by Regardt Voigt | Mar 23, 2018 | MR-J2s, Servo Motors, Servo Systems, Servos
Introduction This article covers two of the most common errors pertaining to MR-J2S Servo drives – namely Al.16 and AL.20. Al.16 and Al.20 The following areas are problematic, related to this error; Connector problems on the cable between the Servo amplifier and...
by Regardt Voigt | Mar 9, 2018 | Servo Motors, Servo Systems, Servos
Introduction This document aims to answer the question about how to update a servo system from the old MR-J2S amplifiers to the new MR-J3 amplifiers, and specifically what to do with the parameter settings. Design Considerations This conversion only applies to the new...
by Regardt Voigt | Mar 5, 2018 | Servo Motors, Servo Systems, Servos
Introduction If for some reason a MR-J3 servo amplifier needs to be replaced, it is possible to maintain the servo position information. Design Considerations On the connection diagram shown below, a special cable is used to connect the servo amplifier to the encoder...
by Regardt Voigt | Feb 28, 2018 | Servo Motors, Servo Systems, Servos
Introduction With a servo system, when the actuator is a conveyor or feed system that always indexes in the forward direction, it can be difficult to divide the encoder resolution into the feed pitch without getting a fraction of a pulse as a remainder. This document...
by Regardt Voigt | Feb 27, 2018 | Servo Systems, Servos
Introduction If for some reason a MR-J3 servo amplifier needs to be replaced, it is possible to maintain the servo position information. Design Considerations On the connection diagram shown below, a special cable is used to connect the servo amplifier to the encoder...
by Regardt Voigt | Feb 26, 2018 | IP Ratings, Servo Motors, Servo Systems, Servos
Introduction Mitsubishi provide servo motors with varying levels of IP rating. In most cases an addition to the part number is required to give a high IP rating to the motor shaft. This document details the differences. Design Constraints The IP rating for any item of...