Yokogawa Programmable Logic Controller PLC FA-M3 Positioning Module F3NC96-0F[Product print page]

Manufacturer: Yokogawa Electric Corporation

Yokogawa Programmable Logic Controller PLC FA-M3 Positioning Module F3NC96-0F

General

Yokogawa Positioning Module (with MECHATROLINK-II Interface) F3NC96-0N.This positioning module is to be installed on the base unit of a FA–M3 range free controller system, and supports MECHATROLINK–II *1 communications. The positioning module provides an interface (C1 master) to a high–speed motion field network based on MECHATROLINK–II, a standard proposed by Yaskawa Electric. It transmits MECHATROLINK–II commands to external equipment (slaves) according to instructions from a CPU module, and receives MECHATROLINK–II responses from external equipment.

Yokogawa Programmable Logic Controller PLC FA-M3 Positioning Module F3NC96-0F

Features

This module has the following features:

– Positioning control of up to 15 axes per module using one slot.
– Easy connection of controller and motors using connectors reduces wiring cost.
– High–speed transmission of 10 Mbps with cycle time of 1 ms    for 8 axes or 2 ms for 15 axes enables control data (target position, current position, etc.) to be transmitted and received in real time to achieve fast response and synchronization of peripherals.
– Command transmission enables maximum utilization of motor performance (high speed, high resolution) to achieve fast and accurate positioning control.
– Supports versatile positioning control of multiple linear interpolation motions of up to 15 axes in any combination, as well as change in speed or target position during motion.
– Currently supports servomotors (manufactured by Yaskawa Electric). Future support for stepper motors, inverters, I/O equipment and other equipment is expected.

Yokogawa Programmable Logic Controller PLC FA-M3 Positioning Module F3NC96-0F

Specifications

Weight:                                120 g                                             Interface:                            MECHATROLINK–II compliant

Transmission rate:            10 Mbps                                       Transmission bytes:         32 bytes

Current consumption:       570 mA (5V DC)                         External connection:        One MECHATROLINK–II connector

External dimensions:        28.9 (W) × 100 (H) × 83.2 (D) mm*2

Transmission media:         2-wire shielded twisted pair cable (proprietary cable)

Number of installed modules:  8 modules max. (120 axes max.)

Cycle time versus number of stations: 1.0 ms for up to 8 axes, 2.0 ms for up to 15 axes (user selectable)

Yokogawa Programmable Logic Controller PLC FA-M3 Positioning Module F3NC96-0F

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