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RKⅡ Series Built-in Controller Type OPERATING MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Oriental Motor product. This Operating Manual describes product handling procedures and safety precautions. • Please read it thoroughly to ensure safe operation. • Always keep the manual where it is readily available.
Safety precautions 1 Safety precautions The precautions described below are intended to prevent danger or injury to the user and other personnel through safe, correct use of the product. Use the product only after carefully reading and fully understanding these instructions. Also read the “Safety precautions”...
The product described in this manual has been designed and manufactured for use in general industrial machinery, and must not be used for any other purpose. Oriental Motor Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any damage caused through failure to observe this warning.
Preparation 3 Preparation This chapter explains the items you should know before using the OPX-2A. 3.1 Checking the product Verify that the items listed below are included. Report any missing or damaged items to the branch or sales office from which you purchased the product. •...
Preparation 3.3 How to read the display The display consists of 7-segment LEDs. (The number “5” and alphabet “S” are the same.) • Numbers • Alphabets • Signes 3.4 How to read the LED indicators When the operation mode is changed or an alarm or warning generates, a corresponding LED will be lit. While the motor is operating or the edit lock function is enabled, the condition is also indicated by the illumination of a corresponding LED.
Preparation 3.6 Basic operations of the OPX-2A Use the six keys to set data and operate the motor. Operation flow The OPX-2A is operated according to the flow shown below. Level 1: Top screen in each mode Level 2: Item selection screen Level 3 to move navigate through...
Preparation How to input values As an example, how to change “+30” to “−100” is explained. Basic operations • Use the keys to increase/decrease the value or change the sign. Use the keys to move to the digit you want to edit. •...
Preparation 3.8 Rewriting the driver’s non-volatile memory Operation data and parameters are saved to the driver’s non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory can be rewritten approx. 100,000 times. The non-volatile memory will be rewritten after one of the following operations is performed: •...
Installation and connection of the OPX-2A 4 Installation and connection of the OPX-2A 4.1 Location for installation The OPX-2A is designed and manufactured for installation in equipment. Install it in a well-ventilated location that provides easy access for inspection. The location must also satisfy the following conditions: •...
Installation and connection of the OPX-2A 4.3 Connecting to the driver Driver Plug the connector attached to the end of the OPX-2A cable into the data edit connector (CN4) on the driver, and then turn on the power to the driver. Data edit connector (CN4) Note...
Screen transitions 5 Screen transitions Top screen Monitor mode Speed Warning Command position Warning record 1 (latest) Encoder counter Warning record 10 Operation number (oldest) Selected number Clear warning records Processing is in progress Alarm (blinking display) Direct I/O monitor Alarm record 1 (latest) Input monitor...
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Screen transitions Note • There are the following restrictions while the edit lock function is effective. • Data mode, parameter mode: Although they are displayed on the screen, they are unable to operate. • Clearing the alarm and warning records, clear data, position preset, encoder counter preset, teaching, copy mode: They are not displayed on the screen.
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Screen transitions Test mode Parameter mode Data mode Parameter selection Direct I/O test (Example: Electronic gear A) Input test Parameter setting Sensor test Writing of data is Output test in progress (blinking display) Output test JOG operation Operation is in progress Data select operation...
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Screen transitions to Copy mode Return-to-home operation Perform return-to- home operation Processing is in progress Position preset (blinking display) Perform position preset Processing is in progress Encoder counter (blinking display) preset Perform preset Processing is in progress Teaching (blinking display) Perform teaching Operation data No.
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Screen transitions Copy mode Test mode Download Data bank selection 0 Processing is in progress (blinking display) Data bank selection 3 Processing is in progress (blinking display) Data bank selection 2 Processing is in progress (blinking display) Data bank selection 1 Processing is in progress (blinking display) Upload...
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Screen transitions to Monitor mode Verification Verification result: Data bank selection 0 Matched Verification result: Data bank selection 3 Unmatched Data bank selection 2 Data bank selection 1 Initialization Initialize operation data Processing is in progress (blinking display) Initialize parameters Processing is in progress (blinking display) Initialize all data...
Monitor mode 6 Monitor mode 6.1 Overview of the monitor mode • Monitoring the operating status You can monitor the motor speed, command position, encoder counter, operation data number corresponding to the current operation, operation data number currently selected, and internal temperature of the driver in real time. •...
Monitor mode 6.3 Monitor items Motor speed You can check the motor speed (unit: Hz). While the motor is rotating in the CCW direction, “−” is shown in front of the displayed value. If the speed is indicated by an absolute value, no sign is shown to indicate the rotating direction. You can select the value display format using the “display mode of the data setter speed”...
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Monitor mode • Alarm code list Resetting on the Number of times the driver’s Code Alarm name OPX-2A ALARM LED blinks Excessive position deviation Possible Overcurrent Not possible Main circuit overheat Possible Overvoltage Not possible Main power off Possible Undervoltage Electrolytic capacitor error Not possible Command pulse frequency error...
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Monitor mode Warning When a warning generates, a corresponding warning code will be displayed. You can also check or clear warning records. Warning record 1 (latest) Present warning Warning record 2 Warning record 10 (oldest) Warning records are being Clear warning records cleared (blinking display) * If operations are limited by the edit lock function, the screen text in gray is not shown.
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Monitor mode Direct I/O monitor You can check the ON/OFF status of each I/O signal of the driver. Top screen of the direct I/O monitor Input monitor Sensor monitor Output monitor Each digit on the 7-segment LED display corresponds to a signal. The LED is lit when the signal is ON, and it is unlit when the signal is OFF.
Data mode 7 Data mode Up to 64 sets of motor operation data can be set. Once set, the operation data is stored in the driver. The data will not be lost even after the OPX-2A is disconnected from the driver. Before setting operation data, read the "RKⅡ...
Data mode 7.2 Setting items Initial Setting item Description Setting range value Selects how to specify the position (travel 0: Incremental mode Positioning mode amount) in positioning operation (absolute 1: Absolute mode mode or incremental mode). −8,388,608 to +8,388,607 Sets the position (distance) for positioning Position operation.
Data mode 7.3 Setting example This section explains how to change the positioning mode and position of the operation data No.0. • Positioning mode: Changes from incremental mode to absolute mode. • Position: Changes from 0 step to 10000 steps. Top screen of the data mode 1.
Data mode 7.4 Initialization of the selected operation data All of the set value for the selected operation data number can be reverted to the initial values. Top screen of the data mode 1. Use the key to select the data mode. The “DATA”...
Parameter mode 8 Parameter mode You can set parameters relating to motor operation and control. These parameters are saved in the driver. Before setting parameters, read the "RKⅡ Series FLEX Built-in Controller type USER MANUAL" carefully to understand the basic operations, functions and other details of the driver. Note •...
Parameter mode 8.2 Setting example This section explains how to assign the TIM output to the OUT1 output. Top screen of the parameter mode 1. Use the key to select the parameter mode. The “PAR” LED is lit. Select parameter 2.
Parameter mode 8.3 Parameter list There is an unique ID in each parameter. With the OPX-2A, set the parameter selecting the ID. Operation data Operation data can also be set by selecting the data mode. Initial Effective Parameter name Description Setting range value...
Parameter mode Parameters Effective * Parameter name Description Setting range Initial value 0: Immediate stop 1: Deceleration stop Sets how the motor should stop 2: Immediate stop & STOP input action when a STOP input is turned ON. Current OFF 3: Deceleration stop &...
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Parameter mode Effective * Parameter name Description Setting range Initial value Acceleration/ Sets the acceleration/deceleration 0: ms/kHz deceleration unit unit. 1: s Sets the mode for return-to-home 0: 2-sensor mode Home-seeking mode operation. 1: 3-sensor mode Operation speed of Sets the operating speed for return- 1 to 1,000,000 Hz 1000 home-seeking...
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Parameter mode Effective * Parameter name Description Setting range Initial value MS0 operation No. 2048 selection MS1 operation No. 2049 selection MS2 operation No. 2050 selection Sets the operation data No. 0 to 63 corresponding to MS0 to MS5 input. MS3 operation No.
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Parameter mode Effective * Parameter name Description Setting range Initial value IN0 input logic level 2192 setting IN1 input logic level 2193 setting IN2 input logic level 2194 setting IN3 input logic level 2195 setting 0: Normally open Sets the IN0 to IN7 input logic. 1: Normally closed IN4 input logic level 2196...
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Parameter mode Effective * Parameter name Description Setting range Initial value NET-OUT0 output 2240 function selection NET-OUT1 output 2241 function selection NET-OUT2 output 2242 function selection NET-OUT3 output 2243 function selection NET-OUT4 output 2244 function selection NET-OUT5 output 2245 function selection NET-OUT6 output 2246 function selection...
Test mode 9 Test mode 9.1 Overview of the test mode • Direct I/O test You can check the ON/OFF status of each input signal of the driver. You can also switch the ON/OFF status of each output signal on the OPX-2A. There is also a direct I/O test function with which you can check the connection status of the driver.
Test mode 9.2 Operation in the test mode 1. Use the key to select the test mode. 2. Press the key in the top screen of the test mode. The display changes to the test mode item screen. 3. Use the keys to select the item you want to perform.
Test mode Each digit on the 7-segment LED display corresponds to a signal. The LED is lit when the input signal is ON, and it is unlit when the input signal is OFF. Use the keys to switch the ON-OFF state of the output signal. " " is displayed when the signal is ON, while "...
Test mode 9.5 Data select operation Select a desired operation data number and then press the key, and positioning operation will be performed. Top screen of data Operation data No. Operation is in progress select operation selection 0 (blinking display) Operation data No.
Test mode 9.9 Teaching You can operate the motor using the keys on the OPX-2A and reflect the attained position in the operation data. The absolute mode will be automatically selected as the operation mode of any position data set by teaching. The operating speed, acceleration/deceleration rate and starting speed of teaching are the same as the corresponding settings applicable to JOG operation.
Copy mode 10 Copy mode The OPX-2A has four data banks, and operation data and parameters can be saved in each of these data banks. Since an non-volatile memory is used as the data memory element, stored data will be retained even after the power is turned off.
Copy mode 10.2 Operation in the copy mode 1. Use the key to select the copy mode. Top screen of the copy mode Download 2. Press the key in the top screen of the copy mode. The display changes to the copy mode item screen. Upload 3.
Copy mode 10.4 Uploading to the OPX-2A In this operation, data saved in the driver is uploaded to the specified data bank number. Top screen of Data bank Upload successful upload selection 0 (blinking display) Data bank selection 3 Data bank selection 2 Data bank selection 1...
Copy mode 10.6 Initializing driver data In this operation, data saved in the driver are reverted to their initial values. Top screen of Initialize operation Processing is in progress initialization data (blinking display) Initialize Processing is in progress parameters (blinking display) Initialize Processing is in progress all data...
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