Mp2100 System Configuration; Mp2100 Basic System Configuration; Precautions - YASKAWA MP2100 Series User Manual

2 System Configuration

2.1.1 MP2100 Basic System Configuration

2.1 MP2100 System Configuration

2.1.1 MP2100 Basic System Configuration
The following diagram shows the basic system configuration for the MP2100.
Note 1. Up to 21 devices can be connected to MECHATROLINK-II. (The SERVOPACKs and

2.1.2 Precautions

The following precautions must be followed when designing a system using the MP2100.
• Use the connecting cables and connectors recommended by Yaskawa.
Yaskawa has a range of cables. Always check the device to be used and select the correct cable for the
device.
• Different SERVOPACKs are connected to MECHATROLINK-I and MECHATROLINK-II.
Refer to the list and select the appropriate SERVOPACKs.
• If devices compatible with MECHATROLINK-I (4 Mbps) and with MECHATROLINK-II (10 Mbps) are
used together, make the all settings for MECHATROLINK-I (4 Mbps).
• When connecting SERVOPACKs via MECHATROLINK, connect the overtravel, zero point return decel-
eration limit switch and external latch signals to the SERVOPACKs.
2-2
Host computer
MPE720
Motion API
SGDS
Inverters can be connected for to up to 16 axes.)
2. Up to 9 digital I/O points (5 inputs and 4 outputs) can be used.
Max.4 boards
MP2100
NS115
Max.16
SGDH
Servo or
Inverter axes
M
M
External I/O
(Interrupt input, etc.)
Input: 5 points
Output: 4 points
MECHATROLINK-II
IO2310 PL2900
Max.5 I/O stations
PL2910