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Panasonic MINAS A6 Multi Quick Start Manual

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QS10001_V1.0_EN
2020.11
https://industry.panasonic.eu
Servo Drives
Quick Start Guide
MINAS A6 Multi
Ethernet over EtherCAT (EoE)
PANATERM

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  • Page 1 Servo Drives Quick Start Guide MINAS A6 Multi PANATERM Ethernet over EtherCAT (EoE) QS10001_V1.0_EN 2020.11 https://industry.panasonic.eu...
  • Page 2 This manual and everything described in it are copyrighted. You may not copy this manual, in whole or part, without written consent of Panasonic Electric Works Europe AG (PEWEU). PEWEU pursues a policy of continuous improvement of the design and performance of its products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.4 Available software..........................5 2 Functional overview........................6 3 Wiring............................8 3.1 Basic wiring of the MINAS A6 Multi....................8 3.2 Connect the EtherCAT communication cable...................8 4 Set up the host controller......................9 4.1 Set the IP address in your PC......................9 4.2 Check the EtherCAT driver installation.....................9...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Electrical connections must be made by qualified electrical personnel. About this document This “Quick Start Guide” is intended to help you set up a MINAS A6 Multi servo drive system. It is based on information from the MINAS A6 Multi series manuals and the practical experience of our engineers.

  • Page 5: Available Software

    The following software is available free of charge in our Panasonic Download Center: • PC configuration software PANATERM for MINAS A6 Multi, 32 bit, or PC configuration software PANATERM for MINAS A6 Multi, 64 bit • Panasonic ESI file The following software can be downloaded from Beckhoff’s Web site (https:// www.beckhoff.de):...

  • Page 6: Functional Overview

    Use the following accessories: • 1 x 400V AC power supply cable Connects the MINAS A6 Multi power supply module to the main power supply (400V AC). • 1 x 24V DC power supply cable Connects the power supply unit (24V DC) and the host controller.
  • Page 7 (3) Two-axis MINAS A6 Multi driver module (1.5kW) (4) MINAS A6 servo motor B (1.5kW) (5) MINAS A6 servo motor A (1kW) (6) PC with TwinCAT 3 Engineering software and PANATERM Set-up of a MINAS A6 Multi servo drive system - Ethernet over EtherCAT with PANATERM QS10001_V1.0_EN...

  • Page 8: Wiring

    • PE terminals of power supply module and driver module connected by grounding wire For details on how to do the wiring of the MINAS A6 Multi servo drive system, refer to “Wiring” in “QS10000, MINAS A6 Multi, Position control with Beckhoff host controller over EtherCAT”.

  • Page 9: Set Up The Host Controller

    4 Set up the host controller Set up the host controller Set the IP address in your PC In Windows, go to “Network Connections” > “Change adapter options”. Select “Ethernet” > “Properties”. On the “Network” tab, select “Internet protocol, Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” > “Properties”. Select “Use the following IP address”...
  • Page 10 When the EtherCAT master device is found, select “OK”. Confirm “Scan for boxes” with “Yes”. When the MINAS A6 Multi driver module is found, the following message comes up that you confirm with “OK”. Confirm the message “Activate Free Run” with “No”.

  • Page 11: Activate The Eoe Functionality In Your Twincat Project

    4 Set up the host controller The “Solution Explorer” displays the added driver module with its two connected motors under “I/O” > “Devices”. It also displays all found axes under “MOTION” > “NC-Task 1 SAF”. Activate the EoE functionality in your TwinCAT project You must activate the EoE functionality for the EtherCAT master and slave.
  • Page 12 4 Set up the host controller Set the IP address and subnet mask in the “EoE” section. Make sure the IP addresses of the MINAS A6 Multi driver module and the PC are in the same subnet. Select the “Activate Configuration” icon from the toolbar.

  • Page 13: Connect Panaterm Via Eoe

    Start PANATERM and select “EoE communication”. Select “EoE Settings”. Enter the IP address of the MINAS A6 Multi driver module you want to connect to. Select “PING” to test the connection between the PC and the driver module. Select “OK”.

  • Page 14: Activate The Twincat Runtime Software License

    6 Activate the TwinCAT Runtime software license Activate the TwinCAT Runtime software license The TwinCAT Runtime software is free of charge for 7 days. The trial license can be renewed as needed. Go to “Solution Explorer” > “SYSTEM” > “License” and select the licenses needed for your project from the “Manage Licenses”...

  • Page 15: Help Us Improve

    Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, or if you have any suggestions for improvement. In that case, we ask you to include the Quick Start Guide number in the email subject line. You can find the number starting with "QS" on the cover page. servo.peweu@eu.panasonic.com +49 (0) 8945354-2750 QS10001_V1.0_EN...

  • Page 16: Record Of Changes

    8 Record of changes Record of changes QS10001_V1.0_EN, 2020.11 First edition QS10001_V1.0_EN...

  • Page 17: Panasonic Hotline

    9 Panasonic hotline Panasonic hotline If you have questions that cannot be clarified by the manuals or online help, please contact your sales office. Europe Austria: 02236 / 2 68 46, info.pewat@eu.panasonic.com Benelux: 0499 / 37 27 27, info.pewswe@eu.panasonic.com France: 01 / 60 13 57 57, info.pewswef@eu.panasonic.com...

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