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Section 1: introduction, Machine controller – Yaskawa MP940 Hardware Manual User Manual

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MotionSuite™ MP940 Machine Controller Hardware Manual

Section 1: Introduction

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Section 1: Introduction

The MP940 is a 1.5 axis machine controller which connects to an SGDH servo
amplifier via dual-port RAM.

This combination makes a fully integrated one-and-a-half-axis machine controller. It
can be used to perform point-to-point positioning, or following of external devices. It
has on-board digital and analog I/O, and network connections to link to other factory
automation equipment.

Note: Refer to the SGDH User’s Manual for SGDH information.

Machine Controller

Figure 1.1: MP940 Machine Controller / SGDH Combination