1 Outline
1.3.3 MECHATROLINK-
II
Function Specifications
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1.3.3
MECHATROLINK-
II
Function Specifications
The following table shows the specifications of MECHATROLINK-II.
Function
Specifications
MECHATROLINK-
II
Communication
Communication
Protocol
MECHATROLINK-II
Station Address
41H to 5FH (Max. number of stations: 30)
Can be selected by the combination of the DIP switch
(SW1, SW2).
Baud Rate
10 Mbps, 4 Mbps
Can be selected by the DIP switch (SW2).
Transmission Cycle
250
μ
s
,
0.5 ms to 4.0 ms (Multiples of 0.5 ms)
Can be selected by the DIP switch (SW2).
Number of
Transmission Bytes
17 bytes per station or 32 bytes per station
Can be selected by the DIP switch (SW2).
Reference Method
Control Method
Position, speed, or torque control with MECHATROLINK-
II communication
Reference Input
MECHATROLINK-I, MECHATROLINK-II commands
(sequence, motion, data setting/reference, monitoring, or
adjustment)