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About this Manual
This manual contains information that is required to design servo system applications.
Keep this manual in a location where it can be accessed for reference whenever required.
The following four manuals are also required in addition to this manual to design servo system applications.
• MECHATROLINK-III Communication ASIC JL-100/JL-101 Hardware User’s Manual
(Manual No.: MMA TDEP 019A)
• MECHATROLINK-III Protocol User’s Manual (Manual No.: MMA TDEP 020A)
• MECHATROLINK-III Command Specifications for Standard Servo Profile
(Manual No.: MMA TDEP 021A)
• MECHATROLINK-III Communication ASIC JL-100/JL-101 (C1 Master) Access Driver
(Manual No.: MMA TDEP 024A)
The above four manuals are available from the MECHATROLINK Members Association.
To obtain these manuals, register as a member of the MECHATROLINK Members Society on the following
website.
URL: http://www.mechatrolink.org/
Also refer to the manuals that are listed on the following page for additional information as required.
Description of Technical Terms
The following table gives the meanings of terms that are used in this manual.
Important Information
The following icon is used to indicate information that requires special attention.
Term
Meaning
Spindle Motor
Σ
-V-SD Series UAKAJ and UAKBJ motor
Servomotor
Σ
-V-SD Series SGMGV servomotor
Power Regeneration
Converter
Σ
-V-SD Series CACP-JU converter
SERVOPACK
Σ
-V-SD Series CACR-JU servo amplifier
SERVOPACK for One
Axis
A SERVOPACK that can control one motor
SERVOPACK for Two
Axes
A SERVOPACK that can control two motors
Σ
-V-SD Driver
A power regeneration converter and a SERVOPACK
Servo Drive
A set including a servomotor (or a spindle motor) and a
Σ
-V-SD driver
Servo System
A complete system that consists of a servo drive, a host controller, and peripheral devices
Servo ON
The power to the motor ON
Servo OFF
The power to the motor OFF
Base Block (BB)
The power supply to motor is turned OFF by shutting off the base current to the power tran-
sistor in the current amplifier.
Servo Lock
A state in which the motor is stopped and is in position loop with a position reference of 0.
DC-bus Voltage
The main circuit DC voltage (between P and N terminals) in a power regeneration con-
verter and a SERVOPACK
• Indicates important information that must be memorized, as well as precautions, such as alarm
displays, that do not involve potential damage to equipment.