6.2
Manual Pulse Generator Operation
Positioning control based on the number of pulses inputted from the manual pulse generator is executed.
Simultaneous operation for 1 to 3 axes is possible with one manual pulse generator, the number of connectable modules are
shown below.
Number of connectable to the manual pulse generator
3
Setting data
■Usable modules
The manual pulse generator is connected to a high-speed counter module controlled by the self CPU. The following high-
speed counter modules can be used.
Module
High-speed counter modules
■Manual pulse generator connection setting
Set the manual pulse generator to be connected (P1 to P3) in [Motion CPU common parameter] [manual pulse generator
connection setting]. Refer to the following for details of the pulse generator connection.
MELSEC iQ-R Motion controller Programming Manual (Common)
No.
Item
1
Validity setting
2
Start XY
3
Channel number
■High-speed counter module setting
Setting of the high-speed counter module for connecting the manual pulse generator is as follows.
• Setting of GX Works3
Set the self Motion CPU as the control CPU in control CPU setting.
[System Parameter] [I/O Assignment Setting] "Control CPU Setting".
• Setting of MT Developer2
Set the following in the detailed settings of the module.
[R Series Common Parameter] [Module Configuration List] "Setting item" "Detail" button
Setting item
Counter type
Counter operation mode
If a fault is detected when the above setting is checked during initialization of a Motion CPU, a moderate error (error code:
30D4H) is output and the Motion CPU does not run.
The count enable command (Y signal) is set to "Always ON" for the relevant channel of the high-speed
counter module for which the manual pulse generator is set to connect to.
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6.2 Manual Pulse Generator Operation
Model
RD62P2
RD62D2
Setting Range
0: Invalid/1: Valid
0000h to 0FF0h
1 to 2
Details
Set to "Ring counter".
Set to "Pulses counter mode".