Overview

The YOKOGAWA F3NC34-0N Positioning Module is a high-performance control device designed for precise and efficient motion control applications. It offers multi-axis control capability, flexible positioning modes, and advanced features for accurate and reliable operation.

Technical Specifications

Control:

• Number of Controlled Axes: 4
• Control Method: Open-loop control using position reference pulse output

Output Pulse Type:

• RS-422A compliant differential line driver (AM26C31 or equivalent)
• Pulse type selectable for each axis: CW/CCW pulse, travel/direction pulse, and phase A/phase B pulse

Output Pulse Rates:

• Using Servo Motor:
  • CW/CCW: 5,000,000 (pulse/s)
  • Travel/direction: 5,000,000 (pulse/s)
  • Phase A/B (x4): 5,000,000 (pulse/s)
  • Phase A/B (x2): 2,500,000 (pulse/s)
  • Phase A/B (x1): 1,250,000 (pulse/s)
• Using Stepper Motor:
  • CW/CCW: 1,000,000 (pulse/s)
  • Travel/direction: 1,000,000 (pulse/s)
  • Phase A/B (x4): 1,000,000 (pulse/s)
  • Phase A/B (x2): 500,000 (pulse/s)
  • Phase A/B (x1): 250,000 (pulse/s)

Counter:

• Number of Channels: 4
• Input Pulse Type: Incremental encoder (phase A/B), Absolute encoder (compatible absolute encoders)
• Input Pulse Rate:
  • Phase A/B (x4): 5,000,000 (pulse/s)
  • Phase A/B (x2): 2,500,000 (pulse/s)
  • Phase A/B (x1): 1,250,000 (pulse/s)

External Contact Input:

• 6 inputs per axis (origin input, forward limit input, reverse limit input, driver alarm input, external trigger input, general input)
• 1 emergency stop input

External Contact Output:

• 3 outputs per axis (deviation pulse clear signal, general output 2, general output 3) and 1 SEN signal per axis

Positioning Functions:

• Units of Measurement: mm, degrees, pulses
• Control Modes: Position control (PTP, CP, and index), speed control, position control to speed control switchover, and vice versa
• Interpolation Modes: Single axis movement, 2-, 3-, and 4-axis linear interpolation, 2-axis circular interpolation, 3- and 4-axis helical interpolation
• Operation Modes: Pattern operation and direct operation
• Pattern Operation: PTP movement, CP normal movement, CP pass-by movement, and CP pass-through movement
• Number of Action Pattern Records: 2000 max. (500 actions each for 4 patterns)
• Number of Position Data Records: 2000 max per axis
• Position Reference: Absolute/incremental position reference
• Range: -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647 (pulses), -214,748.3648 to 214,748.3647 (mm), -21,474.83648 to 21,474.83647 (degrees)
• Speed Reference: 1 to 5,000,000 (pulses/s), 0.0001 to 214,748.3647 (mm/s), 0.00001 to 21,474.83647 (degree/s)
• Acceleration/Deceleration Curve: Automatic trapezoidal acceleration/deceleration (configurable startup speed), Automatic S-shape acceleration/deceleration (startup speed not configurable)
• Acceleration/Deceleration Time: 0 to 32,767 (configurable independently for acceleration and deceleration)
• Other Features: Change in target position during movement, change in specified speed during movement, two types of automatic origin search, manual origin search, manual operation: jog operation and manual pulse generator mode, electronic gear, teaching, current position setup, M code output, override, software limit switch, counter coincidence or zone coincidence detection

Data Backup:

• Flash ROM (100,000 times rewritable)

Startup Time:

• 0.15 ms for single axis positioning
• 0.17 ms for 4-axis linear interpolation
• 0.41 ms for 2-axis circular interpolation

Current Consumption

• Current Consumption (at 5 V DC): 540 mA
• External Power Supply (24 V DC): 120 mA
• External Wiring: Two 48-pin connectors
• External Dimensions: 28.9 (W) x 100 (H) x 83.2 (D) mm
• Weight: 180 g

Surrounding Conditions

• Surrounding Air Temperature Range:
  • Operating: 0 to 55°C
  • Storage: -20°C to 75°C
• Surrounding Humidity Range:
  • Operating: 10 to 90% RH (non-condensing)
  • Storage: 10 to 90% RH (non-condensing)
• Surrounding Atmosphere: Must be free of corrosive gases, flammable gases, or heavy dust.