MITSUBISHI CNC MS Configurator Instruction Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for selecting the Mitsubishi numerical control unit. This instruction manual describes the handling and caution points for using MS Configurator. Incorrect handling may lead to unforeseen accidents, so always read this instruction manual thoroughly to ensure correct usage.

Notes on Reading This Manual

(1) Since the description of this specification manual deals with NC in general, for the specifications of

individual machine tools, refer to the manuals issued by the respective machine tool builders. The "restrictions" and "available functions" described in the manuals issued by the machin e t oo l bu ilde rs ha ve precedence to those in this manual.

(2) This manual describes as many special operations as possible, but it should be kept in mind that items not

mentioned in this manual cannot be perform ed .

Precautions for safety

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

DANGER

WARNING

Please read this manual and auxiliary documents before starting installation, operation, maintenance or inspection to ensure correct usage. Thoroughly understand the device, safety information and precautions before starting operation.

When there is a potential risk of fatal or serious injuries if handling is mistaken.

When a dangerous situation, or fatal or serious injuries may occur if handling is mistaken.

When a dangerous situation may occur if handling is mistaken leading to medium or minor injuries, or physical damage.

Note that some items described as " CAUTION" may lead to major results depending on the situation. In any case, important information that must be observed is described.

Not applicable in this manual.

Do not fail to confirm the soft limit movement (over travel) to prevent collision. Be careful of the

CAUTION

position of other axes and pay attention when the cutter has already mounted as the collision possibly occurs before the soft limit.

When a large vibration occurs because of increasing the speed loop g ain and so on, immediately

apply emergency stop to stop the vibration. The machine or servo amplifier could fail if vibration is generated for a long time.

Do not set the notch filters to the frequency where vibration does not occur. The automatic

adjustment might not be executed correctly, or the vibration might be caused.

Set the same position loop gain (PGN1, PNG2, SHGC) to all the interpolation axes. (The

parameters (PGN1, PGN2, SHGC) are tuned to the minim u m se ttin g of adjusted axis assistant.)

Set the same time constant to all the interpolation axes. (The time constant is tuned to the

maximum setting of adjusted axis assistant.)

When enabling disturbance observer, lost motion compensation has to be adjusted again.

Restart the MS Configurator to validate IP address changing.

Neither the linear motor nor the direct drive motor correspond.

1 Introduction.................................................................... 1

1.1 Outline of MS Configurator ................................................................................................................... 2

1.2 Applicable Model And Version....................................... ....................................... ... ... .... ... ... ................ 4

2 Installation and Setup.................................................... 7

2.1 Operation Environment............................ ... ... ... ... .... ... ....................................... ... ... ... .... ...................... 8

2.2 Procedure of the First Installation.. ... ... ................................................................................................. 8

2.3 Installation Procedure When Upgrading ............................................................................................. 10

2.4 Procedure of Uninstalling................................................................................................................... 10

2.4.1 Procedure of Uninstalling by the Control Panel.......................................................................... 10

2.4.2 Procedure of Uninstalling by the MS Configurator.exe............................................................... 12

2.5 Connection Diagram.......................................................................................................................... 13

3 How to Use.................................................................... 15

3.1 Preparation (Connect with NC).......................................................................................................... 16

3.1.1 Preparation for PC..................................................................................................................... 16

3.1.2 Parameter Setting...................................................................................................................... 16

3.1.3 Other Preparations/Precautions................................................................................................. 22

3.1.4 Starting MS Configurator ................................................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ...... ... ........... 23

3.1.5 Screen Transition....................................................................................................................... 24

3.1.6 Close the Application................................................................................................................. 24

3.2 Environment Setup ............................................................................................................................ 25

3.2.1 Communication Path Setup........................................................................................................ 25

3.2.2 Vibration Signal Setup ..................................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ........................................ 27

3.2.3 Program Creation....................................................................................................................... 30

3.3 Assistance Function......................... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ...................................... .... ... ... ... ........................ 44

3.3.1 Parameter Setup......................................................................................................................... 44

3.4 Servo Automatic Adjustment............... .... ... ... ....................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ........................... 45

3.4.1 Package Adjustment................................................................................................................... 45

3.4.2 Initial Notch Filter Setup.............................................................................................................. 57

3.4.3 Velocity Loop Gain Adjustment................................................................................................... 58

3.4.4 Time Constant Adjustment.......................................................................................................... 60

3.4.5 Position Loop Gain Adjustment........................................... ... .... ... ...... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ........ 63

3.4.6 Lost Motion Adjustment Type 3 .................................................................................................. 66

3.4.7 Lost Motion Adjustment .............................................................................................................. 68

3.5 Measurement Function....... ....................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ..................................................... 71

3.5.1 Frequency Response Measurement (Servo).............................................................................. 71

3.5.2 Frequency Response Measurement of Machine (Servo) .......................................................... 81

3.5.3 Waveform Measurement Function (Program Creation Function) .............................................. 82

3.5.3.1 Chronological Data Measurement..................................................................................... 85

3.5.3.2 Arc Shape Error Measurement........ ... .... ... ... ... .... ...... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... .... 88

3.5.3.3 Synchronous Tapping Error Measurement........................................................................ 91

3.5.3.4 Aarbitrary Path Measurement . ... ... ... ... .... ...... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ...... ... .... .... 94

3.6 Graph Function of Tools .................................... .... ... ... ... ....................................... ... .... .................... 97

3.6.1 Configuration of Screens ........................................................................................................... 97

3.6.2 How to Use the Graph .............................................................................................................. 101

3.6.3 Method of Saving/Displaying the Data..................................................................................... 113

3.6.4 Method of Printing.................................................................................................................... 117

4 Precautions ................................................................ 119

4.1 Precautions for Using Automatic Adjustment Function.................................................................... 120

4.2 Precautions for Using Measurement Function.................................................................................. 122

5 Appendix..................................................................... 125

5.1 Message of Automatic Adjustment................................................................................................... 126

5.2 Message of Measurement Function................................................................................................. 130

5.3 Message of Graph Function ...................................... .... ... ... ... .... ... ....................................... ............. 136

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Introduction

1 Introduction

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1.1 Outline of MS Configurator

Cable H200

With MS Configurator, the servo parameters can be automatically adjusted by activating the motor with machining programs for adjustment or vibration signals, and measuring/analyzing the machine characteristics. And the data measurement function is supported, too.

<Function> Automatic adjustment function

Package adjustment : Executes three basic automatic adjustments (speed loop gain adjustment,

time constant adjustment, position loop gain adjustment) in a batch. Initial notch filter setup : Automatically adjusts the notch filter when the initial resonance is large. Velocity loop gain

: Automatically adjusts the notch filter and the speed loop gain.

adjustment Time constant adjustment : Automatically adjusts the acceleration/deceleration time constant. Position loop gain

: Automatically adjusts the position loop gain.

adjustment Lostmotion adjustment : Automatically adjusts the quadrant protrusion amount of the designated

axis. Lostmotion 3 adjustment : Automatically adjusts the lost motion type 3 for the quadr ant protrusion

amount of the designated axis.

Measurement function

Frequency response measurement

Frequency response measurement of machine

Measurement function (with program creation function)

: Measures the frequency response (speed command - speed FB) of speed

loop for the designated axis.

: Measures the frequency response (torque command - speed FB) of

machine system for the designated axis.

: Measures the Chronological data measurement, Arc shape error

measurement, Synchronous tapping error measurement, Measuring

arbitrary path.

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1.1 Outline of MS Configurator

Adjustment setup function

Communication path setup

: Sets the path to communicate with NC. The model of connected NC is

selected.

Vibration signal setup : Adjusts the amount of vibration signals used in the velocity loop gain

adjustment or in measuring the frequency response.

Program creation : Creates machining programs for adjustment.

Assistance function

Parameter setup : Saves/changes the servo parameters.

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1.2 Applicable Model And Version

The model and the version of the CNC and drive unit which can use this software are as follows.

700/70 Series E0 version or later C70 Series A2 version or late r

Servo drive unit

Spindle drive unit

MDS-D/DH-V1/V2 MDS-D-SVJ3 MDS-D/DH-SP MDS-D-SPJ3

(Note 1) 700/70 Series does not correspond to spindle/PLC axis/parallel synchronous co ntrol axis. (Note 2) C70 series can be applied to the MS Configurator (BND-1201W000-) A2 version or later.

Correspondence function list for each NC (servo)

Environment

Assistance Parameter setup

Adjustment

Singular axis

Measurement

Basec

Servo

axis

Environment Vibration signal setup

Assistance Parameter setup

Adjustment Initial notch filter setup

Parallel

synchronous

control axis

PLC axis - Measurement

Measurement

BND1501W001-A6 or later BND1501W001-A6 or later BND1501W005-A1 or later BND1501W005-A1 or later

--- BND1501W002-AA or later

--- BND1501W006-A1 or later

Function 700/70 Series C70 Series Vibration signal setup Program creation

Package adjustment Initial notch filter setup Velocity loop gain adjustment Time constant adjustment Position loop gain adjustment Lostmotion adjustment Lostmotion type 3 adjustment Frequency response

measurement Frequency response measurement of machine Program creation for measurement Chronological data measurement Arc shape error measurement Synchronous tapping error measurement Arbitrary path measurement

Frequency response measurement Frequency response measurement of machine Program creation for measurement Chronological data measurement Arc shape error measurement Synchronous tapping error measurement Arbitrary path measurement Chronological data measurement

OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO

OO OO OO OO

OO OO OO

- O (Note 1)

-O

- O (Note 1)

- O (Note 2)

-O

- O (Note 3)

(Note 1) Only a primary axis can be selected. The graphical display is only a primary axis though a primary axis and a secondary axis are vibrated at the same time when measuring. (Note 2) Select a primary axis usually when the program for the measurement is created.

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1.2 Applicable Model And Version

(Note 3) On program creation for measurement screen, only the chronological data measurement as a measurement item and the reciprocation acceleration/deceleration as th e type can be selected. However, the program for the measurement is not created, so search the machining program on NC side. (Note 4) Neither the linear motor nor the direct drive motor correspond. (Note 5) This function does not correspond to inch system.

Correspondence function list for each NC (spindle)

Function 700/70 Series C70 Series

- O (Note 1)

Spindle

Non-interpolation control (Spindel)

Interpolation control (Spindel C

axis/spindle synchronous)

Measurement

Chronological data

measurement

(Note 1) On program creation for measurement screen, only the chronological data measurement as a measurement item and the reciprocation acceleration/deceleration as the type can be selected. However, the program for the measurement is not crea ted, so search the machining program on NC side. (Note 2) The spindle does not correspond to the gear ratio.

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Installation and Setup

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2.1 Operation Environment

MS Configurator operates in the following personal computer environments.

- Operating system : WindowsXP/Windows2000

- Language : English/Japanese (Note 1)

- RAM : 256MB or larger recommended

- Display : VGA (640 x 480) or more video graphics adaptor and monitor

- Ethernet port

(Note 1) Japanese is selected for Japanese-language version of Windows. English is selected for other than Japanese-language version of Windows. (Note 2) This tool can be used only by the administrator authority.

2.2 Procedure of the First Installation

(1) Double-click the MS Configurator.exe.

The setup screen is displayed. Press the "Next" button.

(2) The software license agreement is displayed.

Read the software license agreement carefully, and press the "Yes" button. If "No" is selected (when you do not agree this agreement), the installation of MS Configurator is discontinued.

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(3) The Costomer Information screen is displayed.

Input user name and company name and press the "Next" button.

(4) Input the product ID on the Input productID screen, and press the "Next" button.

(5) The Choose Designation Location screen is displayed.

Press "Browse" and select the installation destination when changing the installation destination. Press the "Next" button after the installation destination settings.

(6) The installation destination information is displayed. Press the "Next" button after confirming the installation

destination settings. (When the setting is changed, press the "Back".) The setup starts.

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(7) When the installation is correctly completed, the complete screen is displayed.

When "Finish" button is pressed, the installation completes.

2.3 Installation Procedure When Upgrading

When the old version has already been installed, install the new version after uninstalling the old version.

2.4 Procedure of Uninstalling

The MS Configurator has two procedures of uninstalling: executing from the control panel, double-clicking MS Configurator.exe.

2.4.1 Procedure of Uninstalling by the Control Panel

(1) Select the [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs].

The "Add or Remove Programs" screen is displayed. Select the MS Configurator from the list, and press the "Remove".

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2.4 Procedure of Uninstalling

(2) The "InstallShield Wizard" screen is displayed.

Select the "Remove" and press the "Next".

(3) The "Confirm Uninstall" screen is displayed.

When the "OK" is pressed, the uninstallation starts. (When the "Cancel" is pressed, return to the "InstallShield Wizard" screen .)

(4) When the uninstallation is finished, the complete screen is displayed.

When "Finish" button is pressed, the uninstallation completes.

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2.4.2 Procedure of Uninstalling by the MS Configurator.exe

(1) Double-click the MS Configurator.exe.

The "Add or Remove Programs" screen is displayed. The "InstallShield Wizard" screen is displayed. Press the "Next" button.

(2) The "Confirm Uninstall" screen is displayed.

When the "OK" is pressed, the uninstallation starts. (When the "Cancel" is pressed, return to the "InstallShield Wizard" screen .)

(3) When the uninstallation is finished, the complete screen is displayed.

When "Finish" button is pressed, the uninstallation completes.

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2.5 Connection Diagram

Drive unit

When C70 series

When 700/70 series

ＮＣ

HUB

ＮＣ

GOT

GOT1000

Drive unit

(

)

cable)

HUB

cable)

The connection diagrams with the 700/70 Series and C70 series are shown below.

(Straight cable)

(Optical

Cross cable

communication

(Straight cable)

(Optical

communication

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How to Use

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3.1 Preparation (Connect with NC)

(Example)

NC IP adress Personal computer IP address

192.168.200.5 192.168.200.7 Same group

Prepares the following items before MS Configurator is used.

3.1.1 Preparation for PC

Item Details

Cross cable Personal computer is connected to NC with LAN cable. MS Configurator Install the MS Configurator. IP address setting Set IP address of personal computer to the same group as the IP

address of NC which is set to "#1926 Global IP address".

3.1.2 Parameter Setting

Correctly set the following parameters before the adjustment is started.

(1) NC parameters

Refer to "700/70 Setup Manual" for parameter details.

Parameter of MS Configurator (Base specifications pa rameter)

【#1164(PR)】 ATS Automatic tuning function

Select whether to enable or disable the automatic tuning function.

0: Disable 1: Enable

(Note 1) When the MS Configurator is used, enable this parameter. (Note 2) With C70 series, after this parameter is set, this function is instant ly enabled.

Base specifications parameters

【#1013(PR)】 axname Axis name

Set each axis’s name with an alphabetic character. Use the characters X‚ Y‚ Z‚ U‚ V‚ W‚ A‚ B or C.

(Note 1) Do not set the same name twice in one part system. The same name which is used in (Note 2) The PLC name does not need to be set. (The axis name is displayed as 1 and 2.)

---Setting range---

X, Y, Z, U, V, W, A, B, C

another part system can be set.

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【#1037(PR)】 cmdtyp Command type

Set the G code list and compensation type for programs.

1 : List1(for M) Type A(one compensation amount for one compensation No.) 2 : List1(for M) Type B(shape and wear compensation amounts for one compensation No.) 3 : List2(for L) Type C(shape and wear compensation amounts for one compensation No.) 4 : List3(for L) Ditto 5 : List4(for special L) Ditto 6 : List5(for special L) Ditto 7 : List6(for special L) Ditto 8 : List7(for special L) Ditto 9 : List8(for M)

M2 form at type A Type A(one compensation amount for one compensation No.)

10 : List8(for M)

M2 form at type B Type B(shape and wear compensation amounts for one compensation No.)

There are some items in the specifications that can be used or cannot be used according to the value set in this parameter. The file structure may also change depending on the compensation data type.

(Note) The setting range of C70 series: 1 to 8

【#1076】 Abslnc ABS/INC address (for L system only)

Select the command method for the absolute and incremental commands.

0: Use G command for the absolute and incremental commands. 1: Use axis name for the absolute and incremental commands. (The axis name in "#1013 axname" will be the absolute command, "#1014 incax" will be the

incremental command.)

【#1219】 aux03

【#1224】 aux08

When "1" is selected, using two axis names, one each for the absolute and incremental commands, allows to issue the absolute and incremental commands appropriately to an axis.

bit1: Stop high-speed PC monitoring function

Set "1" to disable the function that triggers the emergency stop when the PC high-speed processing time is extended. Disable the monitoring function only as a temporary measure.

bit7: Time constant setting changeover for soft acceleration/deceleration

Select the time constant for soft acceleration/deceleration.

0: Accelerating time is obtained with G0tL (G1tL). 1: Accelerating time is obtained with G0tL + G0t1 (G1tL + G1t1).

bit0: Sampling data output

Select whether to enable the sampling da ta output.

0: Disable 1: Enable

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【#1267(PR)】 ext03

bit0: G code type

Select the high-speed high-accuracy G code type.

0: Conventional format (G61.1) 1: MITSUBISHI special format (G08P1)

【#1926(PR)】 Global IP address IP address

Set the main CPU's IP address. Set the NC IP address seen from an external source.

Axis specifications parameters

【#2001】 rapid Rapid traverse rate

Set the rapid traverse feedrate for each axis. (Note) The maximum value to be set depends on the machine specifications.

---Setting range---

1 to 1000000 (mm/min)

【#2002】 clamp Cutting feedrate for clamp function

Set the maximum cutting feedrate for each axis. Even if the feedrate in G01 exceeds this value, the clamp will be applied at this feedrate.

---Setting range---

1 to 1000000 (mm/min)

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【#2003(PR)】 smgst Acceleration and deceleration modes

Set acceleration and deceleration control modes.

(Note) Set "0" in null bits (excluding bit2 and bit6 when the soft acceleration/deceleration is

<Combination of acceleration/deceleration patterns and bit patterns> (1)Rapid traverse acceleration/deceleration type

(2)Cutting feed acceleration/deceleration type

(Note) R1 > R3 when both R1 and R3 contain 1. <Stroke end stop types>

selected.)

bit3,2,1,0 = 0000 : Step bit3,2,1,0 = 0001 : Linear acceleration/deceleration bit3,2,1,0 = 0010 : Prim ary delay bit3,2,1,0 = 1000 : Exponential acceleration and linear deceleration bit3,2,1,0 = 1111 : Soft acceleration/deceleration

bit7,6,5,4 = 0000 : Step bit7,6,5,4 = 0001 : Linear acceleration/deceleration bit7,6,5,4 = 0010 : Prim ary delay bit7,6,5,4 = 1000 : Exponential acceleration and linear deceleration bit7,6,5,4 = 1111 : Soft acceleration/deceleration

bitA,9 = 00 : Linear deceleration bitA,9 = 01 : Posision loop step stop bitA,9 = 10 : Speed loop step stop bitA,9 = 11 : Position loop step stop

(Note) OT1 is valid under the following conditions (valid for dog type zero point return):

- Stop type: Linear deceleration

- Acceleration/Deceleration mode: Exponential acceleration and Linear deceleration

---Setting range---

0/1

【#2011】 G0back G0 backlash

Set up the backlash compensation amount when the direction is reversed with the movement command in rapid traverse feed mode or in manual mode.

---Setting range---

-9999999 to 9999999

【#2012】 G1back G1 backlash

Set up the backlash compensation amount when the direction is reversed with the movement command in cutting mode.

---Setting range---

-9999999 to 9999999

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【#2013】 OT - Soft limit I –

Set a soft limit area with reference to the zero poi nt of the basic machine coordinate. Set the coordinate in the negative direction for the movable area of stored stroke limit 1. The coordinate in the positive direction is set in "#2014 OT+". To narrow the available range in actual use, use the parameters "#8204 OT-" and "#8205 OT+". When the same value (other than "0") is set in this parameter and "#2014 OT+", this function will be disabled.

---Setting range---

±99999.999 (mm)

【#2014】 OT + Soft limit I +

Set a soft limit area with reference to the zero poi nt of the basic machine coordinate. Set the coordinate in the positive direction for the movable area of stored stroke limit 1. The coordinate in the negative direction is set in "#2013 OT-". To narrow the available range in actual use, use the parameters "#8204 OT-" and"#8205 OT+". When the same value (other than "0") is set in this parameter and "#2013 OT-", this function will be disabled.

---Setting range---

±99999.999 (mm)

Machine error compensation

【#4006】 sc Compensation scale factor

Set the scale factor for the compensation amount.

---Setting range---

0 to 99

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(2) Servo parameters

Set the initial parameters according to the specifications of motor, detector, gears, etc.

Refer to "MDS-D/DH Series Instruction Manual" or "MDS-D-SVJ3/SPJ3 Series Instruction Manual" for details.

【#2217(PR)】 SV017 SPEC1 Servo specification selection 1

Select the servo specifications. A function is assigned to each bit. Set this parameter by converting to hexadecimal.

Bit-3 vfb Speed feedback filter

0: Stop 1: Start (2250Hz)

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3.1.3 Other Preparations/Precautions

(1) Coordinate system offset

MS Configurator creates programs created on the workpiece coordinate system. When the adjustment is executed, set the coordinate system offset in consideration of it. (Note) Always restore the coordinate system offset after MS Configurator completes.

(2) Operation mode of NC

Select the "memory mode" of NC when using MS Configurator. When MS Configurator is valid ("#1164" is "1"), normal memory operation cannot be used. Set "#1164" to "0" when using normal memory operation.

(3) Parameter related to high-accuracy co nt ro l

The "before interpolation" and "after interpolation" must be selected in time constant adjustment and position loop gain adjustment. Thus, pay attention when setting NC parameters related to high-accuracy control below. (Example) When "#1205 G0bdcc" is set to "1", the adjustment is always "G0 before interpolation".

(4) The second-step time constant of "before interpolation"

When "before G1 interpolation", "#1568 SfiltG1" is adjusted as the second-step time constant. When "before G0 interpolation", "#1569 SfiltG0" is adjusted as the second-step time constant.

(5) Motor vibration and soft limit

When "Vibration signal setup" or "Frequency response measurement" (including speed or position adjustment) is executed, a min ute vibration is added to the motor. Do not execute close to the soft limit as this may cause dangerous consequences. (Provide space of at least 10mm or more.)

(6) Vibration signal setup

If a large resonance exists, the adjustment is not executed properly. In that case, reduce the speed loop gain until the resonance become small, and execute the vibration signal setup. Not e tha t th e lo we r limit of the speed loop gain is about "50".

(7) Position loop gain adjustment

The upper limit of the position loop gain adjustment with automatic adjustment is "47(SHG)".

(8) Time constant adjustment

When the target time constant has margin for the maximum output torque of the motor, the machine may vibrate. In that case, adjust the upper limit value of t he motor current .

(9) Lost motion adjustment

In this function, a compensation amount is simply determined by measuring the friction with a low speed feed.

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3.1 Preparation (Connect with NC)

3.1.4 Starting MS Configurator

(3)

(4)

(5)

(2)

(6)

Configuration of main screen

(1)

Display item Details

(1) Menu This executes the Windows general operations, analysis of data

displayed in the graph, MS Configurator settings, etc.

(2) Tool bar The function of some menus can be executed by pressing the icon of

the toolbar. (3) Graph area This displays a graph of the data measured by MS Configurator. (4) Text area This displays the analysis of the data measured by MS Configurator. (5) Memo area The user can arbitrarily input text. (6) Function bar This reproduces the layered structure of the menu, and the functio n of

the menu can be executed with a function key.

Operation method

(1) Set the base specification parameter "#1164 ATS" to "1". (2) Set the NC operation mode to the memory mode. (3) Release the emergency stop.

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(4) Start the MS Configurator.

Tool

1.Setup 1.Setup

2.AssistanceFunction Communication path setup

3.AllAdjust Vibration signal setup

4.IndividualAdjust Program creation

5.MeasurementFunction

2.AssinstanceFunction Parameter setup

3.AllAdjust Package adjustment

4.IndividualAdjust Initial NochFilter Setting Velocity loop gain

adjustment Time constant adjustment Position loop gain

adjustment Lostmotion adjustment Lostmotion 3 adjustment

5.MeasurementFunction

Frequency response

measurement

Frequency response

measurement of machine

MeasurementFunction

Main screen

The main screen is displayed.

3.1.5 Screen Transition

3.1.6 Close the Application

MS configurator is closed.

Operation method

(1) Select the [File] - [Close application] from the menu. (2) MS Configurator is closed.

This function can be selected from the function bar [menu] - [Close application] also.

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3.2 Environment Setup

CAUTION

With this function, the system environment is set. The environment setup must always be set first.

3.2.1 Communication Path Setup

With this function, the communication path is selected, and the communication setup is executed. Note that a serial communication method is not supported now. Thus, do not select it.

Operation method

(1) Select "Tool" - "1.Setup" - "Communication path setup".

(This function can be selected from the function bar also.) The "communication path setting" screen is displa ye d.

(2) Select "Ethernet" for "communication path selection", then press the "Detail" button.

The "Ethernet communication setup" screen is displayed.

(3) Select the NC model, and input the NC's IP address having been set to the parameter "#19 26

Global IP address". The port No. is fixed.

(4) Press the "OK" button.

The "Ethernet communication setup" screen is closed. Return to the "communication path setting" screen.

(5) Press the "OK" button.

The "communication path setting" screen is closed .

(6) Restart the MS Configurator to validate IP addres s ch a ng i ng .

Restart the MS Configurator to validate IP address changing.

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(7) Display the "communication path setting" screen, then press the "Test" button.

The communication test between MS Configurator and NC is executed, and then the result is displayed. When the result is normal, the message "It succeeded in communication." is displaye d. When the result is abnormal, the message "E002 It was not able to communicate." is displayed. Confirm the communication test results, and close the communication test dialog by pressing the "OK" button. When the result is abnormal, display the Ethernet communication screen, confirm the NC model and IP address set with procedure (3), and start MS Configurator.exe again.

(8) Press the [Version] button on the communication path setting screen, and confirm whether the

versions such as NC, servo unit, etc. are version s for MS Con figu rato r . The servo axis to which "-" (hyphen) is displayed in the version is an unconnected axis. Therefore, do not use the servo axis with "-" for the adjustment and the measurement.

(9) Close the communication path setting by pressing the "OK" button when setting value is saved

or by pressing the "Cancel" button when setting value is not saved.

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3.2 Environment Setup

3.2.2 Vibration Signal Setup

(3)

(1)

(2)

(4)

(5)

With this function, the amount of vibration signals used when measuring the frequency response by MS Configurator is adjusted. The vibration signal setup must always be set first. The amount of the vibration signal is adjusted per axis. The servo is adjusted with the following procedure: The amount of the vibration signal is set to a small enough value. And, the amount is gradually increased until the enough amplitude is obtained. The adjustment results will be saved, and used by frequency response measurement function, etc.

Configuration of Vibration signal setup screen

Display item Details

(1) Axis This displays the part system and axis name of which vibration signal

setup is executed.

(2) Vibration signal

This displays whether vibration signal setup is executed.

setup

(3) Addition This displays the "Addition" screen for the axis to which the vibra tion

signal setup is executed.

(4) Change This displays the "Change" screen of the selected axis. If an axis has

not been selected, the button cannot be used.

(5) Delete This deletes the selected axis from the list of executing vibration

signal setup axis. If an axis has not been selected, the button cannot be used.

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Operation method

(1) Execute the "communication path setting" beforehand.

Refer to "3.2.1 Communication Path Setting".

(2) Set the speed loop gain to the parameter before hand.

(Note) When a machine resonance is large, the adjustment is not executed properly. If the

resonance is large, reduce the speed gain before the adjustment. (3) Set the NC operation mode to the memory mode. (4) Select "Tool" - "1.Setup" - "Vibration signal setup".

(This function can be selected from the function bar also.)

The "Vibration signal setup" screen is displayed.

(5) Display the "Axial selection" screen by pressing the "Addition" button.

The "Axial selection" screen is displayed.

(6) Select the adjustment axis. Press the "OK" button after setting.

Return to the "Vibration signal setup" screen. (7) After all adjustment axes are added and the settings are confirmed, press the "Next" button.

When an axis is deleted from adjustment axes, point the cursor to the axis to delete, and

press the "Delete" button.

MS Configurator turns to the cycle start signal input wait status.

(Note) If the "automatic start button" is pressed before this screen is displayed, the axis may

move.

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(8) Input the cycle start after the message "Preparation of adjustment was completed .

Execution..." is displayed. The vibration signal adjustment is sequentially started for the selected axis. The each axis of the progress situation change s as fo llow s : "In itializ ing " -> "C ycle sta rt waiting" -> "Sampling" ->" Data analyzing" -> "Adjustment completed" The adjustment result is displayed in the graph ar e a at ea ch axis ad jus tm en t co mp le tion. (Note) The machining program is not started by the cycle start signal here, and a minute vibration is added to the selected axis.

(9) When the message "vibration signal setup competed" is displa yed in progress situation, the all

of selected axes vibration signal adjustment is completed. Close the vibration signal setting by pressing the "Close" button.

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3.2.3 Program Creation

(1)

With this function, the machining program used for each adjustment is created.

Configuration of The input of a project name screen

Display item Details

(1) Project When uncreated name is input, the project is newly created.

When selecting or inputting a created project name, the project is changed. The characters can be input except the following:\ / : , ; * ? " < > |

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Configuration of Creation of the processing program for adjustment screen

(1)

(3)

(2)

Display item Details

(1) Model This selects "Lathe" or "Machining". (2) G code system This selects the G code system. The setting is valid when "Lathe" is

selected.

(3) Axial composition This displays axis configuration. When NC is connected, the axis

configuration is obtained from NC. When NC is not connected, the "Add" and "Del" buttons are valid.

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Configuration of Creation of the processing program for adjustment screen

(1)

Display item Details

(1) List This displays adjustment items and target axes.

When the checkbox is ON, a machining program is created. This indicates a machining program for adjustment has not been

created. This indicates a machining program for adjustment has been

created. When the checkbox ( ) for this item is ON ( ), the program is over written.

(Note) The OMR-FF adjustment, the lostmotion type 2 measurement and the inertia ratio measurement cannot be used among the adjustment items.

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Configuration of Position loop gain adjustment screen (Fast forward)

(1)

(3)

(2)

(5)

(10)

(9)

(8)

(6)

(7)

(4)

Display item Details Default

(1) Axis name This displays the target part system and axis name. (2) Stroke This sets a stroke (mm). 300 (3) Dwelling This sets a dwell time (s). 0.5 (4) Sampling Time This displays approx. time automatically calculated

based on rapid traverse, time constant, stroke and dwell.

(5) Position/Turn This sets each axis' starting position (mm) on the

workpiece coordinates and traveling order. When all axes simultaneously travel, set a same number to all axes. These settings can be input by double-clicking th e cell.

(6) Make This creates the machining programs (two or more) based on the

input data.

(7) Test This transmits the displayed ma chining program to NC.

The transmitted machining program can be operated (tested) with MDI mode.

(8) Machining

This displays the creating machining program list.

program list

(9) Machining

program display

This displays the machining program selected from the machining program list. The displayed program can be edited.

(10) Hint This displays a hint for the input item where the cursor is put.

Posi-

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Turn 0

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Configuration of Time constant adjustment screen (Fast forward)

(1)

(3)

(2)

(5)

(10)

(9)

(8)

(6)

(7)

(4)

Display item Details Default

based on rapid traverse, time constant, stroke and dwell.

(5) Position/Turn This sets each axis starting position (mm) on the

workpiece coordinates and traveling order. When all axes simultaneously travel, set a same number to all axes. These settings can be input by double-clicking the cell.

(6) Make This creates the machining programs (two ore more) based on the

input data.

(7) Test This transmits the displayed machining program to NC.

The transmitted machining program can be operated (tested) with MDI mode.

(8) Machining

This displays the creating machining program list.

program list

(9) Machining

program display

This displays the machining program selected from the machining program list. The displayed program can be edited.

(10) Hint This displays a hint for the input item where the cursor is put.

Posi-

(Note)

tion

Turn (Note)

(Note) When the position loop gain adjustment (rapid traverse) has been executed, the set amount

there is the initial amount here. When the position loop gain adjustment (rapid traverse) has not been executed, the initial amount is "0".

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(4)

(2)

(6)

(11)

(10)

(9)

(7)

(8)

(3)

(5)

Configuration of Position loop gain adjustment screen (Cutting sending)

Display item Details Default

(1) Axis name This displays the target part system and axis name. (2) Stroke This sets a stroke (mm). 100 (3) Speed This sets a cutting feedrate (mm/min). Clamp value

of NC

(4) Dwelling Effect This sets a dwell validity. It is valid when the

OFF

checkbox is ON.

Input This sets a dwell time (s). 0.5

(5) Sampling Time This displays approx. time automatically calculated

based on rapid traverse, time constant, stroke and dwell.

(6) Position/Turn This sets each axis starting position (mm) on the

workpiece coordinates and traveling order. When all axes simultaneously travel, set a same number to

Posi-

tion

Turn (Note)

all axes. These settings can be input by double-clicking th e cell.

(7) Make This creates the machining programs (two or more) based on the

input data.

(8) Test This transmits the displayed ma chining program to NC.

The transmitted machining program can be operated (tested) with MDI mode.

(9) Machining

This displays the creating machining program list.

program list

(10) Machining

program display

This displays the machining program selected from the machining program list. The displayed program can be edited.

(11) Hint This displays a hint for the input item where the cursor is put.

(Note) When the position loop gain adjustment (rapid traverse) or time constant adjustment (rapid

traverse) has been executed, the set amount there is the initial amount here. When neither is executed, the initial amount is "0".

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(1)

(4)

(2)

(6)

(11)

(10)

(9)

(7)

(8)

(3)

(5)

Configuration of Time constant adjustment screen (Cutt ion sending)

Display item Details Default

(1) Axis name This displays the target part system and axis name. (2) Stroke This sets a stroke (mm). 100 (3) Speed This sets a cutting feedrate (mm/min). Clamp value

of NC

(4) Dwelling Effect This sets a dwell validity. It is valid when the

OFF

checkbox is ON.

Input This sets a dwell time (s). 0.5

(5) Sampling Time This displays approx. time automatically calculated

based on rapid traverse, time constant, stroke and dwell.

(6) Position/Turn This sets each axis starting position (mm) on the

workpiece coordinates and traveling order . When all axes simultaneously travel, set a same number to

Posi-

tion

Turn (Note)

all axes. These settings can be input by double-clicking the cell.

(7) Make This creates the machining programs (two or more) based on the

input data.

(8) Test This transmits the displayed machining program to NC.

The transmitted machining program can be operated (tested) with MDI mode.

(9) Machining

This displays the creating machining program list.

program list

(10) Machining

program display

(11) Hint This displays a hint for the input item where the cursor is put.

This displays the machining program selected from the machining program list. The displayed program can be edited.

(Note) When the position loop gain adjustment (rapid traverse/cutting feedrate) or time constant

adjustment (rapid traverse) has been executed, the set amount there is the initial amount here. When neither is executed, the initial amount is "0".

(Note)

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(4)

(2)

(8)

(13)

(12)

(11)

(9)

(10)

(3)

(5) (6)

(7)

Configuration of Lostmotion type 3 adjustment screen (Cutting sending)

Display item Details Default

(1) Axis name This displays the target part system and axis name. (2) Stroke This sets a stroke (mm). 100 (3) Speed This sets a cutting feedrate (mm/min). 1000 (4) Radius This sets a radius. 100 (5) Dwelling Effect This sets a dwell validity. It is valid when the

OFF

checkbox is ON.

Input This sets a dwell time (s). 0.5 (6) Rotation direction This selects a rotation direction. Clockwise (7) Sampling Time This displays approx. time automatically calculated

based on rapid traverse, time constant, stroke and dwell.

(8) Position/Turn This sets each axis starting position (mm) on the

workpiece coordinates and traveling order. When all axes simultaneously travel, set a same number to

Posi-

tion

Turn (Note)

all axes. These settings can be input by double-clicking th e cell.

(9) Make This creates the machining programs (two or more) based on the

input data.

(10) Test This transmits the displayed machining program to NC.

The transmitted machining program can be operated (tested) with MDI mode.

(11) Machining

This displays the creating machining program list.

program list

(12) Machining

program display

This displays the machining program selected from the machining program list. The displayed program can be edited.

(13) Hint This displays a hint for the input item where the cursor is put.

(Note) When the position loop gain adjustment (rapid traverse/cutting feedrate) or time constant

adjustment (rapid traverse/cu tting feedrate) has been executed, the set amount there is the initial amount here. When neither is executed, the initial amount is "0".

(Note)

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Configuration of Lostmotion adjustment screen (Cutting sending)

(1)

(4)

(2)

(6)

(11)

(10)

(9)

(7)

(8)

(3)

(5)

Display item Details Default

(1) Axis name This displays the target part system and axis name. (2) Stroke This sets a stroke (mm). 100 (3) Speed This sets a cutting feedrate (mm/min). 1000 (4) Dwelling Effect This sets a dwell validity. It is valid when the

OFF

checkbox is ON.

Input This sets a dwell time (s). 0.5

(5) Sampling Time This displays approx. time automatically calculated

based on rapid traverse, time constant, stroke and dwell.

(6) Position/Turn This sets each axis starting position (mm) on the

workpiece coordinates and traveling order. Wh en all axes simultaneously travel, set a same number to

Posi-

(Note)

tion

Turn (Note)

all axes. These settings can be input by double-clicking the cell.

(7) Make This creates the machining programs (two or more) based on the

input data.

(8) Test This transmits the displayed machining program to NC.

The transmitted machining program can be operated (tested) with MDI mode.

(9) Machining

This displays the creating machining program list.

program list

(10) Machining

program display

(11) Hint This displays a hint for the input item where the cursor is put.

This displays the machining program selected from the machining program list. The displayed program can be edited.

(Note) When the position loop gain adjustment (rapid traverse/cutting feedrate) or time constant

adjustment (rapid traverse/cutting feedrate) has been executed, the set amount there is the initial amount here. When neither is executed, the initial amount is "0".

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Configuration of Complation screen

(1) (2) (3)

(4)

Display item Details

(1) Model This displays the selected model. (2) Project name This displays the input project name. (3) Program list This displays the machining programs created for each axis of each

adjustment item. The is displayed next to the axis for which the machining program has been created. The is displayed next to

the axis for which the machining program has not been created.

(4) Program display This displays the program contents selected from the program list.

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Operation method

(1) Select "Tool" - "1.Setup" - "Program creation".

(This function can be selected from the function bar also.) When NC is not connected, the massage "E001 Connect NC Faild." is displayed. The "The input of a project name" screen is displayed.

(2) Select the project name. When a project is created newly, input the project name.

After selected, press the "Next" button. The selected project name is used to save the programs for adjustment. When the adjustment is executed, specify the project name selected here. The "Creation of the processing program for adjustment" screen is displayed.

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(3) Set the model, G code system and axis configuration.

When the settings are completed, press the "Next" button. When NC is connected, the axis configuration is automatically acquired from NC. When NC is not connected or the axis comfiguration is changed, press the "OK" button after pressing the "Add" or "Del" button, and then inputting the added/changed axis name to the displayed dialog. When canceling, press the "Chancel" button. (Note) When the NC model is lathe system, G code system can be selected. The "Selection of the adjustment item/axis which creates a processing program" screen is displayed.

(4) Set whether to create the adjustment machining program for each adjustment item of each

axis. Press the "Next" button after the axis creating machining program is selected (the checkbox is ON).

If is displayed ahead of axis name, the machining program for the axis has already been created. But if the checkbox is turned ON, the program will be overwritten. The "Creation of the processing program for adjustment" for position loop gain screen is displayed.

(5) Create the machining program per axis for position loop gain (rapid traverse, cutting feedrate).

After the settings are input, press the "Make" button. When the cursor is moved to the input area, a hint is displayed. Create each machining program for adjustment. After the "Make" button is pressed, the content of the machining program selected from the list of created machining programs is displayed.

(6) Carry out the machining program operation test.

Press the "Test" button. (Note) Set the NC operation mode to the MDI mode beforehand. The displaying machining program is transmitted to NC ( as MDI progr am), a nd MDI setting is completed. Then, the transmitted program is executed by inputting the cycle start.

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(7) After all axes' adjustment machining programs are created, press the "Next" button again.

When there are two or more axes which should require the machining program to be created, the next axis' "Creation of the processing program for adjustment" screen is displayed after pressing the "Next" button. The "Creation of the processing program for adjustm ent" for time constant ad justment screen is displayed.

(8) Create the machining program per axis for time constant adjustment (rapid traverse, cutting

feedrate). The operation method is the same as (5).

(9) After all axes' adjustment machining programs are created, press the "Next" button again.

(10) Create the machining program per axis for lostmotion adjustment.

The operation method is the same as (5).

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(11) After all axes' adjustment machining programs are created, press the "Next" button again.

When there are two or more axes which should r equire the machining program to be created, the next axis' "Creation of the processing prog ram for ad jus tm en t" scr ee n is displa ye d aft er pressing the "Next" button. The "Lostmotion type 3 adjustment" screen is displayed. The first machining program (low speed operation) is created.

(12) Next, the second machining program (high spped operation) is created.

(13) All created machining programs are displayed per axis for each adjustment item.

If necessary, finish the program creation by pressing the "Complete" button after comfirming the contents of each machining program.

Precautions

(1) Program for reference position traveling

Set the traveling order and traveling start position so that each axis should not collide. Especially, be careful about traveling order when the adjustment program for vertical axis is created.

(2) Stroke setting amount

When the set amount of the stroke is too short, the motor decelerates before it reaches at the maximum speed. So a correct adjustment cannot be executed. (Oppositely, when the set amount of the stroke is too long, sampling rate roughens. So a current peak cannot be acquired appropriately.) Set about 500 as a standard of the stroke. If problem occurs, set the maximum stroke. Depending on the machine configuration, even if the maximum stroke is set to the short stroke axis, the above problem could occur, and the adjustment may not be executed correctly.

(3) Dwell setting amount of lostmotion adjustment

Usually validate the dwell, and set 0.5 seconds to it.

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3.3 Assistance Function

3.3.1 Parameter Setup

With this function, the servo parameter SV001 to SV128 can be saved/changed. Note that the system setting parameters (SV066 to SV080) are not displayed.

Operation method

(1) Select "Tool" - "2.Assistance Function" - "Parameter setup".

The "Parameter Setting" screen is displayed.

(2) Select "File" - "Open" or "ReadNC" to read the parameters.

The parameters are read.

(3) Edit the parameters. (4) Select "File" - "Save" or "SaveAs" to save the parameters.

Select "File" - "WriteNC" to write the parameters into the NC.

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(2)

(5)

(11)

(9) (10)

(3)

(4)

(6) to (8)

3.4.1 Package Adjustment

With this function, speed loop gain adjustment, position loop gain adjustment and time constant adjustment are executed in a batch. The adjustment axis is selected for each adjustment item.

Adjustment target parameters

The target parameters for each adjustment item are as follows.

Adjustment item Adjustment target parameters

Speed loop gain SV005(VGN1), SV033(SSF2), SV038(FHz1), SV046(FHz2),

Position loop gain SV003(PGN1), SV004(PGN2), SV057(SHGC) Time constant G0tL, G0t1, G1tL, G1t1

Configuration of Package adjustment wizard screen

SV083(SSF6), SV087(FHz4), SV088(FHz5 )

Display item Details

(1) Axis This selects the target axis for measurement. In the combo box for

the measurement target axis selection, the servo NC axes which are set in NC currently connected are displayed. Spindle, spindle/C axis and PLC axis are not displayed. The axis name set to NC is displayed. (Note 1).

(2) Velocity Loop gain This displays the validities of executing speed loop gain adjustment

and adjusted measurement data saving. (3) Axis adjust This displays the validities of axis assistant operation. (4) Time constant

This displays the validities of executing time constant adjustment.

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Display item Details

(5) Adjust the time

constant

This displays the validities of executing each adjustment of time

constant adjustment. post-interpolation rapid traverse/ post-interpolation cutting feed/ pre-interpolation rapid traverse/ pre-interpolation cutting feed

(6) Acceleration/

This displays the value of Acceleration/Deceleration mode. Deceleration mode

(7) Position loop gain This displays the validities of executing position loop gain

adjustment.

(8) Position loop gain

post-interpolation

This displays the validities of executing each adjustment of position

loop gain adjustment. rapid traverse/ post-interpolation cutting feed/ pre-interpolation rapid traverse/ pre-interpolation cutting feed

(9) Addition This adds the adjustment axis. (10) Change This changes the selected axis setting. If an axis has not been

selected, the button cannot be used.

(11) Delete This deletes the selected axis setting. If an axis has not been

selected, the button cannot be used.

(Note 1) The servo axis is displayed with the format "$*-@". The spindle a nd PLC a xis are disp layed

with the format "SP-@", "PLC@". "$*" indicates a part system, and "@" indicates an axis name. (Ex) The 1st axis of 1st part system ... $1-X

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Configuration of Package adjustment wizard screen Additio n/Change

(3)

(4)

(5)

(1)

(6)

(8)

(7)

(2)

Display item Details

(1) Axial selection This selects the adjustment axis name. It is validated only when

the "Addition" is pressed.

(2) Axis assistant When the checkbox is ON, the axis assistant operation is

executed. It is validated when the position loop gain adjustment checkbox is ON. (Note 1)

(3) Speed

loop gain

Execut When the checkbox is ON, the speed loop gain adjustment is

executed.

(4) Time constant

adjustment (Note 2) After-Fast When the checkbox is ON, rapid traverse adjustment is executed

after interpolation.

After-Cutting delivery

With dwell/Withiout dwell

When the checkbox is ON, cutting feedrate adjustment is executed after interpolation.

This selects with dwell/withiout dwell. It is validated when rapid traverse after interpolation of Time constant adjustment checkbox is ON.

(5) Select the

adjustment criteria (Note 3)

Fix the time constant / Fix the

This selects the criteria. It is validated when the adjustment method of Time constant adjustment checkbox is ON.

target current Detail This displays Select the adjustment criteria screen of the time

constant adjustment when the button is pressed. It is validated when adjustment method of Time constant adjustment checkbox is ON.

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Display item Details

(6) Position loop gain

After-Fast When the checkbox is ON, rapid traverse adjustment is executed

after interpolation.

After-Cutting delivery

With dwell/Withiout dwell

When the checkbox is ON, cutting feedrate adjustment is executed after interpolation.

This selects with/withiout dwell. It is validated when the cutting feedrate before interpolation checkbox of the position loop gain adjustment is ON.

Before-Fast When the checkbox is ON, rapid traverse adjustment is executed

before interpolation. When the lathe system is used, this cannot be selected.

Before-Cutting delivery

When the checkbox is ON, cutting feedrate adjustment is executed before interpolation. When the lathe system is used, this cannot be selected.

(7) Select the

adjustment criteria Fix the position gain

/ Adjust the limit

This selects the adjustment criteria. It is validated when adjustment method of the position loop gain adjustment checkbox is ON.

Detail This displays Select the adjustment criteria screen of the position

loop gain adjustment when the button is pressed. It is validated when adjustment method of the position loop gain adjustment checkbox is ON.

(8) OK The settings are saved, and the screen is closed.

(Note 1) With the time constant adjustment, the time constants (G0tL, G1tL) are tuned to the

maximum setting of adjusted axis assistant. With the position loop gain adjustment, the parameters (PGN1, PGN2, SHGC) are tuned to the minimum setting of adjusted axis assistant.

(Note 2) The time constant adjustment does not correspond to the rapid traverse before

interpolation, the cutting feedrate before interpolation.

(Note 3) When the S-pattern filter (second-step time constant) is set, the soft acceleration/

deceleration is validated by the parameter "#2003 smgst (Acceleration and deceleration modes)".

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Configuration of Package adjustment wizard screen A setup of speed loop gain adjustment

(1)

(2)

Display item Details

(1) Level setting This selects the adjustment level.

The initial level is Standard mode1.

(2) Shortening mode This displays whether to validate the shortening mode

(Note 1) About adjustment level

Level Adjustment accuracy Adjustment time

Standard mode1(Shortening) Low Short Standard mode2(Shortening) Standard mode3(Shortening) . . Standard mode1 . . Standard mode2 . . Standard mode3 . . High accuracy Mode1 High accuracy Mode2 High Long

(Note 2) About shortening mode When the adjustment level is set to Standard mode 1 to 3 (Shortening), the adjustment time shortens, however the accuracy of the speed loop gain adjustment is simple compared with Standard mode 1 to 3 and High accuracy Mode 1 and 2. Check this when the auxiliary axis is selected or accuracy of the adjustment is not required.

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Configuration of Package adjustment wizard screen A setup of pos ition loop gain adjustment

(1)

(6)

(2)

(4) (5)

(3)

Display item Details

(1) Axial name This displays the target axis for adjustment. (2) Stop Rapid

traverse (G00)

This sets the overshooting allowable amount of rapid traverse when

the axis stops if the rapid traverse before/after interpolation is

selected on position loop gain adjustment of Axial selection screen.

The initial setting is "1". (Note 1)

(3) Stop Cutting

sending (G01)

This sets the overshooting allowable amount of cutting feedrate

when the axis stops if the cutting feedrate before/after interpolation

is selected and with dwell is selected on position loop gain

adjustment of Axial selection screen.

The initial setting is "1". (Note 1)

(4) Acceleration

Rapid traverse (G00)

This sets the overshooting allowable amount of rapid traverse when

the axis accelerates if the rapid traverse before/after interpolation is

selected on position loop gain adjustment of Axial selection screen.

The initial setting is "1". (Note 1)

(5) Acceleration

Cutting sending (G01)

This sets the overshooting allowable amount of cutting feedrate

when the axis accelerates if cutting feedrate before/after

interpolation is selected on position loop gain adjustment of Axial

selection screen.

The initial setting is "1". (Note 1)

(6) The same value... When the checkbox is ON, the value of the axis listed at the top is

used for all the other axes.

(Note1) The overshooting might occur maximum 0.5 micrometer even if "0" is set, but the

adjustment is completed normally.

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Configuration of Package adjustment wizard screen The display of an a djustment result

(1)

(3)

(2)

(4)

Display item Details

(1) After change

before change

Settings for the target parameters before/after the adjustment is displayed per axis for each adjustment item. Settings for the nontarget parameters are also displayed if there are any changes before/after the adjustment. The changed parameter is displayed in blue. The adjusted settings can be edited directly.

(2) Undo If the "Undo" button is pressed, the dialog "It returns, before

adjusting a parameter.Is it all right?" is displayed. When "OK" is selected, the NC parameters are returned to the settings before the parameters are adjusted.

(3) Apply When the "Apply" button is pres se d, th e dia log "It re writ es in th e

parameter after adjustment while displaying a parameter. Is it all right?" is displayed. When "OK" is selected, the NC parameters are changed to the edited adjustment settings. The "Apply" button is valid when the adjusted parameter is edited. The "Apply" button is invalid when "Apply" or "Undo" is executed.

(4) Close The wizard is closed. If the "Undo" button is pressed when the

"Apply" button is valid, the dialog "The parameter after adjustment is changed. Does it end without applying?" is displayed. When "OK" is selected, the wizard is closed without applying the parameter change.

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Operation method

(1) Set the NC operation mode to the memory mode. (2) Select "Tool" - "3.AllAdjust" - "Package adjustment".

When NC is not connected, the massage "E001 Connect NC Faild." is displayed. This function can be selected from the function bar also. The "Package adjustment wizard" screen is displayed. Press the "Next" button.

(3) When the program for adjustment is not created, the massage "E013 The program for

adjustment is not created." is displayed. The "Selection of a project name" screen is displayed. Select the project name created by "Program creation". Press the "Next" button after selecting.

(4) The "Selection of an adjustment item" screen is displayed.

Press the "Addition" button.

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(5) The "Axial selection" screen is displayed.

Select the adjustment axis, and set the execution and adjustment item for the speed loop gain adjustment, time constant adjustment an d po sit i on loop ga in ad justment.

(Note) The time constant adjustment does not correspond to the rapid traverse before interpolation,

cutting feedrate before interpolation.

The upper limit of current for time constant adjustment, S-pattern filter (second-step time constant) for position loop gain adjustment can be set by pressing "Detail" of each time constant adjustment and position loop gain adjustment.

Press the "OK" button after setting. After all adjustment axes are added and the settings are confirmed, press the "Next" button.

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(6) The "A setup of speed loop gain adjustment" screen is displayed

Check the shortening mode "Valid" when the auxiliary axis is selected or accuracy of the adjustment is not required. Select the speed loop gain adjustment level. Press the "Next" button after selecting.

(7) Select the speed loop gain adjustment level.

Select the adjustment level (overshooting allowable amount) of each axis subject to the position loop gain adjustment. Press the "Next" button after setting.

(8) The "Completion of a setup" screen is displayed.

When the "Next" button is pressed, the adjustment is executed in the following order.

1. Speed loop gain adjustment

2. Time constant adjustment

3. Position loop gain adjustment

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(9) Press the "Next" button.

MS Configurator turns to the cycle start signal input wait status. (Note) If the "automatic start button" is pressed before this screen is displayed, the axis may move.

(10) Input the cycle start after the message "Preparation of adjustment was comple ted.

Execution..." is displayed. The speed loop gain adjustment is started to the axis for which the execution of speed loop gain adjustment is selected. The each axis of the progress situation changes as follows: "Initializing" -> "Cycle start waiting" -> "Sampling" ->" Data analyzing" -> "Adjustment completed"

(11) When the message "Adjustment was completed. Please..." is displayed, the adjustment is

completed. Press the "Next" button. Since the second or later axis adjustment, the cycle start starts automatically if there is an axis in which the adjustment is not completed. When the adjustment of all axes which select "Execute" of the speed loop gain adjustment is completed, the next screen (time constant adjustment screen or position loop gain adjustment screen) is displayed. The machining program for time constant adjustment is displayed. Press the "Next" button after the contents is confirmed..

(12) Start the time constant adjustment.

Since the second or later axis adjustment, the cycle start starts automatically if there is an axis in which the adjustment is not completed. Input the cycle start after the message "Preparation of adjustment was completed. Execution..." is displayed. The state of the progress situation changes as well as the speed loop gain adjustment.

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(13) When the message "Adjustment was completed. Please..." is displayed, the adjustment is

completed. Press the "Next" button. The machining program for position loop gain adjustment is displayed. Press the "Next" button after the contents is confirmed.

(14) Start the position loop gain adjustment.

The state of the progress situation changes as well as the speed loop gain adjustment.

(15) When the message "Adjustment was completed. Please..." is displayed, the adjustment is

completed. Press the "Next" button. "The display of an adjustment result" screen is displayed.

(16) Press the "Close" button to complete the Packa ge adjustment after the changed co ntents are

confirmed. When the adjusted parameter is changed again, press the "Apply" button after inputting a value in the adjusted parameter.

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3.4.2 Initial Notch Filter Setup

Operation method

(1) Select "Tool" - "4.IndividualAdjust" - "Initial Notch filter Setting".

When NC is not connected, the massage "E001 Connect NC Faild." is displayed.

(2) Press the "Get" button, and acquire the setting value of the notch filter.

When the value of the AFLT frequency is "0", the set value keeps "0".

(3) Change the setting value of notch filter to an arbitrary value, press the "Set" butto n.

(4) The changed parameter list is displayed. After the changed settings are confirmed, press the

"OK" button and the process is finished.

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3.4.3 Velocity Loop Gain Adjustment

With this function, the speed loop gain is adjusted. The parameter to be changed is the same as the parameter changed by the speed loop gain adjustment of the Package adjustment.

Operation method

(1) Select "Tool" - "4.IndividualAdjust" - "Velocity loop gain adjustment".

This function can be selected from the function bar also. The "Velocity loop gain adjustment" screen is displayed. Press the "Addition" button.

(2) The "Axial selection" screen is displayed.

(3) Select the adjustment axis.

Press the "OK" button after setting.

(4) Return to the " Velocity loop gain adjustment" screen.

If the settings are changed, point the cursor to the axis to be changed, and press the "Change" button. If the axis is deleted from the adjustment axes list, point the cursor to the axis to be deleted, and press the "Delete" button. After all adjustment axes are added and the settings are confirmed, press the "Next" button.

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(5) The "Setting of adjustment" screen is displayed.

(6) MS Configurator turns to the cycle start signal input wait status.

(Note) If the "automatic start button" is pressed before this screen is displayed, the axis may move.

(7) Input the cycle start after the message "Preparation of adjustment was completed .

Execution..." is displayed. The speed loop gain adjustment is started. The each axis of the progress situation change s as fo llow s : "In itializ ing " -> "C ycle sta rt waiting" -> "Sampling" ->" Data analyzing" -> "Adjustment completed"

(8) When the message "Adjustment was completed. Please..." is displayed, the adjustment is

completed. Press the "Next" button. The adjustment result is displayed.

(9) Confirm the changed contents, and the speed loop gain adjustment is closed by pressing the

"OK" button.

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3.4.4 Time Constant Adjustment

With this function, the time constant is adjusted. The parameter to be changed is the same as the parameter changed by the time constant adjustment of the Package adjustment.

Operation method

(1) Select "Tool" - "4.IndividualAdjust" - "Time constant adjustment".

This function can be selected from the function bar also. The "Time constant adjustment" screen is displayed. Select the project name created by "Program creation". Press the "Next" button. When the operation mode of all part systems set to NC are not normal, the message (the operation mode is abnormal) appears, and the screen is not changed.

(2) The "Time constant adjustment" screen is displayed.

Press the "Addition" button.

(3) The "Axial selection" screen is displayed.

(Note) The time constant adjustment does not correspond to the rapid traverse before

interpolation, the cutting feedrate before interpolation.

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When the "Detail" button is pressed, the upper limit of current, etc. can be set.

(4) Select the adjustment axis, and set the execution of axis assistant and adjustment content of

time constant adjustment. Press the "OK" button after setting. With the time constant adjustment, the time constant (only for G01) is tuned to the maximum setting of adjusted axis assistant.

(5) Return to the "Time constant adjustment" screen.

(6) Select the time constant adjustment level. After selected, press the "Next" button.

The machining program for time constant adjustment is displayed. Press the "Next" button after the contents is confirmed.

(7) MS Configurator turns to the cycle start signal input wait status.

(Note) If the "automatic start button" is pressed before this screen is displayed, the axis may move.

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(8) Input the cycle start after the message "Preparation of adjustment was completed.

Execution..." is displayed. The time constant adjustment is started. The each axis of the progress situation changes as follows: "Initializing" -> "Cycle start waiting" -> "Sampling" ->" Data analyzing" -> "Adjustment completed"

(9) When the message "Adjustment was completed. Please..." is displayed, the adjustment is

completed. Press the "Next" button. The adjustment result is displayed.

(10) Confirm the changed contents, and the time constant adjustment is closed by pressing the

"OK" button.

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3.4.5 Position Loop Gain Adjustment

With this function, the position loop gain is adjusted. The parameter to be changed is the same as the parameter changed by the position loop gain adjustment of the Package adjustment.

Operation method

(1) Select "Tool" - "4.IndividualAdjust" - "Position loop gain adjustment".

This function can be selected from the function bar also. The "Selection of a project name" screen is displayed. Select the project name created by "Program creation". Press the "Next" button.

(2) The "Position loop gain adjustment" screen is displayed.

Press the "Addition" button.

(3) The "Axial selection" screen is displayed.

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When the "Detail" button is pressed, the S-pattern filter (second-step time constant) can be set.

(4) Select the adjustment axis, and set the execution of axis assistant and the content of position

loop gain adjustment. Press the "OK" button after setting. With the position loop gain adjustment, the parameters (PGN1, PGN2, SHGC) are tuned to the minimum setting of adjusted axis assistant.

(5) Return to the "Position loop gain adjustment" screen.

(6) The "Setup of adjustment" screen is displayed.

Select the position loop gain adjustment level. After selected, press the "Next" button.

(7) The machining program for position loop gain adjustment is displayed.

Press the "Next" button after the contents is confirmed.

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(8) MS Configurator turns to the cycle start signal input wait status.

(Note) If the "automatic start button" is pressed before this screen is displayed, the axis may move.

(9) Input the cycle start after the message "Preparation of adjustment was completed .

Execution..." is displayed. The position loop gain adjustment is started. The each axis of the progress situation change s as fo llow s : "In itializ ing " -> "C ycle sta rt waiting" -> "Sampling" ->" Data analyzing" -> "Adjustment completed"

(10) When the message "Adjustment was completed. Please..." is displayed, the adjustment is

completed. Press the "Next" button. The adjustment result is displayed.

(11) Confirm the changed contents, and the position loop gain adjustment is closed by pressing

the "OK" button.

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3.4.6 Lost Motion Adjustment Type 3

With this function, the lost motion type 3 is adjusted.

Operation method

(1) Select "Tool" - "4.IndividualAdjust" - "Lostmotion3 adjustment".

(Note 1) When NC is not connected, the massage "E001 Connect NC Faild." is displayed. (Note 2) The message of operation mode error appears when the operation mode is not the memory mode.

(2) Press the "Addtion" button. The "Axial selection" screen is displayed.

(3) Select the adjustment axis, and set the torque offset. Press the "OK" button after setting.

(Note 1) Always set two axes.

(4) After all adjustment axes are added and the settings are confirmed, press the "Next" button.

(Note 1) If the settings are changed, point the cursor to the axis to be changed, and press the "Change" button. (Note 2) If an axis is deleted from the adjustment axes list, point the cursor to the axis to be deleted, and press the "Delete" button.

(5) Set the adjustment level. Press the "Next" button after setting.

(Note 1) The message of operation mode error appears when the operation mode is not the memory mode.

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(6) The machining program for lost motion typ e 3 adjustment is displayed. Press the "Next" button

after the contents is confirmed.

(7) The lost motion type 3 adjustment is started. Input the cycle start after the message

"Preparation of adjustment was completed. Execution..." is displayed. (Note) The each axis of the progress situation changes as follows: "Initializing" -> "Cycle start waiting" -> "Sampling" ->" Data analyzing" -> "Adjustment completed"

(8) When the message "Adjustment was completed. Please..." is displayed, the adjustment is

completed. Press the "Next" button.

(9) The list of changed parameter by adjustment is displayed.

Confirm the changed contents, and the lost motion type 3 adjustment is closed by pressing the "OK" button.

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3.4.7 Lost Motion Adjustment

With this function, the lost motion is adjusted. (Note) The lost motion adjustment is not used usually. Use lost motion type 3 adjustment.

Operation method

(1) Select "Tool" - "4.IndividualAdjust" - "Lostmotion adjustment".

This function can be selected from the function bar also. The "Selection of a project name" screen is displayed.

(2) Select the project name created by "Program creation". Press the "Next" button.

The "Lost motion adjustment" screen is displayed.

(3) Press the "Addtion" button.

The "Axial selection" screen is displayed.

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(4) Select the adjustment axis.

Press the "OK" button after setting. (Note) When the horizontal axis is selected, do not select the torque offset. Return to the "Lost motion adjustment" screen

(5) After all adjustment axes are added and the settings are confirmed, press the "Next" button.

If the settings are changed, point the cursor to the axis to be changed, and press the "Change" button. If an axis is deleted from the adjustment axes list, point the cursor to the axis to be deleted, and press the "Delete" button. The machining program for lost motion adjustment is displayed.

(6) Press the "Next" button after the contents is confirmed.

MS Configurator turns to the cycle start signal input wait status. (Note) If the "automatic start button" is pressed before this screen is displayed, the axis may move.

(7) Input the cycle start after the message "Preparation of adjustment was completed .

Execution..." is displayed. The lost motion adjustment is started. The each axis of the progress situation change s as fo llow s : "In itializ ing " -> "C ycle sta rt waiting" -> "Sampling" ->" Data analyzing" -> "Adjustment completed"

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(8) When the message "Adjustment was completed. Please..." is displayed, the adjustment is

completed. Press the "Next" button. The adjustment result is displayed.

(9) Confirm the changed contents, and the lost motion adjustment is closed by pressing the "OK"

button.

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3.5 Measurement Function

(1)

(2)

3.5.1 Frequency Response Measurement (Servo)

A random signal is applied to the speed command by specified axis and vibration amount, and the frequency characteristic is measured by that data (speed command/speed feedback). The result is displayed by the Bode diagram and the text data. The traveling commands by G code etc. are not needed.

Frequency response measurement Configuration of Details setting screen

Display item Details Default

(1) The measurement

target axis

This selects the target axis for measurement. In the combo box for the measurement target axis selection, the servo NC axes which are set in NC currently connected are displayed. Spindle, spindle/C axis and PLC axis are not displayed.

(2) Vibration amount The vibration amount during measurement

(vibration) is displayed in vibration display area. When the vibration amount is changed, press the "Details setting" button.

(Note 1) "$1" indicates the 1st part system, and "*" indicates the first axis name.

The 1st part system's first axis set to NC (It is displayed with the format "$1-*" (Note

1).) 0

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Configuration of measurement result screen (Bode diagram)

(1)

(2)

(3)

Graph 1

Graph 2

Display item Details

(1) Graph area This displays the frequency responses (Bode diagram).

Graph 1 This displays the frequency responses (gain).

Red line : Gain curve of speed closed loop frequency responses Blue line : Gain curve of speed open loop frequency responses

Graph 2 This displays the frequency responses (phase).

Red line : Phase curve of speed losed loop frequency responses Blue line : Phase curve of speed open loop frequency response s

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Display item Details

Display item Details Remarks/Unit

Red Closed loop Fixed character string Blue Open loop Fixed character string Ta rg et S y s / Axis

The part system/axis No. of measuring target

Pa r t s yste m (0 to ) /Ax is No . (0 to)

G a in Margin e G a in Ma r g in e dB Phase Margine Phase M argine deg Cross Frequency

Cross Frequency Hz

Anti Vib. Peaks Anti vibration peaks Hz: Anti vibration

frequency

dB: Anti vibration peak

value

Vib. Peaks Vibration peaks Hz: Vibration

frequency

dB: Vibration peak

value

dB: Vibration w ave

high

Cursor Coordinate position

at the cursor

Frequency[Hz], Gain[dB], Phase[deg]

(2) Text area This displays the information (text data) at measuring.

(Note) Only when the cursor is displayed, "Cursor" is displayed.

(3) Cursor The cursor can be moved per one plot point by keyboard [Left/Right

key]. The cursor can be moved per ten plot points by keyboar d [Sh ift key + Left/Right key] or [Up/Down key]. Synchronizing with the movement of the cursor, the cursor coordinates position in test display area is changed. The cursor display/non-display can be switched with the search button of the MS Configurator menu. After the cursor is changed to non-display, the cursor is set at the left end when the cursor is displayed again.

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Interpretation of frequency response waveform (Bode diagram)

Bode diagram consists of a gain diagram and a phase diagram. A diagram whose horizontal axis is a common logarithm of the frequency and vertical axis is a gain (dB) is called a gain diagram. A diagram whose horizontal axis is a common logarithm of the frequency and vertical axis is a phase is called a phase diagram. Using the bode diagram, information about resonance frequency, control stability (gain margin, phase margin), crossover frequency (quick response) can be obtained in a batch.

Open loop waveform

Gain margin

Open loop waveform

Phase margin

Resonance

(1) Resonance frequency

Machine resonance occurs when the speed loop gain is increased to improve the control accuracy. The machine resonance is a phenomenon that occurs when the servo's speed loop control acts on the machine's specific freq uency (specific resonance frequency), resulting in an increase of vibration. When adjusting the speed loop gain, a notch filter must be set to suppress this machine resonance (vibration).

(2) Gain margin and phase margin

The gain margin is defined by the value in which a negative title was applied to the gain when the delay of the phase gives 180 degrees in the phase curve of the open loop waveform.

The phase margin is defined by the phase value in which 180 degr ees i s add ed to the d elay o f the phase on crossover frequency.

When seeking stability, it is general that the gain margin aims at 8-20dB and the phase margin aims at 40-60 degrees.

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(3) Crossover frequency (quick-response)

When the frequency response curves downward as shown in the graph above, there must be frequency in which a gain of open loop frequency becomes 0dB.

This frequency is called crossover frequency (or speed response band). This value indicates the quick-response of the control system. When the larger the value is,

the more excellent a quick-response is. For the machine tools, 70Hz to 100Hz of crossover frequency is normally considered enough

to secure a high-level of quick-response.

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Example of the resonance suppression filter setting

(After setting resonance suppression filter 1) no resonance

1800Hz resonance

(After setting resonance suppression filter 2) no resonance

(After setting resonance suppression filter 1) no resonance

Measurement condition Bode diagram (Example)

Resonance

Speed gain (VGN1)=100 Resonance suppression

1200Hz resonance

filter 1 (FHz1)=0 Resonance suppression filter 2 (FHz2)=0 Filter depth (SSF2)=0000

After setting one notch filter

Speed gain (VGN1)=100 Resonance suppression filter 1 (FHz1)=1200 Resonance suppression filter 2 (FHz2)=0 Filter depth (SSF2)=0000

After setting two notch filters

Speed gain (VGN1)=100 Resonance suppression filter 1 (FHz1)=1200 Resonance suppression filter 2 (FHz2)=1800 Filter depth (SSF2)=0040

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Example of speed gain setting (limit)

[Open loop waveform]

Small

[Closed loop waveform]

Large elevation in gain

Measurement condition Bode diagram (Example)

Speed gain Default

Speed gain (VGN1)=100 Gain margin: about 19 [dB] Phase margin: about 65 [deg]

Speed gain Appropriate value

Speed gain (VGN1)=200 Gain margin: about 10 [dB] Phase margin: about 73 [deg]

Speed response band = about 50Hz

Speed response band = about 100Hz

Speed gain Excessive (Gain margin/ Phase margin:small)

Speed gain (VGN1)=300 Gain margin: about 5 [dB] Phase margin: about 29 [deg]

[Closed loop waveform]

No elevation in

ain

Gain margin/phase margin:

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Operation method (When frequency respons of the 1st part system's X axis is measured.)

(1) Set the vibration signals.

Refer to "3.2.2 Vibration Signal Setup" for details. (2) Input the NC emergency stop. (3) Select "Tool" - "5.MeasurementFunction" - "Frequency response measurement".

This function can be selected from the function bar also.

The "Frequency response" screen is displayed.

(4) This selects the target measurement axis.

Select "$1-X".

When the setting screen is displayed, the axis selected when the last frequency response

measurement is executed is displayed in the combo box for the measurement target

selection.

If the Frequency response measurement is not executed, the 1st part system's first axis set in

NC currently connected is displayed. (5) Press the "Details setting" button.

The "Details setting" screen is displayed. (Note 1)

(Note 1) The vibration amount during details setting screen displaying is set/displayed according to

the following conditions. This also applies when the "Use the decision amount of [Vibration signal setup]" button is pressed.

Frequency

response

measurement

Vibration signal

setup

Vibration amount

O - The vibration amount used when

frequency response is measured last time.

Within the limits

The vibration amount set by Vibration signal setup

of 1 to 150

Default

Beyond the limits

of 1 to 150

XXDefault

O : Completed X : Incomplete

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(6) Press the "Use the decision amount of [Vibration signal setup]" button.

(Note) The vibration amount can be directly input. However, setting a large value could cause the machine to vibrate violently, resulting in dangerous consequences. The adjustment result by vibration signal setup is set to "Decision amount". Use this value usually.

(7) Press the "OK" button.

Return to the "Details setting" screen. (8) Release the emergency stop. (9) Press the "Next" button.

The measurement is prepared.

The situation display screen changes from "preparing screen" to "ready to start screen".

(Note) If the "automatic start button" is pressed before this screen is displayed, the axis may

move.

(10) Press the NC automatic start button.

Until the NC automatic start button is pressed, MS Configurator enter s th e stand by state with

this screen displayed.

The measurement is started.

The situation display screen changes from "measuring screen" to "measurement completed

screen"

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(11) Press the "Close" button.

The measurement result screen is displayed.

(12) Confirm the measurement result.

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3.5.2 Frequency Response Measurement of Machine (Servo)

(1)

(2)

A random signal is applied to the current command by specified axis and vibration amount, and the frequency characteristic is measured by that data (torque command/speed feedback). The result is displayed by the Bode diagram and the text data. The traveling commands by G code etc. are not needed.

Frequency response measurement of machine Configuration of Details setting screen

Display item Details Default

(1) The measurement

target axis

(2) Vibration amount The vibration amount during measurement

(vibration) is displayed in vibration display area. When the vibration amount is changed, press the "Details setting" button.

(Note 1) "$1" indicates the 1st part system, and "*" indicates the first axis name.

Configuration of measurement result display screen (Bode diagram)

Refer to "3.5.1 Frequency Response Measurement (Servo)" for details.

The 1st part system's first axis set to NC (It is displayed with the format "$1-*" (Note 1).)

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3.5.3 Waveform Measurement Function (Program Creation Function)

The created measurement program and the sampling conditions of the measurement target function are selected from the measurement function dialog, and then an arbitrary program creation/ measurement process is executed. The measurement functions are as follows.

Function Details Setting item Axis Measurement data

Chronological data measurement

Arc shape error measurement

Synchronous tapping error measurement

Measuring arbitrary path

This measures an arbitrary chronological data of current and speed etc.

This measures the arc shape error.

This measures the synchronous error of servo axis (mainly Z axis) and spindle during synchronous tapping measurement.

This displays the path of an arbitrary plane by two axis plane in an arbitrary NC program operation.

Sampling condition

1 to 2 Either the following:

2 Position command or

2 Position command and

Position command Speed command (mm/min) Speed command (r/min) Current command Position feed back Speed feed back(mm/min) Speed feed back (r/min) Current feed back Position droop Speed droop (mm/min) Speed droop (r/min) Current droop

position feed back for both the 1st axis and the 2nd axis

position feed back for both the servo axis and the spindle

position feed back for both the 1st axis and the 2nd axis

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(7)

(8)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(9)

(6)

Waveform Measurement Function Configuration of Details set ting screen

Display item Details Default

(1) Model This selects "Lathe System" or "Machining Centre

System".

Machining Centre System

(2) G code system This selects the G code system. The setting is valid

when "Lathe" is selected.

(3) M code at the

This sets the M code of the program end. 30

program's end

(4) Items measured This selects the measuring method. Time-series

data

measurement (5) Kind This selects the kind of the created program. Reciprocation (6) Auto-scale

enabled

This sets whether to enable the auto scale. When the auto scale is enabled, the scaled graph is

Check ON

displayed. When the auto scale is disabled, the last value range graph (range set by the grap h fu nction) is displayed. When the auto scale is set in the graph function, the auto scale synchronizes w ith the state of the auto scale setting displayed on the left of the graph area and is set.

(7) Measurement

Condition Axis1 This selects the axis set to "Axis1". None Axis2 This selects the axis set to "Axis2". None

(Grayout

when

Reciprocation

is selected)

Feed This selects the feed status. Cutting feed Interpolation This selects the before/after interpolation. After Dwelling Effect This sets the validities of dwell. Check ON Dwelling value This sets the dwell. 0.5 Travel distance This sets the traveling distance. 100

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Display item Details Default

Feed rate This sets the feed rate.

When the rapid traverse is selected in [Feed??], this cannot be input.

Radius This sets a drawn arc radius or a corner radius of

arbitrary track.

Number of

This sets the repeat count. 1

repetitions Thread pitch This sets the screw pitch used when the tap

machining.

Spindle Command

This sets the spindle rotation direction. Normal

Polarity Spindle Rotation

This selects the spindle rotation speed. 100

Speed Square side

This sets the length of one side at square drawing. 100

length R-point This sets R point. 0 Thread hole depth This sets the screw hole depth. -30 Rotation direction This sets the rotation direction. Clockwise

(8) Machining

program input area

This displays/inputs the machining program. The value which is displayed in the machining program display area is enabled as the machining program.

(9) Send Program This selects whether to send the program displayed

in machining program input area to NC.

1000

1.0

rotaion

Check ON (Sending)

Operation method

(1) Press the [Create] button.

The created machining program is displayed in the machining program display area.

(2) Press the [Measure] button. (3) The parameter setting screen of each selected measurement item is displayed.

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3.5.3.1 Chronological Data Measurement

(1)

(2)

(3)

An arbitrary machining program is executed with specified axis and sampling conditions, and the chronological data is measured by that data. The result is displayed as the text data. Up to two channels' data can be measured. Data for the measurement: Position command, Speed command (mm/min or r/min), Current command, Position feed back, Speed feed back (mm/min or r/min), Current feed back, Position droop, Speed droop (mm/min or r/min), Current droop.

Configuration of Time-series data measurement screen

Display item Details Default

(1) Measurement

Target CH1 Target axis This selects the target axis for measurement.The

combo box only shows the NC axes which are set in the currently connected NC and have the same part system and type as those of the axis selected in "axis 1" on the measurement function screen. Spindle/C axis is not displayed.

CH2 Target axis This selects the target axis for measurement.The

combo box only shows the NC axes which are set in the currently connected NC and have the same part system and type as those of the axis selected in "axis 2" on the measurement function screen. Spindle/C axis is not displayed.

Axis name selected with axis 1 on the measurement function screen

Axis name selected with axis 2 on the measurement function screen When the axis has not been selected with CH2 on the measurement function screen, the same axis name as axis 1 is displayed.

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Display item Details Default

(1)

(2)

CH1 Measurement item

CH2 Measurement

This selects the measurement item. Speed

FeedBack (mm/ min)

This selects the measurement item. Current

FeedBack

item

(2) Sampling Start

This selects the sampling start condition. Cycle Start

Selection

(3) Sampling Cycle This sets the sampling period. 1.7

Configuration of measurement result display screen

The chronological data of the measurement item selected on the chronological data measurement screen is displayed in the graph area. The information (text data) at measurement is displayed in the text area.

Display item Details

(1) Graph 1 This displays the chronological data of the measurement

item selected with CH1 on the chronological data measurement screen.

(2) Graph 2 This displays the chronological data of the measurement

item selected with CH2 on the chronological data measurement screen.

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Operation method

(1) Designate the measurement target and sampling condition.

Press the [OK] button.

(2) Advance situation screen is displayed.

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3.5.3.2 Arc Shape Error Measurement

(1)

(2)

An arbitrary machining program is executed with spe cified axis, and the arc shap e error is measured by that data (position command or position feed back for both 1st axis and 2nd axis). The result is displayed as the roundness graph and text data.

Configuration of Arc shape error measurement screen

Display item Details Default

(1) Measurement

Target CH1 Target axis This displays the channel (target axis) for

CH2 Target axis This displays the channel (target axis) for

CH1 Measurement item CH2 Measurement item

(2) Sampling Cycle This sets the sampling period. 1.7

Axis name sampling. The combo box only shows the NC axes which are set in the currently connected NC and have the same part system and type as those of the axis selected in "axis 1" on the

selected with axis

1 on the

measurement

function screen measurement function screen. Spindle, spindle/C axis and PLC axis are not displayed.

Axis name sampling. The combo box only shows the NC axes which are set in the currently connected NC and have the same part system and type as those of the axis selected in "axis 2" on the

selected with axis

2 on the

measurement

function screen measurement function screen. Spindle, spindle/C axis and PLC axis are not displayed. This selects the measurement item. Position

FeedBack This selects the same measurement item as the CH1 measurement item.

This selects the

same

measurement

item as the CH1

measurement

item.

MS Configurator

3.5 Measurement Function

Configuration of measurement result display screen

(1)

The roundness graph of the arc shape error measurement result is displayed in the graph area. The information (text data) at measurement is displayed in the text area.

Display item Details

(1) Graph 1 This displays roundness graph of the arc shape error

measurement result.

3 How to Use

MITSUBISHI CNC

Operation method

(1) Designate the measurement target and sampling condition.

Press the [OK] button.

(2) Advance situation screen is displayed.

MITSUBISHI CNC MS Configurator Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Notes on Reading This Manual

Precautions for safety

Contents

Introduction

1.1 Outline of MS Configurator

1.2 Applicable Model And Version

Installation and Setup

2.1 Operation Environment

2.2 Procedure of the First Installation

2.3 Installation Procedure When Upgrading

2.4 Procedure of Uninstalling

2.4.1 Procedure of Uninstalling by the Control Panel

2.4.2 Procedure of Uninstalling by the MS Configurator.exe

2.5 Connection Diagram

How to Use

3.1 Preparation (Connect with NC)

3.1.1 Preparation for PC

3.1.2 Parameter Setting

3.1.3 Other Preparations/Precautions

3.1.4 Starting MS Configurator

3.1.5 Screen Transition

3.1.6 Close the Application

3.2 Environment Setup

3.2.1 Communication Path Setup

3.2.2 Vibration Signal Setup

3.2.3 Program Creation

3.3 Assistance Function

3.3.1 Parameter Setup

3.4 Servo Automatic Adjustment

3.4.1 Package Adjustment

3.4.2 Initial Notch Filter Setup

3.4.3 Velocity Loop Gain Adjustment

3.4.4 Time Constant Adjustment

3.4.5 Position Loop Gain Adjustment

3.4.6 Lost Motion Adjustment Type 3

3.4.7 Lost Motion Adjustment

3.5 Measurement Function

3.5.1 Frequency Response Measurement (Servo)

3.5.2 Frequency Response Measurement of Machine (Servo)

3.5.3 Waveform Measurement Function (Program Creation Function)

3.5.3.1 Chronological Data Measurement

3.5.3.2 Arc Shape Error Measurement