The MINAS A6 series, Panasonic’s new product that follows the highly successful predecessor, the MINAS A5 series. A6 series is more improved. At the same time, compatibility with the A5 series is maintained.
Today plc247.com will guide you to use the Allen-Bradley MicroLogix1400 PLC to control the Panasonic Minas A6 Series Servo (A5 Series similar) by “Pulse Train Output” method.
MicroLogix 1400 & Panasonic A6 “Wiring Diagram”
Note: Need to choose MicroLogix 1400 with Pulse Train Output (PTO) support, plc247.com uses Model 1766-L32BXB
Panasonic Minas A6 “Parameters Setting”
When using Servo Panasonic Minas A6 we need to pay attention and install the main parameters as follows:
+ Pr0.00: Rotational direction setup
+ Pr.0.01: Control mode setup
+ Pr0.05: “Command pulse input” Selection
+ Pr0.06 & Pr0.07: “Command Pulse & Direction” setup
+ Pr0.08: Command “Pulses/Revolution”
plc247.com recommends that you install as the table below to make this project easy. I use Panaterm V6 software, you can download it at the bottom of the article
MicroLogix 1400 “Pulse Train Output” Configuration
+ MicroLogix 1400 “1766-L32BXB” supports 3 high speed 100kHz pulse output ports, which are Out 2, Out 3, Out 4 pins. The“OUT – Output” default setting is (-1) if you don’t change it, the program will get Error.
MicroLogix 1400 – PLC Programming
+ Servo “On/Off Control” & Servo Jog Command
+ Axis Control Command
Video Tutorial
Documents for the Project
+ Panasonic Panaterm V6.0 Software Download
+ Panasonic Servo Minas A6 Manual PDF
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