The technology object “Axis” is used to map an axis in the controller, so as to facilitate servo drive control via the pulse interface of the S7-1200 CPU1214C. The “Axis” technology object is controlled by means of “Motion Control” instructions. The technology object “Axis” version 3.0 is included in the delivery of STEP 7 Basic V11 SP2. One significant extension, as compared to version 1.0, is the item “Command Table”. This command can be used to travel the axis according to a defined sequence of movements (profile). Configuration of the “Axis” technology object and “CommandTable” is explained in detail in chapter 3.4.