YASKAWA MP2300 - System Startup When Replacing Electronic Devices

4.5
System Startup Using Self-Configuration
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System Startup and Sample Programs
4.5.3 System Startup when Replacing Electronic Devices
Use the following procedure to start the system when replacing SERVOPACKs, Optional Modules, and other
electronic devices due to malfunctions and other causes.
1.
Back Up Applications.
Before replacing the electronic devices, create a backup of the application using MPE720.
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Refer to 4.3.2 ( 2 ) Loading the Sample Programs on page 4-32 (MPE720 Ver 6.
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) or 4.3.2 ( 7 ) Dumping All
Data on page 4-41 (MPE720 Ver 5.
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) for information on how to create a backup.
2.
Turn OFF the MP2300.
Log off from the MP2300 or disconnect the communication and turn OFF the MP2300 power.
3.
Start the Electronic Device to Be Added.
Make the DIP and rotary switch and other settings for the new electronic device.
For MECHATROLINK slaves, make the switch settings, turn ON the power to the slave, and check that it starts
up normally. Once normal startup has been confirmed, turn OFF the power supply.
4.
Replace the Electronic Device.
Remove the electronic device to be replaced, connect the new device to the MP2300, and turn ON the power to
all MECHATROLINK slaves.
5.
Turn ON the MP2300.
Turn ON the MP2300 power.
6.
Save SERVOPACK Parameters.
If a SERVOPACK has been replaced, use the following procedure to write the SERVOPACK parameters saved to
the MP2300 to the new SERVOPACK.
a) Select the axis, then select the SERVOPACK Tab Page on the SVB Definition Window (refer to 4.2.2 Set-
ting Motion Fixed Parameters and Adjusting the Settings for Servo Control on page 4-17 or 4.3.2 ( 4 ) Set and
Save Motion Fixed Parameters on page 4-36) to display the SERVOPACK Tab Page.
b) Click File - Save to write the SERVOPACK settings to the SERVOPACK.
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The MP2300 SERVOPACK settings data is written to all SERVOPACKs when Save is executed, and the
settings data is also written in the MP2300 Current Value data column.