ErrorID" and "State"

• Error messages of the LRK_RotaryKnife in ErrorID
• The actual operating state of LRK_RotaryKnife in State
13. Standard display of the LRK_RotaryKnife

• Whether the initiated change to the operating mode has been
completed
• Whether the initiated change to the operating mode is processed
• Whether an error occurred when changing the operating state.
14. Extended display LRK_RotaryKnife

• Whether the automatic mode is active
• Whether the single cut mode was activated
• Whether the print mark correction is activated
• Whether the rotary knife axis is active
15.
Selects the rotary knife block that should be monitored now!

(At the present time, operation with several rotary knife blocks in one CPU is not possible!)

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 182
9.1.2 Parameterizing screen form RK-Data1 (UI-1)
Fig. 9-2 RK-Data1 (UI-1)
1 2
_
3

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 183
Table 9-2 Explanation of the sub screen forms for RK-Data1 (UI-1)
No. Sub screen form
1. Enter the numerical user parameter
The rotary knife system must be restarted in order to change parameter "KnifeCircumference"!
2. Display of the actual operating state of the Rotary Knife
3.
Selects the rotary knife block that should be monitored now!

(At the present time, operation with several rotary knife blocks in one CPU is not possible!)

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 184
9.1.3 Parameterizing screen form RK-Data2 (UI-2)
Fig. 9-3 RK-Data2 (UI-2)
1
4
3
5

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 185
Table 9-3 Explanation of the sub screen forms for RK-Data2 (UI-2)
No. Sub screen form
1. Acceleration pre control parameters
2. Specifying the start/stop behavior

Either
In this case, the system calculates the start/stop length so that synchronization strictly runs
monotonically
or
The user specifies the values!

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 186
No. Sub screen form

3. Print mark correction parameters
In addition to entering the parameters required for print mark correction, print mark correction can
also be operated here
• Switch on/switch off
If switched on, then

• The print mark correction is adapted in the positive direction
• The print mark correction is finely adapted in the positive direction
• The print mark correction is adapted in the negative direction
• The print mark correction is finely adapted in the negative direction

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 187
No. Sub screen form

4. Parameters to define synchronization behavior
5. Parameters to define the gearing ratio between leading value and auxiliary axis

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 188
9.1.4 Parameterizing screen form RK-Data4 (MV_CPB)
2
Fig. 9-4 RK-Data4 (MV-CPB)
4

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 189
Table 9-4 Explanation of the sub screen forms for RK-Data4 (MV-CPB)
No. Sub screen form
1. Numerical displays of the measured value sensing

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 190
No. Sub screen form

2. Binary displays of the measured value sensing
3. Operating interface of the print mark correction
Here is another option of operating the print mark correction

• Switch on/switch off
If switched on, then
• The print mark correction is adapted in the positive direction
• The print mark correction is finely adapted in the positive direction
• The print mark correction is adapted in the negative direction
• The print mark correction is finely adapted in the negative direction
The parameters required to adapt and finely adapt are provided in operating screen
form RK-Data2 (UI-2), in area "Cut Position Correction Data".

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 191
No. Sub screen form

4. Display of the measured value buffer

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 192
9.1.5 Parameterizing screen form RK-Data5 (RKI_CC)
2
Fig. 9-5 RK-Data5 (RKI-CC)
3

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 193
Table 9-5 Explanation of the sub screen forms for RK-Data5 (RKI-CC)
No. Sub screen form
1. Displays for the rotary knife information

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 194
No. Sub screen form

2. Displays of the cam calculation

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 195
No. Sub screen form

3. Display of the actual steps of all state change chains of the FB LRK_RotaryKnife
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
No. Steps of the state change chain

1. Check Parameter (in error state!)
2. Error To Disable
3. Disable To Error
4. Disable To Disable
5. Disable To Startposition
6. Disable To Manual
7. Startposition To Error
8. Startposition To Disable
9. Startposition To Startposition

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 196
No. Sub screen form

10. Startposition To Automatic
11. Startposition To SIngleCut
12. Automatic To Disable
13. Automatic To Startposition
14. Manual To Error
15. Manual To Disable
16. Manual To Startposition
17. SIngleCut To Startposition
18. Cut Length Change
19. INterrupt Production
20. COntinue Production
21. SIngleCut

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 197
9.1.6 Parameterizing screen form RK-CuttingTorquePreControl
Fig. 9-6 RK-CuttingTorquePreControl
3 4
Table 9-6 Explanation of the sub screen forms for RK-CuttingTorquePreControl

No. Sub screen form
1. Activating/deactivating the cutting torque pre control
2. Specifying torque values for the cutting torque pre control

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 198
No. Sub screen form

3. Parameters for the precontrol behavior
4. Displays of the cutting torque precontrol


Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 199
9.1.7 Display screen form RK-Read CAM P
Fig. 9-7 RK-Read CAM P
2
Table 9-7 Explanation of the sub screen forms for RK-Read CAM P
No. Sub screen form
1. Select the cam to be displayed and start visualization
2. Position characteristic of the selected cam

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 200
9.1.8 Display screen form RK-Read CAM VAJ
Fig. 9-8 RK-Read CAM VAJ
3
Table 9-8 Explanation of the sub screen forms for RK-Read CAM VAJ
No. Sub screen form
1. Velocity characteristic of the selected cam
2. Acceleration characteristic of the selected cam
3. Jerk characteristic of the selected cam

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 201
10 Appendix
10 Appendix
10.1 Service and support
Industry Online Support
Do you have any questions or need assistance?
Siemens Industry Online Support offers round the clock access to our entire
service and support know-how and portfolio.
The Industry Online Support is the central address for information about our
products, solutions and services.
Product information, manuals, downloads, FAQs, application examples and videos
– all information is accessible with just a few mouse clicks:
support.industry.siemens.com
Technical Support
The Technical Support of Siemens Industry provides you fast and competent
support regarding all technical queries with numerous tailor-made offers
– ranging from basic support to individual support contracts.
Please send queries to Technical Support via Web form:
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/my/src
SITRAIN – Digital Industry Academy

We support you with our globally available training courses for industry with
practical experience, innovative learning methods and a concept that’s tailored to
the customer’s specific needs.
For more information on our offered trainings and courses, as well as their
locations and dates, refer to our web page:
siemens.com/sitrain
Service offer
Our range of services includes the following:
• Plant data services
• Spare parts services
• Repair services
• On-site and maintenance services
• Retrofitting and modernization services
• Service programs and contracts
You can find detailed information on our range of services in the service catalog
web page:
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/sc
Industry Online Support app

You will receive optimum support wherever you are with the "Siemens Industry
Online Support" app. The app is available for iOS and Android:
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/sc/2067

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 202
10 Appendix
10.2 Industry Mall
The Siemens Industry Mall is the platform on which the entire siemens Industry
product portfolio is accessible. From the selection of products to the order and the
delivery tracking, the Industry Mall enables the complete purchasing processing –
directly and independently of time and location:
mall.industry.siemens.com
10.3 Application support

Siemens AG
Digital Industries
Factory Automation
Production Machines
DI FA PMA APC
Frauenauracher Str. 80
91056 Erlangen, Germany

mailto: tech.team.motioncontrol@siemens.com
10.4 Related literature

Table 10-1 Related literature
Topic
\1\ Siemens Industry Online Support
https://support.industry.siemens.com
\2\ Download page of this entry
\3\
10.5 Change documentation

Table 10-2 Change documentation
Version Date Modifications
V1.0.0 09/2018 First edition
V1.1.0 10/2019 Function enhancements:
• Cosine cutting curve
• Switching between up to five leading values
• also, synchronous axis as leading value possible
V1.2 01/2021 Documentation partially revised
04/2021 Revise relevant chapters for print mark correction and
interrupt production

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 203
10 Appendix

Entry-ID: 109757260, V1.2, 04/2021 204

SIMATIC RotaryKnife V121 en

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

SIMATIC RotaryKnife V121 en

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

SIMATIC S7-1500T

SIMATIC S7-1500T Rotary Knife

3.2.3 Start and stop cams ......................................................................... 22

SIMATIC S7-1500T Rotary Knife

6.4.5 Cam calculation for rotary knives LRK_CamCalc ............................. 81

6.4.24 Determining axis values LRK_GetSyncAxisValues ......................... 127

SIMATIC S7-1500T Rotary Knife

7.3.5 LRK_typeCamCommand ............................................................... 152

9 Explanation of the operating/parameterizing and diagnostic screen

SIMATIC S7-1500T Rotary Knife

Fig. 1-1 Principle of operation of a crosscutter (rotary knife)

Other application cases

Fig. 1-2 Application examples (perforating, sealing and cutting)

Perforating Sealing or Sealing or

SIMATIC S7-1500T Rotary Knife

• Automatic motion control

SIMATIC S7-1500T Rotary Knife

1.2 Components included in the standard application

This project is used to quickly understand the functionality and to quickly

SIMATIC S7-1500T Rotary Knife

2.1.2 Tasks that can be addressed using the core functions

These core functions are used to control rotating equipment for

core functions, in the user program.

2.1.3 Features of the application

SIMATIC S7-1500T Rotary Knife

SIMATIC S7-1500T Rotary Knife

• Switching in between up to five leading values

Customizable coupling of auxiliary axis and leading value

"Vmax" expansion (not tested at depth in the field!)

2.1.5 Details regarding Printmarkcorrection

SIMATIC S7-1500T Rotary Knife

correct them correspondingly. Print mark correction is not intended to significantly

Start scenario 1 Mode "Startpos":

Start scenario 2 "Automatic" mode:

SIMATIC S7-1500T Rotary Knife

First printmark with active CPCorrection

• With the help of "ShiftCorrectionStartPos" the start range of the compensation

Limits of the print mark correction

SIMATIC S7-1500T Rotary Knife

• The superimposed movement must not be too large so that it can be

Program blocks involved

SIMATIC S7-1500T Rotary Knife

2.1.6 Details regarding Interrupt-/ Continue Production

Damage to the knife possible

SIMATIC S7-1500T Rotary Knife

2.2 Application environment

SIMATIC S7-1500T Rotary Knife

3 Geometry and function

DistanceToSensor Format length Format length

Table 3-1 Explanation of the parameterizable physical variables

SIMATIC S7-1500T Rotary Knife

Format sector = (KnifeCircumference / NumberOfKnives)

SIMATIC S7-1500T Rotary Knife

3.2 Rotary knife cams

The following relationship applies when depicting the following cams

sector at the end of

SIMATIC S7-1500T Rotary Knife

Table 3-2 Typical cams as a function of the format length

Circumference Rotary Knife Synchronous format (format length =

If the format length precisely corresponds to

Circumference Rotary Knife Over synchronous format (format length <

SIMATIC S7-1500T Rotary Knife

3.2.2 Segment structure of a cam for rotary knife