Mitsubishi Electronics A1SD75M1, AD75M1, A1SD75P1-S3, AD75P1-S3, AD75P1 User Manual

• SAFETY PRECAUTIONS •

(Always read these instructions before using this equipment.)

Before using this product, please read this manual and the relevant manuals introduced in this manual carefully and pay full attention to safety to handle the product correctly. The instructions given in this manual are concerned with this product. For the safety instructions of the programmable controller system, please read the CPU module User's Manual. In this manual, the safety instructions are ranked as "DANGER" and "CAUTION".

DANGER

!

CAUTION

!

Note that the !CAUTION level may lead to a serious consequence according to the circumstances. Always follow the instructions of both levels because they are important to personal safety.

Please save this manual to make it accessible when required and always forward it to the end user.

Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in death or severe injury.

Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in medium or slight personal injury or physical damage.

[Startup/Maintenance Instructions]

!

CAUTION

• Before performing the Original Position Return, JOG operation, positioning data or other test in the test mode, read the manual carefully, fully ensure safety, and set the programmable controller CPU to STOP. Not doing so can damage the machine or cause an accident due to misoperation.

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REVISIONS

* The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover.

Print Date * Manual Number Revision

Mar., 1999 IB (NA)-66900-A First edition

Jun., 2000 IB (NA)-66900-B

Correction

Packing List, Section 12.8.2

Jun., 2001 IB (NA)-66900-C The product name has been changed to GX Configurator-AP.

Correction

About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations, Packing List

Aug., 2001 IB (NA)-66900-D

Correction

CONTENTS, About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations, Packing List, Chapter 1, Section 2.1, Section 2.2, Section 3.1, Chapter 4 to 6, Section 7.2, Section 8.2, Section 12.4.5, Section 12.11, Appendix 1, INDEX

Nov., 2001 IB (NA)-66900-E

Correction Section 8.2.3, Appendix 2.3, Appendix 2.4

Feb., 2003 IB (NA)-66900-F

New addition

SOFTWARE USER REGISTRATION Correction

INTRODUCTION, CONTENTS, Section 2.2, Section 4.1, Section 4.2, Section 4.3, Appendix 2.3, Appendix 2.4, INDEX

Feb., 2004 IB (NA)-66900-G

Correction

SOFTWARE USER REGISTRATION, Section 2.1

Jan., 2008 IB(NA)- 66900-H

Correction

About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations, Section 2.2, Section 4.1, Section 4.3, Appendix 2.4

This manual confers no industrial property rights or any rights of any other kind, nor does it confer any patent licenses. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation cannot be held responsible for any problems involving industrial property rights which may occur as a result of using the contents noted in this manual.

Japanese Manual Version IB-80031-I

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—— SOFTWARE USER REGISTRATION ——

After agreeing to the terms of the Software License Agreement included in the package, please access the MELFANSweb Home Page (http://www.MitsubishiElectric.co.jp/melfansweb) and make a software user registration. (User registration is free of charge.) You can also make a registration by faxing or mailing the "Software Registration Card" packed with the product.

1. Software Registration You can make a software registration by accessing the MELFANSweb Home Page or faxing or mailing the "Software Registration Card" packed with the product. After you have made a software registration, we will register the user and send the "Software registration confirmation" together with the user ID. We will also provide the latest information, such as the new product release, version upgrade information and event information, by direct mail.

2. Notes on Contact Please ask questions concretely and clearly using terms listed in the manual. When requesting us to solve a problem, provide us with detailed information for reproducing the problem. In addition, contact the respective manufacturers when asking questions about the operating system (OS) or the other vender's software products

User registration is valid only in Japan.

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Mitsubishi MELSOFT Series Integrated FA software. Read this manual and make sure understand the functions and performance of MELSOFT series thoroughly in advance to ensure correct use.

About Manuals

The following manuals are also related to this product. In necessary, order them by quoting the details in the tables below.

Related Manuals

Manual Name

Positioning Module Type A1SD75P1-S3/P2-S3/P3-S3, AD75P1-S3/P2-S3/P3 User's Manual

Describes the system configuration, performance specifications, functions, handling, pre-operation

procedure and troubleshooting of Type A1SD75P1-S3/P2-S3/P3-S3 and AD75P1-S3/P2-S3/P3-S3.

(Sold separately)

Manual Number

(Model Code)

IB-66716

(13J871)

Positioning Module Type A1SD75M1/M2/M3, AD75M1/M2/M3 User's Manual

Describes the system configuration, performance specifications, functions, handling, pre-operation

procedure and troubleshooting of Type A1SD75M1/M2/M3 and AD75M1/M2/M3. (Sold separately)

AJ65BT-D75P2-S3 Positioning Module User's Manual

Describes the system configuration, performance specifications, functions, handling, pre-operation

procedure and troubleshooting of Type AJ65BT-D75P2-S3. (Sold separately)

CAUTION

Please note that we do not guarantee the MicrosoftR WindowsR Operating System

corresponding commercially available software products that we introduce. The software copyright of this product belongs to Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any

form or by any means without the permission of our company. Some part of the contents of this manual may not follow the revisions of the

software and hardware. In principle, the software of this product should be purchased per computer as a

set or under license. This product (including the manual) may only be used under the software using

agreement. Please note that we are not responsible for any influence resulting from the

operation of this product (including the manual). The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

IB-66715

(13J870)

IB-66824

(13JL46)

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How to Use This Manual

PURPOSE

Purpose of operation explained in each chapter, section and paragraph.

7.1 Checking the AD75 Module Version (OS Information)

PURPOSE

Depending on the software version of the AD75 module, the parameters and some functions cannot be used. Before setting various data, check the software version of the module on the peripheral device.

BASIC OPERATION

1. Click the [Online] → [OS information] menu.

2. Check the software version in the OS information dialog box.

3. To exit, click the "Close" button.

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

BASIC OPERATION

Operation to be performed until the actual operation screen appears.

DISPLAY/SETTING DATA

Item

Current connected module

Current OS

Current version

Indicates the model of the AD75 connected.

Indicates the OS name of the AD75 connected.

Indicates the software version of the AD75 connected. The parameters and some functions cannot be used depending on the software version of the AD75. Refer to Appendix 2 for differences between the software versions of the AD75.

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

Screen used to make setting or provide display for the purpose.

Description

DISPLAY/SETTING DATA

Explains the display/setting screen items.

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In addition, there are also the following explanations.

HELPFUL OPERATIO

Describes application operation if there are multiple purposes and the basic operation and display/setting data do not provide enough information.

HELPFUL CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

Explains corrective actions if monitored data is abnormal or a test cannot be made.

Provides information relevant to that page, e.g. the items you should be careful of and the functions you should know.

The following table lists the symbols used in this manual and their definitions.

Symbol Description

Represents the name of the menu bar.

[ ]

( )

" "

<< >>

→ [ ] indicates a drop-down menu. Example: [Project] → [New Project] menu Represents the tool button on the toolbar corresponding to the drop-down menu.

Example: [Project] → [Save Project] menu (

Represents the command button in the dialog box. Example: "OK" button Represents the tab in the dialog box. Example: <<Basic Parameter 1>> tab

)

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About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations

The following abbreviations and generic names for type AD75 positioning module software, type AD75 positioning modules, etc. are used in this manual.

Generic Term/Abbreviation Description

GX Configurator-AP

Generic product name for type SW0D5C-AD75P-E and SW0D5C-AD75P-EA means a

multiple license product.

SW1∗ -AD75P Abbreviation for type SW1IVD-AD75P positioning module software package

Generic name for type AD75P1, AD75P2, AD75P3, A1SD75P1, A1SD75P2, A1SD75P3,

AD75P

AD75P1-S3, AD75P2-S3, AD75P3-S3, A1SD75P1-S3, A1SD75P2-S3, A1SD75P3-S3

and AJ65BT-D75P2-S3 positioning modules

AD75M

Generic name for type AD75M1, AD75M2, AD75M3, A1SD75M1, A1SD75M2 and

A1SD75M3 positioning modules

AD75 Generic name for positioning modules that may be used with GX Configurator-AP. Peripheral device Generic name for personal computers on which GX Configurator-AP may be used.

Generic name for the following relevant manuals

• Positioning Module Type A1SD75P1-S3/P2-S3/P3-S3, AD75P1-S3/P2-S3/P3 User's

AD75 User's Manual

Manual

• Positioning Module Type A1SD75M1/M2/M3, AD75M1/M2/M3 User's Manual

• AJ65BT-D75P2-S3 Positioning Module User's Manual

Servo amplifier Generic name for pulse input processing drive units that may be connected to the AD75 Servomotor Generic name for motors connected to the drive unit (servo amplifier)

Positioning system

Personal computer

Generic name for an equipment set which exercises positioning control, including the

positioning module, servo amplifiers, servomotors and external switches

Abbreviation for IBM PC/AT

R

or compatible DOS/V personal computer

1-license product Abbreviation for 1-license product of GX Configurator-AP Maltiple-license product Abbreviation for multiple-license product of GX Configurator-AP

Generic term for the following:

Windows VistaR

MicrosoftRWindows VistaRHome Basic Operating System,

Microsoft

R

Windows VistaRHome Premium Operating System,

R

Windows VistaRBusiness Operating System,

R

Windows VistaRUltimate Operating System,

R

Windows VistaREnterprise Operating System

Generic term for the following:

WindowsRXP

MicrosoftRWindowsRXP Professional Operating System,

Microsoft

R

WindowsRXP Home Edition Operating System

Packing List

The GX Configurator-AP consists of the following products.

Type Product Name Quantity

SW0D5C-AD75P-E

SW0D5C-AD75P-EA

GX Configurator-AP Version 1 (1-license product) (CD-ROM) End-user software license agreement 1 Software registration card 1 License agreement 1 GX Configurator-AP Version 1 (Multiple license product) (CD-ROM) End-user software license agreement 1 Software registration card

n

License agreement 1

1

∗1

∗1 : The same number of software registration cards as that of licenses are packed with the product.

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MEMO

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1. OVERVIEW

MELSOFT

1. OVERVIEW

This manual describes the functions and operating procedures of "GX Configurator-AP" (hereinafter referred to as GX Configurator-AP). GX Configurator-AP is a positioning module software package which can perform the following functions.

• Setting of positioning data and parameters

• Read/write of data from/to positioning module

• Monitoring of positioning control status

• Test operation of positioning control

• Initial operation test of servo amplifiers and motors

GX Configurator-AP can be used with any of the following positioning modules.

Positioning Module Type

1 axis

2 axis

3 axis

Building block type

AD75P1,

AD75P1-S3,

AD75M1

AD75P2,

AD75P2-S3,

AD75M2

AD75P3,

AD75P3-S3,

AD75M3

Number of control axis

Compact building

block type

A1SD75P1,

A1SD75P1-S3,

A1SD75M1

A1SD75P2,

A1SD75P2-S3,

A1SD75M2

A1SD75P3,

A1SD75P3-S3,

A1SD75M3

CC-Link intelligent

device station

-

AJ65BT-D75P2-D3

-

1

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1. OVERVIEW

1.1 Features

MELSOFT

1

This section explains the features of GX Configurator-AP.

(1) Outstanding operability

1) Positioning data and start block data can be cut, copied and pasted efficiently.

Drag the batch setting range! Typing "1" sets "1: ABS Line 1" in the top cell!

2) Data created with MicrosoftR Excel or Word can be copied and

[Useful drag range batch setting operation example]

utilized as positioning data.

[Example of utilizing Excel data as positioning data]

Excel worksheet

Positioning setting screen

Pressing the Enter key batch-sets "1: ABS Line 1" in all cells in the dragged range!

Copy the address data

reated with Excel !

Choose and paste the utilized data No. column!

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MELSOFT

(3) Checking connect of general-purpose servo system

In a general-purpose servo system which uses the AD75P(S3) positioning module, the checking connect function of GX Configurator-AP allows the AD75P(S3) to be initialized, I/O signals to/from external devices to be monitored, and JOG operation to be performed. The connection of the positioning system can be checked by monitoring signals from the external devices, and the rotation directions of servomotors can be checked by performing JOG operation.

Servo amplifiers

External devices such as servomotors

and limit switches

(4) Utilization of SW1RX/IVD/NX-AD75P data

GX Configurator-AP

AD75P

Connection of the positioning system using the AD75P can be checked from the peripheral device.

Since the data created with type SW1RX/IVD/NX-AD75P positioning module software package can be utilized on GX Configurator-AP, valuable resources can be used efficiently. GX Configurator-AP may also be saved as SW1RX/IVD/NX-AD75P format data.

[Data utilization example]

SW1IVD-AD75P

Open other format file.

Existing data created with SW1IVD-AD75P

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(5) Enhanced functions assist debugging and maintenance

Functions have been enhanced the offline simulation function displays a virtual positioning result which has been calculated from the addresses and command speeds set in positioning data and the monitor function is useful for debugging and maintenance of the positioning system, e.g. sampling monitor which shows the positioning module's I/O signal, external I/O signal and buffer memory states with a line graph.

This example assumes that the following

positioning data was offline simulated.

Positioning data #1

Data

Pattern

No.

1 CONT

2 END

Control

Method

ABS

Line 2

ABS

Line 2

Positioning data #2

Data

Pattern

No.

1 - - 100 -

2 - - 200 -

Control

Method

Locus data is displayed for 2-axis interpolation control. Waveform data of speed is displayed for 1-axis control. When positioning data is set, offline simulation allows you to pre-assume axis operation in advance, reducing debugging time.

[Offline simulation example]

Address

200

100

Address

Command

Speed

150,000

pls/s

150,000

pls/s

Command

Speed

[Sampling monitor example]

MELSOFT

2-axis interpolation simulation screen

Out of AD75's I/O signals, external I/O signals and status signals, up to 5 points can be monitored.

In a line graph, up to 3 points can be monitored from buffer memory.

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MELSOFT

(6) Real-time checking of error and warning factors

With the online help function, you can instantaneously check the occurrence factor and corrective action of the error or warning code displayed on the operation monitor, error history monitor or other screen of the positioning system.

Error occurrence!

(7) Simultaneous start of GX Configurator-AP and GX Developer

GX Configurator-AP can be started simultaneously with the GX Developer. (Two COM ports are required to make communication with the programmable controller CPU and positioning module at the same time.)

[Example of starting GX Configurator-AP and GX Developer simultaneously]

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MELSOFT

(8) Read from AD75/write to AD75/verify AD75 data can be performed

axis-by-axis on a data basis

GX Configurator-AP allows each of the positioning data, start block data and parameters to be specified as the object of read from AD75/write to AD75/verify AD75 data axis-by-axis. Further, positioning data can be specified on a data No. basis, and block No. 0 of start block data can be specified independently. Hence, during debugging when data is written frequently for modification, wasteful waiting time is greatly reduced to improve working efficiency.

[Write range is set to 2-axis positioning data No. 51 to 70]

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MELSOFT

1.2 Manual Makeup

This manual is made up of 12 chapters and appendices. This manual assumes that GX Configurator-AP is used to perform steps from positioning system connection checking to operation in the following procedure.

Step 1: Install and wire the positioning system. Refer To

• Install and wire the programmable controller (such as the programmable controller CPU,

positioning module and I/O modules), servo amplifiers, motors, external switches and other

external devices.

Step 2: Check the GX Configurator-AP functions and learn the basic operation. Refer To

• Check the system with which GX Configurator-AP can be used. Chapter 2

• Check the functions that can be performed by GX Configurator-AP. Chapter 3

• Install GX Configurator-AP in the peripheral device and start the program. Chapter 4

• Learn the GX Configurator-AP screen makeup and basic operation. Chapter 5

Step 3: Start operation of GX Configurator-AP. Refer To

• Create a project which will be the object of operation performed on GX Configurator-AP. Chapter 6

Step 4: Check the connection and initial operation of the positioning system. Refer To

• Check the version of the positioning module.

• Check connection according to the signal states from the external devices..

• Check the alarm or warning of the positioning module.

• Check the alarm or warning of the servo amplifiers (AD75M only)

• Check that the initial settings are the same on the peripheral device and servo amplifiers.

(AD75M only)

• Check that the servomotors are run by JOG operation.

• Check that the upper/lower limit, DOG and zero point signals turned on/off by JOG operation.

(AD75M only)

• Check that the servomotor speed does not exceed the maximum speed. (AD75M only)

AD75 User's Manual

Chapter 7

(To the next page)

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MELSOFT

(From the preceding page)

Step 5: Set and write data to the positioning module. Refer To

• Set the parameters appropriate for the positioning system and control.

• Set the servo parameters appropriate for the specifications of the servo amplifiers and motors

used.

• Set the positioning data.

• Check the parameter, positioning data and start block data settings on the error check screen.

• Check the positioning data on the offline simulation (virtual positioning) screen.

• Make the corresponding setting if start block data, condition data, indirect data or M code

comment is required.

• Write the set data to the positioning module. Chapter 10

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Step 6: Perform test operation and check and adjust the settings. Refer To

• Check positioning control and test on the monitor screen.

• Specify the positioning data and perform test operation.

• Specify the start block data and perform test operation.

• Make software limit test and error compensation by current value change, JOG operation or

manual pulse generator operation.

• Perform original position return test.

• Perform speed change test to find proper speed.

• If motor torque is not proper, perform torque control test to change the setting.

• Check undershoot, settling time and oscillation width in the test of position control gain 1 of servo

parameters. (AD75M only)

Chapter 11

Step 7: Positioning system operation. Refer To

• Operate the positioning system with the programmable controller CPU program. AD75 User's Manual

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2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

MELSOFT

2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

2.1 System Configuration

(1) Overall configuration of this system

GX Configurator-AP

Peripheral device

(Refer to Section 2.2)

RS-232 cable

2

Printer

Conversion cable

(A1SD75-C01HA)

A1SD75P1/P2/P3 A1SD75P1-S3/P2-S3/P3-S3 A1SD75M1/M2/M3

RS-232/RS-422

converter

RS-422 cable

AJ65BT-D75P2-S3

Refer to (2)

AD75P1/P2/P3 AD75P1-S3/P2-S3/P3-S3 AD75M1/M2/M3

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2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

(2) About the RS-232 cable

2

For use of the FX-232AW(C) (Mitsubishi Electric make)

RS-232 RS-422

Peripheral device side

FX-232AW(C)

RS-232 cable wiring

Peripheral device side

Pin No.

FG

1

TXD

2

RXD

3

RTS

4

CTS

5

DSR

6

SG

7

DTR

20

MELSOFT

Converter side

Pin No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

20

AD75 side

FG

TXD

RXD

RTS

CTS

DSR

SG

DTR

The following products of RS-232 and RS-422 cables are recommended.

Cable Maker

FX-232AW(C) (RS-232/RS-422 converter)

F2-232CAB*1 (when peripheral device has D-sub 25-pin connector)

F2-232CAB-1*1 (when peripheral device has D-sub 9-pin connector)

FX-422CAB (0.3m)

Shield

Mitsubishi

Electric

FX-422CAB-150 (1.5m)

AC30N2A (when peripheral device has D-sub 25-pin connector)

*1: To identify compatible products, check the type indicated on the cable's

type label.

Incompatible product

F2-232CAB Y990C*****

F2-232CAB-1 Y990C*****

Compatible product (with F/FX/A)

F2-232CAB(F/FX/A)

Y990C*****

F2-232CAB-1(F/FX/A)

Y990C*****

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2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

• Before handling the RS-422 interface conversion cable/converter, please read its specifications, precautions, etc. carefully in the manual of the corresponding product and handle it correctly.

• When disconnecting or reconnecting the conversion cable/converter that receives 5VDC power from the RS-422 interface, switch power off on the programmable controller side before starting work.

• When disconnecting or reconnecting the peripheral device or conversion cable that does not receive 5VDC power from the RS-422 interface (whose power is supplied from an external power supply), be sure to use an earth band or touch a grounded metal object, etc. before starting work to discharge static electricity from the cable, human body, etc. After that, handle it in the following procedure.

1) Switch power off on the personal computer side.

2) Power off the conversion cable/converter. When it has an FG terminal, ground it.

3) Connect/disconnect the conversion cable/converter between the personal computer and programmable controller CPU.

4) Power on the conversion cable/converter.

5) Power on the personal computer.

6) Start up GX Configurator-AP

MELSOFT

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2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

2.2 Operating Environment

MELSOFT

The operating environment of GX Configurator-AP is indicated below.

Item Description

Peripheral device Personal computer on which WindowsR operates.

Computer main unit

CPU

Required memory

Refer to the following table "Used operating system and performance required for

personal computer".

Hard disk free space 10MB or more 1

Disk drive CD-ROM disk drive

Display 800 × 600 dot or more resolution 2

Microsoft

R

WindowsR 95 Operating System

MicrosoftR WindowsR 98 Operating System

MicrosoftR WindowsR Millennium Edition Operating System

R

Microsoft

Windows NTR Workstation Operating System Version 4.0

MicrosoftR WindowsR 2000 Professional Operating System

Operating system

MicrosoftR WindowsR XP Professional Operating System

R

Microsoft

WindowsR XP Home Edition Operating System

MicrosoftR Windows VistaR Home Basic Operating System

MicrosoftR Windows VistaR Home Premium Operating System

R

Microsoft

Windows VistaR Business Operating System

MicrosoftR Windows VistaR Ultimate Operating System

MicrosoftR Windows VistaR Enterprise Operating System

1: At minimum, free space of 15GB is required for Windows VistaR.

2: Resolution 1024 × 768 pixels or higher is recommended for Windows VistaR.

WindowsR 95 (Service Pack 1 or more) PentiumR 133MHz or more 32MB or more

WindowsR 98 PentiumR 133MHz or more 32MB or more

WindowsR Me PentiumR 150MHz or more 32MB or more

Windows NTR Workstation 4.0 (Service Pack 3 or more) PentiumR 133MHz or more 32MB or more

WindowsR 2000 Professional PentiumR 133MHz or more 64MB or more

WindowsR XP Professional PentiumR 300MHz or more 128MB or more

WindowsR XP Home Edition PentiumR 300MHz or more 128MB or more

Windows VistaR Home Basic PentiumR 1GHz or more 1GB or more

Windows VistaR Home Premium PentiumR 1GHz or more 1GB or more

Windows VistaR Business PentiumR 1GHz or more 1GB or more

Windows VistaR Ultimate PentiumR 1GHz or more 1GB or more

Windows VistaR Enterprise PentiumR 1GHz or more 1GB or more

Used operating system and performance required for personal computer

Operating system

Performance Required for Personal Computer

CPU Required memory

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2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

The functions shown below are not available for WindowsRXP and Windows

R

Vista

.

If any of the following functions is attempted, this product may not operate normally.

Start of application in Windows Fast user switching Remote desktop Large fonts (Details setting of Display Properties)

Also, 64-bit version Windows Use a USER authorization or higher in Windows Vista

MELSOFT

R

compatible mode

R

XP and Windows VistaR are not supported.

R

.

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3. FUNCTION LIST

3.1 Function List

Mode Main Screen Function Description

Parameter Parameter setting

3

Edit

Monitor

Servo parameter (AD75M only)

Positioning data axis #1 Positioning data axis #2 Positioning data axis #3

Start block axis #1 Start block axis #2 Start block axis #3

Operation monitor (test)

(1) Function list

GX Configurator-AP functions are listed below mode-by-mode.

Set the basic parameters1, basic parameters2, extended parameters1, extended parameters2, OPR basic parameters and

OPR extended parameters on an axis basis. Servo parameter setting Positioning data setting Positioning data monitor

Positioning data test

Teaching M code comment

setting Offline simulation Start block data

setting Start block data monitor

Start block data test Condition data

setting Indirect data setting Operation monitor

(main screen) History monitor

Signal monitor Operation monitor

(dialog) Servo monitor Monitor the servo amplifier and servomotor states of all axes.

Operation test

Set the servo basic parameters, servo adjustment parameters and

servo extension parameters on an axis basis.

Set the positioning data, such as pattern, control method,

accel/decel time and address, on an axis basis.

Monitor the positioning data during execution on an axis basis.

Perform test operation of positioning control on an axis or

positioning data basis.

Set the feed address of the moved axis to the address of

positioning data by JOG operation or the like.

Set comments to the M codes assigned to the positioni ng data on

an axis basis.

Assume axis operation from the set positioning data on an axis

basis.

Set the starting mode, etc. of the positioning data specified for

points on an axis basis.

Monitor the point at which positioning control is being executed on

an axis basis.

Perform test operation of positioning control from the point of the

specified block on an axis basis.

Set the data which is used as the starting condition of the start

block data on an axis basis.

Set the positioning data numbers set to the indirect designating

buffer memory of the AD75 on an axis basis.

Monitor the operating states, such as addresses, axis speeds, axis

statuses and executed positioning data numbers, of all axes.

Monitor the error, warning, start or error-time start history of all

axes.

Monitor the X/Y devices, external signals or status signals of all

axes.

Monitor the control states, AD75 parameter settings or others of all

axes.

Test the positioning data number-specified start, current value

change, speed change, original position return, JOG operation and

manual pulse generator operation of all axes.

MELSOFT

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3. FUNCTION LIST

Mode Main Screen Function Description

Monitor

Diagnosis

Trace*1

Sampling monitor AD75P checking connect (AD75P only)

AD75M servo starting up (AD75M only)

AD75M position control gain (AD75M only)

Wavy display Wavy display

Tracks displays Tracks displays

Sampling monitor

AD75P checking connect

Initial check Monitor the error/warning history of the AD75M or servo amplifiers. Module name check Upper/lower limit check

RPM check

AD75M position control gain

Monitor the specified signals and buffer memory data w hile

simultaneously sampling them.

Display signals from external devices. Also test initial operation by

JOG operation.

Compare the servo parameters read from the servo amplifiers to

the AD75M with the servo parameters on the peripheral device.

Judge the upper and lower limit switch operations by JOG

operation.

Display the motor speeds for JOG operation and the motor speeds

set to the servo basic parameters.

Adjust the servomotor characteristics such as response lev el and

settling time.

Trace the specified data (position instruction, servomotor sp eed,

etc.) for a given time and display the waveform data relative to the

time axis.

Trace the position command or real value for a given time and

display the track data of the axes.

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*1 The following positioning modules do not have the trace mode.

• AD75P1/P2/P3

• A1SD75P1/P2/P3

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Project

New Project Open Project Save Project Save as Project Delete Product Verify Project

Import file

File reading of SW1RX/IVD/NX-AD75P File reading of CSV form positioning data File reading of trace data

Export file

File writing of SW1RX/IVD/NX-AD75P File writing of CSV form positioning data File writing of trace data

Change AD75 model Print Printer set u p Latest file Exit

Edit Cut

Copy Paste Select all Jump

Clear row Clear column Axis copy Start block copy Positioning data input Start block data input Parameter data input Servo parameter M code comment Condition data edit Indirect data edit Offline simulator

(2) Menu list

The menu bar drop-down menus are listed below.

Online

Tool Initialize data

Read from AD75 Write to AD75 Verify AD75 data

OS information

Flash-ROM request

Initialize AD75 Monitor

Monitor start History monitor

Signal monitor Operation monitor

Servo monitor

Test

Test start Start condition

Operation Test Teaching All axis On/Off Designate Off

Error Reset

Error Reset #1 Error Reset #2 Error Reset #3

M code Off

M code #1 Off M code #2 Off M code #3 Off

Initialize parameter Initialize servo parameter Register servo name

Error check Option

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Designate #1 Off Designate #2 Off Designate #3 Off

View

Toolbar

Project toolbar Edit toolbar

Online toolbar Status bar Change menu Move upward Select Axis

Axis #1

Axis #2

Axis #3 Select start block Edit property dialog Large Icons Small Icons List view Detailed view

Help Error/Warning Help

List of Buffer memory About Connection to MELFANSweb

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4. INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION

This chapter describes how to install and uninstallation of GX Configurator-AP.

4.1 Installation

This section explains the installation procedure and operation of GX Configurator-AP.

(1) Installation procedure

Install GX Configurator-AP in the following procedure.

New installation

Install the product. Register the Name and Company. Register the product ID.

Boot the application. Check whether the product has been installed properly.

Refer to Section 4.1.

Refer to Section 4.3.

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Complete

(2) Installation operation

Check the following before starting installation.

• Before starting installation, close all other applications that are running on Microsoft

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WindowsR Operating System.

• The installer may not work normally because the update program of operating system or other companies' software such as Windows Update and java update may start automatically. Please install the driver after changing the setting of the update program not to start automatically.

• When the following OS is being used, please logon as a user with the attribute of Administrator. Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft

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Windows NTR Workstation Operating System Version 4.0

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WindowsR 2000 Professional Operating System

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WindowsR XP Professional Operating System

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WindowsR XP Home Edition Operating System

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Windows VistaR Home Basic Operating System

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Windows VistaR Home Premium Operating System

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Windows VistaR Business Operating System

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Windows VistaR Ultimate Operating System

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Windows VistaR Enterprise Operating System

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Double-click here.

(a) Installing the product

The screens used for explanation in this section are those of MicrosoftR Windows

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98 Operating System.

1) Boot Windows

disk is inserted. Double-click "Setup.exe". To display Windows

[Programs] - [Windows Explorer].

: When user account control is enabled in Windows

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Vista

, the following screen appears.

Click "Allow".

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®

Explorer and click the drive where the

®

Explorer, choose [Start] -

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(To the next page)

2) If either of the left screens appears, perform operation in accordance with the instructions given in (b). After the operation is over, restart installation operation.

If the left screen appears, perform operation in accordance with the instructions given in (c). After the operation is over, restart installation operation.

If the left screen appears, perform operation in accordance with the instructions given in (d). After the operation is over, restart installation operation.

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(From the preceding page)

3) Type the name and company, and click Next> .

4) Enter the product ID and click Next> .

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As the confirmation dialog box appears, follow the message and perform operation.

The product ID is given in the "Software Registration Card" packed with the product.

(To the next page)

5) Specify the installation destination folder. Click Next> if the destination folder displayed is OK. To change the folder, click Browse and specify a new

drive and folder.

: The following screen appears in Windows VistaR.

Click "Install this driver software anyway". This screen may appear in several times.

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(From the preceding page)

The either of the following screens may appear behind

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the Windows Security screen. Then, press the "Alt" + "Tab" keys to bring it to the front. Click "OK" on the following screens.

: For WindowsR XP, the following screen appears at

first installation. Click "Continue". We checked operations in Windows

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XP (Problems never occur after installation.) The following screen may appear behind another screen. Then, press the "Alt" + "Tab" keys to bring it to the front.

6) This completes installation. Click OK .

(To the next page)

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(From the preceding page)

7) When the left screen appears on Windows Vista

(b) Installation of dcom95.exe or Axdist.exe

This section explains the updating operation of WindowsRusing "Update\dcom95.exe" or "Update\Axdist.exe" on the CD-ROM. Execute dcom95.exe or Axdist.exe provided for GX Configurator-AP. Install GX Configurator-AP after executing the exe file and restarting the IBM-PC/AT compatible. The exe file to be executed on the corresponding operating system is indicated below.

MicrosoftRWindowsR95 Operating System Microsoft MicrosoftRWindows NTRWorkstation Operating System Version 4.0 Axdist.exe

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WindowsR98 Operating System

(dcom95.exe and Axdist.exe are in the "Update" folder on CD-ROM.)

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, regardless of the installation result, choose "This program installed correctly". Do not choose "Reinstall using recommended settings", because the installer installs an ncorrect module.

OS File name

dcom95.exe Axdist.exe

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(c) Installation of 50comupd.exe

This section explains the updating operation of Windows® using "Update\50comupd.exe" on the CD-ROM.

1) Click the Yes button to start updating Windows.

2) Accept the agreement on the left screen and click the Yes button.

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3) Click Yes to restart.

After a restart, perform the installation operation in (a).

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(d) Installation of EnvMEL

When user account control is enabled in Windows VistaR, the following screen appears. Click "Allow".

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: After executing the above exe file, install the product again. If this

product is not installed properly at this time, reboot the personal computer.

When the following screen appears on Windows Vista installation result, choose "This program installed correctly". Do not choose "Reinstall using recommended settings", because the installer installs an incorrect module.

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, regardless of the

(e) Registered icon

The following icon is registered by installing GX Configurator-AP.

REMARK

When Windows® XP or Windows Vista® is used, the icons are registered to [Start] [All Programs] - [MELSOFT Application].

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4.2 Uninstallation

This section provides the operation to delete GX Configurator-AP from the hard disk.

Uninstalling the GX Configurator-AP

1) Choose and double-click "Add/Remove Programs" in

(To the next page)

2) Choose " GX Configurator-AP ".

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the Control Panel. To display the Control Panel, choose [Start] - [Setting] [Control Panel].

REMARKS

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When using Windows Programs" from the Control Panel. When using Windows Vista

XP, choose "Add or Remove

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, Chose "Uninstall a program" from the Control Panel in. To display the Control Panel, choose [Start] - [Control Panel].

After making selection, click Add/Remove .

REMARKS

The screen shown on the left is that of WindowsR 98. The displayed screen varies with the OS. When using Windows

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2000 Professional, WindowsR XP, perform the following operation. (a) Click "Change/Remove Programs". (b) Click "GX Configurator-AP". (c) Click the "Change/Remove".

: When user account control is enabled in Windows

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Vista

, the following screen appears.

Click the "Continue" button.

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(From the preceding page)

3) Confirm that GX Configurator-AP may be removed.

4) If the left screen has appeared, click the "No To All"

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When uninstalling the program, click the "Yes" button to start uninstallation. When not executing uninstallation, click the "No".button to return to the previous screen.

*Components indicate the installed icon files.

button. If you click the "Yes" or "Yes To All" button, the shared file of the Windows

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compatible MELSOFT software is removed. Therefore, click the "No To All" button when removing GX Configurator-AP only.

5) Click the "OK" button if the "Uninstall successfully completed" message appears.

If a warning appears for the files that were not

removed, open "Explorer", click the files, and remove unnecessary files. Note that if you remove necessary files accidentally, the other applications may not be booted.

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4.3 Starting GX Configurator-AP

This section provides how to start GX Configurator-AP in the start menu.

↓

1) Click the Windows cursor to [Programs

: [All Programs] appears when using WindowsR

XP.

2) Click [GX Configurator-AP].

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"Start" button and move the

] → [MELSOFT application].

↓

3) GX Configurator-AP starts.

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4.4 Ending GX Configurator-AP

This section describes how to end GX Configurator-AP in the project menu.

(1) Menu-driven exit method

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Click the [Project] GX Configurator-AP ends.

[Exit] menu.

(2) Title bar-driven exit method

Click Alternatively, click

GX Configurator-AP cannot be exited while online status such as test mode, trace mode, Write to AD75/Read from AD75/Verify AD75 Data is set. Exit it with offline status.

and choose [Close].

at the right end of the title bar.

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MEMO

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5. SCREEN MAKEUP AND BASIC OPERATIONS

5.1 Screen Makeup

This section provides the screen makeup and various tools of GX Configurator-AP.

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Title bar Menu bar

Project toolbar Drop-down menu Online toolbar

Edit toolbar

Screen minimize button

Screen magnify/ reduce button

Screen close button

5

Menu screen Status bar Main screen

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5.2 Basic Operations (1) Menu screen

The menu screen is used to choose the mode and main screen type. There are tree and image menu screens, either of which can be selected by clicking the corresponding tab, <<Tree menu>> or <<Image menu>>.

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Tree menu

*1

Image menu

Edit mode*2 Monitor mode*2

Positioning data edit

Choose axis number with any of connectors 1 to 3.

Operation monitor Parameter edit

Diagnosis mode*2

Trace mode*2

*1 Double-clicking the module model name (AD75P-S3 <Axis #3> in the above

example) displays the menu of the mode selected on the main screen with an icon.

*2 Clicking the icon provides the same operation results as in *1.

Displaying the command box lists the menu items of the chosen mode. The above diag ra m show s a displ ay exa mpl e p rov id ed w hen you cli c k [M on ito r ].

Remarks

Use the "F6" key to move the cursor from the main screen to the menu screen through th e key boa r d . To move the cursor from the menu screen to the main screen, move the cursor to the <<Tree menu>>/<<Image menu>> tab on the menu screen and press the "F6" key.

Operations described in Chapter 6 and later are those selected from the tree menu. When performing any operation from the image menu, confirm the above explanation before starting the operation.

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(2) Basic operation for dialog box es

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1) Tab

2) List box

7) Spin box

1) Tab

Click the setting item name to select.

2) List box

Click to list choices, then click the item to be chosen.

3) Radio button

Click ! to choose one from among more than one selection item.

1) Tab

3) Radio button

5) Check box

4) Text box

6) Command button

4) Text box

Type characters.

5) Check box

To execute any item, click " to check it off.

6) Command button

Click this button when executing "OK", "Cancel" or the like, or when displaying the dialog box.

7) Spin box

Used either to type a value directly or to change a value by clicking

. When typing a value directly, click inside the spin box and enter the value from the keyboard. When clicking click

to decrease.

to change a value, click to increase the value, or

Remarks

When performing operation from the keyboard, choose the setting item with the "Tab" key. When there are two or more choices, use the "←", "→", "↑" and/or "↓" key.

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(3) Shortcut key list

The following shortcut keys can be used on GX Configurator-AP.

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Shortcut Key

Ctrl + N New Project Ctrl + 1 Select Axis #1 Ctrl + O Open Project Ctrl + 2 Select Axis #2 Ctrl + S Save Project Ctrl + 3 Select Axis #3 Ctrl + P Print Ctrl + B Select start block Alt + F4 Exit - Ctrl + T Write to AD75 Ctrl + X Cut Ctrl + M Monitor start Ctrl + C Copy Alt + 1 History Monitor Ctrl + V Paste Alt + 2 Signal Monitor Ctrl + A Select all - Alt + 3 Ctrl + J Jump - Alt + 4 Servo Monitor -

Ctrl + Y Clear row

Ctrl +

Backspace

Function (Corresponding

Menu Item)

Move upward -

Tool

Button

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Shortcut Key

Function (Corresponding

Menu Item)

Operation Moni to r

Tool

Button

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A project is a collection of parameters, servo parameters (AD75M only), positioning data and start block data.

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Project

Parameters (Axis #1 to #3) There are basic parameters 1, basic parameters 2, extended parameters 1, extended parameters 2, OPR basic parameters and OPR extended parameters.

Servo parameters (Axis #1 to #3: AD75M only) Data transmitted from the AD75M to the servo amplifiers. There are servo basic parameters, servo adjustment parameters and servo expansion parameters.

Positioning data (Axis #1 to #3) Data used to set the control data such as positioning control method and addresses. Data No. 1 to 600 can be set to each axis.

Start block data (Axis #1 to #3) Data used to attach a condition to a positioning control start and set the repeat count.

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When executing "New Project" or "Save as Project", you cannot use the following characters and symbols in the project path and project name to be specified. / , : ; * " < > | \\ COM LPT AUX CON PRN NUL CLOCK$

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6.1 Creating a New Project

Set the AD75 model used to create a new project and the project items.

↓

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1) Click the [Project] → [New Project] menu (

2) Click the AD75 connected module "Reference" button in the New project file dialog box.

).

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3) Choose the AD75 model name in the list box. The AD75 Model and AD75 Axis select radio buttons may also be used to make that selection.

4) Click the "OK" button.

↓

5) Set the project save path. The project save path defaults to C:\MELSEC\AD75WINE\USR. When changing it, refer to "HELPFUL OPERATION" on the next page.

6) Set the project name. When specifying the project file name, you can use a total of up to 150 characters to set the project path and project name. When setting the project path and project name, the total number of characters should be within

150. This screen assumes that the project name is "SAMPLE".

7) Set the project title as required.

8) Click the "Create" button. This creates a new project.

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Project saving destination and file name

If the project save path and project name described on the preceding page are used to save the positioning data, the data is saved with the following file name and extension. C:\MELSEC\AD75WINE\USR\SAMPLE\SAMPLE.W75

Project save path Project name File name Extension*

HELPFUL OPERATION

You can perform the operation of changing the project save path while simultaneously checking the project tree. In step 5) on the preceding page, click the Project file set "Reference" button. As the following dialog box appears, choose the project save path from the project tree or type it from the keyboard. This operation is also used to perform such operations as "Open Project", "Save Project" and "Delete Project".

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* The extension is fixed (W75).

1) Choose the drive.

Click the "Create" button when creating a new project save path.

2) Choose/type a new project path.

Type a new project name.

3) Click.

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6.2 Opening the Existing Project

This section explains the operation of opening the saved project.

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1) Click the [Project] → [Open Project] menu (

↓

2) Click the name of the project you will open. For the setting operation of referring to the save path of the project to be opened, refer to "HELPFUL OPERATION" in Section 6.1.

3) Click the "O pe n" but to n.

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↓

4) The specified project opens.

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6.3 Saving the Project

PURPOSE

The project file which is currently edited is saved.

• Save

• Save as

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BASIC OPERATION

Click the [Project] → [Save Project] menu (

Click the [Project] → [Save as Project] menu. When specifying the project file name, you can use a total of up to 150 characters to set the project path and project name. When setting the project path and project name, the total number of characters should be within 15 0. For the operation of setting the project save path and project name, refer to "HELPFUL OPERATION" in Section 6.1.

).

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

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6.4 Deleting the Project

PURPOSE

The project is deleted from HD, FD or the like.

1. Click the [Project] → [Delete Project] menu.

2. In the Delete project file dialog box, choose the project you want to delete and

3. As the project file deletion confirmation dialog box appears, click the "Yes"

4. The project is deleted.

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BASIC OPERATION

click the "Delete" button. Refer to Section 6.2 for the operation of changing the project path.

button.

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

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6.5 Reading the Other Format File (Import file)

6.5.1 Reading the SW1∗-AD75P format file

PURPOSE

The positioning data, M code comments, start block data, condition data, indirect data, parameters and servo parameters are read from the file saved on MS-DOS version SW1∗-AD75P to the project of GX Gonfigurator-AP.

BASIC OPERATION

1. Click the [Project] → [Import file] → [File reading of SW1RX/IVD/NX-AD75P] menu.

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

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DISPLAY/SETTING DATA

Item Description File, folder indication Show the folders existing in the specified drive or folder and the correspon ding ty pe of files. File name Set the file name you will read. Files of type Select SW1RX/IVD/NX-AD75P File (*.D75). Look in Choose the drive or folder where the file you will read ex ists. "Up one level folder" button C lick this b utton to show the folder one lev el abov e the currently displayed folder. "List" button Click this button to list files and folders. "Details" button Click this button to display the file and folder in detail. "Open" button Click this button to read the file.

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6.5.2 Reading the CSV format file

PURPOSE

GX Configurator-AP allows CSV format files created with spreadsheet software or the like to be read as positioning data (axis #1 to #3). (Parameters and start block data cannot be read.) The creating method and reading operation of CSV format data are described below.

• If all items that make up positioning data have not been entered, CSV format data cannot be read, resulting in an error.

• Since CSV format data is read axis-by-axis, create CSV format data noting which axis (#1/#2/#3) data is being created.

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(1) CSV format data creating method

The following sheet indicates the items and values of CSV format data set on a column basis. It should be noted that you cannot set the interpolation axis and circular addresses for interpolation control.

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10)

Num ber

1) Line 1 from table top is positioning No. 1 data and line 2 is positioning No. 2 data.

2) Set the positioning control pattern in column 1 from left. Set any value of 0 to 2.

3) Set the control method in column 2 from left. Set it with 1 to 9 and A to I.

4) Set the accel time in column 3 from left. Set it with 0 to 3.

5) Set the decel time in column 4 from left. Set it with 0 to 3.

6) Set the address in column 5 from left.

7) Set the circular address in column 6 from left.

8) Set the command speed in column 7 from left.

9) Set the dwell time in column 8 from left.

10) Set the M code in column 9 from left.

Setting Remarks

Refer to Section

9.1 for details of data corresponding to values and alphabets to be set.

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(2) CSV format file reading operation

BASIC OPERATION

1. Click the [Project] → [Import file] → [File reading of CSV form positioning data]

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

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menu.

DISPLAY/SETTING DATA

Item Description File, folder indication Show the folders existing in the specified drive or folder and the correspon ding ty pe of files. File name Set the file name to be read to the project.

Choose the read positioning data of any of the axes.

To read the positioning data of axis #1

•

CSV File(1Axis)(*.CSV)

Files of type

Look in Choose the drive or folder where the file you will read ex ists. "Up one level folder" button C lick this b utton to show the folder one lev el abov e the currently displayed folder. "List" button Click this button to list files and folders. "Details" button Click this button to display the file and folder in detail. "Open" button Click this button to read the file.

To read the positioning data of axis #2

•

CSV File(2Axis)(*.CSV)

To read the positioning data of axis #3

•

CSV File(3Axis)(*.CSV)

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6.6 Write to Other Format File (Export file)

6.6.1 Saving in SW1∗-AD75P format file

PURPOSE

The positioning data, M code comments, start block data, condition data, indirect data, parameters and servo parameters set on GX Configurator-AP are saved in the MS-DOS version SW1∗ -AD75P format file.

BASIC OPERATION

1. Click the [Project] → [Export file] → [File writing of SW1RX/IVD/NX-AD75P] menu.

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

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DISPLAY/SETTING DATA

Item Description File, folder indication Show the folders existing in the specified drive or folder and the correspon ding ty pe of files. File name Set the file name to be saved in the other format file. Save as type Select SW1RX/IVD/NX-AD75P File (*.D75). Save in Choose the drive or folder where the file will be saved. "Up one level folder" button C lick this b utton to show the folder one lev el abov e the currently displayed folder. "Create New Folder"

button "List" button Click this button to list files and folders. "Details" button Click this button to display the file and folder in detail. "Save" button Click this button to save the other format file.

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Click this button to create a "new folder".

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6.6.2 Saving in CSV format file

PURPOSE

The positioning data set in the GX Configurator-AP project is saved in the CSV format file. Refer to Section 6.5.2 for the positioning data setting items and CSV format data.

BASIC OPERATION

1. Click the [Project] → [Export file] → [File writing of CSV form positio ni ng data] menu.

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

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DISPLAY/SETTING DATA

Item Description File, folder indication Show the folders existing in the specified drive or folder and the correspon ding ty pe of files. File name Set the file name to be read to the project.

Choose the saved positioning data of any of the ax es.

To save the positioning data of axis #1

•

CSV File(1Axis)(*.CSV)

To save the positioning data of axis #2

Save as type

Save in Choose the drive or folder where you will save the data. "Up one level folder" button C lick this b utton to show the folder one lev el abov e the currently displayed folder. "Create New Folder" button "List" button Click this button to list files and folders. "Details" button Click this button to display the file and folder in detail. "Save" button Click this button to save the other format file.

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•

CSV File(2Axis)(*.CSV)

To save the positioning data of axis #3

•

CSV File(3Axis)(*.CSV)

Click this button to create a "new folder".

7. SYSTEM CHECKING FROM PERIPHERAL DEVICE

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On the peripheral device, check the connection of the AD75 and external devices (servo amplifiers, servomotors, etc.) and perform the initial operation test of servomotors. For the AD75M, operation tests can be made on the peripheral device to check the servo amplifier status and servo parameters and further to check that the servo parameters are valid.

• When the model used is the AD75P1/P2/P3, A1SD75P1/P2/P3, AD75P1-S3/P2S3/P3-S3 or A1SD75P1-S3/P2-S3/P3/S3, perform the following operation. Section 7.1 Checking the AD75 Module Version (OS Information) Section 7.2 AD75P Checking Connect

• When the model used is the AJ65BT-D75P2-S3, perform the following operation. Section 7.2 AD75P Checking Connect

• When the model used is the AD75M1/M2/M3 or A1SD75M1/M2/M3, perform the following operation. Section 7.1 Checking the AD75 Module Version (OS Information) Section 7.3 AD75M Servo Starting Up

Section 7.3.1 Servo initial check Section 7.3.2 Servo model name check Section 7.3.3 Servo upper/lower limit check Section 7.3.4 Servo speed check

Before starting the OS information checking, AD75P checking connect or AD75M servo starting up, make COM setting using the optional function (refer to Section

12.5). If the COM setting is incorrect, a communication error will occur. To check the usable COM port, perform the following operation.

1) Click the Microsoft [Setting] → [Control Panel].

2) As the control panel opens, choose "System".

3) As the system property dialog box opens, choose the <<Device Manager>> tab.

4) Choose "Ports (COM & LPT)" and check the usable COM port.

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WindowsR Operating System "Start" button and choose

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7.1 Checking the AD75 Module Version (OS Information)

PURPOS

Depending on the software version of the AD75 module, the parameters and some functions cannot be used. Before setting various data, check the software version of the module on the peripheral device.

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1. Click the [Online] → [OS information] menu.

2. Check the software version in the OS information dialog box.

3. To exit, click the "Close" button.

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

BASIC OPERATIO

DISPLAY/SETTING DATA

Item Description

Current connected module Indicates the model of the AD75 connected.

Current OS Indicates the OS name of the AD75 connected.

Indicates the software version of the AD75 connected.

Current version

The parameters and some functions cannot be used depending on the software version of

the AD75.

Refer to Appendix 2 for differences between the software versions of the AD75.

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7.2 AD75P Checking Connect

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PURPOS

Make sure that the cables between AD75P and servo amplifiers and between servomotors, servo amplifiers and external devices are connected properly.

BASIC OPERATIO

1. Power on the positioning system and STOP the programmable controller CPU.

2. Choose AD75P Checking connect.

3. The online processing (test mode shift ) confirmation dialog box appears. Click the "Initialize" button to check connection after initializing the AD75P. Click "OK" to check connection without initializing the AD75P.

4. Make sure that the external I/O signals are in the following states on the AD75P checking connect main screen. Drive unit ready, Upper limit, Lower limit: z (ON) Stop: { (OFF) If any of the above states is not established, refer to "HELPFUL CORRECTIVE ACTIONS" in this section.

5. Check whether the following signals from the external devices are ON or OFF. Stop, External start, V/P switch, Deviation counter clr

6. Set the JOG speed.

7. Choose the arrow (

8. Move the mouse pointer (

the mouse or press the space key on the keyboard to start JOG operation. Hold down the mouse's left button or the space key to continue JOG operation.

9. Perform JOG operation and check the operation, rotation direction and axis speed of the servomotor.

10.Perform JOG operation and check whether Zero phase, In-position signal and DOG turn on or off and the position (feed address) where each signal turns on.

11.Perform JOG operation and check whether the upper and lower limit switches turn on or off. Refer to Section 7.3.3 for the way of restoring an axis stop due to OFF of the upper/lower limit switch.

12.When an error has occurred, check the error code with the help function (refer to Section 12.11), then click [Online] → [Error Reset] → [Error Reset #1]( )/[Error Reset #2](

13.To exit, click the "OFF-LINE" button and click the "OK" button in the test mode end confirmation dialog box.

Double-click.

) of the JOG operation direction.

) to the chosen arrow and press the left button of

)/[Error Reset #3]( ) menu.

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DISPLAY/SETTING DATA

Item Description

External I/O Indicates the external I/O signal states (z: ON, {: OFF) of the AD75P.

JOG speed Set the speed for JOG operation.

Choose the arrow (

JOG direction

Operation monitor Indicates the feed addresses, axis speeds, error codes and warning codes of the axes.

"OFF-LINE" button Click this button to end the AD75P test mode and end AD75P checking connect.

"ON-LINE" button Click this button to start the AD75P test mode and execute AD75P checking connect.

button or the space key to start JOG operation.

The arrow is red during operation.

) of the axis for JOG operation and press the mouse's left

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HELPFUL CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

Take the following corrective actions when AD75P checking connect cannot be

Status Corrective Action

AD75P checking connect

cannot start

Drive unit ready is OFF

Upper/lower limit is OFF

JOG operation cannot be

performed.

Error/warning occurred Check the error/warning code using [Help], and check and remove the cause.

completed properly.

Check the connection of cables with the AD75P.

Using the optional function (refer to Section 12.5), check whether COM setting is correct.

Check that the servo amplifier is powered.

Check the connection of the external I/O signal connector.

Check for contact of the upper/lower limit switch.

Check that JOG speed setting is not "0".

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7.3 AD75M Servo Starting Up

With the AD75M servo starting up function, check the following.

• Error/warning history read from the AD75M

• Servo parameters of the servo amplifiers and project

• Operations of the upper/lower limit switches by JOG operation

• Motor speeds set to the servo parameters

The AD75M servo starting up function requires some servo parameters to be set and write operation to AD75M to be performed in advance.

(1) Setting the servo parameters

Using the Initialize servo parameter wizard (refer to Section 12.4.2), set the servo parameters. For the setting data of the servo parameters, refer to positioning module type A1SD75M1/M2/M3, AD75M1/M2/M3 User's Manual and the servo amplifier or servomotor installation guide and instruction manual. [Initialize servo parameter wizard dialog box]

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(2) Writing the servo parameters to the AD75M

For write, refer to Section 10.1. [Write dialog box]

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7.3.1 Servo initial check

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The history of errors/warnings that occurred in the AD75M or servo amplifiers is read from the AD75M and checked.

BASIC OPERATIO

1. Choose AD75M Servo starting up.

2. Click the "OK" button in the AD75M test mode start confirmation dialog box.

3. Click the <<Initial check>> tab on the AD75M servo starting up main screen.

4. Check for errors and warnings on the initial check screen. If any errors and warnings have occurred, check the causes and corrective actions using the help function (refer to Section 12.11) and remove the causes.

5. To exit, click the "Servo end" button and click the "OK" button in the test mode end confirmation dialog box.

Double-click.

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

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Item Description

No.

AX Indicates the axis where an error/warning was detected.

Type Indicates the type of the error or warning.

Source

Code Indicates the error/warning code detected.

Time

"Servo end"/"Online"

button

Indicates the order of errors/warnings detected.

Newer errors/warnings are displayed from top to bottom.

Indicates the source of error/warning occurrence.

The destination is the servo amplifier or AD75M.

Indicates the error/warning occurrence time in 100mm increments with reference to the time

set to the AD75 in the sequence program.

For time setting, refer to the AD75 User's Manual.

Click the "Servo end" button to end the AD75M test mode and terminate the initial check.

Click the "Online" button to place the AD75M in the test mode and read the error/warning

history from the AD75M.

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7.3.2 Servo model name check

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The servo basic parameters of the currently open project and the servo basic parameters read from the servo amplifiers by the AD75M are displayed to make sure that their settings are the same.

BASIC OPERATIO

1. Choose AD75M Servo starting up.

2. Click the "OK" button in the AD75M test mode start confirmation dialog box.

3. Click the <<Model name check>> tab on the AD75M servo starting up main screen.

4. Check whether the servo basic parameters of the servo amplifier and peripheral device are the same axis-by-axis.

5. If any servo parameter mismatch is found, write the parameters to the AD75M (refer to Section 10.1).

6. To exit, click the "Servo end" button and click the "OK" button in the test mode end confirmation dialog box.

Double-click.

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

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Item Description

Indicates the setting items of the servo basic parameters compared on the AD75M and

Servo basic parameters

Ax1 of AD75 Indicates the servo basic parameters of axis #1 read from the servo amplifier to the AD75M.

Ax1 of peripheral Indicates the servo basic parameters of axis #1 set to the project on the peripheral device.

Ax2 of AD75 Indicates the servo basic parameters of axis #2 read from the servo amplifier to the AD75M.

Ax2 of peripheral Indicates the servo basic parameters of axis #2 set to the project on the peripheral device.

Ax3 of AD75 Indicates the servo basic parameters of axis #3 read from the servo amplifier to the AD75M.

Ax3 of peripheral Indicates the servo basic parameters of axis #3 set to the project on the peripheral device.

"Reload" button

"Servo end"/"Online"

button

peripheral device.

For the setting items of the servo basic parameters, refer to Positioning module type

A1SD75M1/M2/M3, AD75M1/M2/M3 User's Manual.

When executing the servo starting up function, click this button to read the servo basic

parameters again from the servo amplifiers.

Click the "Servo end" button to end the AD75M test mode and terminate the model name

check.

Click the "Online" button to place the AD75M in the test mode and enable reread.

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7.3.3 Servo upper/lower limit check

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Perform forward or reverse JOG operation to make sure that the upper and lower limit switches installed in the positioning system operate properly.

BASIC OPERATIO

1. Choose AD75M Servo starting up.

2. Click the "OK" button in the AD75M test mode shift confirmation dialog box.

3. Click the <<U/L limit check>> tab on the AD75M servo starting up main screen.

4. Make sure that the signals are in the following states. Servo, Ready, Upper limit, Lower limit: z (ON) Alarm, Stop: { (OFF)

5. Set the JOG speed.

6. Choose the arrow (

7. Move the mouse pointer (

the mouse or press the space key on the keyboard to start JOG operation. Hold down the mouse's left button or the space key to execute JOG operation.

8. Perform JOG operation to move the axis into contact with the upper/lower limit switch, and make sure that "OK" appears at Upper or Lower limit.

9. To exit, click the "Servo end" button and click the "OK" button in the test mode end confirmation dialog box.

Double-click.

) of the JOG operation direction.

) to the chosen arrow and press the left button of

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DISPLAY/SETTING DATA

Item Description

Servo status

External I/O

JOG speed Set the speed for JOG operation.

JOG operation

Upper limit

Lower limit

JOG speed limit

Acc

Dec

Upper stroke limit

Lower stroke limit

Address

Speed

Error

Warning

"Data clear" button When rechecking the upper or lower limit, click this button to clear the result.

"Servo end"/"Online"

button

Indicates the states of the signals from external devices connected to the AD75M.

Choose the arrow (

button or the space key to start JOG operation.

The arrow is red during operation.

"OK" appears when the upper or lower limit signal turns off during JOG operation.

Indicates the JOG speed limit values, JOG speed accel times and JOG speed decel times

set to extended parameters 2 (refer to Section 8.1.4).

Indicates the software stroke upper and lower limits set to extended parameters 1 (refer to

Section 8.1.3).

Indicates the feed addresses, axis speeds, error codes and warning codes of the axes.

Click the "Servo end" button to end the AD75M test mode and terminate the upper/lower limit

check.

Click the "Online" button to place the AD75M in the test mode and start the upper/lower limit

check.

) of the axis for JOG operation and press the mouse's left

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HELPFUL OPERATION

When the upper/lower limit switch is turned off by JOG operation, the corresponding axis stops. To restart the axis, perform the following operation.

1. Click [Online] → [Error Reset] → [Error Reset #1]( )/[Error Reset #3](

) menu.

)/[Error Reset #2](

2. Perform JOG operation to move the axis to within the upper or lower limit range.

HELPFUL CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

Take the following corrective actions when the upper/lower limit check cannot be

Status Corrective Action

Servo signal is OFF

Ready signal is OFF

Alarm signal is ON Take the corrective action given in the servo amplifier installation guide.

Upper/lower limit is OFF

Stop signal is ON Turn off the external stop signal.

JOG operation cannot be

performed.

Error/warning occurred

made.

Check that the servo amplifier is powered.

Check the connection of the external I/O signal connector.

Check that the servo amplifier is powered.

Check the connection of the external I/O signal connector.

Check for any object in contact with the upper/lower limit switch.

Check that JOG speed setting is not "0".

Check the error/warning code using [Help] (refer to Section 12.11), and check and remove

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7.3.4 Servo speed check

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Perform forward/reverse JOG operation to make sure that the servomotor speed does not exceed the motor speed set in the servo parameter.

BASIC OPERATIO

1. Choose AD75M Servo starting up.

2. Click the "OK" button in the AD75M test mode shift confirmation dialog box.

3. Click the <<RPM check>> tab on the AD75M servo starting up main screen.

4. Make sure that the signals are in the following states. Servo, Ready, Upper limit, Lower limit: z (ON) Alarm, Stop: { (OFF)

5. Set the JOG speed.

6. Choose the arrow (

direction.

7. Move the mouse pointer (

the mouse or press the space key on the keyboard to start JOG operation. Hold down the mouse's left button or the space key to execute JOG operation.

8. Perform JOG operation, and check that the Max. For. and Max. Rev. speeds are not more than their parameter settings.

9. To exit, click the "Servo end" button and click the "OK" button in the test mode end confirmation dialog box.

Double-click.

:Forward :Reverse ) of the JOG operation

) to the chosen arrow and press the left button of

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DISPLAY/SETTING DATA

Item Description

Servo status

External I/O

JOG speed Set the speed for JOG operation.

JOG operation

Param. Indicates the motor speeds set to the servo basic parameters (refer to Section 8.2.1)

RPM Indicates the current servomotor speeds.

Max. For. Indicates the servomotor maximum speeds in the forward direction.

Max. Rev. Indicates the servomotor maximum speeds in the reverse direction.

JOG speed limit

Acc.

Dec.

Address

Speed

Error

Warning

"Data clear" button Click this button to clear the maximum forward and reverse speed values.

"Servo end"/"Online"

button

Indicates the states of the signals from external devices connected to the AD75M.

Choose the arrow (

button or the space key to start JOG operation.

The arrow is red during operation.

Indicates the JOG speed limit values, JOG speed accel times and JOG speed decel times

set to extended parameters 2 (refer to Section 8.1.4).

Indicates the feed addresses, axis speeds, error codes and warning codes of the axes.

Click the "Servo end" button to end the AD75M test mode and terminate the speed check.

Click the "Online" button to place the AD75M in the test mode and start the speed check.

) of the axis for JOG operation and press the mouse's left

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Status Corrective Action

Servo signal is OFF

Ready signal is OFF

Alarm signal is ON Take the corrective action given in the servo amplifier installation guide.

Upper/lower limit is OFF

Stop signal is ON Turn off the external stop signal.

JOG operation cannot be

performed.

Error/warning occurred

Take the following corrective actions when the speed check cannot be made.

Check that the servo amplifier is powered.

Check the connection of the external I/O signal connector.

Check that the servo amplifier is powered.

Check the connection of the external I/O signal connector.

Check for any object in contact with the upper/lower limit switch.

Check that JOG speed setting is not "0".

Check the error/warning code using [Help] (refer to Section 12.11), and check and remove

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Set the parameters necessary to exercise positioning control. There are parameters required for the AD75P and AD75M and those required for the AD75M only. Write the set parameters to the AD75 before starting positioning operation. For the operation of writing data to the AD75, refer to Section 10.1. For the setting data, refer to the AD75 User's Manual.

8.1 Parameters

PURPOSE

There are the following four parameter types.

• Basic parameters

• Extended parameters

• OPR basic parameters

• OPR extended parameters

The basic and extended parameters are divided into parameters 1 needed for system start and parameters 2 optimized according to the connected external devices and control. Set each paramet e r ty pe in th e Pa ramet e r edit dialog box. Perform the foll ow in g op era tion until the Pa ra met er ed it dia lo g bo x ap pe a rs.

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BASIC OPERATION

1. Choose Parameter.

Double-click.

2. Double-click any item in the column of the axis to be set on the parameter main screen.

Double-click any item in this column to set the axis #2 parameters.

Double-click any item in this column Double-click any item in this column to set the axis #1 parameters. to set the axis #3 parameters.

3. As the Paramet e r edit dialog box appear s, cli ck th e co rr esp ondin g tab to di splay the setting screen.

4. Set the screen data on the display/setting screen shown in any of Sections 8.1.1 to 8.1.6.

5. To exit, click the "OK" button.

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HELPFUL OPERATION

Perform the following operation when you want to return the parameters to the initial values type-by-type to modify the positioning system.

1. Perform the ba si c ope rat i o n to di splay the Paramete r edi t di alo g bo x.

2. Click the "Initial value" button.

3. Using the check boxes, set the parameters to be initialized on the Parameter

4. Click the "OK" button to return the settings of the checked parameters to the

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8.1.1 Basic parameter 1 setting screen

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

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8.1.2 Basic parameter 2 setting screen

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

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8.1.3 Extended parameter 1 setting screen

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

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8.1.4 Extended parameter 2 setting screen

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

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(Screen example: Screen displayed whe n AD75M# was selected in Change AD75 model)

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8.1.5 OPR basic parameter setting scr een

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

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8.1.6 OPR extended parameter setting scr een

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

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8.2 Servo Parameters

PURPOSE

Set the servo parameters transferred from the AD75M to the servo amplifiers over the SSCNET (Servo System Controller NETwork). There are the following three servo parameter types.

• Servo basic parameters

• Servo adjustment parameters

• Servo extension parameters

Set each servo par amet e r type in the Servo pa ra met er edi t di alo g box. Perform the following operat i on un til th e Se rvo pa r a mete r edi t di al og bo x appe a rs. For the setting data, refer to the installation guide or instruction manual of the servo amplifier and servomotor used.

BASIC OPERATION

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1. Choose Servo pa r a mete r .

Double-click.

2. Double-click any item in the column of the axis to be set on the servo parameter main screen.

Double-click any item in this column to set the axis #2 servo parameters.

Double-click any item in this column Double-click any item in this column to set the axis #1 servo parameters. to set the axis #3 servo parameters.

3. As the Servo pa ra met e r ed it dialog box ap pe a rs, cli ck th e cor re sp o nding ta b to display the setting screen.

4. Set the screen data on the display/setting screen shown in any of Sections 8.2.1 to 8.2.3.

5. To exit, click the "OK" button.

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HELPFUL OPERATION

Perform the following operat i on to ret u rn th e se rv o pa ra met e rs to the ini ti al v a lue s type-by-type.

1. Clicking the "Initial value" button displays the Servo parameter Initialization

2. Click the serv o par a mete r type to be initialized.

3. Click the "OK" button to return the checked parameter type to the initial values.

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8.2.1 Servo basic parameter setting scr een

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

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8.2.2 Servo adjustment parameter setting screen

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

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8.2.3 Servo extension parameter setti ng screen

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

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Set the positio ni ng data , st a rt blo ck d ata , spe cial sta r t co nd itio n da ta an d ot he r da ta .

9.1 Positioning Data Setting

PURPOSE

Set the positioning data such as the pattern, control method, accel time, decel time, address and command speed. For details of the positioning data, refer to the AD75 User's Manual.

BASIC OPERATION

1. Choose the axis to which the positioning data will be set.

Doble-click.

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Double-click any of the items.

2. Set the data on the po sit i on in g dat a ed it mai n scre en .

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

Note: This screen is the one where all setting items are displayed using

the option fu n cti on ( re fe r to Se ctio n 12 .5 ).

Double-

When using the keyboard, press the "space", then "F4" key to display the list, and press the "Enter

click to choose from the list box.

" key to choos e.

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Item Description

Indicates the No. of the positioning data.

Data No.

Pattern

Control method

Acc Dec Address Set the address for positioning control or the travel distance for speed control. Address (pola) Set the interpolation axis positioning address for 2-axis interpolation control. Arc Addr Set the address of the auxiliary point or center point designated for circular interpolation control.

Arc Addr (pola)

Command speed

Dwell

M code

The positioning data that can be set are No. 1 to 600. However, No. 1 to 100 are displayed in the initial setting. To display No. 1 to 600, make setting with the option function (refer to Section 12.5). Choose the pattern for positioning control. The selection range is 0 to 2. 0: END (independent positioning control) 1: CONT (Continue) (continuous positioning control) 2: LOCUS (continuous locus control) Choose the positioning control method from among 1 to 9 and A to I. 1: ABS Line 1 (Axis #1 linear control (absolute)) 2: INC Line 1 (Axis #1 linear control (incremental)) 3: Feed 1 (Axis #1 fixed-pitch feed control) 4: ABS Line 2 (Axis #2 linear control (absolute)) 5: INC Line 2 (Axis #2 linear control ((incremental)) 6: Feed 2 (Axis #2 fixed-pitch feed control by linear interpolation) 7: ABS ArcM (Circular interpolation control by designating an auxiliary point (absolute)) 8: INC ArcM (Circular interpolation control by designating an auxiliary point (incremental)) 9: ABS ArcRGT (Circular interpolation control by designating a center point (absolute, clockwise)) A: ABS ArcLFT (Circular interpolation control by designating a center point (absolute, counterclockwise)) B: INC ArcRGT (Circular interpolation control by designating a center point (incremental, clockwise)) C: INC ArcLFT

(Circular interpolation control by designating a center point (incremental, counterclockwise)) D: FWD velocity (Speed control (forward)) E: RVS velocity (Speed control (reverse)) F: FWD V/P (Speed/position switching control (forward)) G: RVS V/P (Speed/position switching control (reverse)) H: Address Change I: JUMP command When AD75P# is selected in Change AD75 model, the JUMP command is not displayed. Choose the accel time or decel time from among 0 to 3 set to the basic parameters 2 (refer to Section

8.1.2) and extended parameters 2 (refer to Section 8.1.4).

Set the address of the auxiliary point or center point of the interpolation axis designated for circular interpolation control. Set the command speed for positioning. Set the command speed to -1 to exercise control at the current speed.

Control method is other than JUMP command

•

Set the delay time till the next positioning data start between 0 and 65535ms.

Control method is JUMP command

•

Set any of positioning No. 1 to 600 of the JUMP destination.

Control method is other than JUMP command

•

Set the M code used to perform work, process or the like in synchronization with positioning between 1 and 32767.

Control method is JUMP command

•

Set any of the condition data No. 1 to 10 which is used as the JUMP command execution condition. Set 0 to execute the JUMP command unconditionally.

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HELPFUL OPERATION (1)

GX Configurator-AP allows a comment to be set for each positioning data. When setting the positioning data comments, perform the following operation.

5. Click the [Tools] → [Option] menu.

2. Click the <<Positioning data set>> tab in the Option dialog box.

3. Click the “Positioning data comment line” check box.

4. Click the “OK” button.

This item is added to the positioning data edit ma in scre en. A single positioning data comment accepts up to 32 ch aracters.

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HELPFUL OPERATION (2)

When you want to check the setting range limiting parameters during positioning data setting, perform the following operation.

5. Click the [View] → [Edit property dialog] menu (

2. In the Edit property dialog box, check the speed limit, interpolation speed mode, acc./dec. time size selection and stepping motor of each axis. When AD75M# is selected in Change AD75 model, the servo series is displayed.

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9.2 Positioning Data Checking

Check the positioning data, start block data and parameter settings for errors. Also, since operation can be checked virtually by the offline simulation of the positioning data, debugging efficiency improves. (Refer to Section 9.2.2.)

9.2.1 Error check

PURPOSE

Make error check to check the parameter settings, positioning data and start block data for mismatches and setting omissions. For the error check range, refer to the AD75 user’s manual.

BASIC OPERATION

5. Choose any of the edit mode items.

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Doble-click.

Double-click any of the items.

2. Click the [Tools] → [Error check] menu.

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

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Item Description Positioning data In the check box, set the positioning data of the axis on which error check will be made. Start block data In the check box, set the start block data of the ax is on w hich error check will be made. Parameter In the chec k box, set the parameters of the axis on which error check w ill be made.

Servo parameter “OK” button Click this button to start error check.

Error check result

In the check box, set the servo parameters of the axis on which error check will be made. Displayed only when AD75M# is selected in Change AD75 m odel.

When error check is complete, the number of errors and error locations app ear. On the above screen, error locations are the command speed of axis #1 positioning data No. 1 and the parameter at point No. 1 of axis #2 start block No. 0.

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9.2.2 Offline simulation

PURPOSE

Execute virtu al po siti oni ng ( offline simulati on ) with th e se t po sit io nin g data t o che ck the operation of the axis. The speed is displayed as waveform data for 1-axis control or as locus data for 2axis interpolation control.

BASIC OPERATION

5. Choose the positioning data of the axis on which offline simulation will be made.

Doble-click.

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Double-click any of the items.

2. Click the [E dit] → [Offli ne simulator] menu.

3. Type the positioning data No. in the Offline simulation dialog box and click the

“Simulation” button.

4. Check the offline simulation result.

5. To exit, click the “Exit” button.

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

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DISPLAY/SETTING DATA

Item Description

Simulation start data No. “Simulation” button Click this b utton to start offl ine si mulation.

Offline simulation result

“magnification (X axis)” button “reduction (X axis)” button Every time you click this button, the display is reduced in the horizontal direction. X coordinates Shows the coordinate of the screen center in the horizontal directi on. “magnification (Y axis)” button “reduction (Y axis)” button Every time you click this button, the display is reduced in the vertical directio n. Y coordinates Shows the coordinate of the screen center in the vertical directio n. “Exit” button Click this button to clo se the offl ine si mulation result dialog box.

Set the positioning data No. from which offline simulation start s. The positioning data where the control pattern will end is the object of offline simulation.

Shows the offline simulation result. For 2-axis interpolation control, the reference axis (X axis) is in the horizontal direction an d the interpolation axis (Y axis) is in the vertical direction. For 1-axis control, time is in the horizontal direction and the ax is speed is in the vertical direction. Use the scroll bar to move the display area.

Every time you click this button, the display is magnified in the horiz ontal dire ction.

Every time you click this button, the display is magnified in the v ertical dire ction.

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9.3 Start Block Data Setting

PURPOSE

Set the start block data of blocks: a single block ranges from the starting positioning data No. to the end positioning data No. The start block data can be set between No. 0 and 10 for each axis. Note that only block No. 0 may be set when AD75P# is selected in Change AD75 model. For details of the start block data, refer to the AD75 User's Manual.

BASIC OPERATION

1. Choose the axis to which the start block data will be set.

Doble-click.

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Double-click any of the items.

2. Set the data on the start block data edit main screen.

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

Double-click to choose from the list box .

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DISPLAY/SETTING DATA

Item Description

Point Shows the point number 1 to 50.

Select whether positioning control is ended at the point w here positioning w as completed or

Mode

Data No.

Special Start

Parameter

Parameter setting data Indicates whether the parameter setting is the condition data No. or repeat count.

positioning control will be continued to the next point.

0: END

1: CONT (Continue) Set the positioning data No. specified at the point. The setting range is positioning data No. 1 to 600. Choose the type of starting the positioning control per point. The selection range is 0 to 7.

0: Normal start 4: Stop

1: Cond start 5: FOR loop

2: Wait start 6: FOR cond

3: Simu start 7: NEXT For the special start information, refer to the AD75 User's Manual. When conditional start, wait start, simultaneous start or FOR condition has been set in Special Start, set any of the condition data (refer to Section 9.4) No. 1 to 10 as its conditi on. When FOR loop has been set in Special Start, set the repeat count. The setting range is 0 to 255. Setting 0 makes the repeat count limitless.

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9.4 Condition Data Setting

PURPOSE

Set the condition data which will be the condition of the JUMP command in the positioning data or the conditions of the conditional start, wait start, simultaneous start and FOR condition start in the start block data.

BASIC OPERATION

1. Choose the start block data of the axis to which the condition data will be set.

Doble-click.

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Double-click any of the items.

2. Click the [E dit] → [Condition data edit] menu.

3. Choose the data No. to be set in the Condition Data Edit dialog box.

4. Click the "Edit" button in the Condition Data Edit dialog box.

5. Choose the Condition calculate and Condition discrim in the Condition data input dialog box an d se t t he co ndit io n val ue s.

6. Click the "OK" button in the Condition data input dialog box.

7. To exit, cli ck the "O K" but to n in th e Co nd it io n Dat a Edi t dial og bo x.

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

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DISPLAY/SETTING DATA

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Item Description Data No. Shows the condition data No. Condition data Shows the set condition data. "Edit" button Click this button to display the Condition data input dialog box.

Choose the type of the condition calculate of the condition data. (Setting ra nge 1 to 9) 1: ** = P1 4: ** ≥ P2 7: DEV = ON 2: ** ≠ P1 5: P1 ≤ ** ≤ P2 8: DEV = OFF

Cond. calculate

Cond. discrim

Text box

"OK" button

"Delete" button C lick this b utton to delete t he condition data at the cursor.

3: ** ≤ P1 6: P1 ≥ **, ** ≥P2 9: Simul. start axes

** indicates a value stored into buffer memory. P1 and P2 indicate parameters (values set as desired). DEV indicates the X/Y device.

Choose the object of Condition calculate.

If Condition calculate is any of 1 to 6, choose the size of the dev ice.

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1: WORD 2: DOUBLE WORD

If Condition calculate is 7 or 8, choose the type of the device.

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1: X device 2: Y device

If Condition calculate is 9, choose the axes to be started simulta neously .

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1: Axis 1 3: Axes 1, 2 5: Axes 1, 3 2: Axis 2 4: Axis 3 6: Axes 2, 3

Set the condition object to Condition calculate.

If Condition calculate is any of 1 to 6, set the buffer memory address to ** .

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Set the value of the size set in Cond. calculate to P1/P2.

If Condition calculate is 7 or 8, set the device No.

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If Condition calculate is 9, set the positioning data No. of the ax es to be started

simultaneously. By clicking the "OK" button in the Condition data input dialog box, the condition data set in the text box appears in the Condition Data Edit dialog box. By clicking the "OK" button in the Condition Data Edit dialog box , the condition d isplay ed is set.

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9.5 Indirect Data Setting

PURPOSE

Set the indir e ct da ta whi ch is u sed to register the posi ti o nin g da ta No . t o the indirect data buffer memory.

BASIC OPERATION

1. Choose the start block data of the axis to which the indirect data will be set.

Doble-click.

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Double-click any of the items.

2. Click the [E dit] → [Indirect data edit] menu.

3. Set the indirect data.

4. To exit, cli ck the "O K" but to n in th e In di r ect data dia lo g bo x.

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

DISPLAY/SETTING DATA

Item Description Point Indicates the order of storing data into indirect data buffer memory. Data No. Set the positioning data No. designated indirectly. "OK" button Click this button to terminate the setting.

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9.6 M Code Comment Setting

PURPOSE

Set comments to M codes which are required for control exercised in synchronization with positioning. M code comments are data which can be saved only on the peripheral device. Up to 50 comments can be set for each axis.

BASIC OPERATION

1. Choose the start block data of the axis to which the M code comments will be set.

Doble-click.

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Double-click any of the items.

2. Click the [E dit] → [M code comment] menu.

3. Set the M code comments.

4. To exit, click the "OK" button in the M Code Comment dialog box.

DISPLAY/SETTING SCREEN

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DISPLAY/SETTING DATA

Item Description

M code Set the M code No. to be commented. Comment "OK" button Click this button to terminate the setting.

"Delete" button Click this button to delete the comment chosen.

Set a comment of up to 32 characters. Up to 50 comments can be set for each axis.

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10. POSITIONING MODULE DATA WRITE/READ/VERIFY

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10. POSITIONING MODULE DATA WRITE/READ/VERIFY

Perform write to AD75/read from AD75/verify AD75 data, and data transfer between flash ROM and OS memory in the AD75.

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OS memory

Parameters

Positioning data

No. 1 to 100

Start block data Positioning data

No. 101 to 600

Buffer memory

rite to AD75/read from AD75/verify

D75 data

Flash ROM write/read

Parameters

Positioning data

No. 1 to 100

Start block data

Monitor data/control

data area, etc.

10.1 Write to AD75/Read from AD75/Veri fy AD75 D ata

PURPOSE

Flash ROM

OS memory

Positioning data

No. 1 to 100

Start block data Positioning data

No. 101 to 600

AD75 Positioning module

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On the peripheral device, write, read and verify the set data (parameters, positioning data, start block data) on an axis basis. Read from AD75/verify AD75 data can be performed when the main screen is displaying the icons. For write to AD7 5, th e full range can be sel e cted when t he mai n scre en i s displaying the icons, and only the data being displayed can be written when the main screen for parameters, positioning data or start block data is being displayed.

BASIC OPERATION

1. Click the [Online] → [Write to AD75] ( )/[Read from AD75] ( )/ [Verify AD75 data] menu. If the current module type is different from the project model, the confirmation dialog box appea rs. Check the current module type and the project's Change AD75 model.

2. Set the data type and range in the Write/Read/Verify dialog box.

3. Click the "OK" button to start operation.

4. For AD75 data verify, the verify result appears.

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Mitsubishi Electronics A1SD75M1, AD75M1, A1SD75P1-S3, AD75P1-S3, AD75P1 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

• SAFETY PRECAUTIONS •

REVISIONS

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

About Manuals

How to Use This Manual

About the Generic Terms and Abbreviations

Packing List

1. OVERVIEW

1.1 Features

1.2 Manual Makeup

2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

2.1 System Configuration

2.2 Operating Environment

3. FUNCTION LIST

3.1 Function List

4. INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION

4.1 Installation

4.2 Uninstallation

4.3 Starting GX Configurator-AP

4.4 Ending GX Configurator-AP

5. SCREEN MAKEUP AND BASIC OPERATIONS

5.1 Screen Makeup

5.2 Basic Operations (1) Menu screen

6. PROJECT CREATION

6.1 Creating a New Project

6.2 Opening the Existing Project

6.3 Saving the Project

6.4 Deleting the Project

6.5 Reading the Other Format File (Import file)

6.5.2 Reading the CSV format file

6.6 Write to Other Format File (Export file)

6.6.2 Saving in CSV format file

7. SYSTEM CHECKING FROM PERIPHERAL DEVICE

7.1 Checking the AD75 Module Version (OS Information)

7.2 AD75P Checking Connect

7.3 AD75M Servo Starting Up

7.3.1 Servo initial check

7.3.2 Servo model name check

7.3.3 Servo upper/lower limit check

7.3.4 Servo speed check

8. PARAMETER SETTING

8.1 Parameters

8.1.1 Basic parameter 1 setting screen

8.1.2 Basic parameter 2 setting screen

8.1.3 Extended parameter 1 setting screen

8.1.4 Extended parameter 2 setting screen

8.1.5 OPR basic parameter setting scr een

8.1.6 OPR extended parameter setting scr een

8.2 Servo Parameters

8.2.1 Servo basic parameter setting scr een

8.2.2 Servo adjustment parameter setting screen

8.2.3 Servo extension parameter setti ng screen

9. SETTING OF POSITIONING DATA AND START BLOCK DATA

9.1 Positioning Data Setting

9.2 Positioning Data Checking

9.2.1 Error check

9.2.2 Offline simulation

9.3 Start Block Data Setting

9.4 Condition Data Setting

9.5 Indirect Data Setting

9.6 M Code Comment Setting

10. POSITIONING MODULE DATA WRITE/READ/VERIFY

10.1 Write to AD75/Read from AD75/Veri fy AD75 D ata