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	What is a typical cause of error code 4630 when using MC_TouchProbe? Posted Date: 04/02/2016 Answer: Please see attached document for details. Attachments: 122KB Product Group/Line: MotionWorks IEC, Controllers, MP2000iec Series, MP2300Siec, MP2310iec, MP2600iec Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Fault Code Description, Alarm Document Number: CNT-83S292 Published Date: 04/02/2016 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	04/02/2016
	What is an SVA module? Posted Date: 06/25/2013 Answer: The SVA module is the name of the analog servo interface for Yaskawa's MP900 and MP2000 series products. See the attached .PDF file for diagrams and further information. Attachments: 25KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks Software, MP920 Machine Controller, MP940 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Hardware, Operation Document Number: MTN-5WZKUT Published Date: 06/25/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/25/2013
	What is an SSFDC Memory Card? Posted Date: 06/24/2013 Answer: SSFDC = Solid State Floppy Disk Card. More information regarding SmartMedia Technology can be obtained from the following web site: http://www.ssfdc.or.jp/english/spec/index.htm The EXOR Touch Screen series HMIs - eTOP10,11,12,30 currently ship with externally removable 8 Meg SSFDC SmartMedia cards already installed. 8 Meg is the largest memory capacity currently available with the current version of Designer for these HMIs (part #: MEM-08) - future development will allow increased memory capacity. The memory card stores the user program, and can be a medium for storing/transfering the Boot, Firmware, and MIPs code which operates the HMI. The advantage of memory card allows the user to easily maintain/upgrade the HMI program & firmware once the HMI has been installed in the field. Contents on SSFDC Card: Boot Code = 300k Firmware = 409k MIPS Code = 316k MIPs Service = 32k Protocol = typical 32k User Program = variable * = once the Boot, Firmware, MIPs Code, and MIPS Service are transfered to the HMI processor, they can be deleted from the SSFDC. This memory card can also be purchased from any general retail store which sells this common SmartMedia storage technology. See attached .JPG for further information. Attachments: 27KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, General Controllers Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Document Clarification, Specifications Document Number: MNEN-5CJMHQ Published Date: 06/24/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/24/2013
	What is Analog Resistive Touch Screen Technology? Posted Date: 12/21/2011 Answer: Analog Resistive Touch Screens are transparent data input devices commonly used with Industrial HMIs (such as EXOR), to provide a user friendly method of human-computer interaction. These screens can be operated with the touch of a finger (with or without gloves) or a stylus. Touch pressure from a stylus or finger causes electrical contact between top and bottom circuits thus activating the programmed object (minimum object size is based upon programmed object size - typical 16x8 pixel). Analog Resistive touch screens differ from grids in that they are not restricted to a minimum activating stylus size. which means when an operator touches an object on the screen, swiping is not required to overcome grid voids. Durability testing has proven greater than 3 Million activations. The attached .JPG image is an example of the Analog Resistive Touch Screen cross section and construction. Attachments: 39KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, General Controllers Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Specifications Document Number: MNEN-5CJMEQ Published Date: 12/21/2011 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	12/21/2011
	What is an A.F50 Alarm? Posted Date: 03/03/2015 Answer: A.F50 is a Servomotor disconnection alarm. Cause: The detected torque is 10% or less, but the commanded torque reference is 90% or more for 10ms. This alarm is not activated in cases of BB due to hardware issues. In those cases, an A.F6 or A.b3 is generated instead. Alarm Reset is available Corrective Actions: Check the servomotor power line wiring. Tighten the motor power connection. Replace the servo amplifier. Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDV EtherCAT, SGDV Indexer, SGDV MECHATROLINK-II, SGDV MECHATROLINK-III, SGDV Analog, SGDV MP2600iec, SGDV SigmaLogic Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Alarm Document Number: SRV-C12WSD Published Date: 03/03/2015 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	03/03/2015
	What is an A.E7 alarm and how is it cleared? Posted Date: 07/13/2004 Answer: The A.E7 is an alarm from the Sigma2 (SGDH-xxyE) Servopack that is missing an option card such as an MP940 or NS300 If an amplifier previously had an option card attached, and it is missing at power up, this alarm will occur and persist until the following is performed. Using a Hand Operator or the Built in Operator on the Servopack, the proper procedure is as follows: 1) Execute an "Initialize Parameters to Factory Default" Operation :Fn005 (Section 7.2.9 in Sigma2 manual) 2) Execute an "Alarm History Trace Back Clear" Operation: Fn006 (Section 7.2.5 in Sigma2 manual) 3) Execute an "Option Unit Detection Reset" Operation: Fn014 (Section 7.2.13 in Sigma2 manual) Keywords: AE7, error Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDH Sigma II Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Alarm, Troubleshooting Document Number: DZIK-5HV62J Published Date: 07/13/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/13/2004
	What is an A.E5 alarm? Posted Date: 01/22/2002 Answer: An A.E5 (AE5) alarm is a Mechatrolink Synchronization Error between an MP920 or MP930 controller (using SVB modules) and an NS-100. Every mechatrolink communications cycle, the controller increments Watch Dog Timer data (WDT). If the expected data does not match with the data in the NS-100 module, then it is known that the transmission packet also did not get written to/from local register memory (hence the node did not get updated with new deterministic data). Since this is a deterministic control system and data must be transfered, this will flag an A.E5 alarm and it will display on the SGDH LED display. To reset this alarm, the controller must perform the alarm clear sequence TWICE. Product Group/Line: Controllers, Servo Products, MP920 Machine Controller, MP930 Machine Controller, SGDH Sigma II Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Alarm, Network Communications, Troubleshooting Document Number: MNEN-5CJMKC Published Date: 01/22/2002 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	01/22/2002
	What is an A.9F alarm? Posted Date: 09/12/2000 Answer: The MP940 uses the A.9F (A9F) alarm as a general warning for several conditions. The conditions include: 1) Excessive positioning error 2) Local I/O error 3) External Encoder disconnected 4) Network communication error 5) Divide by zero or parameter setting error To help isolate the problem causing an A.9F warning, please see the documents below. It should also be noted that an A.9F warning does not necessarily prevent the MP940 program from executing. Key words: A9F, A.9F, alarm, error Attachments: 27KB 25KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, Servo Products, MP940 Machine Controller, SGDH Sigma II Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Alarm, Troubleshooting Document Number: MNEN-5CJMEC Published Date: 09/12/2000 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/12/2000
	What is an A.09 alarm? Posted Date: 12/22/2011 Answer: An A.09 alarm occurs for SGDH servo amplifiers modified with the Y213 modification when the maximum encoder output frequency is exceeded (Y213 modification applies to a linear motor application). The maximum frequency is 12.8MHz. The frequency is calculated at power-up based on the motor peak speed (Pn384), the linear scale pitch (Pn280), and the PG dividing ratio (Pn281). To reduce the output frequency, either decrease the motor peak speed or decrease the PG dividing ratio. Un010 will display the setting limit at which the frequency will not exceed the maximum (12.8MHz) for either the motor peak speed or the PG dividing ratio. The limit value can by chosen by parameter Pn080.3. Additional Keywords: A09, error, linear motor, Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDH Sigma II Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Alarm, Start Up - Installation, Troubleshooting Document Number: PZAC-5LTTLN Published Date: 12/22/2011 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	12/22/2011
	What is a "Multi-Function Digital Input"? Posted Date: 09/13/2012 Answer: The functions for digital inputs can be changed to suit application requirements. The most common functions are chosen as factory defaults and pre-programmed into the drive..Settings for these type of inputs are referred to as, "Multi-Function". Normally (i.e., at factory settings), an auxiliary frequency reference has already been set, although gain, bias, or preset speed can be chosen by the user. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, General Inverter Drives Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Procedure - Policy Document Number: DRV-5NTJR9 Published Date: 09/13/2012 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/13/2012
	What is a "DWG" (drawing)? Posted Date: 05/02/2001 Answer: "DWG" is an abbreviation of "drawing", which is a thread of ladder logic. Drawings form the ladder program for an MP9xx controller. Each drawing can contain a maximum of 500 steps. There are 3 different types of drawings: 1. DWG.A- Executed only once at power up 2. DWG.H- Executed once every High-Speed scan cycle (this cycle time is set by High-Speed scan time) 3. DWG.L- Executed once every Low-Speed scan cycle (this cycle time is set by Low-Speed scan time) They are organized like a family of three generations. A parent drawing (i.e. 'H') is automatically executed by the CPU. Child generations (i.e. 'H01') are executed by being called by the parent drawing with a 'SEE' instruction. Grandchild generations (i.e. 'H01.01') are called by child drawings in the same way. Only a direct descendant of the same family can be called. A parent drawing can not call a grandchild drawing directly, and a drawing can not call drawings of another family (i.e. DWG.H01 can not call DWG.H02.01). Each drawing family will be executed every scan cycle. If there are too many steps in the family of drawings to execute in the allotted time, an error will occur. Increasing the appropriate scan time will prevent this situation. The attached file shows the structure for calling drawings Attachments: 11KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks Software, MP920 Machine Controller, MP930 Machine Controller, MP940 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Document Clarification, Programming, Specifications Document Number: MNEN-5CJMMG Published Date: 05/02/2001 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	05/02/2001
	What is 2-Wire Control and 3-Wire Control? Posted Date: 07/13/2004 Answer: These are the names of common methods that determine how the drive Run/Stop function is controlled. In 2-Wire Control, a maintained contact closure causes the drive to run. When this same contact is opened, the drive will stop. In 3-Wire Control, a momentary contact closure causes the drive to run. The drive runs until a separate, normally closed contact, is momentarily opened. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, General Inverter Drives Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Wiring Document Number: DRV-5FLLZ2 Published Date: 07/13/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/13/2004
	What is +P common Posted Date: 02/13/2013 Answer: +P (24vdc supply) the common for this is not AC. The common for +P is SN. *Note if you would like to use as a common please see attached. Attachments: 51KB Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, Z1000 Bypass, Z1000 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Installation, Speed Control, Troubleshooting, Wiring Document Number: DRV-8W4PW6 Published Date: 02/13/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	02/13/2013
	What information is available for implementing PLCopen "Function Blocks for Motion Control" in the MP2000 series products? Posted Date: 07/24/2013 Answer: Yaskawa has developed a set of Function Blocks that are designed around the PLCopen standard of "Function Blocks for Motion Control". This set is known as the Yaskawa General Motion Set Function Blocks. Many of the function blocks have been enhanced to include added features for taking advantage of the power of the MP2000 series Machine Controller Platform. Below are several links to relevent documents for implementing Yaskawa's General Motion Set Function Blocks on the MP2200 or MP2300 Machine Controllers: - MP2000 Function Block General Users Manual (See Doc # EF.MCD.05.100) - MP2000 Individual Detailed Function Block Users Manual (See Doc # EF.MCD.05.101) - MP2000 Function Block Register RDA Memory MAP Details (See Doc # EF.MCD.05.102) - MP2000 Function Block RDA Read/Write Usage (See Doc # EF.MCD.05.103) - MP2000 Function Block Application Code (See Doc # EB.MCD.06.016) Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks Software, MP2000 Series (MP2300-MP2200), MP2200, MP2300 Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Application Example, Programming, Software, Start Up - Installation Document Number: MTN-6J7TMU Published Date: 07/24/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/24/2013
	What improvements have been made in BACnet communication? Posted Date: 05/14/2020 Answer: Several, including a BACnet health monitor, which displays on the HV600 display a gauge of health for the BACnet network from 0% (no communication) to 100% (no problems). In addition, Change of Value (COV) reduces network traffic by eliminating the need for constant polling by enabling a device to send a message only when a value changes. Read Property Multiple (RPM) and Write Property Multiple (WPM) enable requests and writes of multiple pieces of information with a single message from the controller, thus significantly reducing network traffic. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, 1000 Series BACnet Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch Document Number: INV-UJOB5P Published Date: 05/14/2020 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	05/14/2020
	What impedance is the output reactor option? Posted Date: 05/13/2021 Answer: The output reactor option is between 3% and 5% impedance. Packages using the heavy duty rating with the output reactor option will have its reactor closer to 3% impedance. Normal duty packages using the reactor option will have its reactor closer to 5% impedance. Due to the variable three-level output technology of the matrix drive even a 3% impedance reactor is sufficient when required for long lead length applications. Recommendations for output filtering (AC reactor, dV/dt fitlers, and sine fitlers) are the same for the matrix drive as they are for any other two-level drive (A1000, P1000, V1000, etc.). See AR.AFD.05 for recommendations regarding long motor leads. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, U1000 Industrial Configured Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch Document Number: INV-SLXC1H Published Date: 05/13/2021 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	05/13/2021
	What if an MP2300 module needs to be replaced? Is the module configuration stored in the main CPU? Posted Date: 12/19/2006 Answer: Yes, the configuration is stored in CPU Flash memory and is read at power-up. Simply power down the unit, swap a module and power up again. For a physical module installation procedure, please refer to the MP2300 Basic Module User's Manual (Man. #SIEPC88070003B), Section 5.1. Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP2000 Series (MP2300-MP2200), MP2300 Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Hardware, Maintenance, Repair, Service, Troubleshooting Document Number: MTN-62ES5M Published Date: 12/19/2006 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	12/19/2006
	What I/O cable options exist for the NS600? Posted Date: 07/18/2014 Answer: There are four options. 1) Use two pigtail (flying lead) cables: SGDH (1CN): JZSP-CKI01-XX(A) NS600 (4CN): CKI-NS600-XX Note: XX is cable length in meters: Lengths available are 01, 02, or 03 meters. 2) Use two terminal blocks with connector cable assembly: SGDH (1CN): JUSP-TA50P NS600 (4CN): JUSP-TA36P Cable length for each of the above units are 0.5 meters. The terminal blocks make wiring to the host controller quick and easy. 3) Create cables for both units using two separate connector kits: SGDH (1CN): JZSP-CKI9 NS600 (4CN): DP9420007 4) Use cable assembly with D-SUB output for a single, 3rd party I/O break board. The part number for this option is CKI-NS600D-XX. This cable is configured as a "Y" or "two headed" cable. One leg of the "Y" plugs into the amp's 1CN and the other into the 4CN on the N600. The two cables combine and terminate on the other end into a single 50 pin D-SUB connector. All 50 pins of the D-SUB are used when combining the I/O (many conductors are not used when the traditional two cable route is chosen). This D-SUB connector allows the customer to specify a 3rd party terminal block of their choice while cutting wiring time in half vs. the pigtail arrangement. For customers who have access to terminal blocks at a volume discount, this option offers substantial cost savings over the JUSP-TA50P and JUSP-TA36P. Specify 500 mm, 1m, 2m, or 3m length. For further information on this cable, refer to the CAD DWG or PDF file below. A partial list of suitable terminal blocks is also provided. Note: XX is cable length in meters: Lengths available are D50 (.5 meter), 01, 02, or 03 meters. Explanation of Attached Files: NS600_IO_Term2.dwg - Autocad Drawing of the "Y split cable" (CKI-NS600D-XX) uwr00285.dwg - Autocad Drawing of the 1CN to pig-tail cable (JZSP-CKI01-1-XX(A)) NS600_Ind_IO_Cab.dwg - Autocad Drawing of the 4CN to pig-tail cable (CKI-NS600-XX) Suitable 50 pin D-Sub MALE terminal blocks.xls - Alternative terminal block part numbers from Wago, Phoenix, Weidmuller, Amphenol Attachments: 375KB 369KB 225KB 89KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, NS600 Indexer Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Hardware, Wiring Document Number: MTN-5VRS3U Published Date: 07/18/2014 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/18/2014
	What I/O cable options are there for the NS500? Posted Date: 09/21/2004 Answer: There are three options. 1) Use two pigtail (flying lead) cables: SGDH (1CN): JZSP-CKI01-XX(A) NS500 (4CN): CKI-NS300-XX Note: XX is cable length in meters: Lengths available are 01, 02, or 03 meters. 2) Create cables for both units using connector kits, two separate connector kits are required: SGDH (1CN): JZSP-CKI9 NS500 (4CN): DE9406973 3) Use cable assembly with D-SUB output for a single 3rd party I/O break board. Part number for this option is CKI-NS500D-XX. This cable is configured as a "Y" or "two headed" cable. One leg of the "Y" plugs into the amp's 1CN and the other into the 4CN on the N500. The two cables combine and terminate on the other end into a single 50 pin D-SUB connector. All 50 pins of the D-SUB are used when combining the I/O (many conductors are not used when the traditional two cable route is chosen). This D-SUB connector allows the customer to specify a 3rd party terminal block of their choice while cutting wiring time in half vs. the pigtail arrangement. For customers who have access to terminal blocks at a volume discount, this option offers substantial cost savings over the JUSP-TA50P. Specify 500 mm, 1m, 2m, or 3m length. For further information on this cable, refer to the CAD DWG or PDF file below. A partial list of suitable terminal blocks is also provided. Note: XX is cable length in meters: Lengths available are D50 (.5 meter), 01, 02, or 03 meters. Explanation of Attached Files: CKI-NS300D-XX.dwg - Autocad Drawing of the "Y split cable" uwr00285.dwg - Autocad Drawing of the 1CN to pig-tail cable (JZSP-CKI01-1-XX(A)) NS300_IF-Mod_Cab.dwg - Autocad Drawing of the 4CN to pig-tail cable (CKI-NS300-XX) Suitable 50 pin D-Sub MALE terminal blocks.xls- Alternative terminal block part numbers from Wago, Phoenix, Weidmuller, Amphenol *Note: Cabling is the same for the NS-500 and NS-300 units. Attachments: 82KB 225KB 341KB 375KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, NS500 Profibus Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Hardware, Wiring Document Number: MTN-5VRRXW Published Date: 09/21/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/21/2004
	What I/O cable options are there for the NS300? Posted Date: 09/21/2004 Answer: There are three options. 1) Use two pigtail (flying lead) cables: SGDH (1CN): JZSP-CKI01-XX(A) NS300 (4CN): CKI-NS300-XX Note: XX is cable length in meters: Lengths available are 01, 02, or 03 meters. 2) Create cables for both units using two separate connector kits: SGDH (1CN): JZSP-CKI9 NS300 (4CN): DE9406973 3) Use cable assembly with D-SUB output for a single 3rd party I/O break board. Part number for this option is CKI-NS300D-XX. This cable is configured as a "Y" or "two headed" cable. One leg of the "Y" plugs into the amp's 1CN and the other into the 4CN on the NS300. The two cables combine and terminate on the other end into a single 50 pin D-SUB connector. All 50 pins of the D-SUB are used when combining the I/O (many conductors are not used when the traditional two cable route is chosen). This D-SUB connector allows the customer to specify a 3rd party terminal block of their choice while cutting wiring time in half vs. the pigtail arrangement. For customers who have access to terminal blocks at a volume discount, this option offers substantial cost savings over the JUSP-TA50P. Specify 500 mm, 1m, 2m, or 3m length. For further information on this cable, refer to the CAD DWG or PDF file below. A partial list of suitable terminal blocks is also provided. Note: XX is cable length in meters: Lengths available are D50 (.5 meter), 01, 02, or 03 meters. Explanation of Attached Files: CKI-NS300D-XX.dwg - Autocad Drawing of the "Y split cable" uwr00285.dwg - Autocad Drawing of the 1CN to pig-tail cable (JZSP-CKI01-1-XX(A)) NS300_IF-Mod_Cab.dwg - Autocad Drawing of the 4CN to pig-tail cable (CKI-NS300-XX) Suitable 50 pin D-Sub MALE terminal blocks.xls - Alternative terminal block part numbers from Wago, Phoenix, Weidmuller, Amphenol *Note: Cabling is the same for the NS-300 and NS-500 units. Attachments: 341KB 375KB 82KB 225KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, NS300 DeviceNet Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Hardware, Wiring Document Number: MTN-5VRK7H Published Date: 09/21/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/21/2004

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