Function List; Engineering Tool; Engineering Tool List; Connection Via A Controller - Mitsubishi Electric MELSERVO MR-JET-G-N1 User Manual

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Function list

This list explains the EtherCAT related functions for devices and the whole system.
Category Subcategory
Network Open network
Remote
maintenance
Profile
Application Synchronization
function
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Engineering tool

The following explains the main purposes of the engineering tools used in communication. For specific usages, refer to the
manuals of the engineering tool and controller.

Engineering tool list

This list shows the engineering tools used with the MR-JET-G-N1.
Engineering tool Detailed explanation
MR Configurator2 This is a software that has the following functions: servo amplifier adjustment, monitor display, diagnosis, reading/writing of servo
parameters, and test operation. These functions are performed using a personal computer. Parameter settings and test operation can
also be performed via a controller.
Settings, such as a stroke limit, absolute position detection system, communication error detection time, are made with this software.

Connection via a controller

Connection via a controller is available on servo amplifiers with firmware version C4 or later being used with MR
Configurator2 with software version 1.134Q or later.
The Ethernet over EtherCAT (EoE) function of EtherCAT network allows the engineering tool to be connected with the servo
amplifier via a controller.
A controller that supports the EoE function (EtherCAT master) is required.
For the usage of the EoE function, refer to the manual for the controller being used.
Personal computer
Engineering tool
MR Configurator2
Ordinary connection
method
Servo amplifier
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1.2 Function list
Function Description
EtherCAT protocol This protocol supports EtherCAT.
EtherCAT This setting specifies the control mode and network communication.
communication
setting
File access over This protocol enables a firmware upload to devices via a network. For
EtherCAT (FoE) details, contact your local sales office.
Ethernet over This protocol transmits the Ethernet communication data via the
EtherCAT (EoE) EtherCAT segment.
ESI This is a setting file on which the information specific to each slave
station (vendor information, product information, profiles, objects, and
other information) is written. Store the ESI file on the controller to use
it.
Distributed clock This function enables DC mode.
(DC)
Ethernet
USB port
USB
USB port
Various functions
(Parameter settings, monitoring, etc.)
A device that converts the Ethernet protocol to the EtherCAT
Controller
protocol is required.
The controller converts the protocol in this diagram.
EtherCAT port
EtherCAT
Connection can be established using the EtherCAT port.
EtherCAT port
Settings of MAC address and IP address are required on the
controller.
Detailed explanation
Page 9 Communication
specifications
Page 41 STARTUP
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Page 8 Connection via
a controller
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Page 21
SYNCHRONIZATION