Product overview
2.2 Functions
2.2
Functions
2.2.1
Pulse Train Output (PTO)
Applications
Pulse Train Output is a simple and universal interface between a SIMATIC controller and a
drive. PTO is supported worldwide by many stepper and servo drives and is used in many
positioning applications, such as for adjustment axes and feed axes.
PTO is also referred to as the pulse/direction interface. The pulse/direction interface comprises
two signals. The frequency of the pulse output represents the speed and the number of
pulses that are output represents the distance to be traversed. The direction output defines
the traversing direction. The position specification is thereby accurate to within one
increment. The pulse/direction interface is especially well-suited for operation with the
technology objects TO_SpeedAxis, TO_PositioningAxis and TO_SynchronousAxis.
TO_MeasuringInput can be used to detect measuring inputs on the drive axis.
Control
The control of the pulse output channels is provided above all with S7-1500 Motion Control
by means of the technology objects TO_SpeedAxis, TO_PositioningAxis and
TO_SynchronousAxis . The control and feedback interface (Page 30) of the channels is an
implementation of the PROFIdrive interface with standard telegrams 1 and 81.
For a detailed description of configuring the technology module with the axis technology
objects, see Function Manual S7-1500T Motion Control, section "Configuring", which is
available for download on theInternet
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109481326).
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Technology module TM PTO 2x24V (6ES7138‑6EB00‑0BA0)
Equipment Manual, 09/2021, A5E50983437-AA