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EZMC36A / EZMC36I
USER MANUAL
ORIENTAL MOTOR CO., LTD.

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  • Page 1 HL-0121-4 Controller EZS/EZC Series EZMC36A / EZMC36I USER MANUAL ORIENTAL MOTOR CO., LTD.
  • Page 2 Oriental Motor shall not be liable whatsoever for the performance of another manufacturer’s product or any problem arising from the use thereof.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ………………………………………………………… vi Intended Reader of the Manual …………………………… vi Purpose of the Manual …………………………………… vi Receipt, Storage and Disposal of the Product …………… vi Product Support …………………………………………… vi Technical Assistance Regarding the Product …………… vi Structure and Contents of the Manual …………………… vii Contents of the Manual ……………………………………...
  • Page 4 Installation and Wiring Chapter …………… 4 -1 4.1 Installing the Controller ……………………………… 4 -1 4.1.1 Required Installation Conditions …………… 4 -1 4.1.2 Mounting on a Wall …………………………… 4 -2 4.1.3 Mounting to a DIN Rail………………………… 4 -3 4.1.4 Installing the Battery…………………………… 4 -5 4.2 Front Panel………………………………………………...
  • Page 5 4.9 Wiring the Slider / Cylinder Cables ……………………4 -32 4.9.1 Connecting the Slider / Cylinder ………………4 -32 4.9.2 Cable Wiring Length……………………………4 -32 4.9.3 Protecting the Motor ……………………………4 -32 4.10 Wiring the Communication Connector Cables ……4 -33 4.10.1 Teaching Pendant …………………………4 -33 4.10.2 Controller ……………………………………4 -33 4.11 Wiring the I / O Cable …………………………………4 -34 4.12 Wiring the Sensor Cables …………………………4 -35...
  • Page 6 Maintenance Chapter …………………………………… 7-1 7.1 External Check ………………………………………… 7-1 Repair Chapter ………………………………………………… 8 -1 8.1 Scope of Warranty Repair …………………………… 8 -1 8.2 Warranty Period ……………………………………… 8 -1 8.3 How to Receive Repair ……………………………… 8 -1 8.4 Repair Following Expiration of the Warranty Period … 8 -1 Specifications Appendix …………………………………A -1...
  • Page 7 Optional Parts and Appendix Accessories ……………………………………B -1 B.1 Teaching Pendant ………………………………………B -1 B.2 I / O Cable ………………………………………………B -1 B.3 Controller Link Cable …………………………………B -1 B.4 DIN Rail Mounting Plate ………………………………B -1 B.5 Cable Set ………………………………………………B -2 B.6 Sensor Set ………………………………………………B -2 B.7 Sensor Cable ……………………………………………B -2 B.8 Data Editing Software …………………………………B -3 B.9 Battery……………………………………………………B -3...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Check the delivered product by verifying it against the specification on the order Disposal of the Product sheet. If the product is damaged, please contact the Oriental Motor branch or sales office from which you purchased the product. Leave the product in the packing carton until immediately before installation. If the...

  • Page 9: Contents Of The Manual

    Introduction Structure and Contents This manual serves as a user’s guide for EZS / EZC Series controllers. Operating any EZS / EZC Series slider or cylinder requires the slider/cylinder and the of This Manual controller, as well as the setup of an optional teaching pendant or data editing soft- ware and the programming of operation data.

  • Page 10: Rules Of Notation

    Rules of Notation The following symbols are used throughout this manual to indicate safety warnings, precautions, important notes and tips: Handling the product without observing the in- Warning structions that accompany a “Warning” symbol may result in death or serious bodily injury. Handling the product without observing the in- Caution structions that accompany a “Caution”...

  • Page 11: Safety

    Chapter 1 Safety Safety Chapter Read this manual before installing or wiring the controller. By reading the manual you can better understand the installation methods and procedures and gain an under- standing of how to operate the controller and slider / cylinder both safely and effec- tively.

  • Page 12: Danger Posed By The Machine

    Failure to do so may result in a serious impairment of the machine’s performance. Provide EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) measures when installing/wiring the product. The safety precautions described above are by no means comprehensive. Please contact Oriental Motor concerning any question or problem you might have.

  • Page 13: General Safety Guidelines

    Chapter 1 Safety 1.3 General Safety Guidelines This section explains the general safety guidelines applicable to the EZS/EZC Series. Safety information specific to the controller is provided in connection with the relevant items throughout the manual. To prevent bodily injury, please observe the following points. Be sure that personnel with expert knowledge of elec- Warning trical and mechanical engineering perform the instal-...
  • Page 14 Do not use the controller and slider/cylinder beyond Caution their specified values. Doing so may result in injury or equipment damage. No one should come close to the slider/cylinder be- yond the safety distance, except for qualified person- nel. To do so may result in injury. When transporting the slider/cylinder, do so by hold- ing the body of the slider/cylinder.

  • Page 15: Unpacking, Inspection

    Chapter 2 Unpacking, Inspection and Storage Unpacking, Inspection Chapter and Storage This chapter explains the receiving procedures that must be carried out in order to ensure that the controller will function as specified. These procedures include the following: Unpacking the EZS/EZC Series controller Inspecting the controller for damage sustained during shipment Checking the combination of controller and slider/cylinder Storage guidelines for the controller...

  • Page 16: Explanation Of Unit Model

    2.2 Explanation of Unit Model The unit-model codes for the EZS/ EZC Series are shown in figures 2-1 and 2-2. However, a given combination of these numbers and letters does not always provide a valid unit model. Refer to “Combination List ” on p. A-1. 2.2.1 Slider Figure 2-1 Unit Model of Slider EZS4 - 05 M C A...

  • Page 17: Inspection Procedure

    Motor branch or sales office from which you purchased the product. Report problems to Oriental Motor as soon as possible after your receipt of the prod- uct.

  • Page 19: Controller Overview

    Chapter 3 Controller Overview Controller Overview Chapter This chapter explains the basic controller functions and operating requirements that must be understood and observed in order to ensure correct use of the controller. 3.1 Overview The EZS/EZC Series controller is equipped with a communication function, encoder feedback function, and other functions needed to operate the slider/cylinder using pro- grammed data, and to perform positioning controls such as home-position detection.
  • Page 20 The encoder installed in the slider/cylinder constantly feeds back to the controller the position of the moving part ( table/rod ). The controller monitors the encoder signal and controls the motor so as to prevent any deviation in the position of the moving part.

  • Page 21: Functions

    Chapter 3 Controller Overview 3.2 Functions 3.2.1 Operation The controller provides the positioning operation, return-to-home operation and push- motion operation functions. (1) Positioning operation Operation is performed using the set operation data [ distance of movement (mm), speed (mm/s) and direction ]. A maximum of 63 different operation data can be set.

  • Page 22: Setting

    3.2.4 Setting Figure 3-2 shows a layout of LEDs and setting switches on the front panel of the con- troller, and their functions are explained in the table that follows it. Figure 3-2 Setting Switches LINEAR OTION CONTROLLER C 36 PENDANT PENDANT/PC LINK...
  • Page 23 Chapter 3 Controller Overview Name Function POWER LED This LED stays on (green) while power is being supplied. A green light stays on while the controller is operating normally. A red light comes on when an alarm is generated (upon activation of the protective function or emer- READY/ALARM LED gency stop).

  • Page 24: Operating Requirements

    3.3 Operating Requirements The following items must be strictly observed when using the EZS / EZC Series con- troller. 3.3.1 Axis Number ( ID ) When two or more controllers are connected via daisy chain ( up to 16 controllers ), set each controller’s axis-number setting switch while making sure there is no dupli- cation of numbers.

  • Page 25: Power Cutoff During Controller Communication

    If a nonvolatile memory error occurs, “ initialize all data” using the teaching pendant. If the error still persists, please contact the ORIENTAL MOTOR branch or sales of- fice from which you purchased the product and arrange for a repair.

  • Page 26: Battery Backup (Absolute Type)

    3.3.4 Battery Backup (absolute type) The are two types of battery backups as shown below. Select the desired type using Note the teaching pendant. Always charge the battery before con- necting. Standard backup Provides a longer backup period. Optional backup Provides a better speed-following capability.

  • Page 27: Installation And Wiring

    Chapter 4 IInstallation and Wiring Installation and Wiring Chapter This chapter explains how to install and wire the controller. To prevent electric shock, always cut off the power supply before connecting / disconnecting the controller to / from the machine. To prevent electric shock, for the power supply for the Warning controller use only a DC power supply that has passed...

  • Page 28: Mounting On A Wall

    Install the controller by maintaining the distances specified in Figure 4-1 from the enclosure walls and other equipment. Install the controller vertically with the power-supply connector section facing down- ward. Provide the minimum distance required to ensure sufficient ventilation and easy ac- cess to the controller, and in accordance with the cable’s radius of curvature.

  • Page 29: Mounting To A Din Rail

    Chapter 4 IInstallation and Wiring Figure 4-3 Controller Installation Dimensions 4.1.3 Mounting to a DIN Rail When mounting the controller to a DIN rail (rail width: 35 mm (1.38 inch) ), use an op- tional DIN rail mounting plate (PADP01 ). Figure 4-4 shows the installation method to the DIN rail.
  • Page 30 Hook the upper tab on the DIN rail mounting plate over the DIN rail and push the controller inward. Figure 4-6 Securing to DIN Rail DIN rail DIN lever Secure the controller using an end plate. (2) Removal Pull down on the DIN lever using a flat-head screwdriver. Lift the controller from below and remove.

  • Page 31: Installing The Battery

    Chapter 4 IInstallation and Wiring 4.1.4 Installing the Battery The battery has a built-in protective circuit. Use the supplied battery holder to secure the battery by avoiding the projected section (protective circuit) on the side face. Figure 4-8 shows the battery installation method. Figure 4-9 shows the battery’s installation dimensions.
  • Page 32 Figure 4-8 Battery Installation Method Projected section (protective circuit) Note Install the battery, being careful to avoid the projected section (protective circuit). Screw (M5) Figure 4-9 Battery Installation Dimensions Unit: mm (inch) 2 x M5 tap hole...

  • Page 33: Front Panel

    Chapter 4 IInstallation and Wiring 4.2 Front Panel This section describes the layout of the controller’s front panel and connectors. 4.2.1 Connectors Table 4-1 shows the names and types of connectors provided on the front panel and bottom face of the controller. See Figure 4-8 for the layout of connectors, switches and LEDs and the pin assignments of each connector.

  • Page 34: Controller Panel Layout

    4.2.2 Controller Panel Layout Figure 4-10 shows the layout of the controller’s front panel and that of the bottom face. Figure 4-10 Layout of Front Panel / Bottom Face LINEAR OTION CONTROLLER C 36 POWER LED Axis-number setting switch READY /ALARM LED Electromagnetic brake release Operation mode switch switch...
  • Page 35 Chapter 4 IInstallation and Wiring (1) Emergency-stop terminal block When the product is shipped, the emergency stop function is disabled using a jumper cable. Table 4-2 shows the pin assignments of the emergency-stop terminal block. Table 4-2 Pin Assignments of Emergency-Stop Terminal Block Signal name Explanation EMG +...
  • Page 36 (5) I / O Connector The pin assignments of the I/O connector vary, depending on the controller’s op- eration mode. Table 4-6 shows the pin assignments of the I/O connector in the controller mode. Table 4-7 shows the pin assignments of the I/O connector in the driver mode. Table 4-6 Pin Assignments of I / O Connector in Controller Mode Signal name Description...

  • Page 37: User I/O Specification

    Chapter 4 IInstallation and Wiring 4.3 User I/O Specification This section describes the controller’s input/output signals. The controller’s input/output functions depend on its operation mode. In the controller mode, 11 photocoupler inputs and 11 photocoupler/transistor outputs are available. In the driver mode, 10 photocoupler inputs and eight photocoupler/transistor outputs are available.

  • Page 38: Start Input

    4.3.3 START Input This input is enabled in the controller mode. If the READY output is active, the positioning operation of the slider/cylinder starts when the START input is activated following input of M0 to M5. During the operation, the MOVE output remains active, while the END output remains non-active. The END output becomes active when the rotor position stabilizes at ±...

  • Page 39: Home Input

    Chapter 4 IInstallation and Wiring 4.3.5 HOME Input This input is enabled in the controller mode. The return-to-home operation of the slider/cylinder starts when the HOME input is ac- tivated while the READY output is active. Table 4-8 HOME Input 4 ms or more 2 ms or more HOME input...

  • Page 40: Stop Input

    4.3.6 STOP Input This input is enabled in the controller mode. The STOP input is used to stop the operating slider/cylinder. The input logic of the STOP input, as well as the stop pattern, can be changed using the teaching pendant. When an operation is stopped via the STOP input, the data set for the operation will be cleared so that the non-executed data will not be executed when the operation is resumed via the START input.

  • Page 41: Pause Input

    Chapter 4 IInstallation and Wiring 4.3.7 PAUSE Input This input is enabled in the controller mode. The PAUSE input is used to temporarily stop the operating slider / cylinder (operation data is held). To resume the operation, switch the PAUSE input to the non-active state and then activate the START input.

  • Page 42: Acl Input

    4.3.8 ACL Input This input is common to the controller mode and driver mode. The ACL input is used to reset the ALM output to the normal, non-active state, when the ALM output has been activated due to an activation of the controller’s protective function.

  • Page 43: Cw / Ccw (Pls / Dir) Inputs

    Chapter 4 IInstallation and Wiring 4.3.9 CW / CCW ( PLS / DIR) Inputs These inputs are enabled in the driver mode. Input the user-defined controller’s pulse train. Input a signal corresponding to the pulse input mode. See p. 3-5 for details on how to set the pulse input mode. Figure 4-19 Circuit for CW / CCW / PLS / DIR Inputs PC410 or 220Ω...
  • Page 44 (2) 1-pulse input mode The slider/cylinder operates in the opposite the motor direction when a pulse train is input to the PLS input while the DIR input is active. The slider/cylinder operates in the motor direction when a pulse train is input to the PLS input while the DIR input is non-active.

  • Page 45: C.off Input

    Chapter 4 IInstallation and Wiring 4.3.10 C.OFF Input This input is enabled in the driver mode. To prevent injury or equipment damage, do not acti- vate the C.OFF input while the slider/cylinder is oper- ating. If the C.OFF input switches to the active state during operation, the slider/cylinder will stop and lose its holding brake force.

  • Page 46: Stop0 To Stop2 Input

    4.3.12 STOP0 to STOP2 Input These inputs are enabled in the driver mode. The three-bit input is used to set the motor’s standstill current as a percentage of the output current. If the standstill current (%) is set higher than the operating current (%), the standstill current will revert to the operating current (%).

  • Page 47: Ready Output

    Chapter 4 IInstallation and Wiring 4.3.13 READY Output This output is enabled in the controller mode. The READY output is used to indicate whether or not a slider/cylinder operation com- mand can be accepted. When the READY output is active, the M0 to M5 inputs, START input and HOME in- put are accepted.
  • Page 48 Figure 4-26 AREA Output When Area 1 > Area 2 Selection of operation data Area 2 setting Area 1 setting M0 to M5 input START input READY output MOVE output END output AREA output Opposite the motor direction Motor operation Motor direction A (active) : ON...

  • Page 49: T-Up Output

    Chapter 4 IInstallation and Wiring 4.3.17 T- UP Output This output is enabled in the controller mode. The T- UP output is used to indicate that a push-motion operation has been completed. The T- UP output becomes active when a pushed condition is achieved inside the push- distance range (Figure 4-27).

  • Page 50: Alm Output

    4.3.18 ALM Output This output is common to the controller mode and driver mode. The ALM output is used to indicate an actuation of the controller’s protective function. When the ALM output becomes active, an ALM code (ALM0 to ALM4) explained be- low will also be output.

  • Page 51: Tim Output

    Chapter 4 IInstallation and Wiring 4.3.20 TIM Output This output is enabled in the driver mode. The TIM output is used to indicate that the rotor has turned 7.2 degrees. The TIM output is enabled when it is active. The active range is determined by the operating speed of the slider/cylinder.

  • Page 52: Sensor I / O Specification

    4.4 Sensor I / O Specification This section describes the controller’s sensor input. The sensor input is enabled in the controller mode. Use an optional sensor set ( PAEZ-S ) for the sensors. For the sensor power supply, always use the + 24 V and GND outputs provided for sensor I / O.

  • Page 53: Return-To-Home Operation Sequence

    Chapter 4 IInstallation and Wiring 4.4.5 Return-to-Home Operation Sequence Return-to-home is an operation in which the sensor placed at the reference point of positioning (mechanical home position) is detected automatically. The home position can be detected in two modes: the 2-sensor mode (constant-speed operation) and 3-sensor mode (high-speed operation).

  • Page 54: Emergency Stop Specification

    4.5 Emergency Stop Specification The emergency stop function is designed under the following specification: Design and risk evaluation of the safety circuit is the responsibility of the customer that manufactures the Warning machine. Refer to the safety standards EN954-1 and EN60204- 1 and observe the requirements.
  • Page 55 Chapter 4 IInstallation and Wiring Figure 4-33 shows a timing chart of the EMG (emergency stop) input. Figure 4-33 Timing Chart of EMG (Emergency Stop) Input Motor is operating Emergency stop in process EMG input 700 ms or less READY output 6 ms or less MOVE output END output...

  • Page 56: Wiring The Power Cable

    4.6 Wiring the Power Cable Connect a 24 VDC power supply to the power cable. Use a DC power supply providing reinforced insulation on the primary and secondary sides. Use a three-core shield cable of AWG20 (0.5 mm ) or larger to wire the power sup- ply.

  • Page 57: Wiring The Emergency Stop Cable

    Chapter 4 IInstallation and Wiring 4.7 Wiring the Emergency Stop Cable Connect the emergency stop circuit to the emergency-stop terminal block (EMG). (Remove the jumper cable installed at the factory.) The emergency stop input of the controller is a normally-closed (contact B) input. Table 4-14 shows the pin assignments of the emergency-stop terminal block.

  • Page 58: Wiring The Slider / Cylinder Cables

    4.9 Wiring the Slider / Cylinder Cables This section explains the wiring of the motor cable and encoder cable of the slid- er/cylinder. 4.9.1 Connecting the Slider / Cylinder Plug the connectors (plugs) at the ends of the motor cable and encoder cable of the slider/cylinder into the corresponding connectors (sockets) on the controller.

  • Page 59: Wiring The Communication Connector Cables

    Chapter 4 IInstallation and Wiring 4.10 Wiring the Communication Connector Cables A maximum of 16 controllers can be connected to the teaching pendant in a “ daisy chain ” using controller link cables (optional). 4.10.1 Teaching Pendant Plug the connector (plug) at the end of the teaching pendant cable into the pendant connector (PENDANT/PC) on the controller.

  • Page 60: Wiring The I / O Cable

    Figure 4-37 Connection of Communication Connectors Teaching pendant TEACHING PENDANT EZT1 Controller link cable SATART STOP SHIFT Controller Controller Controller LINEAR OTION CONTROLLER LINEAR OTION CONTROLLER LINEAR OTION CONTROLLER C 36 C 36 C 36 PENDANT PENDANT PENDANT Pendant connector (PENDANT/PC) PENDANT/PC PENDANT/PC...

  • Page 61: Wiring The Sensor Cables

    Chapter 4 IInstallation and Wiring 4.12 Wiring the Sensor Cables Plug the connector (socket ) of an optional sensor cable (CC02EZ1-S ) into the sen- sor connector on the controller’s bottom surface. Figure 4-39 Connection of Sensor Connector Controller Mode Note The sensor input is enabled when the Controller...

  • Page 62: Compliance With The Ec Directives

    4.13 Compliance with the EC Directives The EZS / EZC Series controllers and sliders/ cylinders bear the CE mark indicating their compliance with the following EC directives. The installation conditions needed to satisfy the EC directives are as follows: For the power supply to the controller, use an EMC-compliant DC power supply with reinforced insulation provided on the primary and secondary sides.

  • Page 63: Installation / Wiring Methods

    When a power transformer is used, always connect a mains filter on the AC input side of the power transformer. Oriental Motor recommends the mains filters shown in the table below, based on our internal measurement results. Manufacturer...
  • Page 64 (5) Wiring other cables Connect the cable directly to the ground point so as not to generate a differ- ence in ground potential between the controller and any surrounding control sys- tems equipment. When using a regular or electromagnetic relay in the same circuit, apply a mains filter or CR circuit in order to absorb any surge current.

  • Page 65: Wiring Diagrams

    Chapter 4 IInstallation and Wiring 4.14 Wiring Diagrams This section gives power and I/O wiring diagrams for the EZS/EZC Series controller and an example of EMC-compliant wiring. 4.14.1 Power Wiring Diagram An example of wiring the DC input and slider/cylinder cables to the EZMC36 controller is shown below: Figure 4-41 Example of Standard Power Wiring for EZMC36 Controller Slider...

  • Page 66: I / O Wiring Diagrams

    4.14.2 I / O Wiring Diagrams Examples of wiring the user I / Os to the EZMC36 controller are shown below: Figure 4-42 Example of Standard I / O Wiring for EZMC36 Controller (controller mode) Controller Mode I/O connector Connector (plug) READY pin assignments LINEAR...
  • Page 67 Chapter 4 IInstallation and Wiring Figure 4-44 Example of User-Defined Controller Connection (controller mode) Controller Mode EZMC36 controller User-defined controller 24 VDC inputs 23,25 24 VDC 27,28 11 M0 12 M1 13 M2 Data selection 14 M3 inputs 15 M4 16 M5 STOP START...
  • Page 68 Figure 4-45 Example of User-Defined Controller Connection (driver mode) Driver Mode EZMC36 controller User-defined controller 24 VDC inputs 23,25 24 VDC 27,28 11 RUN0 12 RUN1 13 RUN2 Motor-current setting inputs 14 STOP0 15 STOP1 16 STOP2 5 VDC 17 CW 18 CW - Motor pulse 5 VDC...

  • Page 69: Example Of Emc-Compliant Wiring

    Chapter 4 IInstallation and Wiring 4.14.3 Example of EMC-Compliant Wiring An installation/wiring example of the controller, slider/cylinder and teaching pendant used in the EMC measurement conducted by Oriental Motor is shown below: Figure 4-46 Example of Installation/Wiring Compliant with EMC Directives Teaching pendant...
  • Page 70 4-44...

  • Page 71: Startup And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Startup and Troubleshooting Startup and Troubleshooting Chapter This chapter explains the procedures used to turn on the power to the controller and start the slider/cylinder, as well as the steps to take in troubleshooting. Note Some of the parts used in the controller are sensitive to static electricity.

  • Page 72: Starting The Slider / Cylinder (I / O)

    Figure 5-2 Output Statuses at Power-On (controller mode) Power on Power off Reconnection of power ∗ 10 s or more Power supply ∗ 1.5 s or more READY output MOVE output Undetermined ∗ 1.5 s or more END output Undetermined ∗...

  • Page 73: Starting The Slider/Cylinder (Teaching Pendant)

    Chapter 5 Startup and Troubleshooting 5.3 Starting the Slider/Cylinder (teaching pendant) To perform a manual operation using a teaching pendant, start the slider/cylinder ac- cording to the following procedure: Confirm that the emergency stop button on the teaching pendant is not pushed in. Plug the connector (plug) of the teaching pendant cable into the pendant connec- tor on the controller.

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    5.4 Troubleshooting When a controller alarm has been detected, perform troubleshooting with reference to the information provided in this section. If the controller does not operate normally after the appropriate action has been tak- en, call our Technical Support Line. Table 5-3 shows the number of LED blinks and alarm code corresponding to each controller, wiring or operation-related problem.
  • Page 75 Chapter 5 Startup and Troubleshooting Table 5-3 Numbers of LED Blinks and Alarm Codes No. of Alarm Slider/cylinder Phenomenon Cause Action code action input blinks Coasts to a stop The driver’s heat-sink temperature Review the ventilation conditions within Can be used Overheat protection reached approx.
  • Page 76 No. of Alarm Slider/cylinder Phenomenon Cause Action code action input blinks The push range was exceeded during a Adjust the push distance and push cur- Stops Push range error Can be used push-motion operation. rent. Check the encoder cable and its con- Cannot be nection to the controller.

  • Page 77: Controller Operation

    Chapter 6 Controller Operation Controller Operation Chapter This chapter describes the positioning operation, push-motion operation, return-to- home operation and manual operation/stopping in the controller mode, as well as the management of coordinate positions in the controller. The controller operates in the controller mode and driver mode. The operations that can be performed in these modes are listed below: Table 6-1 Operation Modes The slider/cylinder can be operated using the operation data/parameters set...

  • Page 78: Single-Motion Positioning Operation

    6.1.1 Single-Motion Positioning Operation When an operation data is chosen for which “single-motion” is selected as the oper- ation function, positioning operation is performed only once using the single opera- tion data. Figure 6-2 shows the operation profile of single-motion positioning operation when operation data is set as shown in Table 6-2.

  • Page 79: Sequence-Forward Operation

    Chapter 6 Controller Operation Figure 6-3 Operation Profile of Linked-motion Positioning Operation Speed Speed Started after selecting No. 02 Started after selecting No. 04 No.02 No.03 No.04 No.04 Time Time START input END output An END signal is output when the positioning operation is complete. 6.1.3 Sequence-Forward Operation In this mode, the positioning operation is performed continuously by automatically in- crementing the operation data number by one.
  • Page 80 Selecting No. 00 for the first operation When a START signal is input with No. 00 selected, a single-motion operation is performed based on data No. 01. When a START signal is input again, a linked- motion operation is performed based on data Nos. 02, 03 and 04, in that order. Then, when a START signal is input again with No.

  • Page 81: Push-Motion Operation

    Chapter 6 Controller Operation 6.2 Push-Motion Operation An operation in which the load is continuously subjected to pressure is called “push- motion operation ”. Push-motion operation is performed when “push-motion ” is selected as the opera- tion function when the operation data is set. Figure 6-6 shows the operation profile of push-motion operation.

  • Page 82: Return-To-Home Operation

    6.3 Return-to-Home Operation When a HOME signal is input, a return-to-home operation is started in the preset di- rection. The mechanical home is set at the specified position (internal setting) to which the slider/cylinder returns after contacting the stopper end. The position away from mechanical home by the amount of set home offset is called “softhome.”...

  • Page 83: Stop Operation

    Chapter 6 Controller Operation 6.5 Stop Operation 6.5.1 Pause (PAUSE) When a PAUSE signal is input while the slider/cylinder is operating, the slider/cylin- der will stop temporarily. To resume the operation, reset the PAUSE signal and input the START signal. The operation will resume until the position set for the operation during which the pause was executed.

  • Page 84: Emergency Stop (Emg)

    6.5.4 Emergency Stop (EMG) When the controller’s EMG signal is input or the emergency stop button on the teach- ing pendant is pressed, the power to the motor will be cut and the slider/cylinder will stop (via a coasting stop). If the slider/cylinder is equipped with an electromagnetic brake, the electromagnetic brake will be actuated to provide the necessary holding brake force.

  • Page 85: Maintenance

    Chapter 7 Maintenance Maintenance Chapter This chapter explains the maintenance items that must be performed to ensure safe, efficient operation of the controller. Should you encounter any abnormality, immediately stop using the controller and call our Technical Support Line. 7.1 External Check Check the items specified in Table 7-1 on a regular basis.

  • Page 87: Repair

    8.4 Repair Following Expiration of the Warranty Period Once the warranty period has expired, Oriental Motor will perform repair for a fee on- ly when the product function can be recovered / maintained through such a repair.

  • Page 89: Appendix

    Appendix A Specifications Specifications Appendix A.1 General Specifications A.1.1 Insulation Specifications Item Standard Measuring location Condition Dielectric strength∗ Leakage current to be 10 mA or less Between heat sink and power terminal Apply 500 VDC for 1 minute Insulation resistance∗ 100 MΩ...

  • Page 90: Common Specifications

    A.3 Common Specifications A.3.1 Power Supply, Operating Environment Power-supply voltage 24 VDC ±10% ( Power to the teaching pendant and electromagnetic brake is supplied by the controller.) Current consumption 4.0 A or less Ambient temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F ) ( nonfreezing ) Ambient humidity 85% Relative Humidity or below ( noncondensing ) ( excluding battery ) External dimensions...

  • Page 91: Controller Mode

    Appendix A Specifications A.4.2 Controller Mode G Japanese /English Language setting G Absolute mode, incremental mode Positioning operation G Single-motion positioning operation mode In the case of a data number for which “single-motion” is set, only that data is executed. Operation mode that can G Linked-motion positioning operation be set for 63 sets of data...

  • Page 92: Driver Mode

    G Setting range: 0.015 to 249.990 mm/s (0.0006 to 9.84 in/sec) Common operating speed G Minimum setting: 0.015 mm/s (0.0006 in/sec) The common operating speed can be set in units of 0.001 mm/s (0.00004 in/sec) on the teaching pendant, but the value to be recorded is the largest multiple of 0.015 not exceeding the setting range. G Setting range: 0.015 to 150.000 m/s Acceleration / (0.05 to 492 ft/sec...

  • Page 93: I / O Setting

    Appendix A Specifications A.5 I / O Setting A.5.1 Area Set the output range of AREA signal. The AREA output remains active while the moving part is positioned between the upper and lower limits. G Setting range: -9999.990 to +9999.990 mm (-393.70 to +393.70 inch) Area 1 Area 1 can be set in units of 0.001 mm (0.00004 inch) on the teaching pendant, but the value to be recorded is the largest multiple of 0.015 not exceeding the setting range.

  • Page 94: Protective Functions

    A.7 Protective Functions When the controller’s protective function is activated, the ALM output becomes active, a five-bit code is output via the ALM0 to ALM4 signals to indicate the number of LED blinks corresponding to the protective function that has triggered the alarm, and an alarm code is displayed on the pendant. At the same time, the READY / ALARM LED turns on or blinks in red.
  • Page 95 Appendix A Specifications Overspeed The motor speed exceeded 3000 rpm. G Motor action: The power is cut off, and the motor coasts to a stop. G Number of LED blinks: 2 G Alarm code: 31 G Alarm reset method: ACL input or cycling of power Nonvolatile memory The stored data is damaged.

  • Page 96: Functions Available In Combination With The Teaching Pendant

    EMG input detection An emergency stop input was detected or the emergency stop button on the teaching pendant was pressed. G Motor action: Stops. G Number of LED blinks: 6 G Alarm code: 68 G Alarm reset method: Resetting of EMG input Abnormal operation There is an abnormality in the operation data.

  • Page 97: Program Mode

    Appendix A Specifications A.8.2 Program Mode G ABS / INC, position, operating speed, acceleration, deceleration, operation function Operation data setting Operation data clear Data insertion Data deletion All operation data clear A.8.3 Parameter Mode G Pause logic, stop action, stop logic, sensor enable / disable, LS logic, I / O setting HOME logic, overtravel logic G Operating current, standstill current, backup...
  • Page 98 A-10...
  • Page 99 Appendix B Optional Parts and Accessories Optional Parts and Accessories Appendix B.1 Teaching Pendant The teaching pendant is a human interface essential to the EZS/EZC Series prod- ucts in the execution of positioning control. It provides data setting functions and po- sition/alarm monitoring functions.
  • Page 100 B.5 Cable Set These cables are used to extend the wiring length between the slider/cylinder and controller. Flexible cables offering excellent elasticity are also available. A motor cable and an encoder cable are provided as a set. Each cable can also be purchased individually.
  • Page 101 Appendix B Optional Parts and Accessories B.8 Data Editing Software A PC-based software to edit data. Model EZED1 B.9 Battery A replacement battery for the absolute type. Model PAEZ-BT EZS/ EZC Series Controller EZMC36 USER MANUAL...

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