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	In MotionWorks IEC, what does the Permanent as Bootproject mean? Posted Date: 05/03/2017 Answer: Within the Resource Dialog, the option 'Permanent as Bootproject' allows the bootproject to download to the controller along with the project as one process. Excluding the bootproject may be useful to avoid long download times. By default, the bootproject is included. Product Group/Line: MP3200iec, Controllers, MP3300iec, MP2000iec Series Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question Document Number: CNT-711FUB Published Date: 05/03/2017 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	05/03/2017
	In MotionWorks IEC, what causes the Misaligned Datatype error and how can it be resolved? Posted Date: 03/18/2013 Answer: The Misaligned Datatype error occurs when a variable is assigned to a hardware location such as %I or %Q, and the specified address is not in alignment with the starting address of the I/O driver. To see an example and for further information, please see the attached .PDF file. Attachments: 42KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC, MP2000iec Series, MP2300Siec, MP2310iec, MP2600iec, MP3200iec Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Instructions, Programming, Software, Troubleshooting Document Number: MTN-7N9NMZ Published Date: 03/18/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	03/18/2013
	In MotionWorks IEC, how can Mechatrolink-III be configured to run at the fastest update rate? How can a Mechtrolink-III network be configured to be robust to cabling differences? Posted Date: 03/12/2014 Answer: Please see the attached document for a detailed explanation. Attachments: 830KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC, MP3200iec Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Network Communications Document Number: MTN-9H4MKX Published Date: 03/12/2014 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	03/12/2014
	In MotionWorks IEC, how can I compare parameters across multiple drives? Posted Date: 03/12/2014 Answer: Yes, use the "Mechatrolink / Set Parameters on Multiple Axes" tab to both view and change parameters on multiple axes. See the attached for the steps. Attachments: 422KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC, MotionWorks Plus Software, MotionWorks Software Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Software Document Number: MTN-992RCP Published Date: 03/12/2014 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	03/12/2014
	In MotionWorks IEC, how can an axis be moved from one node number to another? Posted Date: 06/27/2013 Answer: The node number is not editable and thus cannot be moved directly, however the desired effect can be achieved with copy and paste of parameters. See the attached for the steps. Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC, MotionWorks Plus Software, MotionWorks Software Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Software Document Number: MTN-992REN Published Date: 06/27/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/27/2013
	I need access to the drive parameters on a Z1000 Bypass. What is the correct procedure to do so? Posted Date: 08/05/2013 Answer: Please see the attachment DRV-9A4JZE.pdf for the procedure for accessing the drive parameters. For additional information, please refer to SIEPC71061645, SIEPYAIZ1B01and TOEPYAISUP04 Attachments: 84KB Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, Z1000 Bypass Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Parameters Document Number: DRV-9A4JZE Published Date: 08/05/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	08/05/2013
	In Compass, how do we abort move in auto mode? Posted Date: 05/21/2020 Answer: One of the contacts connected to the function block MC_MovePath.Abort input must go high. Product Group/Line: Yaskawa Compass, Controllers Topic/Sub Topic: Software, Ask a Technical Question Document Number: CNT-J7X4YM Published Date: 05/21/2020 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	05/21/2020
	In Compass, can you add decimal variables like injection speed or pressure? Posted Date: 05/19/2020 Answer: Yes, any datatype can be used, including 64 bit LREAL. Product Group/Line: Yaskawa Compass, Controllers Topic/Sub Topic: Software, Ask a Technical Question Document Number: CNT-RY5MPX Published Date: 05/19/2020 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	05/19/2020
	In a vertical axis application, the motor trips the overtravel switch and coasts to the hard stop. What might be the cause? Posted Date: 07/23/2001 Answer: The SGDH servopack has the ability to control the stop mode when an overtravel is tripped (if overtravel switches are wired into the SGDH as recommended). The default method of stopping is to disable the motor and allow the dynamic brake to stop the motor. This method works very well in most horizontal applications, but vertical applications require a different method. When using an MP940, the SGDH overtravel function will disable the motor, even if the MP940 did not execute the disable servomotor block. In this mode, the motor will then continue to coast, and the MP940 is not able to apply torque to stop the motor (because it is not enabled). In this example, it is better to change the overtravel method to keep the motor enabled when an overtravel is tripped. This can be done by setting the overtravel stop mode Pn001.1 to 1 (default is 0). This change allows the MP940 to bring the motor to a controlled stop. Product Group/Line: Controllers, Servo Products, MP940 Machine Controller, SGDH Sigma II Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Operation, Start Up - Installation, Troubleshooting Document Number: MNEN-5CJMQ2 Published Date: 07/23/2001 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/23/2001
	In "rotary shortest" mode, what direction will the motor move if the commanded index is exactly opposite of the current position? Posted Date: 03/18/2002 Answer: In the rotary shortest mode of operation, the NS600 calculates the distance that the motor needs to travel in either direction to get from the current commanded position to the target position and rotates in the direction with the smaller distance. If the forward and reverse distances are equal, the motor will run in the forward direction. This decision is based on commanded position, not on actual position. forward distance < reverse distance : forward direction forward distance = reverse distance : forward direction forward distance > reverse distance : reverse direction To reverse the default forward/reverse direction, use parameter Pn000.0. By default, the forward direction is counterclockwise when viewing the shaft. Product Group/Line: Controllers, NS600 Indexer Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Operation, Programming Document Number: MNEN-5CJMSE Published Date: 03/18/2002 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	03/18/2002
	I just recently added a PG board to my F7 drive, I now have a CPF06 active on my drive and it will not clear, what did I do wrong? Posted Date: 08/28/2012 Answer: This alarm commonly occurs when the PG board in place is not mounted properly to the Mounting spacer. When the spacer is not placed properly, the option card does not make full connectivity with all points on 4CN, thus causing instability in the control board logic. Figure 1 (attached) shows a mounting spacer Attachments: 46KB Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, F7 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Alarm Document Number: DRV-8W9J47 Published Date: 08/28/2012 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	08/28/2012
	I have a problem printing a MotionWorks IEC project. One of the error messages I receive says "Missing Source Data." Is there a solution to this issue? Posted Date: 06/28/2013 Answer: Yes. Replace the print template files with the files attached to this FAQ. This issue and remedy only applies to MotionWorks IEC v2.xx. The attached .zip file archive contains the print templates as well as a .PDF overview. Attachments: 1KB 2KB 2KB 47KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Software Document Number: MTN-974JVR Published Date: 06/28/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/28/2013
	I have an existing DWEZ program that was written for V1000. Can I reuse the program on the GA500? Posted Date: 09/27/2019 Answer: Yes, DWEZ 10 has a project conversion feature that can quickly and easier convert your V1000 DWEZ project to a GA500 DWEZ project. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, GA500 Drive, V1000 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch, Programming, Software Document Number: INV-792BI2 Published Date: 09/27/2019 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/27/2019
	If we have our own software interface, can we implement Compass to our interface? Posted Date: 05/19/2020 Answer: Compass is designed to be the software interface to the MPiec for G-Code applications. Yaskawa Compass supports C# plugins, plugins can be imported. Product Group/Line: Yaskawa Compass, Controllers Topic/Sub Topic: Software, Ask a Technical Question Document Number: CNT-3MP4I1 Published Date: 05/19/2020 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	05/19/2020
	If three LEGEND-MC controllers are on a network and each of them is doing point-to-point moves, can the I/O of all controllers be used within the program? Posted Date: 03/21/2002 Answer: Yes. In the above scenario, one program can exist in the master, which can control all three servos. The main program can set and read the I/O from all controllers on it's network. Check the LEGEND-MC manual for commands such as SB, CB, and @IN[] to gain an understanding of the simple method in which I/O on the distributed control network is accessed. Product Group/Line: Controllers, SMC-3010 LEGEND-MC, YTerm Software Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Network Communications, Programming Document Number: MNEN-5CJMP6 Published Date: 03/21/2002 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	03/21/2002
	If the Home switch (HOME) and inputs (EXT1, EXT2, EXT3) to the Sigma III Mechatrolink version Servopack are not used, and are not masked, can they be used as general purpose MP2000 inputs instead? Posted Date: 07/25/2005 Answer: Yes. These inputs are addressed at Monitor Word #46 (IW802E) in an SVB on the MP2000 product. Bits 2, 6, 7, and 8, for the HOME, EXT1, EXT2, EXT3 respectively. To address as bits in a ladder program for axis 1, the address are IB802E2, IB802E6, IB802E7, IB802E8 for HOME, EXT1, EXT2, EXT3 respectively. The state of over-travel inputs can also be monitored, if they are enabled. They are bits 0 and 1 of the input register above. To address as bits in a ladder program for an axis 1 servo the address are IB802E0 and IB802E1 for P-OT and N-OT respectively. Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP2300 Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Procedure - Policy Document Number: MTN-6D4QFC Published Date: 07/25/2005 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/25/2005
	If the drives carrier frequency is changed , is it necessary to re-autotune the drive? Posted Date: 04/09/2012 Answer: No, it is not necessary to re-run auto-tune if the carrier frequency is changed . The auto-tune calculates motor constants so is not dependent on carrier frequency . Drives with vector control modes, open-loop vector and closed-loop vector, have a built-in auto-tuning function, which optimizes the inverter for any standard induction motor. For help with auto-tuning and carrier frequency, please consult the drive's on-line manual SIEPC71061641. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, A1000 Drive, AC7 Matrix Drive, F7 Drive, G5 Drive 600 Volt, G5 GPD515 Drive, G7 Drive, V1000-4X Drive, V1000 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Tuning Document Number: DRV-5F9TSA Published Date: 04/09/2012 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	04/09/2012
	If a variable has both an Initial Value and is marked as Retained, which value will the IEC application use after a Warm Start? What value will be used after a Cold Start? Posted Date: 10/11/2013 Answer: Initial values are loaded before retained data is copied into the IEC application. A variable that has both an Initial Value and is marked Retained will retain it's value after a Warm Start is performed. If a Cold Start is performed, the variable will be set to the Initial Value setting, effectively erasing the retained data. Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Programming Document Number: MTN-9CCRGS Published Date: 10/11/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	10/11/2013
	I cannot change the V/f pattern parameters from default. Is there a parameter inhibiting my changes? Posted Date: 08/02/2013 Answer: Set parameter E1-03 to F for the custom v/f. This setting enables changes throughout the E1 parameters. For more information, please see technical manual TM4515. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, G5 GPD515 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Parameters Document Number: DRV-9A5QQB Published Date: 08/02/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	08/02/2013
	I am writing to the speed reference register using MODBUS TCP/IP for my 1000 series drive, yet U1-01 does not read properly. I can write to other registers with no problem. What are my possible issues? Posted Date: 08/13/2013 Answer: Please try to use the software ComTest Pro Communication Test Software found at: http://www.baseblock.com/PRODUCTS/demosoftware.htm. This is a barebones software which will allow you to find the root register you may be dealing with. If you determine the register (register 1) is not writing to your device, please disconnect your control terminals and reinitialize. If a frequency reference is being given through the terminal strip, it will override your MODBUS TCP/IP frequency reference. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, A1000 Configured, A1000 Drive, iQpump1000, L1000A Drive, L1000V Drive, P1000 Configured, P1000 Drive, V1000-4X Drive, V1000 Drive, Z1000 Bypass, Z1000 Configured, Z1000 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Network Communications, Operation Document Number: DRV-8ZLKSP Published Date: 08/13/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	08/13/2013

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