Yaskawa MPiec - Manual (Page 2)

Subject: Application Note Product: MPiec Doc#: EM.MCD.09.043
Title: Implementing Electronic Cams with MPiec: Quick Start Guide
August 30, 2012 Page 2 of 16
1. Application Overview
This document explains how to build a cam profile using Yaskawa’s CamTool software and implement a cam
application on an MPiec controller using MotionWorks IEC. This guide also explains how to download the cam
profile file into the MPiec using MotionWorks IEC and designing a simple program that will demonstrate camming
with two servo axes.
2. Application Highlights:
Industry:
Any applications requiring electronic cam functionality
Major Features: Electronic cam
Results: Creation of cam profile. Procedure to create simple cam application
3. Products Used:
Component
Servopack
Motor
Controller
Software MotionWorks IEC Express v 1.1.1, CamTool v 4.61
Product and Model Number
Two Sigma-5 servopacks
Two Sigma-5 motors
MPiec, Minimum FW ver 1.1.1.4
4. Steps to Implement Cam Application
A basic cam application can be implemented in just two steps. The first is the creation of a cam profile file (csv
format) using Yaskawa’s CamTool program or Microsoft Excel. The cam file is downloaded into the controller
using MotionWorks IEC. The second step is the application program itself with Y_CamIn and Y_CamOut blocks
to engage and disengage the cam function respectively.