About This Manual - YASKAWA E-V-MD Series User Manual

About this Manual

This manual contains information that is required to select, design, test, adjust, and maintain Σ-V-MD-series
SERVOPACKs.
Keep this manual in a location where it can be accessed for reference whenever required. Manuals outlined on
the following page must also be used as required by the application.
 Description of Technical Terms
The following table shows the meanings of terms used in this manual.
Servomotor
SERVOPACK
Servo Drive
Servo System
M-III Model
Servo ON
Servo OFF
Base Block (BB)
Servo Lock
 IMPORTANT Explanations
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Term
An SGMMV servomotor in the Σ-V Series.
An SGDV-MD servo amplifier in the Σ-V-MD Series.
A set including a servomotor and SERVOPACK (i.e., a servo amplifier)
A servo control system that includes the combination of a servo drive
with a host controller and peripheral devices
MECHATROLINK-III communications reference used for SERVOPACK
interface
Power to motor ON
Power to motor OFF
Power supply to motor is turned OFF by shutting off the base current to
the power transistor in the current amplifier.
A state in which the motor is stopped and is in position loop with a posi-
tion reference of 0.
• Indicates important information that should be memorized, as well as precautions, such as
alarm displays, that do not involve potential damage to equipment.
Meaning
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