Panasonic GM1 Series, User Manual

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● Function Block Diagram (FBD)
● Instruction List (IL)
Glossary
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RTEX
Stands for Realtime Express, which is the name of the motion-specific network connecting the
GM1 Controller RTEX and servo amplifier.
* Realtime Express is the name of the network servo system manufactured by Panasonic
Corporation.
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GM Programmer
A configuration tool for the GM1 Controller RTEX. Using GM Programmer makes it possible to
set positioning data and various positioning parameters, and perform various monitoring. As
this tool is equipped with tool operation mode that starts a motor independently without using
user programs, it is convenient especially to verify operations at the time of initial startup.
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PANATERM Lite for GM
A setup support tool for the MINAS series servo amplifiers manufactured by Panasonic
Corporation. When GM Programmer is installed, "PANATERM Lite for GM" is also installed at
the same time. By using this tool, parameter setup within servo amplifiers, control status
monitoring, setup support, machine analysis, and other operations can be executed on the PC
screen.
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P-point control
Refers to control passing through a "Pass Point". In this manual, this control is referred to as "P-
point control" for the sake of convenience.
This method is used when target multi-stage velocities are specified in a sequence of motions.
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C-point control
Refers to control passing through a "Continuance Point". In this manual, this control is referred
to as "C-point control" for the sake of convenience. This method is used to execute consecutive
E-point controls by one-time startup.
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E-point control
Refers to movement up to an "End Point". In this manual, this control is referred to as "E-point
control" for the sake of convenience. This method is used for single-speed acceleration /
deceleration control. It is also called "trapezoidal control".
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Automatic operation
An operation that is automatically performed. It means position control.
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Manual Operation
An operation that is performed at initial startup or during adjustment. Home return, JOG
operation, and pulser operation are manual operations.
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Position control
A generic term for E-point control, P-point control, and C-point control. For each control, control
for single axes and interpolation control for multiple axes can be performed. Interpolation
control can be selected from 2-axis linear interpolation, 2-axis circular interpolation, and 3-axis
linear interpolation.
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