Absolute Encoder Setup - YASKAWA MECHATROLINK Sigma 2 Series User Manual

6 Parameter Setting and Functions

6.6.2 Absolute Encoder Setup

6.6.2 Absolute Encoder Setup

INFO
IMPORTANT
Perform the setup operation for the absolute encoder in the following circumstances:
• When starting the machine for the first time.
• When an encoder backup alarm occurs.
• When the SERVOPACK's power supply is turned OFF and the encoder's cable is
removed.
Perform the setup operation in one of the following ways.
• Refer to the Σ-II Series SGM H/SGDH User's Manual : Design and Maintenance (SIE-
S800-32.2) for details on the absolute encoder setup operation (Fn008) when a Digital
Operator is used.
• Refer to Appendix C.2 Absolute Encoder Setup (Initialization) for details on the setup
operation when the Adjusting command (ADJ: 3EH) is used.
The absolute encoder setup operation is only possible when the SERVOPACK is Servo OFF. After the
setup processing is finished, turn the power back ON again.
If the following absolute encoder alarms are displayed, the alarms must be cleared using the method
described above for the setup operation. They cannot be cleared by the SERVOPACK alarm clear
(ALM-CLR) command.
• Encoder backup alarm (A.81)
• Encoder checksum alarm (A.82)
In addition, if a monitoring alarm occurs in the encoder, the alarm must be cleared by turning OFF the
power.
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