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	Is it possible to transfer more than the 256 byte maximum Ethernet/IP adaptor assembly instance between an MP2000iec controller and an AB PLC without resorting to multi-plexing data within a single instance? Posted Date: 03/18/2013 Answer: Yes. In addition to the polled connection in a ControlLogix platform, you could use the AB MSG instruction to make up to six simultaneous connections to the available adaptor instances in an MPiec Series Controller. Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC, MP2000iec Series, MP2300Siec, MP2310iec, MP2600iec, MP3200iec Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Network Communications, Programming Document Number: MTN-834KPE Published Date: 03/18/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	03/18/2013
	Is it possible to transfer cam data from Mircosoft Excel to an MP controller? Posted Date: 10/26/2005 Answer: Yes. The following steps describe the process. 1) Save the file as .CSV 2) Open Yaskawa's 'Cam Tool' software, select 'Import' under the 'File' menu and open the CSV file. 3) Enter the 'Max Phase Value' (master cycle) and 'Max Position Value' (slave cycle) suitable for the data, and select OK for 'Set Style' and 'Set Parameter' windows. 4) Save file as .CDD. 5) Log online to the MP controller with MotionWorks Software. 6) Select 'File Transfer' under 'File' menu in 'Cam Tool' software. 7) Choose the CDD file for source, Double-Length for data type, and first register address, then select OK. Attached is an example documenting the transfer of a cam table created in Excel. When creating the cam table in Excel, the following rules should be taken into account: a. The master data must start at 0. b. There must not be repeated master entries. Ex: 1, 2, 3, 3, 4,etc. c. The master points must be in increasing sequence. Ex: 1, 2, 3, 2, 5,etc. d. Gaps in between data points are allowed. Ex: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8,etc. The CSV file will fail to import if these guidelines are not kept. Another way to transfer a CSV file to an MP controller is possible using CSVTool, a VB applet. Attached below are the CSVTool VB exe file and CSVTool users manual. View other ways to transfer registers. Attachments: 56KB 50KB 6.4MB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks Software, MP920 Machine Controller, MP930 Machine Controller, MP940 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Programming Document Number: MTN-5WKTMZ Published Date: 10/26/2005 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	10/26/2005
	Is it possible to simply control speed in a Sigma II amplifier without a controller? Posted Date: 10/24/2002 Answer: Yes. A speed control feature is integrated into Sigma II amplifiers. This mode of operation is called Contact Input Speed Control. It allows the user to initially set three different motor speeds with parameters, then select one of the speeds externally using a contact input. For details and learning more on how to set this up, please refer to section 5.2.6 of the Sigma II user's manual. Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDH Sigma II Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Integration Document Number: REKR-5F8QD6 Published Date: 10/24/2002 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	10/24/2002
	Is it possible to set up ASCII text fields in an HMI Recipe to specify recipe name so it can be modified and stored in an MP9 Controller? Posted Date: 11/08/2001 Answer: Yes. Recipe names can be programmed in the HMI and stored/changed during runtime along with the rest of the recipe data (the recipe names are stored in register blocks inside the MP products). When the HMI product is connected to an MP9 series product, the "Yaskawa MP/CP" driver will be selected. This driver supports both Numeric (M or I registers) and ASCII (text) data formats. To create a text-based recipe name, first select Recipe Data for Data Field Source. Next, click on the Designer development screen to place the Recipe Data item on the panel (will look like "RRRRRR"). From the field definition screen, select "ASCII" from the Display Format dropdown. Next, set the Address Offset to a known unused register number. MW registers will be used here (or select from a TAG list). Next set the Field Width to the maximum number of characters for the text based recipe name. At this point, it is important to note that each character defined takes up a total of 8 bits, and MW registers in the MP9** controllers are 16 bits wide. Because of this, it will be necessary to use caution when specifying the Address Offset, and insure that there are enough registers unused to support the entire Field Width. For Example - Suppose Field Width is set to 10 (to support a recipe name of up to 10 characters long), and Address Offset is set to an arbitrary number of 10. This means that 10/2=5 MW registers will need to be reserved starting at MW00010 (MW00010, MW00011, MW00012, MW00013, MW00014). If the Controller or HMI use these registers for anything else, the data will be overwritten and the data will appear garbled on the screen. After this is done, it is now possible to set up the recipe name row from the "Recipe Configuration" Screen. Do this by highlighting the row, and clicking on the "Set As Recipe Name" button. The row will show a * next to the register or tag name. Next it will be necessary to add the "upload", "Download", and recipe control variable to the screen. After downloading and running, it will now be possible to cycle through the recipes and view the different recipe names loaded. If Read/Write was selected on the Recipe Data source, then it will be possible to modify the name. The attached file is an example Designer Application Project for an eTOP11 communicating to an MP940 (Etop11~2.zip). It shows a simple recipe configuration with text recipe names on page 3 and 4. Both are tied together in a Recipe Menu shown on page 5. To allow the user to edit the text recipe names during runtime, it will be necessary to prepare an ASCII or alpha numeric text entry screen. An example of this is shown below using the UniKey keypad development tool (found on the Uni-Win installation disk). See alphakey.kbd for an example. Attachments: 9KB 38KB 22KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP920 Machine Controller, MP930 Machine Controller, MP940 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Programming Document Number: MNEN-5CJMH6 Published Date: 11/08/2001 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	11/08/2001
	Is it possible to save MW+ scope data for review and distribution? Posted Date: 03/13/2002 Answer: Yes, scope data is saved by right clicking on the graph or table. Three files are created: .cht, .scp and .tbl. .cht is the actual chart graph .tbl is data used in table view .scp is Scope properties. Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks Plus Software Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Document Clarification, Integration, Operation Document Number: MNEN-5CJML4 Published Date: 03/13/2002 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	03/13/2002
	Is it possible to run MotionWorks IEC via Remote Desktop? Posted Date: 04/05/2012 Answer: Yes, however, the software cannot be launched remotely due to licensing restrictions. This limitation can be overcome by following one of the methods described below. 1) Use other remote control software, such as RealVNC. http://www.realvnc.com/ 2) Have someone local to the PC with MotionWorks IEC start the software. MotionWorks IEC cannot be launched via Remote Desktop, but it can be operated remotely once it is running. For MotionWorks IEC 2.x, the license is checked the first time a project is opened. If MotionWorks IEC 2.x is configured to open the last project, the software will operate normally. If the software was not configured to open the last project, or this is the first time MotionWorks IEC 2.x is executed, the local user must start a new project first. 3) Configure the PC to automatically start MotionWorks IEC upon boot up. a. Windows XP configuration for adding MotionWorks IEC to Startup b. Windows 7 configuration for adding MotionWorks IEC to Startup Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Instructions, Programming Document Number: MTN-8LQRU8 Published Date: 04/05/2012 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	04/05/2012
	Is it possible to route the POT and NOT signals through DeviceNet on an MP940D? Posted Date: 09/05/2001 Answer: Technically Yes, but care must be taken to insure safety. Positive Over Travel (POT) and Negative Over Travel (NOT) are considered critical I/O, and their function is controlled within the SGDH amplifier by default. This strict control insures that motion will stop given an OT situation. Caution should be used when trying to control such an event over a network, particularly if the network is disconnected (in this case, the controller must immediately stop motion if network heartbeat is lost). These inputs which are wired into the SGDH, are then mapped into the MP940 controller (every 125microsec) to be used for further decision making in the MotionWorks or MotionWorks+ program. All 7 isolated inputs into the SGDH 1CN connector can be read from IWC025 bits 0,1,2,3,4,5, and 6 (or "Sigma_*" inputs from MW+). To view any of these through DeviceNet, simply map the inputs to a DeviceNet output, then each DeviceNet scan will have updated info for other nodes (this is Polled I/O). Product Group/Line: Controllers, Servo Products, MP940 Machine Controller, SGDH Sigma II Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Network Communications, Start Up - Installation, Wiring Document Number: MNEN-5CJMFU Published Date: 09/05/2001 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/05/2001
	Is it possible to reset all Sigma II parameters to factory default? Posted Date: 07/13/2004 Answer: Yes, Function 5 resets all parameters to factory defaults. Follow the steps below. 1) Remove the cable from the CN3 connector if present. 2) Apply control power to the Sigma II. 3) Press and release the MODE/SET button on the front of the amplifier. 4) Observe that "Fn000" is displayed. If it is not, repeatedly press the MODE/SET button until displayed. 5) Press the UP arrow key until the amplifier displays "Fn005." 6) Press and HOLD the DATA button until the display reads "PInIt." 7) Press and HOLD the MODE/SET button until "PInIt" flashes. 8) Release the button, notice that the amplifier flashes "donE." 9) The amplifier will again display "PInIt." The parameters are now restored to default, at this point it is important to cycle control power to insure all parameters take affect. Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDH Sigma II Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Operation, Programming, Start Up - Installation Document Number: MNEN-5CJMNJ Published Date: 07/13/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/13/2004
	Is it possible to replace an I/O device with another, but still maintain original variables? Posted Date: 02/06/2009 Answer: Yes. See the attached .PDF for a detailed example. Attachments: 82KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Procedure - Policy, Instructions, Programming, Troubleshooting Document Number: MTN-7N8UFS Published Date: 02/06/2009 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	02/06/2009
	Is it possible to register and use MotionWorks IEC through a remote desktop? Posted Date: 04/05/2012 Answer: It is possible to use MotionWorks IEC through remote desktop once it has been successfully registered and licensing has been verified. Limitation: MotionWorks IEC cannot be registered or run using the Windows communication accessory "Remote Desktop Connection". When logged into a computer via Remote Desktop, Windows treats the session as a "networked" user. Licensing restrictions prevent license verification for networked users. When attempting to register or start MotionWorks IEC via Remote Desktop, the "Program not authorized" message will be displayed: Remedy: If MotionWorks IEC is already running, it can be controlled using Remote Desktop Connection. Some users prefer Remote Desktop over other means to remotely control the Windows PC due to higher performance. One way to start MotionWorks IEC is to use an alternate remote control application, such as Real VNC from www.realvnc.com, to start MotionWorks IEC. Once it is started, disconnect from the alternate remote control application and then start Remote Desktop using the same user login credentials. MotionWorks IEC is also available with a USB key license. With a USB key license MotionWorks IEC can be installed on multiple Windows PCs and will run successfully when the USB key is connected. Attachments: 84KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Software, Troubleshooting Document Number: MTN-7SPSNJ Published Date: 04/05/2012 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	04/05/2012
	Is it possible to Program/Monitor a LEGEND MC remotely via a modem, through an EXOR HMI? Posted Date: 05/01/2002 Answer: Yes. The attached paper describes the equipment and steps required to access both an EXOR HMI and a LEGEND MC (SMC-3010) controller remotely over a phone line. It also contains a series of electronic example files that allow the user to test this. 1) TechNote_SMCHMI_modem2.pdf - technical note that describes how to access the Legend MC remotely via a modem through the EXOR HMI. 2) SMC_PT11.prj - Designer project example file for EXOR HMI 3) SMC_DialTerminal.ht - hyperterminal program with proper settings to communciate 4) SMCmodem.6ms - Sixnet Modem setup file View latest EXOR HMI Driver. Attachments: 1KB 12KB 1KB 243KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, SMC-3010 LEGEND-MC Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Integration, Programming, Troubleshooting Document Number: MNEN-5CJML2 Published Date: 05/01/2002 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	05/01/2002
	Is it possible to prevent the momentum of a linear motion system from carrying the table (or carriage) past a limit switch? Posted Date: 05/21/2001 Answer: The Sigma II amplifier is very robust and protects the motor from harming itself. The Sigma II has overtravel functions built-in to the amplifier, but it is important to understand the settings to use the overtravel feature. The Sigma II offers three options which are set in Pn001.1: 1 & 2) Pn001.1=0, will stop the travel the same way a servo OFF or alarm stop mode (Pn001.0) is handled. This may be a coast or a Dynamic Brake. 3)Pn001.1=1, will stop the travel by using the Emergency Stop Torque (Pn406) to stop the motor. The Dynamic Brake and the Emergency Stop Torque are the fastest ways to stop the motor. The "dog" or pickup for the overtravel switches, especially on fast moving machines, should be sufficiently long enough so as not to over shoot the switch and end up in a dead zone. If an overtravel occurs (input goes low) the drive will automatically begin to stop the motor. If the momentum moves the table beyond the switch while stopping, the overtravel will be reset and the motor will try to continue to the move. This may cause damage to the system mechanics. An overtravel can be latched in the controller through programming. When programming a controller like the MP940, caution must be taken to set up the overtravel detection handling within the supervisory program. The program needs to prevent any movement in the direction of the overtravel, but must also allow the operator to jog back off the switch in the opposite direction. Attachments: 15KB Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDH Sigma II Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Operation, Programming, Troubleshooting Document Number: MNEN-5CJMN4 Published Date: 05/21/2001 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	05/21/2001
	Is it possible to pause motion once started and resume to the same target later? Posted Date: 07/13/2004 Answer: Yes. The speed [SP] command can be set to zero, which will cause deceleration to zero speed. Technically, the controller considers the axis in motion, because it has been commanded to move and has not reached the final target. Later, when it is OK to resume, the speed [SP] command can be set to its previous value, and the axis will accelerate up to speed and complete the original move. Note: If you abort motion with either the AB input or AB1 command, it is not possible to resume motion. This is not considered a pause. You would need to store the original target position, and issuse a second move equal the absolute target-current commanded position. [ PRX=ABSTARG - _RPX ] For detailed instructions on implementing both methods 1 and 2, please see the attached .PDF file for further instructions. Product Group/Line: Controllers, SMC-2000, SMC-3010 LEGEND-MC, YTerm Software Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Operation, Programming Document Number: MNEN-5CJMP8 Published Date: 07/13/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/13/2004
	Is it possible to Monitor/Program an MP9 Product over a phone line from a remote location?** Posted Date: 07/13/2004 Answer: Yes, SixNet Modems have been tested and allow monitoring and program editing/downloading to an MP920/MP930/MP940 over a phone line. The following methods are possible: Method 1: Remote PC running MW or MW+ --> Modem --> Phone Line --> Modem --> On Site PC running MW or MW+ --> MP940 In this case, any modem will work. PC operating system must be Win95 or Win98 See file Remote_Service.pdf below for setup details. Method 2: Remote PC running MW or MW+ --> Modem --> Phone Line --> Modem --> MP940 directly In this case, an 11bit modem must be used, such as SixNet See file RemoteServicePC_Modem_MP940.pdf Setup files for the modem and hyperterminal are included in the attached zip: 11bitmodem.zip An informational specification sheet for the SixNet Industrial 11bit modem is also attached for reference: SixNet_VTModemSpecs.pdf Attachments: 228KB 12KB 333KB 86KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks Software, MP920 Machine Controller, MP930 Machine Controller, MP940 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Integration, Procedure - Policy, Troubleshooting Document Number: MNEN-5CJMF8 Published Date: 07/13/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/13/2004
	Is it possible to launch and run SigmaWin+ from MotionWorks v6? Posted Date: 05/28/2013 Answer: Yes. In order to connect to the ServoPack via Mechatrolink through the controller ethernet connection, the following conditions must be met: 1) MotionWorks 6.10 or later 2) MP CPU firmware 2.66 or later 3) SVB-01 firmware 1.25 or later 4) Sigma-5 firmware 0011 or later 5) MP2300S, MP2310, MP2100 controller Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks Software, MP2100, MP2300 Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Software Document Number: MTN-7RMJJ9 Published Date: 05/28/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	05/28/2013
	Is it possible to isolate or split the encoder output signal from an SGDH PG output? Posted Date: 07/13/2004 Answer: Yes, the best way to split the encoder output signal from an SGDH amplifier (i.e. connecting the PG output to multiple receivers) is to use a differential signal splitter. BEI Technologies sells an Optically Isolated Encoder Driver Module (three channels Differential) which does the following: 1. Provides optical isolation of three complimentary signals (A & /A, B & /B, Z & /Z) 2. Allows PG connections up to 500 ft. in length 3. Allows encoder splitting to up to 8 receivers BEI has produced the attached document which contains more information about this product. BEI can be contacted at the following address: BEI - INDUSTRIAL ENCODER DIVISION 7230 Hollister Avenue Goleta, CA 93117 Tel: (805) 968-0782 Fax: (805) 968-3154 http://www.beiied.com/ Attachments: 571KB Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDA, SGDB, SGDC, SGDG LEGEND, SGDH Sigma II Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Hardware, Integration, Wiring Document Number: MNEN-5CJMF6 Published Date: 07/13/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/13/2004
	Is it possible to import a register tag list into an EXOR HMI product? Posted Date: 10/22/2019 Answer: Yes. The HMI Tag Import/Export functionality in MotionWorks can be used to create the CSV file which will be imported by Exor’s JMobile HMI software. First, the HMI Tag Import/Export tool needs to be enabled in the Modbus section of the Hardware Configurator. Once enabled the tool allows the user to choose “Exor” as the Manufacturer and also select a location on their PC to store the exported tag file. Last, to export the tag variables, use the “Export MWiec variables to HMI tags” button in MotionWorks to create a tag file which can be imported into Exor’s JMobile software. Attachments: 3KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks Plus Software Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Integration Document Number: MNEN-5CJMJA Published Date: 10/22/2019 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	10/22/2019
	Is it possible to export Modbus tag variables from MotionWorks IEC and import them into Red Lion's Crimson software? Posted Date: 10/22/2019 Answer: Yes. Exporting Modbus variables for a Red Lion HMI can be done directly from MotionWorks. First, the HMI Tag Import/Export tool needs to be enabled in the Modbus section of the Hardware Configurator. Once enabled the tool allows the user to choose “Red Lion” as the Manufacturer and also select a location on their PC to store the exported tag file. Last, to export the tag variables, use the “Export MWiec variables to HMI tags” button in MotionWorks to create a tag file which can be imported into Red Lion’s Crimson software. Attachments: 3.7MB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC, MP2000iec Series, MP2300Siec, MP2310iec, MP2600iec, MP3200iec Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Integration Document Number: MTN-9GS3KA Published Date: 10/22/2019 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	10/22/2019
	Is it possible to decode the S-Channel information from an Yaskawa absoute encoder into a usable format? Posted Date: 04/30/2003 Answer: Yes - This absolute encoder feedback data is in a specific ASCII string protocol that is easy to decode and utilize, and can be extracted from the 1CN connector of the Yaskawa Servopack Amplifier. The attached file below shows wiring details, data format and timing, and sample software code (basic) which can be executed on a PC. The sample code will manipulate the data output from the amplifier into the ASCII string presented in the Sigma II user manual (section 5.7.5). The code below applies to a 12 or 15 bit encoder (code works for both Sigma I and Sigma II amps) . For further reference about absolute encoders in general, please refer to the attached file and Sigma II user manual (section 5.7.5). Keyword: SGDA, SGDB, SGD, SGDH, Absolute Encoder, Serial Data, Attachments: 60KB Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDH Sigma II Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Integration, Operation, Wiring Document Number: DCAN-5M4HPH Published Date: 04/30/2003 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	04/30/2003
	Is it possible to cover the blank slots in the MP920 Controller Rack? Posted Date: 07/13/2004 Answer: Yes. A rubber dust cover is available to protect the MP920 controller backplane rack connectors from dust. Reference the following model number: Model: DHB-120RB-406 Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP920 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Environment, Parts or Replacement, Start Up - Installation Document Number: BFAR-5EXMNP Published Date: 07/13/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/13/2004
	Is it possible to connect Wonderware to a Yaskawa MP920 Machine Controller? Posted Date: 06/19/2013 Answer: Yes, below is a link to the Wonderware website with specific details. http://www.wonderware.com/solution_providers/isv/PartnerProductSpec.asp?ProductID=7610 The following text comes from the above link: Yaskawa MP Ethernet OPC Server, Kepware for Wonderware Standard Servers: Platforms: - Windows 2000 - Windows XP - Windows Server 2003 - Windows XPe - Windows Server 2008 - Vista Business/Ultimate Protocols: Ethernet TCP/IP Communications Devices: Utilizes the 218 IF Ethernet Interface Card Designed for TCP/IP operation Supports Input Bits IB Supports Output Bits MB Supports Input Registers IW Supports Output Registers MW All data types and arrays are supported OPC Client Support OPC DA 1.0 OPC DA 2.05a OPC DA 3.0 DDE Client Support DDE CF-Text NetDDE AdvancedDDE FastDDE for Wonderware's Intouch 3rd Party Client Support NIO for GE Fanuc's iFIX SuiteLink for Wonderware's Intouch To see a list of HMI's and Clients that we support go to our HMI / Client Support page. Description: Kepware's 32 bit Yaskawa MP Ethernet device driver works in conjunction with our OPC Server KEPServerEX, to provide data exchange between OPC Clients and Yaskawa MP 920 PLCs using the 218IF card. KEPServerEX automatically optimizes your data acquisition based on client demand. Data integrity is ensured with our extensive error handling. This driver is part of the Yaskawa OPC Server Suite. Purchasing either the Yaskawa Memobus Plus Ethernet OPC Server, or the Yaskawa Memobus Plus Serial OPC Server entitles you to both drivers. General Features Multi-threaded design ensures optimum performance Full Time On-line operation allows on the fly changes Channel Diagnostics with protocol display OPC Diagnostic feature provides a real-time and historical view of OPC events that occur between any OPC client and the server Additional System Tags provided for monitoring and diagnostics Free OPC Test Client provided Modem support included on all Serial port drivers CSV file import and export of Server tags for easy configuration on large projects Auto Demotion of Devices Supports running as a Windows service Supports direct scaling of device data which allows raw device data to be converted to engineering units for OPC client applications Automatically backup project file on save Includes a built-in User Manager that allows complete control over what types of functionality each individual user can access Allows the user to specifically select a NIC card for use with any Ethernet driver or serial driver running in Ethernet Encapsulation mode Supports up to 16 concurrent serial ports and PC card configurations Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP920 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Application Example, Programming Document Number: MTN-7X8G4K Published Date: 06/19/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/19/2013
	Is it possible to connect multiple MP940s to one EXOR HMI? Posted Date: 12/21/2011 Answer: A single HMI can support up to 63 MP940s using two-wire multidrop RS-485. The attached document shows how to configure and program an EXOR HMI to support multiple MP940 units using this method. The document also describes RS422/485 in detail and lists considerations when applying this physical networking scheme. Attachments: 763KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP940 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Integration, Network Communications, Wiring Document Number: MNEN-5CJMFC Published Date: 12/21/2011 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	12/21/2011
	Is it possible to connect a TCP HMI to Yaskawa MP Products? Posted Date: 07/13/2004 Answer: Yes, Yaskawa has tested several Alpha Numeric and Graphical HMI products from TCP with success. TCP HMIs communicate to Yaskawa MP9xx products via a memobus RS232 or RS422/485 serial driver. For more details and updated information on setup and programming specifics, please contact TCP directly. The attached files show additional data: eng01018 - TCP-MP9xx HMI.pdf is technical note from Yaskawa describing how to commission and get started with an HMI from TCP Tcp_tp.zip contains the memobus driver files, and an example touch panel project for an MP940 Tcp_an.zip contains all the memobus driver files and help file Attachments: 97KB 437KB 22KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP920 Machine Controller, MP930 Machine Controller, MP940 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Integration Document Number: MNEN-5CJMG8 Published Date: 07/13/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/13/2004
	Is it possible to connect a Red Lion HMI to Yaskawa MP Products? Posted Date: 07/13/2004 Answer: Yes, Yaskawa has tested several Alpha Numeric and Graphical HMI products from Red Lion with success. Red Lion HMIs communicate to Yaskawa MP9xx products via a memobus RS232 or RS422/485 serial driver. For more details and updated infomation on setup and programming specifics, please contact Red Lion directly. The attached files show additional data: eng01017 - Red Lion-MP9xx HMI.pdf is technical note from Yaskawa describing how to commission and get started with an HMI. EDCOM071.DLL and .DLD are the memobus driver sets received from Red Lion. Attachments: 2.3MB 13KB 4KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP920 Machine Controller, MP930 Machine Controller, MP940 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Integration Document Number: MNEN-5CJMGA Published Date: 07/13/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/13/2004
	Is it possible to connect an SGDH amplifier with Galil's DMC-2000 controller ? Posted Date: 08/21/2001 Answer: Yes, via an ICM-2900 breakout box supplied by Galil. For details, see attached document. Attachments: 114KB Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDH Sigma II Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Wiring Document Number: MNEN-5CJMQS Published Date: 08/21/2001 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	08/21/2001
	Is it possible to connect an EXOR HMI to Yaskawa SMC Products? Posted Date: 06/24/2013 Answer: Yes, Yaskawa has tested several Alpha Numeric and Graphical HMI products from EXOR with success. EXOR HMIs' communicate to Yaskawa SMC products (LEGEND-MC, SMC2000) via an ASCII RS232 serial driver. The attached files show additional data: uplc82.dll - Galil/Yaskawa driver (FW drv Ver. 3.07 - DLL ver 5.02), ASCII driver for SMC Products without handshaking (Note: See FAQ # KHUL-5D9JPB for the latest driver which includes Hardware Handshaking - this may be necessary for enhanced communication robustness). SMCAN1.prj - a designer project file showing a simple example of an alpha numeric CP11G-04 communicating to an SMC SMCTS1.prj - a designer project file showing a simple example of a touch panel eTOP11 communicating to an SMC HMI_SMC_tn84-1.jpg - a tech note outlining some details on how to communicate to an SMC with an EXOR HMI SMCTST2.zip - a designer project file for an eTOP11 showing an example communicating to an SMC (2 axis X and Y). It includes the use of a real time clock from the RDA, Y-axis Tuning gain setup, and Trending graphs (every time the ON/OFF switch is pressed it samples the Y-Axis following error). For trending (last page), data points can be displayed by toggling the Cursor button in and out of curser mode. This zip file also contains the SMC-2000 file required to setup and run the application example properly. Note: It is important to first set echo on "EO1" to port 1 and define all variables used in the HMI before starting. Attachments: 3KB 5KB 3KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, SMC-2000, SMC-3010 LEGEND-MC Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Integration, Start Up - Installation Document Number: MNEN-5CJMH8 Published Date: 06/24/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/24/2013
	Is it possible to connect an EXOR HMI to Yaskawa MP Products? Posted Date: 06/26/2013 Answer: Yes, Yaskawa has tested several Alpha Numeric and Graphical HMI products from EXOR with Great success. EXOR HMIs communicate to Yaskawa MP9xx products via a memobus RS232 or RS422/485 serial driver (can monitor or set M registers, and monitor I registers). For more details and updated information on setup and programming specifics, please contact Yaskawa directly. The attached files show additional data: UPLC135.DLL is the latest memobus driver received from EXOR, uplc135 ver 3.00 dll 5.02 View more information on Control/HMI System Product Selection by seeing FAQ # MTN-69UNNX. View Help Files and Users Manuals for installing an HMI/MP900 system by seeing FAQ # MNEN-5CJMEG. Attachments: 140KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP920 Machine Controller, MP930 Machine Controller, MP940 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Integration, Start Up - Installation Document Number: MNEN-5CJMJ8 Published Date: 06/26/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/26/2013
	Is it possible to connect an EASON HMI to Yaskawa MP Products? Posted Date: 07/13/2004 Answer: Yes, Yaskawa has tested several Graphical HMI products from Eason with success. Eason HMIs communicate to Yaskawa MP9xx products via a memobus RS232 or RS422 serial driver. For more details and updated infomation on setup and programming specifics, please contact Eason directly. The attached files show additional data: eng01015 - Eason-MP9xx HMI.pdf is technical note from Yaskawa describing how to commission and get started with an HMI from Eason. Attachments: 1.4MB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP920 Machine Controller, MP930 Machine Controller, MP940 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Integration Document Number: MNEN-5CJMGC Published Date: 07/13/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/13/2004
	Is it possible to connect a Maple Systems HMI to Yaskawa MP Products? Posted Date: 07/13/2004 Answer: Yes, Maple Systems has developed Memobus drivers for several series of HMI Products to work with all MP900 Series Products from Yaskawa. (see .JPG attached to this file). Yaskawa has tested several OIT series Alpha Numeric HMI products from Maple Systems with success. Maple Systems HMIs communicate to Yaskawa MP9xx products via a memobus RS232 serial driver (MP920, MP930), and RS485 serial driver (MP940). For more details and updated infomation on setup, wiring, and programming specifics, please contact Maple Systems directly (see the link supplied below). Cautionary Use Note: Bit access with the Maple Systems Driver is restricted to MW00000 bit 0 thru MB04095 bit F. The attached PDF file from Maple Systems outlines details on the Maple Systems Driver and register access for the OIT Family HMI to Yaskawa MP series products. For technical support on Maple Systems HMIs contact the following: Email: maple@maple-systems.com Phone: 425-745-3229 Attachments: 86KB 424KB 85KB 79KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP920 Machine Controller, MP930 Machine Controller, MP940 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Integration, Start Up - Installation Document Number: MNEN-5CJMJN Published Date: 07/13/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/13/2004
	Is it possible to connect a Cimrex HMI to Yaskawa MP Products? Posted Date: 07/13/2004 Answer: Yes, Yaskawa has tested several Alpha Numeric and Graphical HMI products from Cimrex with success. Cimrex HMIs communicate to Yaskawa MP9xx products via a memobus RS232 or RS422/485 serial driver. For more details and updated information on setup and programming specifics, please contact Cimrex directly. The attached files show additional data: eng01014-Cimrex-MP9xxHMI.pdf is technical note from Yaskawa describing how to commission and get started with an HMI from Cimrex Memobus32.zip contains the memobus driver received from Cimrex (version 3.01) Cimrex_Memobus_Driver_Ma00440A.pdf is a Cimrex developed help file describing the driver. Attachments: 181KB 498KB 159KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP920 Machine Controller, MP930 Machine Controller, MP940 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Integration Document Number: MNEN-5CJMGE Published Date: 07/13/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/13/2004
	Is it possible to connect a Cimrex HMI to the Yaskawa NS600 Indexer Product? Posted Date: 09/08/2005 Answer: Yes, Yaskawa has tested several Alpha Numeric and Graphical HMI products from Cimrex with success. Cimrex HMIs communicate to the Yaskawa NS600 Indexer product via an ASCII RS232 or RS422/485 serial driver. For more details and updated information on setup and programming specifics, please contact Cimrex directly. The attached files show additional data: Cimrex_NS600_Driver_Ma00626.pdf is a Cimrex developed help file describing the driver. ns60032.zip contains the NS600 ASCII driver received from Cimrex. Attachments: 692KB 717KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP920 Machine Controller, MP930 Machine Controller, MP940 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Integration Document Number: BFAR-5DFUXG Published Date: 09/08/2005 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/08/2005
	Is it possible to configure a PC to communicate with an MP920 controller via the 218IF Ethernet module? Posted Date: 08/19/2004 Answer: Yes. Follow the steps listed in the attached PDF File. Attachments: 48KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP920 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Start Up - Installation, Networks Document Number: AHAR-5ECV4F Published Date: 08/19/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	08/19/2004
	Is it possible to configure an MPiec Series Controller as a Modbus/TCP slave or Ethernet/IP adapter? Posted Date: 12/05/2008 Answer: Yes, an MPiec Series Controller can be configured as a slave for both protocols simultaneously if required. Simply set the appropriate checkboxes in Ethernet/IP or Modbus/TCP sections of the Hardware Configuration using MotionWorksIEC software. Based on the network topology, verify the controller's default gateway is set appropriately. Global variable groups will be automatically created, which will list the associated IEC addresses to use. The programmer must add Modbus/TCP or Ethernet/IP variables to the groups in the Global variable list. Please check the Hardware Configuration manual, section 1.9.2 and 1.9.4 for more memory map details. Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Troubleshooting Document Number: MTN-7LJKDQ Published Date: 12/05/2008 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	12/05/2008
	Is it possible to configure an Allen Bradley SLC PLC to communicate to a Yaskawa MP940 over DeviceNet? Posted Date: 08/02/2001 Answer: Yes, the AB PLC can communicate to the MP940 via Polled I/O method. The attached engineering technical document takes a beginner through a step by step process of setting up a communications link between a Yaskawa MP940D controller and an AB PLC via a DeviceNet manager. The AB 1747-SDN is the Devicenet scanner and master, the AB RSLinx Software is the communication manager (executed from the computer connected as note 62 for setup purposes), and the slaves can be a mixture of DeviceNet compatible components as slaves - in this case many MP940D controllers. A copy of the MP940 DeviceNet EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) file is also attached for reference. Attachments: 576KB 1KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP940 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Integration, Network Communications, Start Up - Installation Document Number: MNEN-5CJMES Published Date: 08/02/2001 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	08/02/2001
	Is it possible to configure a LEGEND-MC to communicate with a 3rd party PLC over Ethernet TCP/IP with Modbus protocol? Posted Date: 10/26/2005 Answer: Yes. Attached are examples of an MP920 system communicating with a LEGEND-MC over ethernet, the same philosopy can be used with 3rd Party PLCs using Modbus over TCP/IP. The following is a description of the setup: HARDWARE SETUP: - The MP920 Rack system uses a 218 ethernet I/F module with an ethernet 10Base-T RJ45 Transceiver module (Model E-TBT-MC02 made by Transition networks). Essentially, the MP920 represents any third party PLC that can communicate Modbus over TCP/IP Ethernet. (Alternate Transceiver module available from Focus Networks (www.signamax.com) part number 065-2160, description 10BaseT RJ45 Ethernet Transceiver module for $33.00 - Call CSC in Chicago @ 800-446-2377.) - The 218If module also needs a +12VDC power supply, a wall mount supply is sufficient for testing. - The LEGEND-MC, MP920 System, and PC are all linked together via a DS108 Dual Speed 8-port hub made by Netgear. Category 5e ethernet patch cables by Belkin (Model: R7J304 4 pair 24 awg) were used for interconnection. - The system is physically connected and verified for connection at the HUB: Hub is connected to the building network via port#8 with the uplink engaged and receive LED blinking. PC connected @ port#1 shows 100M LED ON. LEGEND-MC connected at port#2 shows 10M LED ON. MP920 218 connected at port#3 shows 10M LED ON. For additional information on obtaining 3rd party hardware for this setup see this FAQ CONFIGURATION: - In this set-up, it is important to point out that the LEGEND-MC will be the master on the network, controlling data transfer to and from the MP920 or PLC over ethernet. The limitation in this configuration is 8 handles in each master LEGEND-MC and 8 handles in each MP920 (and a master typically requires two handles for a connection to a slave). - The PC is set up as IP address 192.168.1.21 - To set up the MP920, it will be necessary to first expand the MP920 program, "Cpu1.zip", into a temporary directory from Windows Explorer. Next, from MW, using the standard CP Ladder editor, create a new MP920 CPU. Lastly, from Windows Explorer copy the folders under the CPU1 temporary directory from above and paste them into the C:\YEToos\Cp717Usr\.... (make sure to select the proper order and controller folders). - The MP920 program attached is configured for station IP address 192.168.1.200 via software port (which is the standard port for Modbus), and utilizes a modbus function block in the low speed ladder L01. At this point, it should be possible to log into the MP920 controller via MW and find the L01 drawing with the function block as described (see attachment below). Note that this example shows its usage in the CP ladder editor. When online, do a full transfer from HD to CPU. Then, cycle power on the MP920 system. - To verify a connection, it is possible to use the "PING" utility from the MSDOS prompt (see below for example of a successful response to a PING command on the MP920 IP address). Note: if the MP920 is not responding, it may be necessary to cycle power on the system. - The SMC3010 is set up as IP address 192.168.1.29 and assigns the MP920 connection on handle E. This is defined in the attached setup program, "Tcpmtst1.smc". From YTERM, connect to the LEGEND-MC, download the program, and execute it with the XQ command. Pay special attention to the messages on the screen. TC1 will also indicate any problems. - To verify that the handle E connection has been made, an ethernet utility "Vcomm" is available from the YTerm installation CD. Launching this program will connect to the LEGEND-MC (use IP address 192.168.1.29 as indicated above). Verify the data is similar to that shown in the "Vcomm alpha" example window attached below. RUNNING THE PROGRAM: - The attached program, "Tcpmtst2.smc", is a test progam to write registers (6 registers starting from MW00000) over TCP Modbus from the LEGEND-MC to the MP920, and then read them back out again. After downloading and executing this program, verification of variables VAR10, 11, 12, 13, 14 should read the same as those set in VAR0,1,2,3,4. To monitor the data from the MP920, simply verify via the "Register List" in MW. Note that the first 4 are 16-bit words and should be monitored as MW registers and the last one is 32-bit long and should be monitored as an ML register. See attached .PDF file for further information (Diagrams). Attachments: 1KB 25KB 1KB 56KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP920 Machine Controller, SMC-3010 LEGEND-MC Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Network Communications, Start Up - Installation Document Number: MNEN-5CJMGL Published Date: 10/26/2005 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	10/26/2005
	Is it possible to communicate to an MP920 218IF Ethernet Module from a PC using an OPC Server? Posted Date: 06/24/2013 Answer: Note: This FAQ was updated: 11/17/2004 Yes, Kepware has developed an OPC Server to communicate with a PC to an MP920 218IF module over ethernet. This driver is part of the Kepware Yaskawa OPC Server Suite. Purchasing either the Yaskawa Memobus Plus Ethernet OPC Server, or the Yaskawa Memobus Plus Serial OPC Server entitles you to both drivers. For full details, please see the attached .PDF file. For information about connecting to Wonderware, see FAQ MTN-7X8G4K. Attachments: 17KB 197KB 80KB 5KB 68KB 3KB 2KB 3.5MB 42KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks Software, MP920 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Application Example, Integration, Network Communications Document Number: AHAR-5HNJLR Published Date: 06/24/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/24/2013
	Is it possible to change the order of user libraries in a MotionWorks IEC project? Posted Date: 03/07/2014 Answer: Yes. Please see the attached document. Attachments: 157KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC, MP2300Siec, MP2310iec, MP2600iec, MP3200iec Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Application Example, Document Clarification, Programming, Troubleshooting Document Number: MTN-9GRP64 Published Date: 03/07/2014 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	03/07/2014
	Is it possible to calculate the scan time of the program running in the SMC? Posted Date: 06/25/2013 Answer: Yes. There is a keyword in the system called "TIME" which counts the number of milliseconds (servo cycles) since the power was turned on or the system was reset. Examine the following program: #TEST START=0 #LOOP SB4 X=X5 Y=4/2 Z=XY CB4 SCAN=TIME-START START=TIME JP #LOOP The value of SCAN will be updated to reflect the number of milliseconds since teh user variable START was last assigned. TIME is in servo cycles, which by default is milliseconds. If the TM command is changed, TIME will change accordingly. If the TM parameter is reduced by half, the SCAN value will be twice as much. Below is an example that will take into account any TM value so SCAN will always be in milliseconds. #TEST START=0 #LOOP SB4 X=X5 Y=4/2 Z=XY CB4 SCAN=(TIME-START) * (_TM/1024) // MG SCAN START=TIME JP #LOOP If you print the value of SCAN from a small program loop, the process of displaying the message (MG SCAN) may take a considerable amount of the actual program loop, resulting in erroneously larger program scan times. Processing characters for the serial port is very show compared to program execution speed. It is recommended to use the LV command or type MG SCAN when the scan value is needed. If there are trip point commands in the program loop, they of course may add time to the loop based on the trip point delay period. Product Group/Line: Controllers, General Controllers Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Programming Document Number: MTN-696MNK Published Date: 06/25/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/25/2013
	Is it possible to automatically start an HMI recipe download from an SMC-3010 controller? Posted Date: 06/26/2013 Answer: Yes, by using the interlock mailbox. In many cases upon a machine power on sequence, it is desireable to automatically load up a series of custom startup parameters (or recipe of values) from an HMI interface into the controller for use in operation. In this case, a LegendMC (SMC-3010). Below we describe what is necessary to configure an EXOR HMI to transfer a recipe of values to the controller, at the controller command, by utilizing an "interlock mailbox" feature. Step 1: Definition of the mailbox In the EXOR Designer software (reference Designer User Manual), enable the mailbox to "read in cycles" from Project/Interlock Mailbox.. menu dropdown. Click on the "Reference.." button to access the base controller variable where the mailbox data will be exchanged. Select "0" for 16-bit word format (WORD [bin]) see screen shots below). In this case, we will define the controller variable "V050" as the start of the mailbox. According to EXOR designer manual, each word in the mailbox is defined to be 16 bits wide, since SMC3010 defines integers as 32 bit words, care must be taken when setting up the mailbox structure (see table 8-1 of Designer manual). In this case, the first word of the mailbox (cmd/status word) will be the first 16 bits of "V050", the second word of the mailbox (function/response code) will be the second most significant 16 bits of "V050", the third word of the mailbox (parameter 0) will be the first 16 bits of "V051", and so on. Twenty 16-bit words should be reserved for the mailbox, so the controller should pre-define and set asside 10 variables, such as "V050" thru "V059" or UniOP[0] thru UniOP[9]. NOTE: it is very important to pre-define these words in the controller or this will not work, see the SMC code example attached. V050 low 16 bits = Cmd/Status Word V050 high 16 bits = Function/Response Code Word V051 low 16 bits = Parameter 0 V051 high 16 bits = Parameter 1 ...etc... Step 2: Commanding Recipe Download from Controller Refer to 8-6 of Designer Manual. In the case of recipe download, the Cmd/Status word and Function/Response code will share the same controller variable (in our example "V050") because it is 32 bits wide. Step 2A: First the mailbox parameters should be set. Parameter 0 should be set to the page number that the recipe is located (for example page 7) and Parameter 1 will be set to the recipe set number (for example recipe set 4). EXAMPLE: In V051, enter 262151 in decimal or 40007 in hex (4 shifted 16 bits to the left, plus 7. In binary: 100 0000 0000 0000 0111) Step 2B: Next, the initiate the command. The Function Code should be set to "2" to "Start Recipe Download" and the CMD word should be set to "1" to indicate that there is a pending request. EXAMPLE: In V050, enter 131073 in decimal or 20001 in hex (2 shifted 16 bits to the left, plus 1. In binary: 10 0000 0000 0000 0001) Step 3: Confirm Recipe Download Completion After successful execution, the mailbox will return a "4" in the Cmd/Status word to indicate that the command has been completed, and a "0" in the Function/Response code to indicate that the transfer has been completed successfully. If an error occured, it will indicate in the Function/Response code area. A table of error codes can be viewed in Designer manual table 8-5. EXAMPLE: V050 will display 4 in decimal or 00004 in hex (4 shifted 16 bits to the left, plus 0. In binary: 100 0000 0000 0000 0000) Note: To set a hex value in the SMC-3010, you would use the "$" symbol. Example in step 2A: "V050=$40007" Note: In order to use the mailbox, the HMI must interpret the controller word as two 16 bit words in stead of one 32 bit integer word. To accomodate for this, a new driver has been created and has been attached below. For a copy of the latest driver, see FAQ # BFAR-5E5JUK Attachments: 0KB 57KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, SMC-3010 LEGEND-MC Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Integration, Operation, Programming Document Number: BFAR-5E5JUK Published Date: 06/26/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/26/2013
	Is it possible to adjust the brightness for the operator display? Posted Date: 07/13/2004 Answer: There are five different brightness levels set in parameter O1-05. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, E7 Drive, F7 Drive, G7 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Keypad-Operator, Programming Document Number: DRV-5NZJBF Published Date: 07/13/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/13/2004
	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

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