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MP940 1.5 Axis Machine Controller MP940 1.5 Axis Machine Controller

MP940 Specifications - Specifications include features of Sigma II drives with MP940

Microprocessor 486DX2, 64MHz, 32-bit, floating decimal

Programmable memory 800kB, approx. 2,000 program lines
Motor feedback - standard 13-bit incremental encoder (8,192PPR) - SGMAH & SGMPH
(varies with motor size) 17-bit incremental encoder (131,072PPR) - SGMGH & SGMSH
Motor feedback - optional 16-bit absolute encoder - SGMAH & SGMPH
(varies with motor size) 17-bit absolute encoder - SGMGH & SGMSH
PLC Remote I/O Inputs
Network Computer Analog 1 @ +/- 12V, 16-bit resolution
Digital - programmable 11
Digital - dedicated 3
H.S. Digital (Registration) 2 @ 30µs response
Open Architecture Outputs
MP940 offers a variety of Analog 1 @ +/- 10V, 16-bit resolution
communication options. This Digital - programmable 8
makes it an ideal choice for Digital - dedicated 7
most machine designs. Network Network Communications CERFTM and DeviceNetTM
interface options, such as (available soon) ProfibusTM and CANbusTM
DeviceNetTM and ProfibusTM, Position
allow the MP940 to be a node Position loop update period 500µs
CERFTM - Yaskawa’s high
on the factory network. The Resolution 32-bit (+/-2,147,483,648 encoder counts)
speed motion network, uses
MP940 can provide powerful Velocity
Mechatrolink protocol for high
motion control and high speed Velocity loop response 400Hz performance applications.
I/O even to simple PLCs. Resolution 0.01%
Control Input Power 24VDC
Yet the MP940 can MP940 controllers mount on any size Sigma II drive. Specifications shown are for
independently provide a packages of MP940 and Sigma II drives.
complete machine solution for Global Certification: UL, cUL, CE, TÜV
many applications, eliminating
Sizes (Sigma II Drives)
MotionSuiteTM MP940
the need for PLCs or other
115VAC, single-phase 30 to 200W
controllers. This means reduced
230VAC, single-phase 30 to 1500W
1.5 Axis Machine Controller
cost, design simplicity, and
230VAC, three-phase 500 to 7500W (through 15,000W available soon)
Programming
one-source responsibility.
480VAC, three-phase 500 to 7500W (through 15,000W available soon) for the Sigma II Servo System
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Eliminate gear maintenance MotionWorks+TM Programming Software

Eliminate web breakage and backlash To program the MotionSuiteTM MP940 controller, Yaskawa offers the
Solution: Yaskawa’s MP940 offers Solution: Digital gearing allows MotionWorks+TM programming tool. This provides the user easy access to the
The MP940 is the Most Powerful programmable acceleration and
deceleration profiles. Cycloidal motion
independently driven axes to be perfectly
synchronized, as if they were rigidly
power of the MP940 and Sigma II Servo System through an icon-based,
graphical programming environment. Precise motion and total machine control
profiles provide uniform loading over the connected, allowing flexible positioning of are now only a few mouse clicks away.
1.5 Axis Controller in the World entire accel or decel pattern, eliminating drive components. Applications can have
shock at transition points. variable ratios. Simply create application programs by arranging motion and control icons in a
visual flow chart. Setup wizards and simple menus guide you through controller
Increased position resolution, setup, servo setup and tuning, variable management, and communications
immunity to electrical noise, options. Powerful, user-friendly monitoring tools for fast, easy start-up and
Identify and eliminate motion
and allowable distance troubleshooting are included.
problems
between components
Solution: Yaskawa’s unique monitoring For users of Yaskawa’s MotionSuiteTM products, the MP940 can also be
Solution: High density serial encoding
capability, combined with a “jerk programmed with the MotionWorksTM software tool. This universal tool programs
allows 17-bit incremental or absolute
reduction” feature, allows the customer to Yaskawa’s complete line of MotionSuiteTM controllers.
position resolution (131,072PPR).
view the actual motion profiles. The “jerk
Common mode noise rejection eliminates
reduction” routine enables the
the detrimental effects of electrical noise
customer to selectively sculpt out shock
up to 50 meters between components.
components.

Increase throughput and

Unmatched Quality reduce waste without Enable fast changeover
Communication Networks sacrificing quality between products
Solution: The MP940 has an ultra-fast, Solution: MP940’s massive program
Advanced Motion Functions 500µs position update, rapid settling capacity and advanced motion functions
Modular Design (plug-n-play) time, and continuous path generation. allow fast changeover for different
This means increased accuracy at applications.
Ultra Fast and Powerful increased feed rates.

Reduce component size, Automatically mesh fixed

weight, cost, and maintenance rate devices to a variable
in CAM applications speed axis
Solution: The MP940 uses electronic Solution: MP940’s Programmable Limit
camming, phase adjustment, and Switch (PLS) allows the speed of a
registration to precisely synchromesh master axis to vary without changing the
independent axes. This eliminates the relative position reference to a device
need for cumbersome, expensive, with a fixed cycle time, such as a
mechanical cam-boxes. solenoid. Example of Electronic Gearing Application