Positioning start

There are two ways to start a positioning operation: (1) Set the "[Cd.3] Positioning start No.", and turn ON the positioning start signal. (2) Use the dedica... More Details >>

Latch (backup) areas in the auxiliary relay (M), data register (D), and extended register (R) of the FX3G/FX3GC series

M384 to M1535 and D128 to D1099 can be latched. M1536 to M7679, D1100 to D7999, and R0 to R23999 can be used as latch areas by installing an optional batt... More Details >>

Regarding EtherCAT Communications

The FX5 CPU module does not support EtherCAT communication. There are no products in the FX series or iQ-F series that support EtherCAT communication. More Details >>

Remedy for LCPU error "4116"

The LCPU error code 4116 is displayed when a built-in I/O instruction that is disabled in the parameter setting is executed. Check for the parameter settings... More Details >>

Torque limit

Set the torque limit value in "[Cd.101] Torque output setting value" before the positioning start.The values of "[Pr.17] Torque limit setting value" and "[Cd... More Details >>

Warning

No, execute "[Cd.5] Axis error reset" to cancel the error after eliminating the error cause. More Details >>

Axis error reset

It depends on the servo error.Some can be cleared by "[Cd.5] Axis error reset" but the other cannot unless the servo amplifier's power is turned OFF.Refer to... More Details >>

Error 1205

Error 1205 (SSCNET communication error) occurs when erroneous data is received from servo amplifier. [When the servo parameter "[PA14] Rotation direction se... More Details >>

When the message "An unusable COM port was specified" is displayed

RS-232 is selected as PC side I/F in Transfer Setup of GX Developer or GX Works2.Change the setting in PC side I/F to USB. More Details >>

Speed change during JOG operation

Yes. The speed can be changed during JOG operation.Set the new speed with "[Cd.14] New speed value", and then set "[Cd.15] Speed change request" to "1". More Details >>