Q.I am using an AZ Series multi-axis driver and a Mitsubishi Electric Co. PLC.  How do I perform a push-motion return-to-home?

A.

Product Name

Drivers (SSCNETIII/H) manufactured by ORIENTAL MOTOR CO., LTD.: AZD2A-KS3, AZD2B-KS3, AZD3A-KS3, AZD4A-KS3
PLC (Q Series Simple Motion Unit) manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation: QD77MS2, QD77MS4, QD77MS16

Make the following settings with the Mitsubishi Electric Co.’s simple motion unit setting tool and the Oriental Motor support software MEXE02, and then execute return-to-home. Specific procedures are as follows:

  1. Changes in the Simple Motion Unit Setting Tool
    Select [Driver return-to-home method] in "Pr.43: Return-to-home method".

    Simple Motion Unit Setting Tool
  2. Changes in Support Software MEXE02
    Change the "JOG/HOME/ZHOME operation setting" to [Manual setting] and the "(HOME) Home-seeking mode" to [Push-motion].

    Fig.: Changes in Support Software MEXE02

Product Category: αSTEP , Network Compatible Products and Controllers
Model and Series: AZ Series multi-axis drivers , electric actuators with AZ Series equipped multi-axis drivers
Description: How to Use/Setting Method
FAQ No.: 512

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