Creating the Geometry Model
When creating or adjusting the geometry model, always proceed beginning with the origin of the coordinate system, thus from the fixed suspension of the ILG hardware.
ILG software has three basic geometries for the creation or extension of a geometric model:
Fixed Segment: rigid element for describing fixed geometric elements.
Rotational Sensor: modeling of a rotational axis detected by an angle encoder or inclination sensor.
Linear Sensor: modeling of a linear axis captured by a linear sensor.
The geometrical model provides the three basic geometries in a given sequence.
The Geometry tab displays the geometry elements as a list.
The buttons at the top of the geometries list can be used to add new geometry elements or make changes.
Add: adds a new geometry element to the geometry list.
If you select an existing geometry element, the new geometry element appears in front of the selected geometry element.
If no geometry element is selected, the system adds the new geometry element at the end of the list.Edit: opens the editing menu for the selected geometry element.
Delete: deletes the selected geometry element.
Assistant: opens the initial configuration which simplifies the basic configuration of the ILG software.
If you select the Assistant button, the currently stored geometry elements and sensor configuration are removed.
Rotate: rotates the tool counterclockwise in any axis.
Cond. Geo. ON: activates the conditional geometry of this element.
Cond. Geo. OFF: deactivates the conditional geometry of this element.
How to Create a Geometry Model
In the Setup mode, on the Tools page, on the Geometry tab, at the upper-left corner select the Add button.
Add Segment pop-up window opens.Select the necessary geometry type.
Different configurations must be made, depending on the selected geometry type:
For a Fixed Segment:
Geometric expression of the element in millimeters (XYZ direction).
Color of the element in the geometric model: we recommend the usage of different colors for the neighboring segments.
For a Rotation Sensor:
Rotation axis of the sensor: the rotation axis of the sensor can be defined by 1 or 0 in the respective axis XYZ.
Rotation vector of the sensor: the direction of rotation is given by + or -.
Sensor: it says which of the installed sensors provides the measured values for the respective direction of movement.
Color of the element in the geometric model (if needed).
For a Linear Sensor:
Movement axis of the sensor: the movement axis of the sensor can be defined by 1 or 0 in the respective axis XYZ.
Movement vector of the sensor: the direction of movement is given by + or -.
Sensor: it says which of the installed sensors provides the measured values for the respective direction of movement.
Color of the element in the geometric model (recommended).
The geometry list shows all the geometry segments in a specific order. ILG software considers the exact order of the geometry segments during the operations. Add new geometry segments at the bottom of the list, after the default segments.
