IAI America PCON-CA - Manual (Page 159)

Chapter 5 Power-saving Function (Automatic Servo-of
f and Full Servo Functions)
POWER CON
PCON-CA/CFA
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Chapter 5 Power-saving Function (Automatic Servo-off and Full
Servo Functions)
This controller possesses Automatic Servo-off and Full Servo functions to reduce the power
consumption while the actuator is stopped. Read the description in this chapter carefully to
save power so that the controller can be operated safely.
Automatic Servo-off function automatically turns the servo OFF in certain time after positioning
process is finished. The next positioning command is issued to turn the servo ON automatically
and achieve the positioning. No holding current flows in the stop state to allow the power
consumption to be saved.
3 types of patterns can be set for the time since positioning complete until servo turned OFF,
and either one can be selected.
In the Full Servo Function, it is able to reduce the power consumption by controlling the pulse
motor which consumes comparatively high current during a stop.
For the power saving function, which of Parameter No.53 or “Stop Mode” in the position table is
to be used is determined by the actuator condition. The details are shown below.
Setting
Status
PIO Pattern 0 to 4 PIO Pattern 0 to 5
Standby after home return
is complete
(Positioning to the target
point is not done)
Power saving function executed
with the values set in Parameter
No.53 (Stop Mode of the
position number is invalid)
Standby with the servo
turned ON after the power
is supplied (Positioning to
the target point is not
done)
Power saving function executed
with the values set in Parameter
No.53 (Stop Mode of the
position number is invalid)
Standby after the
positioning is complete to
the target position set in
the position table
Power saving function executed with the values set in “Stop
Mode” in each position number (Setting of Parameter No.53 is
invalid)
Warning: Do not use this function if the automatic servo OFF is followed by pitch feed
(relative movement).
Servo ON/OFF may cause slight position shift to occur. If position shift occurs
due to external force during servo OFF, positioning to the correct position is
disabled. It is because pitch feed is operated based on the position at start
used as the base point.
Caution: Automatic Servo-off Function is not effective while in pressing operation. Do
not use. It becomes effective at completion of positioning. In pressing, the
function becomes effective only when miss-pressing occurs (the status at the
completion of operation without pressing is the same as that at the
completion of positioning).
No retaining torque is provided in automatic servo-off. The actuator can
move with an external force. Pay attention to the interference to the
peripherals and the safety in the installation.