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8 OUTPUT MODULE
8.4 Cam
Cam is used to make a machine connected to servomotor operate according to the
preset cam pattern.
(1) For axes at which the cam is set as the output module, the same operation as a
cam is executed using a ball screw as shown in the example below.
Cam
Upper
dead point
Lower dead point
Upper dead point
Stroke amount
Same operation
Pulse generator
Servo
motor
Reduction
gear
Moving part
Stroke amount
Servo
amplifier
Q61P Q03UD
CPU
Q173D
CPU
QX41
Q172D
LX
QX41
(2) The following two types data required to use a cam.
• Settings item at cam data creation.
It is set at cam data (cam curve) creation using the MT Developer2.
(Refer to Section 8.4.2)
• Cam parameters
These are the parameters used to set to cam in the output module at
mechanical system program creation.
(Refer to Section 8.4.3)
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