SUMMARY 1. SUMMARY
Function Description
Current position output /
Speed output
Current
position HOLD
The current position value output function outputs rotation positions (angles) of the machine by
BCD codes or gray code (720-division).
The speed output function outputs rotation speeds of the machine by binary codes.
The current position value output and speed output function are sharing an output pin, so it is
necessary to choose either one.
For more setting details, refer to “8-11. Selecting Function of the Output Contents ”.
Updating of the current position value (speed) output can be stopped by the current position
HOLD function.
If the scan time of the programmable controller (PLC) and updating cycle of the current position
value (speed) output are different, PLC might read an erroneous value.
In the case of reading the accurate value, updating the current position value (speed) output is
stopped by turning ON the current position HOLD.
If “current position HOLD” is using, “External origin set function” will not be able to use because
these two functions are sharing an input pin.
For more setting details, refer to “8-10. Current Position Value (Speed) Output Function”.
(This function is available to VS-5FD(-1) and VS-5FX(-1).)
External error
cancel input
Cancels an error by inputting the external signal.
Serial
communication
Following connections are available since the serial communication connector is equipped.
(1) Setting and editing software (VS-5F-EDW2)
This software makes a computer enable to read, edit, write, and print of the VARICAM setting
data.
(2) Connectable with a serial type external display unit
Angles and rotation speeds can be monitored by using this unit.
VARICAM can connect the maximum 9 units of external display units.
VARICAM
Personal computer
Printer
RS-232C
cable
VARICAM
NDP
Connectable max. 9 units
Extended distance: total 100m