Canon GC-251 User Manual

CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System

GC-251
KP-1SM30

、

SM100

Users Manual

Rev. 1.00

Be sure to read this guide before using the product.
Keep this guide carefully for future use.

For Safe and Correct Use

To prevent injury to the user or damage to property, this guide gives information for the safe and correct use of this
product.
Before installation, operation, maintenance, or inspection, be sure to read this guide.

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Warning

This indicates the possibility of death or serious injury by a fire or electric shock.

Caution

This indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property.

Warning

・Do not use the product in an atmosphere of inflammable or explosive gas or vapor.
・Use the product at the specified voltage.
・Connect the power supply line correctly.
・Do not install, operate, maintain, or inspect the product with wet hands.
・Do not disassemble or alter this product.
・Do not drop or cause impact to the product.

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Caution

・Before installation, operation, maintenance, or inspection, thoroughly check that the device is safe.
・When connecting a connector, check the pin numbers with the power off.
・When connecting oscilloscope probes to the test pins, be careful not to apply tension to them.
・Since this product is a precision device, use it under the specified environmental con dit io ns.
・Do not store or transport this product in a place exposed to direct sunlight, moisture, dust, or temperature of 60ºC

or higher.

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Contents

1. Product Outline

1.1 ··· Features ··········································································································· 5

1.2 ··· Configuration ·································································································· 5

2. Specifications

2.1 Galvano Motor (KP-1SM30, SM100) ······························································ 6

2.2 Controller (GC-251) ························································································ 7

2.3 Outline Drawing ······························································································ 8

2.4 Power Supply ································································································ 10

2.5 Connections ·································································································· 10

2.6 Connector Pin Arrangement ········································································ 11

2.7 Control Specifications ·················································································· 15

2.7.1 RS-232C command ·············································································· 16

2.7.2 High Speed Serial Communication ······················································ 20

2.8 Heat Radiation and Installation ···································································· 26

3. Software (GALILEO)

3.1 Supported PC Environment ········································································· 27

3.2 Installation ····································································································· 27

3.3 Activation ······································································································· 30

3.4 Control Screen ······························································································ 32

4. Operating Procedure (Quick Start)

4.1 Controller Activation ···················································································· 34

4.2 Step Movement ····························································································· 36

4.3 Raster Scan ··································································································· 37

4.4 Position Command Input by High-speed Serial Communication ············· 38

5. Monitor Output and Digital Input Functions

5.1 Connector Pin Arrangement ········································································ 39

5.2 Analog Monitor Output Switching ······························································· 42

5.3 Digital Input-Output Function ······································································ 45

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6. Other - Operation Setting

6.1 Setting Controller Activation Mode ····························································· 46

6.2 Operation that synchronizes with external trigger Signal input ··············· 48

7. Commands

7.1 List of Commands ························································································· 50

7.2 Details of Commands ··················································································· 52

8. Parameters

8.1 List of Parameters ························································································· 64

8.2 Details of Parameters ··················································································· 67

8.3 Modifying Parameters··················································································· 82

8.4 Writing Parameters into ROM ······································································ 83

8.5 Saving a Parameter File ················································································ 84

9. Safety Functions

9.1 Safety Functions ··························································································· 85

9.2 Errors ············································································································· 86

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1. Product Outline

1.1. Features

The Canon Digital Galvano Scanner System is fully digitally controlled with a high-precision

optical encoder on the galvano motor and a high-speed digital signal processor (DSP) on the

controller.

This system has the following features:

・High positioning precision
・Low temperature drift
・Fast and stable operation by a unique control system
・Easy tuning by parameter setting

1.2. Configuration

This system supports various applications by the combination of a galvano motor and a controller.

Galvano motor: Encoder-mounted galvano motor
KP-1SM30 ････ Beam diameter: φ10 to φ20 mm
KP-1SM100 ････ Beam diameter: φ20 to φ30 mm
Controller: Digital servo-controller
GC-251 ････ Controller for two-axis control
IF board: IF board for high-speed serial communication
GC-422 ････ IF board for 5V-TTL (RS-422)
GC-LVDS ････ IF board for LVDS level

Extension cable: Extension cable for galvano motor and controller connection

GM-EC ････ Encoder extension cable
GM-MC ････ Motor extension cable

Controller

IF Board

Galvano Motor

Encoder Signal
Board

Moto
Extension Cable

Encoder
Extension Cable

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2. Specifications

2.1. Galvano Motor (KP-1SM30, KP-1SM100)

Performance and shape

KP-1SM30 KP-1SM100

Conforming

beam diameter

Scan angle ±20 deg ±20 deg

Number of encoder

pulses

Command resolution 0.036 μrad 0.036 μrad

Torque constant 0.041 Nm/A 0.093 Nm/A

Weight 0.95kg 1.65kg

(Reference) Command resolution
The controller of this system divides one encoder cycle into 2048.
KP-1SM30,SM100 is controlled by the following command resolution:
83328 pulses × 2048 divisions = 170655744 pulses/rotation (360°)

360°/ 170655744 = 0.000002109° = 0.036urad

Environmental conditions

Operating temperature and humidity

Storage temperature and humidity

Note: The above operating temperature and humidity conditions depend on the operating and heat

radiation conditions.

Φ10 to φ20 Φ20 to φ30

83328 pulses/rotation 83328 pulses/rotation

23℃±10℃, 80% RH or less (No condensation)
–20 to 60ºC, 90% RH or less (No condensation)

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2.2. Controller (GC-251)

Performance and shape

GC-251

Number of control axes 2

Control sampling 100 kHz

Maximum drive current 10 A (each axis)

Interface

Notch filter

Weight 500 g

Environmental conditions

Operating temperature and humidity

Storage temperature and humidity

Note: The above operating temperature and humidity conditions depend on the operating and heat

radiation conditions.

Section names

High-speed serial communication for position input (XY2-100)
Control RS-232C

Digital notch filter ×2
Digital low-pass filter ×1
Analog notch filter ×3

0 to 50ºC, 90% RH or less (No condensation)

-20 to 60ºC, 90% RH or less (No condensation)

Mounting screw

Heat radiation

hole (M3 × 4)

frame

Mounting screw

hole (φ3.5 × 4)

IF board

Digital board (upper) Analog board (lower)

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2.3. Outline Drawing
KP-1SM30

φ56

（126.2）

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11. 5

7.5

3-M4 Depth 8

Φ

48

 0

φ6.35 -0.01

φ34

φ36h7

KP-1SM100

TBD

Thermistor Cable

Motor CableEncorder Cable

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GC-251

118

7

10

4-M3

33

38

80

88

5

5

120

125

4-φ3.5

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2.4. Power Supply

Power supply specifications

+24 V ± 10% 10 A (max) × 2 axes (For motor drive)

+5 V ± 5% 2.8 A (For control circuit)

2.5. Connections

Digital
Input/Output

IF board

High Speed serial
Communication

RS-232C

+24V power

+5V power

Axis2

Axis1

Encoder Signal
Board

Galvano motor

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2.6. Connector Pin Arrangement

(Connector types)

⑦

⑥

⑧

③

⑤

④

⑨

①

②

①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥

Axis 1 motor encoder

Axis 2 motor encoder

+5 V power supply

+24 V power supply

RS-232C

High-speed serial communication

⑦
⑧
⑨

Digital input/output

Analog monitor

Fan power supply (+24 V)

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(Pin arrangement)

③+5 V power supply

Connector model number

Connector Model No. Manufacturer

Board side S2P-VH JST

Cable side VHR-2N JST

Connector pin arrangement

Pin No. Signal Description

1 +5 V

2 GND

④+24 V power supply

Connector model number

Connector Model No. Manufacturer

Board side S4P-VH JST

Cable side VHR-4N JST

Connector pin arrangement

Pin No. Signal Description

1 +24 V input for Axis 1

2 +24 V input for Axis 2

3,4 GND

⑤RS-232C

Connector model number

Connector Model No. Manufacturer

Board side S03B-PASK-2 JST

Cable side PAP-03V-S JST

Connector pin arrangement

Pin No. Signal Description

1 Send data (Signal level complying with RS-232C)

2 Receive data (Signal level complying with RS-232C)

3 GND

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⑥High-speed Serial Communication

Connector model number

Connector Model No. Manufacturer

Board side SM12B-PASS-1-TB JST

Cable side PAP-12V-S JST

Connector pin arrangement

Pin No.

1 CLK- Clock (-)

2 CLK+ Clock (+)

3 FS- Frame sync (-)

4 FS+ Frame sync (+)

5 XD- Axis 1 data (-)

6 XD+ Axis 1 data (+)

7 YD- Axis 2 data (-)

8 YD+ Axis 2 data (+)

9 STS- Status (-)

10 STS+ Status (+)

11 GND System GND

12 FG Frame GND

The signal levels depend on the IF board.

GC-422 - Receiver: AM26LV32C (TI), Driver: SN75179B (TI)

GC-LVDS - Receiver: SN65LVDS32 (TI), Driver: SN65LVDS179 (TI)

Signal
Name

Signal Description

⑦Digital I/O

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See 5-1 , “Connector Pin Arrangement”

⑧Analog Monitor

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See 5-1 , “Connector Pin Arrangement”

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⑨Fan Power Supply

Connector model number

Connector Model No. Manufacturer

Board side S04B-PASK-2 JST

Cable side PAP-04V-S JST

Connector pin arrangement

Pin No. Signal Description

1 +24 V Output

2 GND

2 Fan Rotation Error (Open collector Input)

3 (No connection)

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2.7. Control Specifications

The controller (GC-201, GC-101) is operated by:

• RS-232C command input

• High-speed serial communication

In addition, either the internal clock or external clock (high-speed serial communication) can be

selected for operation.

Internal Clock

Clock input

Target position

command

Operation setting

parameter setting

With the default settings at shipping, power-on activates the controller with the internal clock.

The parameter can be set so that the controller starts with the external clock after power-on.

For activation with the external clock, however, signal input by high-speed serial communication is

Clock pulses generated by the
controller internal circuit

RS-232C command High-speed serial communication

RS-232C command RS-232C command

(High-speed serial communication)

High-speed serial communication
clock pulses

command

(When RS-232C command input

mode is set, a high-speed serial

communication command is

ignored.)

External Clock

necessary at power-on.

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2.7.1 RS-232C command input

RS-232C command input allows the following:

• Operation setting

• Parameter setting

• Error processing

• Status check

(For details, see 7, “Commands.”)

If position data send by high-speed serial communication is disabled, RS-232C command input is

enough for the following:

• Step movement

• Raster scan (Continuous oscillation of a certain angle at a fixed frequency)

(Communication specifications)

Wiring Cross wiring

Communication rate 38400 bps

Data length 8 bits

Stop bit 1

Parity None

Data format ASCII code

Delimiter code LF (0x0a) or CR (0x0d)

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(Command specifications)

In response to command send, the controller returns a reply with data.

The data contents depend on the command. (For details, see 7-2, “Command Details.”)

Command send

A Axis No. C Command ID / Data Delimiter

Axis No.

1 or 2

Command

Command ID

Decimal, 3-digit
(See 7-1 for details)

Data

Added to command as

required (decimal )

E.g. Servo ON ID = 4 Data = 1

A1C004 / 1 (LF)

(ASCII code: 0x41 0x31 0x43 0x30 0x30 0x34 0x2f 0x31 0x0a)

A 1 C 0 0 4 / 1 (LF)

Command reply

A Axis No. C Command ID / Data Delimiter

Axis No.

1 or 2

Command

Command ID

Decimal, 3-digit

(See 7.1 for details)

Return value
0 or 1

Delimiter

LF or CR

Delimiter

LF or CR

E.g. Servo ON ID = 4 Data = 1

A1C004 / 1 (LF)

(ASCII code: 0x41 0x31 0x43 0x30 0x30 0x34 0x2f 0x31 0x0a)

A 1 C 0 0 4 / 1 (LF)

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Parameter of controller can be changed by the following sending method to controller.

Also in response to parameter send, the controller always returns a reply with data.

The data contents depend on the command. (For details, see 7-2, “Command Details.”)

When changed a parameter of it, to start it by the same setting in power supply on at the next
time; the parameter that changed, it is necessary to write in it at ROM.

Parameter send

A Axis No. P Command ID / Data Delimiter

Axis No.

1 or 2

Parameter

Command ID

Decimal, 3-digit
(See 7-1 for details)

Parameter setting

Decimal

E.g. LQ gain parameter ID = 6 Data = 4500

A1P006 / 4500 (LF)

(ASCII code: 0x41 0x31 0x50 0x30 0x30 0x36 0x2f 0x34 0x35 0x30 0x30 0x0a)

A 1 P 0 0 6 / 4 5 0 0 (LF)

Parameter reply

A Axis No. P Command ID / Data Delimiter

Axis No.

1 or 2

Parameter

Command ID

Decimal, 3-digit
(See 7-1 for details)

Parameter setting
successful / unsuccessful

0 or 1

Delimiter

LF or CR

Delimiter

LF or CR

E.g. LQ gain parameter ID = 6 Data = 4500

A1P006 / 4500 (LF)

(ASCII code: 0x41 0x31 0x50 0x30 0x30 0x36 0x2f 0x30 0x0a)

A 1 P 0 0 6 / 0 (LF)

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For the ROM Write of the parameter, a reply with data has been sent by all means by a controller.
The content of data is different by a parameter. (For details, see 7-3, “Parameter Details.”)

（Note） Please make the ROM write of the parameter after enough confirmation. Depending on
value for change, the controller may not start normally.

Parameter ROM Write send

E Axis No. P Command ID / Data Delimiter

Axis No.

1 or 2

Parameter

Command ID

Decimal, 3-digit
(See 7-1 for details)

Parameter setting

Decimal

E.g. LQ gain parameter ID = 6 Data = 4500

E1P006 / 4500 (LF)

(ASCII code: 0x45 0x31 0x50 0x30 0x30 0x36 0x2f 0x34 0x35 0x30 0x30 0x0a)

E 1 P 0 0 6 / 4 5 0 0 (LF)

Delimiter

LF or CR

Parameter ROM Write reply

E Axis No. P Command ID / Data Delimiter

Axis No.

1 or 2

Parameter

Command ID

Decimal, 3-digit
(See 7-1 for details)

Parameter setting
successful / unsuccessful

0 or 1

E.g. LQ gain parameter ID = 6 Data = 4500

E1P006 / 4500 (LF)

(ASCII code: 0x45 0x31 0x50 0x30 0x30 0x36 0x2f 0x30 0x0a)

E 1 P 0 0 6 / 0 (LF)

Delimiter

LF or CR

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T

E

2.7.2 High-speed serial communication

To control the mirror to an arbitrary position by Marking or any other application, target position data

updated as required can be given to the controller by using high-speed serial communication.

By setting, the controller can be activated in the mode of tracking a target position specified by

high-speed serial communication. (For details, see 6-1, “Setting Activation Mode.”)

(Communication specifications)

Base clock (CLK) 2 MHz

Frame sync (FS) 100 kHz

Data (DAT) 20 bits (Position data: 16 bits)

Status (STS) 20 bits

Transmission system Differential signal

Signal level

(Selectable by the optional IF board)

5V-TTL, LVDS

TimingDiagram

CLK

FS

2MHz

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XDAT XData-1 XData XData+1
YDAT YData-1 YData YData+1
STS Status-1 Status Status+1

(Bit)
XDAT C2 C1 C0 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 P

16bit

YDAT C2 C1 C0 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 P

Data

STS S19S18S17S16S15S14S13S12S11S10S9S8S7S6S5S4S3S2S1S0
(Bit)

20bit

XDAT D19 D18 D17 D16 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
YDAT D19 D18 D17 D16 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0

Data

STS S19S18S17S16S15S14S13S12S11S10S9S8S7S6S5S4S3S2S1S0

CLK Frequency : 2MHz
XDAT,YDA

STS S19..S0 : (StatusTable)
InputsignalfromPC : CLK,FS,XDAT,YDAT

OutputsignalfromDRIV

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(16bitData) C2..C0 : Header(un-used)

(20bitData) D19..D0 : PositionData(SignedIntegerdata)

D15..D0 : PositionData(SignedIntegerdata)
P : Parity(un-used)

:STS

For the support of other communication specifications, contact the Sales Department.

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Note: For setting high-speed serial communication mode or controller activation in high-speed serial

communication mode at power-on, high-speed serial communication signals are necessary. Enter the

CLK, FS, and DAT signals in advance.

For how to set the activation mode, see 6-1, “Setting Activation Mode.”

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(Target Position Data) XDAT、YDAT

The data length of the target position data by the high-speed serial communication can be
changed by two following parameters.

The target position data length can be changed in 16bit – 20bit.

Parameter ID DATA

16： 16bit Data※
17： 17bit Data

６７

18： 18bit Data
19： 19bit Data
20： 20bit Data

The least significant bit position of the target position data of high-speed serial communication
20bit data can be set by following parameter.
The right shifts this number of bit make the target position data.

Parameter ID DATA

0： 0bit position
1： 1bit position※

６８

2： 2bit position
3： 3bit position
4： 4bit position

An example of the setting as follows.

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16bit

XDAT C2 C1 C0 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 P

Data

YDAT C2 C1 C0 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 P

Parameter ID = 67 16

Parameter ID = 68 1

(Bit) 1234567891011121314151617181920

18bit

XDAT D17 D16 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 C1 C0

Data

YDAT D17 D16 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 C1 C0

Parameter ID = 67 18

Parameter ID = 68 2

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(Bit) 1234567891011121314151617181920

20bit

XDAT D19 D18 D17 D16 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0

Data

YDAT D19 D18 D17 D16 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0

Parameter ID = 67 20

Parameter ID = 68 0

With the default settings at shipping, the setting is ※ (16bit position data length, data least
significant bit 1bit position).
This communication specification has compatibility of XY2-100.
When using the scanner controller of XY2-100 specifications, please use this setting.

Motor rotating angle for the high-speed serial communication data

・ In the case of 16bit position data

Data: 1 for one pulse that can be specified up to the following positions:

Maximum position: 0xFFFF = 32767 pulses = About 5.76 deg (GM-1010)

0-pulse position: 0x8000 = 0

Minimum position: 0x0000 = –32768 pulses = About –5.76 deg (GM-1010)

If a greater angle is specified, set a magnification by using the High-speed Serial Communication

Conversion Gain parameter (Parameter ID = 13)

E.g.  For x2 (Setting: 2000), the following angle can be specified:
–5.76 × 2 deg to 5.76 × 2 deg
 The command resolution will be two times.

・ In the case of 20bit position data

Data: 1 for one pulse that can be specified up to the following positions:

Maximum position: 0xFFFF = 524287 pulses

0-pulse position: 0x8000 = 0

Minimum position: 0x0000 = –524287 pulses

Maximum movable range is set with Parameter ID = 0, 1 (CW limit, CCW limit).
The position data of high-speed serial communication can not exceeded this range.

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（Status） STS

The status of controller is sent by status line (STS) of high-speed serial communication.
The contents of status sending from a controller can be changed by the following parameter.

Parameter ID Data

1： Controller Condition

６６

Each status contents are as follows.

StatusTable

S19 0 XPositionDataBit19 YPositionDataBit19 AxisFlag
S18 0 XPositionDataBit18 YPositionDataBit18 X(Y)PositionDataBit18
S17 0 XPositionDataBit17 YPositionDataBit17 X(Y)PositionDataBit17
S16 0 XPositionDataBit16 YPositionDataBit16 X(Y)PositionDataBit16
S15 0 XPositionDataBit15 YPositionDataBit15 X(Y)PositionDataBit15
S14 0 XPositionDataBit14 YPositionDataBit14 X(Y)PositionDataBit14
S13 YREADY XPositionDataBit13 YPositionDataBit13 X(Y)PositionDataBit13
S12 YALARM2 XPositionDataBit12 YPositionDataBit12 X(Y)PositionDataBit1 2
S11 YALARM1 XPositionDataBit11 YPositionDataBit11 X(Y)PositionDataBit1 1
S10 YINPOS XPositionDataBit10 YPositionDataBit10 X(Y)PositionDataBit10
S9 0 XPositionDataBit9 YPositionDataBit9 X(Y)PositionDataBit9
S8 0 XPositionDataBit8 YPositionDataBit8 X(Y)PositionDataBit8
S7 0 XPositionDataBit7 YPositionDataBit7 X(Y)PositionDataBit7
S6 0 XPositionDataBit6 YPositionDataBit6 X(Y)PositionDataBit6
S5 0 XPositionDataBit5 YPositionDataBit5 X(Y)PositionDataBit5
S4 0 XPositionDataBit4 YPositionDataBit4 X(Y)PositionDataBit4
S3 XREADY XPositionDataBit3 YPositionDataBit3 X(Y)PositionDataBit3
S2 XALARM 2 XPositionDataBit2 YPositionDataBit2 X(Y)PositionDataBit2
S1 XALARM 1 XPositionDataBit1 YPositionDataBit1 X(Y)PositionDataBit1
S0 XINPOS XPositionDataBit0 YPositionDataBit0 X(Y)PositionDataBit0

Mode-1 Mode-2 Mode-3 Mode-4

2： Current position (Axis 1)
3： Current position(Axis 2)
4： Current position(Axis1 , Axis2)

AxisFlag=0第１軸
AxisFlag=1 第２軸

1: Controller Condition

Output the status of the controller.

READY ： Servo ON and ready to control by high-speed serial communication.
ALARM1 : Alarm output (priority high)

(See 5-3 Digital Input-Output Function. Same meaning as ‘Axis 1 Error 1

(priority high)’ , ‘ Axis 2 Error 1(priority high)’ )

ALARM2 : Alarm output (priority low)

(See 5-3 Digital Input-Output Function. Same meaning as ‘Axis 1 Error 2

(priority low)’ , ‘ Axis 2 Error 2(priority low)’ )

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INPOS ： In-position signal

(When current position moves into the in-position width, this signal will



2: Current position (Axis 1)

Output the Axis 1 encoder position.

Position Data length: 20bit. 。

3: Current position (Axis 2)

Output the Axis 2 encoder position.

Position Data length: 20bit. 。

4: Current position (Axis1, Axis2)

The encoder position of the Axis 1 and the Axis 2 is alternately output.

be output.)

Position Data length: 21bit. 。

The first 1bit shows the axis (Axis Flag).

Axis Flag = 0 Axis 1

 Axis Flag = 1  Axis 2

Note: After the position of the encoder is actually detected, the encoder position status is

output after a delay of 2 servo sampling. (1 servo sampling = 10μsec)

Note: Only when controlling by high-speed serial communications, the status output is output.

It is not output when operating with the internal clock (raster scan and movement in the step).

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2.8. Heat Radiation and Installation

Since the controller and motor generate heat, their heat radiation should be considered carefully.

Generated heat depends on the operating conditions. Determine a heat radiation method according to

the operating conditions.

The controller and motor have a temperature detection sensor (thermistor) at the heat generating

section. As a safety function, the thermistor stops control if the detector temperature reaches:

Controller About 70ºC

Motor About 70ºC

(For details, see 9, “Safety Functions.”)

The controller and motor require heat radiation so that their temperatures will not exceed the above values.

Controller installation methods

The controller can be installed by either Method A or B below.

At installation, put the controller frame in contact with a heat-radiating structure (heat sink or cabinet).

Method A has higher heat radiation efficiency. However, select either method by considering the

operating conditions and cable routing. When installing the controller frame, apply thermal grease or

attach a thermal conductive sheet to the contact surface.

Under some operating conditions, forced air cooling by a fan is necessary. Cool the heat-radiating

structure (heat sink or cabinet) and the controller.

A B

Output amplifier

Control circuit

In addition to the output amplifier, which is the main source of heat, the control circuit section (DSP)

generates heat.

Allow as much space as possible around the equipment.

Caution

The controller becomes hot during operation.

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3. Software

The controller (GC-201, 101) comes with dedicated control software “GALILEO (Galvano Integrated

Leading Operator (GALILEO).”

GALILEO makes the following controller operations easy:

・Parameter setting
・Servo tuning (Frequency characteristic measurement)
・Status check
・Operation setting (Step movement and raster scan)

Most of the functions that can be performed by GALILEO can also be executed by external command

input through RS-232C connection without using GALILEO. This manual describes operations both by

GALILEO and by external command input.

Note: The following function can be executed by GALILEO only, and not by external command input:

・Frequency characteristic measurement

3.1. Supported PC Environment

Supported OS MS-Windows 2000, XP, Vista

Connection port RS-232C port (with USB-RS-232C conversion cable)

3.2. Installation

・ Insert the accessory application CD into the CD drive.

・ Execute Setup.exe in the GALILEO folder.

D：\

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