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	Is it possible to add external regen resistors to the SGDG LEGEND amplifiers? Posted Date: 08/13/2002 Answer: Yes. External regen resistor can be added to the SGDG-10GT and SGDG-15GT by connecting it across terminals B1 & B2. Switch SW1-5 should be turned OFF when external regen resistor is added. The LEGEND SGDG-01GT & SGDG-04GT needs special attention when external regen resistor is required in the appication. External regen unit JUSP-RG08D must be used with the SGDG-01GT. The JUSP-RG08D is a self-contain unit consisting of DC bus sensing and alarm circuitry, switching IGBT, and a 50 ohm regen resistor. The JUSP-RG08D can also be used with the SGDG-04GT, or the user can order the SGDG-04GTY22P for regen applications only. The SGDG-04GTY22P must have two (2) RH500N25_ohmK resistors wired in series connected to it at all times. See attached document, eng02.027MCD, for more details. Attachments: 470KB Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDG LEGEND Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Start Up - Installation, Wiring Document Number: BLEG-5CYKTM Published Date: 08/13/2002 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	08/13/2002
	Is it possible to add Compass screens to an HMI? If yes, could it be any HMI? Posted Date: 05/21/2020 Answer: Compass is PC based for Windows 10 or Windows 7. It is not designed to be run on a traditional HMI. Product Group/Line: Yaskawa Compass, Controllers Topic/Sub Topic: Software, Ask a Technical Question Document Number: CNT-4I18XB Published Date: 05/21/2020 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	05/21/2020
	Is it possible to achieve more consistent I/O updates for high speed applications with the Mechatrolink Phoenix Bus Coupler and the MP2000 series products? Posted Date: 11/30/2010 Answer: There may be a delay in the in IO response when using the Phoenix bus coupler over the Mechatrolink. This could be caused by a large amount of IO being used and the time it takes for the Mechatrolink to update the IO status. As a result we recommend a phased approach to improve the IO responsiveness with the following steps: 1. I/O connected to the main body of the coupler will be faster than the additional slice I/O because of the additional time required by the backplane for processing of the remote I/O. Use main body I/O where possible for the most critical I/O. 2. Update the module's update rate to sync with the High speed scan program being used. If using an MP2000iec controller, be sure the I/O driver is set to update at an appropriate interval (synchronize with a task that corresponds to the desired I/O refresh rate.) 3. Move the critical I/O to an LIO card on the MP2000 series controller. 4. Move the critical output to the COIN connection on the LIO or CNTR-01 card. This is also referred to as the High Speed Output function on MP2000iec controllers. This is a hardware level function that can operate the output within 13 uSec of the encoder on the LIO card meeting an exact position value. Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC, MotionWorks Plus Software, MotionWorks Software, MP2000 Series (MP2300-MP2200), MP2000iec Series, MP2100, MP2200, MP2300, MP2300Siec, MP2310iec, NS100 Mechatrolink, NS115 Mechatrolink II Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Procedure - Policy, Instructions, Integration, Operation, Programming, Troubleshooting, Wiring Document Number: MTN-8ADSQY Published Date: 11/30/2010 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	11/30/2010
	Is it possible to access the Sigma-5 servo amplifier's I/O from an MPiec Series Controller? Posted Date: 12/05/2008 Answer: Yes - it is possible to reduce cost and conform to modular machine design trends by using the I/O available on the Sigma-5 servo amplifier. To do this, it will be necessary to change all bits in the ServoPack parameters Pn50E, Pn50F and Pn510 to 0. For additional information, please refer to the attached pdf. Attachments: 73KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC, MP2300Siec, MP2310iec, MP2600iec, MP3200iec Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Troubleshooting Document Number: MTN-7LJK6H Published Date: 12/05/2008 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	12/05/2008
	Is it possible for outputs of an NS600 indexer to activate inputs of another NS600 indexer unit? Posted Date: 10/17/2002 Answer: Yes. In a multi axis system, this method of I/O manipulation is very useful. For instance in a 2 axis system, suppose the first axis has to make a move and get to a particular position before the second axis starts its motion. Once the first axis is in position, set an output to directly signal the secondary axis to start motion. When the second axis reaches its target position, it could set an output to tell the first axis the move is complete. The same concept can be applied for a series of index moves and stops. The Zone outputs are also very useful if mechanical interference between axes exists in certain positions. Set the Zone output after the first axis is out of the interference zone. Another axis could use this as an input to begin motion. The same concept can be applied to multiple mechanisms working in conjunction with each other. Product Group/Line: Controllers, NS600 Indexer Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Integration Document Number: REKR-5EZQ3C Published Date: 10/17/2002 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	10/17/2002
	Is it possible for an SMC controller to do a PLS function? Posted Date: 07/13/2004 Answer: Yes, by using the MF or MR commands. After the trip-point clears, use the SB and CB commands to clear or set an output bit. This works very well when there are over six outputs that need to be fired in a very accurate amount of time. If there are 4 or less outputs, you can create a loop structure that uses the OB command like this OB [output],[logical condition] which will set and clear the outputs based on the logical condition being true or false. The SMC does not have built in PLS commands, but it is possible by programming with the above commands. It is also possible to use this PLS scheme on an external encoder and get the information over Ethernet to other controllers. The auxiliary encoder info goes over Ethernet, updated at the slave update cycle, which has a four mSec minimum. The limitation on the auxiliary encoder is that the MF and MR commands only work with main encoder axes, so you have to make a mini program loop that checks the position of the auxiliary encoder. The fastest way to a PLS on an auxiliary encoder is to fan it out to all controllers. Product Group/Line: Controllers, SMC-2000, SMC-3010 LEGEND-MC Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Operation, Programming Document Number: MNEN-5CJMFL Published Date: 07/13/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/13/2004
	Is it possible for an MP controller to ID the motor and amplifier connected via an SVB module? Posted Date: 08/19/2004 Answer: Yes, reading information via the M-Link network is possible. The motor type, power level, and encoder type data are contained in servo parameter number PnF00. Please refer to AHAR-5K8HL4 FAQ on how to read SGDH parameters. Reading this parameter requires two execution steps: 1. Set OWxx35 register to 1F00 (HEX). The most significant nibble indicates the 1-word of read data, and the first three nibbles specify the SGDH parameter number. 2. Change Motion Command Code register, OWxx20, to 17. This will cause the contents of PnF00 to be copied to holding register IWxx28. After the value is moved to the lower 16 bits of ILxx28 (IWxx28), the data can be interrupted as follows: Bits 0 ~7: Motor Type: 00: SGMAH 01: SGMPH 02: SGMSH 03: SGMGH_A 04: SGMGH_B Bits 8 ~11: Input Voltage: 00: 100VAC 01: 200VAC 02: 400VAC Bits 12 ~15: Encoder Type: 00: Incremental 01: Absolute Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP920 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Network Communications, Operation, Start Up - Installation Document Number: AHAR-5K8HS2 Published Date: 08/19/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	08/19/2004
	Is it possible for an MP920 CPU to communicate serially to several V7 inverters? Posted Date: 08/19/2004 Answer: Yes, it is possible to configure an MP920 master to talk to V7 slaves on a Modbus/Memobus network. The following are the main configuration steps: a. Setup MP920 as a master with RTU, 8Bit, none parity, 1 stop, and 9600 baudrate. b. Setup the V7's inverter parameters to match the MP920 settings with Modbus as transmission protocol. c. Use MSG-SND function in the ladder drawing to communicate with the inverters. Please see attached files for more details. Attachments: 163KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP920 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Network Communications, Start Up - Installation Document Number: AHAR-5F9NAF Published Date: 08/19/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	08/19/2004
	Is it possible for an AC induction motor, driven by a Yaskawa V7 inverter to "follow" a Yaskawa Sigma II servo system using the Servopack's (SGDH) encoder output and the Inverter's "reference pulse" (RP) input? Posted Date: 04/11/2006 Answer: Yes it is. The V7 has a "reference pulse" (RP) input that accepts a pulse frequency as a speed command, and drives the AC induction motor at a proportional speed (reference frequency.) The speed at which the AC motor follows the servo system depends on digital settings in both products. An excel workbook is provided to test both Servopack and Inverter settings before they are actually applied in the two products. Servopack and Inverter Settings: Since the Servo system is commanding pulses to the inverter, the servomotor speed and the value set in the encoder dividing parameter of the Servopack (Pn201) directly effects AC induction motor speed. In order for the inverter to accept the pulse command from the Servopack, the RP input for the inverter must be active (n004 = 5). Inverter parameter n149 scales the "command frequency" to "reference frequency". The other limiting factors in the inverter are the minimum frequency the inverter commands and maximum frequency settings. The minimum frequency reference of this inverter is 1.5Hz. The maximum frequency is the set value in n011, and is commonly set at 60Hz. It must also be noted that only one of the two channels of the Servopack's encoder outputs are used to command the inverter. The dynamic speed range of the AC induction motor (1.5 ~ 60Hz) driven by the inverter is the limiting factor in this system. However, it is also true that the settings in both the Servopack and the Inverter affect the final speed of the AC induction motor. Due to this dependence of the settings in both products, along with the common requirement to obtain reasonable dynamic range of the AC induction motor, an Excel workbook ("Servopack Master V7 slave.xls") is made available. Using the workbook: The workbook has two spreadsheets. One includes the instructions, the other (Servo-Inverter tool) will predict the resultant reference frequency speed of the inverter driven AC induction motor. The user needs to provide the "Servo-Inverter tool" spreadsheet with the digital settings of both devices, and the speed of the servo system. This spreadsheet has yellow colored cells where the servo system speed and the parameter setting of each device are entered. The results, displayed in bold blue characters, include the frequency command of the Servopack's pulse output and the frequency reference generated by the inverter to the AC induction motor. A sample connection is attached to this document (.JPG) and also included is a drawing of connections with tested device settings. Attachments: 264KB 18KB 32KB Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDH Sigma II Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Procedure - Policy Document Number: MTN-6KXHGU Published Date: 04/11/2006 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	04/11/2006
	Is it possible create, import, and use a recipe table in an MP940 running MotionWorks+? Posted Date: 02/14/2006 Answer: Yes. See the attached .PDF document for step-by-step instructions to use a recipe table. Attachments: 41KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks Plus Software, MP940 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Programming Document Number: MTN-6LFLPB Published Date: 02/14/2006 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	02/14/2006
	Is it necessary to use the built-in web server with SigmaLogic? Posted Date: 10/29/2014 Answer: Using the web server in the SigmaLogic SERVOPACK is not usually required. LogicWorks configuration software can perform all configuration functions for the SigmaLogic SERVOPACK. The web interface is only needed to update the SigmaLogic Firmware, which is rarely necessary. Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDV SigmaLogic, SigmaLogic Software Package Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Programming, Software Document Number: CNT-75SRJC Published Date: 10/29/2014 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	10/29/2014
	Is heat sink (thermal paste/grease) compound required for SERVOPACK installation? Posted Date: 06/04/2019 Answer: Please see attached document for details. Attachments: 68KB Product Group/Line: SGD7S Analog, Servo Products, SGD7S EtherCAT, SGD7S Mechatrolink-III, SGD7S MP2600iec, SGD7W Mechatrolink-III, SGDH Sigma II, SGDV Analog, SGDV EtherCAT, SGDV Indexer, SGDV MECHATROLINK-II, SGDV MECHATROLINK-III, SGDV MP2600iec, SGDV SigmaLogic Topic/Sub Topic: Installation, Ask a Technical Question Document Number: SRV-JL7W5E Published Date: 06/04/2019 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/04/2019
	Is EtherCat available for Yaskawa Drives? Posted Date: 10/30/2012 Answer: EtherCat is available for the A1000 and V1000 series. The option card part number is SI-ES3 for A1000 Series and SI-Es3/V for V1000 Series. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, Drive Options, Network Comms-EtherCAT, Network Communications Options, V1000-4X Drive, V1000 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Network Communications Document Number: DRV-8ZKKMV Published Date: 10/30/2012 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	10/30/2012
	Is DriveWorksEZ (DWEZ) available for the FP605? Posted Date: 04/07/2022 Answer: DriveWorksEZ is only available on the following industrial products: GA800; GA500. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, FP605 Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch, Software Document Number: INV-WX088B Published Date: 04/07/2022 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	04/07/2022
	Is a serial converter required with Sigma Trac II? Posted Date: 08/23/2019 Answer: No, Sigma Trac II features a serial absolute linear scale that communicates directly with the Sigma-7 SERVOPACK. No serial converters are required. Product Group/Line: Sigma Trac II, Servo Products Topic/Sub Topic: Product Launch, Ask a Technical Question Document Number: SRV-1S34R2 Published Date: 08/23/2019 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	08/23/2019
	Is a serial converter required when using a Renishaw RESOLUTE encoder? Posted Date: 05/02/2017 Answer: No. See attached document for futher details. Attachments: 116KB 69KB Product Group/Line: SGD7S Analog, Servo Products, SGD7S EtherCAT, SGD7S Mechatrolink-III, SGD7S MP2600iec, SGD7S Sigma-7Siec, SGD7W Mechatrolink-III, SGDV Analog, SGDV EtherCAT, SGDV Indexer, SGDV MECHATROLINK-II, SGDV MECHATROLINK-III, SGDV MP2600iec, SGDV SigmaLogic, SGT Sigma Trac, Sigma Trac, SigmaLogic7 Compact, SigmaLogic7 Modbus, STF Sigma Trac Topic/Sub Topic: Hardware, Ask a Technical Question, Motors, Start Up - Installation Document Number: SRV-1SXGLH Published Date: 05/02/2017 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	05/02/2017
	Is a remote keypad an option? Posted Date: 07/27/2007 Answer: Yes, a remote NEMA 1 LCD keypad is available. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, V1000 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Keypad-Operator Document Number: DRV-75FST9 Published Date: 07/27/2007 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/27/2007
	Is Apogee/Metasys available for the Z1000 & Z1000 Bypass Posted Date: 09/12/2012 Answer: Yes there is a BETA version that will require a flash update. The file can be acquired from our website with a Partner Login or the end user can contact their distributor. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, Network Comms-APOGEE FLN, Network Comms-METASYS N2, Z1000 Bypass, Z1000 Configured, Z1000 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Network Communications Document Number: DRV-8Y3KBX Published Date: 09/12/2012 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/12/2012
	Is any 3rd party programming software needed for SigmaLogic? Posted Date: 09/15/2014 Answer: No. Once you configure your SigmaLogic with LogicWorks, all programming is done through your Rockwell PLC. No 3rd party programming software is needed. Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDV SigmaLogic, SigmaLogic Software Package Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Software, Product Launch Document Number: SRV-O1U4Y5 Published Date: 09/15/2014 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/15/2014
	Is an Allen Bradley PLC required for SigmaLogic? Posted Date: 03/02/2015 Answer: Yes. The SigmLogic product is designed to function as a node on an Ethernet/IP network where an Allen Bradley CompactLogix or ControlLogix PLC is the scanner. The SigmaLogic is not designed to operate stand-alone. No other PLC brands are currently supported. Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDV SigmaLogic, SigmaLogic Software Package Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Specifications, Hardware Document Number: SRV-O1E6XT Published Date: 03/02/2015 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	03/02/2015

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