5-1
5-1 Position Control
5
Operating Functions
5Operating Functions
5-1 Position Control
 Positioning can be performed according to the pulses input into the pulse-string inputs (CN1-22 to 
25).
 The Servomotor rotates using the value of the pulse-string inputs multiplied by the value of the 
electronic gear (Pn46, Pn47, Pn4A, and Pn4B). 
 SMARTSTEP2 Series Servo Drives have two position control modes: high-response position 
control and advanced position control. Select the mode better suited for your operational 
conditions. 
High-Response Position Control vs. Advanced Position Control
The two position control modes have the following differences.
 The Notch Filter 1 Frequency, Vibration Frequency, and Realtime Autotuning Mode Selection 
cannot be used at the same time in high-response position control mode. The parameter entered 
first will be given priority. 
Example: When the Realtime Autotuning Mode Selection is set, the Servo Drive will be forcibly set 
to 1500 (disabled), even if the Notch Filter 1 Frequency is input.
 The adaptive filter will be disabled under high-response position control. To use the adaptive filter, 
select the advanced position control mode. 
Parameters Requiring Settings 
Notch Filter 1 
Frequency (Pn1D)
Vibration 
Frequency (Pn2B)
Realtime Autotun-
ing Mode Selec-
tion (Pn21)
Adaptive Filter 
Table Number 
Display (Pn2F)
High-Response 
Position Control
Conditional Conditional Conditional Disabled
Advanced 
Position Control
Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Parameter
No.
Parameter name Explanation Reference 
Pn02
Control Mode 
Selection
Select a control mode for position control (setting: 0 or 2).
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Pn42
Command Pulse 
Mode
Set to match the command pulse form of the controller.
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Pn46
Electronic Gear Ratio 
Numerator 1 
Set the pulse rate for command pulses and Servomotor travel 
amount.
The maximum value of the calculated numerator is 2,621,440.
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Electronic Gear Ratio 
Numerator Exponent
Pn4B
Electronic Gear Ratio 
Denominator
Pn60
Positioning 
Completion Range
The Positioning Completed Output (INP) turns ON when the 
number of pulses in the deviation counter is equal to or less than 
the setting of this parameter.
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Electronic Gear Ratio Numerator 1 (Pn46) x 2 
Electronic Gear Ratio Numerator Exponent (Pn4A)
Electronic Gear Ratio Denominator 
Pn4B