Mitsubishi Electric MDS-E Series User manual

Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Mitsubishi numerical control unit. This instruction manual describes the handling and
caution points for using this AC servo/spindle. Incorrect handling may lead to unforeseen accidents, so always read
this instruction manual thoroughly to ensure correct usage.
Make sure that this instruction manual is delivered to the end user. Always store this manual in a safe place.
In order to confirm if all function specifications described in this manual are applicable, refer to the specifications for
each CNC.
Notes on Reading This Manual
(1) Since the description of this specification manual deals with NC in general, for the specifications of individual
machine tools, refer to the manuals issued by the respective machine tool builders. The "restrictions" and
"available functions" described in the manuals issued by the machine tool builders have precedence to those
in this manual.
(2) This manual describes as many special operations as possible, but it should be kept in mind that items not
mentioned in this manual cannot be performed.
In this manual, the following abbreviations might be used.
MTB: Machine tool builder

Precautions for Safety
Please read this manual and auxiliary documents before starting installation, operation, maintenance or inspection
to ensure correct usage. Thoroughly understand the device, safety information and precautions before starting
operation.
The safety precautions in this instruction manual are ranked as "WARNING" and "CAUTION".
Note that some items described as " CAUTION" may lead to major results depending on the situation. In any
case, important information that must be observed is described.
DANGER
When there is a potential risk of fatal or serious injuries if handling is mistaken.
WARNING
When a dangerous situation, or fatal or serious injuries may occur if handling is mistaken.
CAUTION
When a dangerous situation may occur if handling is mistaken leading to medium or minor injuries, or physical damage.

The signs indicating prohibited and mandatory matters are explained below.
The meaning of each pictorial sign is as follows.
After reading this specifications and instructions manual, store it where the user can access it easily for reference.
The numeric control unit is configured of the control unit, operation board, servo drive unit, spindle drive unit, power
supply, servo motor and spindle motor, etc.
In this section "Precautions for safety", the following items are generically called the "motor".
• Servo motor
• Linear servo motor
• Spindle motor
• Direct-drive motor
In this section "Precautions for safety", the following items are generically called the "unit".
• Servo drive unit
• Spindle drive unit
• Power supply unit
• Scale interface unit
• Magnetic pole detection unit
Mitsubishi CNC is designed and manufactured solely for applications to machine tools to be used for industrial
purposes.
Do not use this product in any applications other than those specified above, especially those which are
substantially influential on the public interest or which are expected to have significant influence on human lives or
properties.
Indicates a prohibited matter. For example, "Fire Prohibited" is indicated as .
Indicates a mandatory matter. For example, grounding is indicated as .
CAUTION
CAUTION rotated
object
CAUTION HOT
Danger Electric shock
risk
Danger explosive
Prohibited
Disassembly is
prohibited
KEEP FIRE AWAY General instruction Earth ground
POINT
Important matters that should be understood for operation of this machine are indicated as a POINT in this manual.
For Safe Use

1. Electric shock prevention
Make sure the power is shut OFF before connecting a unit and a motor to the power.
Do not open the front cover while the power is ON or during operation. Failure to observe this could lead to
electric shocks.
Do not operate the unit with the front cover removed. The high voltage terminals and charged sections will
be exposed, and can cause electric shocks.
Do not remove the front cover and connector even when the power is OFF unless carrying out wiring work
or periodic inspections. The inside of the units is charged, and can cause electric shocks.
Since the high voltage is supplied to the main circuit connector while the power is ON or during operation,
do not touch the main circuit connector with an adjustment screwdriver or the pen tip. Failure to observe
this could lead to electric shocks.
Wait at least 15 minutes after turning the power OFF, confirm that the CHARGE lamp has gone out, and
check the voltage between P and N terminals with a tester, etc., before starting wiring, maintenance or
inspections. Failure to observe this could lead to electric shocks.
Ground the unit and motor. For the motor, ground it via the drive unit.
Wiring, maintenance and inspection work must be done by a qualified technician.
Wire the servo drive unit and servo motor after installation. Failure to observe this could lead to electric
shocks.
Do not touch the switches with wet hands. Failure to observe this could lead to electric shocks.
Do not damage, apply forcible stress, place heavy items on the cables or get them caught. Failure to
observe this could lead to electric shocks.
Always insulate the power terminal connection section. Failure to observe this could lead to electric
shocks.
After assembling the built-in IPM/SPM spindle motor, if the rotor is rotated by hand etc., voltage occurs
between the terminals of lead. Take care not to get electric shocks.
WARNING

2. Injury prevention
When handling a motor, perform operations in safe clothing.
In the system where the optical communication with CNC is executed, do not see directly the light
generated from CN1A/CN1B connector of drive unit or the end of cable. When the light gets into eye, you
may feel something is wrong for eye.
(The light source of optical communication corresponds to class1 defined in JISC6802 or IEC60825-1.)
The linear servo motor, direct-drive motor and built-in IPM/SPM spindle motor uses permanent magnets in
the rotor, so observe the following precautions.
(1)Handling
• The linear servo motor, direct-drive motor and built-in IPM/SPM spindle motor could adversely affect
medical electronics such as pacemakers, etc., therefore, do not approach the rotor.
• Do not place magnetic materials as iron.
• When a magnetic material as iron is placed, take safety measure not to pinch fingers or hands due to
the magnetic attraction force.
• Remove metal items such as watch, piercing jewelry, necklace, etc.
• Do not place portable items that could malfunction or fail due to the influence of the magnetic force.
• When the rotor is not securely fixed to the machine or device, do not leave it unattended but store it
in the package properly.
• When installing the motor to the machine, take it out from the package one by one, and then install it.
• It is highly dangerous to lay out the motor or magnetic plates together on the table or pallet, therefore
never do so.
(2)Transportation and storage
• Correctly store the rotor in the package to transport and store.
• During transportation and storage, draw people's attention by applying a notice saying "Strong
magnet-Handle with care" to the package or storage shelf.
• Do not use a damaged package.
(3)Installation
• Take special care not to pinch fingers, etc., when installing (and unpacking) the linear servo motor.
WARNING

1. Fire prevention
Install the units, motors and regenerative resistor on non-combustible material. Direct installation on
combustible material or near combustible materials could lead to fires.
Always install a circuit protector and contactor on the servo drive unit power input as explained in this
manual. Refer to this manual and select the correct circuit protector and contactor. An incorrect selection
could result in fire.
Shut off the power on the unit side if a fault occurs in the units. Fires could be caused if a large current
continues to flow.
When using a regenerative resistor, provide a sequence that shuts off the power with the regenerative
resistor's error signal. The regenerative resistor could abnormally overheat and cause a fire due to a fault
in the regenerative transistor, etc.
The battery unit could heat up, ignite or rupture if submerged in water, or if the poles are incorrectly wired.
Cut off the main circuit power with the contactor when an alarm or emergency stop occurs.
2. Injury prevention
Do not apply a voltage other than that specified in this manual, on each terminal. Failure to observe this
item could lead to ruptures or damage, etc.
Do not mistake the terminal connections. Failure to observe this item could lead to ruptures or damage,
etc.
Do not mistake the polarity (+,- ). Failure to observe this item could lead to ruptures or damage, etc.
Do not touch the radiation fin on unit back face, regenerative resistor or motor, etc., or place parts (cables,
etc.) while the power is turned ON or immediately after turning the power OFF. These parts may reach high
temperatures, and can cause burns or part damage.
Structure the cooling fan on the unit back face, etc., so that it cannot be touched after installation.
Touching the cooling fan during operation could lead to injuries.
Take care not to suck hair, clothes, etc. into the cooling fan.
CAUTION

3. Various precautions
Observe the following precautions. Incorrect handling of the unit could lead to faults, injuries and electric shocks, etc.
(1) Transportation and installation
Correctly transport the product according to its weight.
Use the motor's hanging bolts only when transporting the motor itself. Do not use the motor's hanging
bolts to transport a motor with other parts installed, or to transport a machine with a motor installed.
Do not stack the products above the tolerable number.
Follow this manual and install the unit or motor securely in a place where it can be borne and
noncombustible. Insufficient fixing could lead to the unit or the motor slipping off during operation.
Do not get on top of or place heavy objects on the unit.
Do not hold the cables, axis or encoder when transporting the motor.
Do not hold the connected wires or cables when transporting the units.
Do not hold the front cover when transporting the unit. The unit could drop.
Always observe the installation directions of the units or motors.
Secure the specified distance between the units and control panel, or between the servo drive unit and
other devices.
Do not install or run a unit or motor that is damaged or missing parts.
Do not block the intake or exhaust ports of the motor provided with a cooling fan.
Do not let foreign objects enter the units or motors. In particular, if conductive objects such as screws or
metal chips, etc., or combustible materials such as oil enter, rupture or breakage could occur.
Provide adequate protection using a material such as connector for conduit to prevent screws, metallic
detritus, water and other conductive matter or oil and other combustible matter from entering the motor
through the power line lead-out port.
The units, motors and encoders are precision devices, so do not drop them or apply strong impacts to
them.
Always operate the motor, which has a shaft with keyway, with the key attached.
CAUTION

Store and use the units under the following environment conditions.
(Note) For details, confirm each unit or motor specifications in addition.
When disinfectants or insecticides must be used to treat wood packaging materials, always use methods
other than fumigation (for example, apply heat treatment at the minimum wood core temperature of 56 °C
for a minimum duration of 30 minutes (ISPM No. 15 (2009))).
If products such as units are directly fumigated or packed with fumigated wooden materials, halogen
substances (including fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine) contained in fumes may contribute to the
erosion of the capacitors.
When exporting the products, make sure to comply with the laws and regulations of each country.
Do not use the products in conjunction with any components that contain halogenated flame retardants
(bromine, etc). Failure to observe this may cause the erosion of the capacitors.
Securely fix the servo motor to the machine. Insufficient fixing could lead to the servo motor slipping off
during operation.
Always install the servo motor with reduction gear in the designated direction. Failure to do so could lead
to oil leaks.
Structure the rotary sections of the motor so that it can never be touched during operation. Install a cover,
etc., on the shaft.
When installing a coupling to a servo motor shaft end, do not apply an impact by hammering, etc. The
encoder could be damaged.
Do not apply a load exceeding the tolerable load onto the servo motor shaft. The shaft could break.
Store the motor in the package box.
When inserting the shaft into the built-in IPM/SPM spindle motor, do not heat the rotor higher than 130°C.
The magnet could be demagnetized, and the specifications characteristics will not be ensured.
Always use a nonmagnetic tool (explosion-proof beryllium copper alloy safety tool: NGK Insulators, etc.)
when installing the built-in IPM/SPM spindle motor, direct-drive motor and linear servo motor.
Always provide a mechanical stopper on the end of the linear servo motor's travel path.
If the unit has been stored for a long time, always check the operation before starting actual operation.
Please contact the Service Center, Sales Office or dealer.
Install the heavy peripheral devices to the lower part in the panel and securely fix it not to be moved due to
vibration.
CAUTION
Environment Unit Servo motor Spindle motor
Ambient
temperature
Operation: 0 to +55°C
(with no freezing),
Storage / Transportation: -15°C to +70°C
(with no freezing)
Operation: 0 to +40°C
(with no freezing),
Storage: -15°C to +70°C
(with no freezing)
Operation: 0 to +40°C
(with no freezing),
Storage: -20°C to +65°C
(with no freezing)
Ambient
humidity
Operation: 90%RH or less
(with no dew condensation)
Storage / Transportation: 90%RH or less
(with no dew condensation)
Operation: 80%RH or less
(with no dew condensation),
Storage: 90%RH or less
(with no dew condensation)
Operation: 90%RH or less
(with no dew condensation)
Storage: 90%RH or less
(with no dew condensation)
Atmosphere Indoors (no direct sunlight)
With no corrosive gas, inflammable gas, oil mist, dust or conductive fine particles
Altitude
Operation/Storage:
1000 meters or less above sea level,
Transportation:
13000 meters or less above sea level
Operation/Storage:
1000 meters or less above sea level,
Transportation:
10000 meters or less above sea level
Vibration/impact According to each unit or motor specification

(2) Wiring
Correctly and securely perform the wiring. Failure to do so could lead to abnormal operation of the motor.
Do not install a condensing capacitor, surge absorber or radio noise filter on the output side of the drive
unit.
Correctly connect the output side of the drive unit (terminals U, V, W). Failure to do so could lead to
abnormal operation of the motor.
When using a power regenerative power supply unit, always install an AC reactor for each power supply
unit.
In the main circuit power supply side of the unit, always install an appropriate circuit protector or contactor
for each unit. Circuit protector or contactor cannot be shared by several units.
Always connect the motor to the drive unit's output terminals (U, V, W).
Do not directly connect a commercial power supply to the servo motor. Failure to observe this could result
in a fault.
When using an inductive load such as a relay, always connect a diode as a noise measure parallel to the
load.
When using a capacitance load such as a lamp, always connect a protective resistor as a noise measure
serial to the load.
Do not reverse the direction of a diode which
connect to a DC relay for the control output
signals such as contractor and motor brake
output, etc. to suppress a surge. Connecting it
backwards could cause the drive unit to
malfunction so that signals are not output, and
emergency stop and other safety circuits are inoperable.
Do not connect/disconnect the cables connected between the units while the power is ON.
Securely tighten the cable connector fixing screw or fixing mechanism. An insecure fixing could cause the
cable to fall off while the power is ON.
When using a shielded cable instructed in the instruction manual, always ground the cable with a cable
clamp, etc. (Refer to "EMC Installation Guidelines")
Always separate the signals wires from the power line.
Use wires and cables that have a wire diameter, heat resistance and flexibility that conforms to the system.
(3) Trial operation and adjustment
Check and adjust each program and parameter before starting operation. Failure to do so could lead to
unforeseen operation of the machine.
Do not make remarkable adjustments and changes of parameter as the operation could become unstable.
The usable motor and unit combination is predetermined. Always check the combinations and parameters
before starting trial operation.
The direct-drive motor and linear servo motor do not have a stopping device such as magnetic brakes.
Install a stopping device on the machine side.
When using the linear servo motor for an unbalance axis, adjust the unbalance weight to 0 by installing an
air cylinder, etc. on the machine side. The unbalance weight disables the initial magnetic pole adjustment.
CAUTION
RA
24G
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

RA
24G
Servo drive unit Servo drive unit
Control output
signal
Control output
signal

(4) Usage methods
In abnormal state, install an external emergency stop circuit so that the operation can be stopped and
power shut off immediately.
Turn the power OFF immediately if smoke, abnormal noise or odors are generated from the unit or motor.
Do not disassemble or repair this product.
Never make modifications.
When an alarm occurs, the machine will start suddenly if an alarm reset (RST) is carried out while an
operation start signal (ST) is being input. Always confirm that the operation signal is OFF before carrying
out an alarm reset. Failure to do so could lead to accidents or injuries.
Reduce magnetic damage by installing a noise filter. The electronic devices used near the unit could be
affected by magnetic noise. Install a line noise filter, etc., if there is a risk of magnetic noise.
Use the unit, motor and regenerative resistor with the designated combination. Failure to do so could lead
to fires or trouble.
The brake (magnetic brake) of the servo motor are for holding, and must not be used for normal braking.
There may be cases when holding is not possible due to the magnetic brake's life, the machine
construction (when ball screw and servo motor are coupled via a timing belt, etc.) or the magnetic brake's
failure. Install a stop device to ensure safety on the machine side.
After changing the programs/parameters or after maintenance and inspection, always test the operation
before starting actual operation.
Do not enter the movable range of the machine during automatic operation. Never place body parts near or
touch the spindle during rotation.
Follow the power supply specification conditions given in each specification for the power (input voltage,
input frequency, etc.).
Set all bits to "0" if they are indicated as not used or empty in the explanation on the bits.
Do not use the dynamic brakes except during the emergency stop. Continued use of the dynamic brakes
could result in brake damage.
If a circuit protector for the main circuit power supply is shared by several units, the circuit protector may
not activate when a short-circuit fault occurs in a small capacity unit. This is dangerous, so never share the
circuit protector.
Mitsubishi spindle motor is dedicated to machine tools. Do not use for other purposes.
(5) Troubleshooting
If a hazardous situation is predicted during power failure or product trouble, use a servo motor with
magnetic brakes or install an external brake mechanism.
Always turn the main circuit power of the motor OFF when an alarm occurs.
If an alarm occurs, remove the cause, and secure the safety before resetting the alarm.
CAUTION

(6) Maintenance, inspection and part replacement
Always backup the programs and parameters before starting maintenance or inspections.
The capacity of the electrolytic capacitor will drop over time due to self-discharging, etc. To prevent
secondary disasters due to failures, replacing this part every five years when used under a normal
environment is recommended. Contact the Service Center, Service Station, Sales Office or dealer for
repairs or part replacement.
Never perform a megger test (measure the insulation resistance) of the drive unit. Failure to observe this
could lead to faults.
If the battery low warning is issued, immediately replace the battery. Replace the batteries while applying
the drive unit's control power.
Do not short circuit, charge, overheat, incinerate or disassemble the battery.
For after-purchase servicing of the built-in motor, only the servicing parts for MITSUBISHI encoder can be
supplied. For the motor body, prepare the spare parts at the machine tool builders.
For maintenance, part replacement, and services in case of failures in the built-in motor (including the
encoder), take necessary actions at the machine tool builders. For drive unit, Mitsubishi can offer the after-
purchase servicing as with the general drive unit.
(7) Disposal
Take the batteries and backlights for LCD, etc., off from the controller, drive unit and motor, and dispose of
them as general industrial wastes.
Do not disassemble the unit or motor.
Dispose of the battery according to local laws.
Always return the secondary side (magnet side) of the linear servo motor to the Service Center or Service
Station.
When incinerating optical communication cable, hydrogen fluoride gas or hydrogen chloride gas which is
corrosive and harmful may be generated. For disposal of optical communication cable, request for
specialized industrial waste disposal services that has incineration facility for disposing hydrogen fluoride
gas or hydrogen chloride gas.
(8) Transportation
The unit and motor are precision parts and must be handled carefully.
According to a United Nations Advisory, the battery unit and battery must be transported according to the
rules set forth by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Air Transportation
Association (IATA), International Maritime Organization (IMO), and United States Department of
Transportation (DOT), etc.
(9) General precautions
The drawings given in this manual show the covers and safety partitions, etc., removed to provide a clearer
explanation. Always return the covers or partitions to their respective places before starting operation, and
always follow the instructions given in this manual.
CAUTION

Treatment of waste
The following two laws will apply when disposing of this product. Considerations must be made to each law.
The following laws are in effect in Japan. Thus, when using this product overseas, the local laws will have a
priority. If necessary, indicate or notify these laws to the final user of the product.
(1) Requirements for "Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources"
(a) Recycle as much of this product as possible when finished with use.
(b) When recycling, often parts are sorted into steel scraps and electric parts, etc., and sold to scrap
contractors. Mitsubishi recommends sorting the product and selling the members to appropriate
contractors.
(2) Requirements for "Law for Treatment of Waste and Cleaning"
(a) Mitsubishi recommends recycling and selling the product when no longer needed according to item
(1) above. The user should make an effort to reduce waste in this manner.
(b) When disposing a product that cannot be resold, it shall be treated as a waste product.
(c) The treatment of industrial waste must be commissioned to a licensed industrial waste treatment
contractor, and appropriate measures, including a manifest control, must be taken.
(d) Batteries correspond to "primary batteries", and must be disposed of according to local disposal
laws.

Disposal
(Note) This symbol mark is for EU countries only.
This symbol mark is according to the directive 2006/66/EC Article 20 Information for end-
users and Annex II.
Your MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and
components which can be recycled and/or reused.
This symbol means that batteries and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of
separately from your household waste.
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol shown above, this chemical symbol means that the
battery or accumulator contains a heavy metal at a certain concentration. This will be indicated as
follows:
Hg: mercury (0,0005%), Cd: cadmium (0,002%), Pb: lead (0,004%)
In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used batteries and accumulators.
Please, dispose of batteries and accumulators correctly at your local community waste collection/
recycling centre.
Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!

Trademarks
MELDAS, MELSEC, EZSocket, EZMotion, iQ Platform, MELSOFT, GOT, CC-Link, CC-Link/LT and CC-Link
IE are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation in Japan and/or other
countries.
Other company and product names that appear in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the
respective companies.

本製品の取扱いについて
(日本語 /Japanese)
本製品は工業用 (クラス A) 電磁環境適合機器です。販売者あるいは使用者はこの点に注意し、住商業環境以外で
の使用をお願いいたします。
Handling of our product
(English)
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
본 제품의 취급에 대해서
( 한국어 /Korean)
이 기기는 업무용 (A 급 ) 전자파적합기기로서 판매자 또는 사용자는 이 점을 주의하시기 바라며 가정외의 지역에
서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 합니다 .