Yaskawa MP940 - Manual (Page 61)

Basic System Operation
3.3.5 Setting Scan Time Definitions
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• The power supply must first be turned OFF before changing the basic control cycle.
• Even when the memory is cleared, the basic control cycle will not be returned to the default value
but the present value will be applied. To return to the default value, turn the power OFF and back
ON again.
3.3.5 Setting Scan Time Definitions
In the Online Mode, the Machine Controller’s high-speed scan time will be displayed. In the
Offline Mode, the scan time data saved on the hard disk will be displayed.
Setting Details
Set Time Sets the system scan time value.
The lower number is the value that is currently set.
Maximum Time Sets the maximum system scan time value.
The lower number is the maximum valued measured by the
system up to this point.
Current Time Indicates the present value for the system scan time.
Number of Steps Indicates the number of steps for the system scan time.
Background Time Indicates the percentage of the overall system that is being used
for background processing.
Watchdog Set Sets a watchdog time which is the estimated time limit for the
system scan.