Panasonic MINAS A4 User Manual

PLC Connection Guide
Panasonic MINAS A4
Supported Series: Panasonic MINAS A4 series Servo Drive.
HMI Setting:
Parameters Recommended Options Notes
PLC type
Panasonic MINAS A4
PLC I/F
RS232
Baud rate
9600 2400 ~ 57600
Data bits
8
Parity
None
Stop bits
1
Axis no.
0 (master station only) 0 ~ F (slave)
Device Address:
Bit/Word
Device type Format Range Memo
B Command 20 D 0 ~ 7 States (Note 3)
B Command 27 DD 0 ~ 31 Input Signal (Note 3)
B Command 28 DD 0 ~ 31 Output Signal (Note 3)
W Command 01 D 0
CPU Version (Numeric
format:16-bit Hex)
W Command 05 DD 0 ~ 11 Driver Version (ASCII / 12 words)
W Command 06 DD 0 ~ 11 Motor Version (ASCII / 12 words)
W Command 21 D 0 ~ 1
command pulse counter
(Numeric format: 32-bit Signed)
W Command 22 D 0 ~ 1
feedback pulse counter
(Numeric format: 32-bit Signed)
W Command 24 D 0
present speed
(Numeric format: 16-bit Unsigned)
W Command 25 D 0
present torque
(Numeric format: 16-bit Unsigned)
W Command 26 D 0 ~ 1
present deviation counter
(Numeric format: 32-bit Signed)
W Command 84 D 0
write parameter to EEPROM
(Note 1)
W Command 90 D 0 present Alarm Data

Panasonic MINAS A4 Specifications

General

Series	MINAS A4
Control Mode	Position, Speed, Torque
Communication	RS-232C, RS-485
Control Method	PWM control
Power Supply Voltage	Single-phase 100-120V AC, 200-240V AC
Communication Interface	MECHATROLINK-II, MECHATROLINK-III, RS-485, RS-232C
Protection Functions	Overcurrent, Overvoltage, Undervoltage, Encoder Error
Operating Temperature	0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F)
Vibration Resistance	5.9 m/s² (0.6 G) in each of the X, Y, and Z directions

Summary

HMI Setup for Panasonic MINAS A4

HMI Communication Parameters

Defines essential HMI parameters like PLC type, interface, baud rate, data bits, parity, and stop bits.

Device Address Mapping

Details specific device addresses for commands and data exchange with the MINAS A4 servo drive.

Wiring and Connection Guide

HMI to PLC Wiring Diagrams

Provides wiring diagrams (Diagram 1, 2, 3) for various HMI models connecting to the PLC.

Cable and Pinout Specifications

Details pinout configurations for RS485 and RS232 cables used with MINAS A4 Driver ports.

Connection Examples

Illustrates practical examples of connecting the HMI to single and multiple MINAS A4 devices.