Electronic Clutch Function - Panasonic FP-XH M8N16PD User Manual

Automatic Operation (Synchronous Control)

12.5 Electronic Clutch Function

12.5.1 Electronic Clutch Function
The electronic clutch function is used to engage or disengage the clutch for output from the
electronic gear. When the electronic clutch is disengaged, the master axis will be separated
from the slave axes and the slave axes not in synchronization with the master axis will come
to a stop. When the electronic clutch is engaged, the master axis and slave axes will operate
in synchronization.
Electronic gear
output
Electronic clutch
output
Keep in mind that the slave axes may come to a sudden stop if the clutch is
disengaged while making a gear ratio change.
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Speed [V]
ON
Clutch
OFF
Synchronized Stop
Input speed
Output speed
Time [T]