About this manual, Targeted readers, Related documentation – Yaskawa Sigma-5 User Manual: MECHATROLINK-II Commands User Manual
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About this Manual
This manual describes the specifications of MECHATROLINK-II commands used for the following
MECHATROLINK-II communications reference input type SERVOPACKs, the basic operations using these
commands, and the parameters for these commands.
•
Σ-V Series SERVOPACKs (Model: SGDV-11, and -15)
• DC Power Input
Σ-V Series SERVOPACKs (Model: SGDV-E11)
• Large-Capacity
Σ-V Series SERVOPACKs (Model: SGDV-11)
Targeted Readers
Users who incorporate MECHATROLINK-II commands in controllers
Users who design applications for host controllers that directly transmit MECHATROLINK-II commands
Related Documentation
Refer to the following manuals for information on
Σ-V series SERVOPACKs, including hardware, adjustment
methods, and trial operation.
General Precautions
Manual Name
Manual Number
Σ-V Series Product Catalog
KAEP S800000 42
Large-Capacity
Σ-V Series Catalog
KAEP S800000 86
Σ-V Series User’s Manual Setup Rotational Motor
SIEP S800000 43
Σ-V Series User’s Manual Setup Linear Motor
SIEP S800000 44
Σ-V Series User’s Manual Design and Maintenance
Rotational Motor/MECHATROLINK-II Communications Reference
SIEP S800000 46
Σ-V Series User’s Manual Design and Maintenance
Linear Motor/MECHATROLINK-II Communications Reference
SIEP S800000 48
DC Power Input
Σ-V Series User’s Manual Setup Rotational Motor
SIEP S800000 80
DC Power Input
Σ-V Series User’s Manual Design and Maintenance
Rotational Motor/MECHATROLINK-II Communications Reference
SIEP S800000 82
Σ-V Series User’s Manual for Use with Large-Capacity Models Setup Rotational Motor SIEP S800000 89
Σ-V Series User’s Manual for Use with Large-Capacity Models Design and Maintenance
Rotational Motor/MECHATROLINK-II Communications Reference
SIEP S800000 90
Be sure that you fully understand each command and use the commands in the order
appropriate for your application.
Incorrect usage of the commands can result not only unexpected motions, but in a seri-
ous accident.
Special care and verification must be taken for usage of the commands in order to avoid
accidents.
Be sure to also establish safety measures for the system.
Observe the following general precautions
to ensure safe application.
• The products shown in illustrations in this manual are sometimes shown without covers or protective guards.
Always replace the cover or protective guard as specified first, and then operate the products in accordance with
the manual.
• The drawings presented in this manual are typical examples and may not match the product you received.
• If the manual must be ordered due to loss or damage, inform your nearest Yaskawa representative or one of the
offices listed on the back of this manual.