5.4 Wiring MECHATROLINK II Communications
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5.4 Wiring MECHATROLINK II Communications
The following diagram shows an example of connections between a host controller and a SERVOPACK using
MECHATROLINK II communications cables (CN6A, CN6B).
5.4.1 Wiring Example MECHATROLINK II Communications
SERVOPACK (first station)
Pulse transformer
SERVOPACK (first station)
Pulse transformer
SERVOPACK (first station)
Pulse transformer
Host controller
Pulse transformer
Terminating Multiple Axis Connections
*
represents twisted pair wires.
Always connect a Terminator (JEPMC-W6020: 120 Ω) between
pins 2 and 3 of the end connector of the last SERVOPACK. Also
connect a terminating resister 120 Ω) and the shield at the host
controller.
MECHATROLINK-II
I/F
1
2
3
4
CN6A
CN6B
1
2
3
4
/S
S
SH
/S
S
SH
FG
1
2
3
4
CN6A
CN6B
1
2
3
4
/S
S
SH
/S
S
SH
FG
1
2
3
4
CN6A
CN6B
1
2
3
4
/S
S
SH
/S
S
SH
FG
1
2
3
4
/S
S
SH
120Ω
FG
120Ω
MECHATROLINK-II
I/F
MECHATROLINK-II
I/F
MECHATROLINK-II
I/F