Magnetic Pole Detection - Mitsubishi Electric MELSERVO-J5 User Manual

Magnetic pole detection

Outline of magnetic pole detection
Before the positioning operation of the linear servo motor, perform the magnetic pole detection. When [Pr. PL01] is set to the
initial value, perform magnetic pole detection only at the first servo-on after the power is turned on.
The magnetic pole detection includes the following two methods. Each method has advantages and disadvantages. Select a
magnetic pole detection method suitable for the usage.
In the initial value, the position detection method is selected.
Magnetic pole detection
Position detection method
Minute position detection method
Precautions on magnetic pole detection
• For the magnetic pole detection, the linear servo motor automatically starts to move simultaneously with turning-on of the
servo-on command.
• If the magnetic pole detection is not executed properly, the linear servo motor may operate unexpectedly.
• Establish the machine configuration to use LSP (Forward rotation stroke end) and LSN (Reverse rotation stroke end). The
machine may be damaged due to a collision without LSP and LSN.
• Assign LSP and LSN, and perform the magnetic pole detection also in the torque mode.
• At the magnetic pole detection, whether the direct drive motor moves in the positive or negative direction is unpredictable.
• Depending on the setting value of [Pr. PL09 Magnetic pole detection - Voltage level], an overload, overcurrent, magnetic
pole detection alarm, or others may occur.
• When performing the positioning operation from a controller, use the sequence which confirms the normal completion of the
magnetic pole detection and the servo-on status, then outputs the positioning command. If the controller outputs the
positioning command before RD (Ready) turns on, the command may not be accepted or an alarm may occur.
• If the linear encoder is installed incorrectly, an alarm may occur.
• If the linear encoder resolution setting ([Pr. PL02 Linear encoder resolution setting - Numerator] and [Pr. PL03 Linear
encoder resolution setting - Denominator]) or the setting value of [Pr. PL09] is incorrect, an alarm may occur.
• For the machine whose friction becomes 30 % or more of the continuous thrust, the direct drive motor may not operate
properly after the magnetic pole detection.
• For the horizontal shaft of the machine whose unbalanced thrust becomes 20 % or more of the continuous thrust, the direct
drive motor may not operate properly after the magnetic pole detection.
• The magnetic pole detection may fail if performed simultaneously with multiple axes connected to each other (e.g. a
tandem configuration). Perform the magnetic pole detection for each axis. At this time, set the axes for which the magnetic
pole detection is not performed to servo-off.
• During the magnetic pole detection, the value of [Pr. PE47 Unbalanced torque offset] is regarded as "0".
• When detecting magnetic poles on the vertical axis, use a counterweight or the like to prevent the linear servo motor from
moving with the force of gravity.
Advantage
1. The magnetic pole detection has a high degree
of accuracy.
2. The adjustment procedure at the magnetic pole
detection is simple.
1. The travel distance at the magnetic pole
detection is short.
2. Even for equipment with small friction, the
magnetic pole detection is available.
Disadvantage
1. The travel distance at the magnetic pole
detection is long.
2. For equipment with small friction, the initial
magnetic pole detection error may occur.
1. The adjustment procedure at the magnetic pole
detection is complex.
2. If a disturbance occurs during the magnetic pole
detection, [AL. 027 Initial magnetic pole
detection error] may occur.
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