Mitsubishi Electric iQ-F Series User manual

MELSEC iQ-F FX5 Simple Motion Module
User's Manual (Advanced Synchronous Control)
-FX5-40SSC-S
-FX5-80SSC-S

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(Read these precautions before use.)
Before using this product, please read this manual and the relevant manuals introduced in this manual carefully and pay full
attention to safety in order to handle the product correctly.
This manual classifies the safety precautions into two categories: [ WARNING] and [ CAUTION].
Depending on the circumstances, procedures indicated by [ CAUTION] may also cause severe injury.
It is important to follow all precautions for personal safety.
Store this manual in a safe place so that it can be read whenever necessary. Always forward it to the end user.
[DESIGN PRECAUTIONS]
WARNING
●Make sure to set up the following safety circuits outside the PLC to ensure safe system operation
even during external power supply problems or PLC failure. Otherwise, malfunctions may cause
serious accidents.
- Most importantly, set up the following: an emergency stop circuit, a protection circuit, an interlock
circuit for opposite movements (such as normal vs. reverse rotation), and an interlock circuit (to
prevent damage to the equipment at the upper and lower positioning limits).
- Note that when the CPU module detects an error, such as a watchdog timer error, during self-
diagnosis, all outputs are turned off. Also, when an error that cannot be detected by the CPU
module occurs in an input/output control block, output control may be disabled. External circuits
and mechanisms should be designed to ensure safe machinery operation in such a case.
- Note that the output current of the 24 V DC service power supply varies depending on the model
and the absence/presence of extension modules. If an overload occurs, the voltage automatically
drops, inputs in the PLC are disabled, and all outputs are turned off. External circuits and
mechanisms should be designed to ensure safe machinery operation in such a case.
- Note that when an error occurs in a relay, transistor or triac of an output circuit, the output might
stay on or off. For output signals that may lead to serious accidents, external circuits and
mechanisms should be designed to ensure safe machinery operation in such a case.
●Construct an interlock circuit in the program so that the whole system always operates on the safe
side before executing the control (for data change) of the PLC in operation.
Read the manual thoroughly and ensure complete safety before executing other controls (for program
change, parameter change, forcible output and operation status change) of the PLC in operation.
Otherwise, the machine may be damaged and accidents may occur due to erroneous operations.
●In an output circuit, when a load current exceeding the current rating or an overcurrent caused by a
load short-circuit flows for a long time, it may cause smoke and fire. To prevent this, configure an
external safety circuit, such as a fuse.
●For the operating status of each station after a communication failure of the network, refer to relevant
manuals for the network. Incorrect output or malfunction may result in an accident.
●To maintain the safety of the programmable controller system against unauthorized access from
external devices via the network, take appropriate measures. To maintain the safety against
unauthorized access via the Internet, take measures such as installing a firewall.
WARNING Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in
death or severe injury.
CAUTION Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in
minor or moderate injury or property damage.

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[DESIGN PRECAUTIONS]
[INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS]
CAUTION
●When an inductive load such as a lamp, heater, or solenoid valve is controlled, a large current
(approximately ten times greater than normal) may flow when the output is turned from off to on. Take
proper measures so that the flowing current does not exceed the value corresponding to the
maximum load specification of the resistance load.
●After the CPU module is powered on or is reset, the time taken to enter the RUN status varies
depending on the system configuration, parameter settings, and/or program size.
Design circuits so that the entire system will always operate safely, regardless of this variation in time.
●Simultaneously turn on and off the power supplies of the CPU module and extension modules.
●If a long-time power failure or an abnormal voltage drop occurs, the PLC stops, and output is turned
off. When the power supply is restored, it will automatically restart (when the RUN/STOP/RESET
switch is on RUN side).
WARNING
●Make sure to cut off all phases of the power supply externally before attempting installation or wiring
work. Failure to do so may cause electric shock or damage to the product.
●Use the product within the generic environment specifications described in the generic specifications
of the user's manual (Hardware) of the CPU module to use.
Never use the product in areas with excessive dust, oily smoke, conductive dusts, corrosive gas (salt
air, Cl2, H2S, SO2or NO2), flammable gas, vibration or impacts, or expose it to high temperature,
condensation, or rain and wind.
If the product is used in such conditions, electric shock, fire, malfunctions, deterioration or damage
may occur.

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[INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS]
CAUTION
●Do not touch the conductive parts of the product directly. Doing so may cause equipment failures or
malfunctions.
●When drilling screw holes or wiring, make sure that cutting and wiring debris do not enter the
ventilation slits of the PLC. Failure to do so may cause fire, equipment failures or malfunctions.
●For product supplied together with a dust proof sheet, the sheet should be affixed to the ventilation
slits before the installation and wiring work to prevent foreign objects such as cutting and wiring
debris.
However, when the installation work is completed, make sure to remove the sheet to provide
adequate ventilation. Failure to do so may cause fire, equipment failures or malfunctions.
●Install the product on a flat surface. If the mounting surface is rough, undue force will be applied to the
PC board, thereby causing nonconformities.
●Install the product securely using a DIN rail or mounting screws.
●Connect the expansion board and expansion adapter securely to their designated connectors. Loose
connections may cause malfunctions.
●Make sure to affix the expansion board with tapping screws. Tightening torque should follow the
specifications in the manual. If the screws are tightened outside of the specified torque range, poor
connections may cause malfunctions.
●Work carefully when using a screwdriver such as installation of the product. Failure to do so may
cause damage to the product or accidents.
●Connect the extension cables, peripheral device cables, input/output cables and battery connecting
cable securely to their designated connectors. Loose connections may cause malfunctions.
●When using an SD memory card, insert it into the SD memory card slot. Check that it is inserted
completely. Poor contact may cause malfunction.
●Turn off the power to the PLC before attaching or detaching the following devices. Failure to do so
may cause equipment failures or malfunctions.
- Peripheral devices, expansion board, expansion adapter, and connector conversion adapter
- Extension modules, bus conversion module, and connector conversion module
- Battery

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[WIRING PRECAUTIONS]
[WIRING PRECAUTIONS]
WARNING
●Make sure to cut off all phases of the power supply externally before attempting installation or wiring
work. Failure to do so may cause electric shock or damage to the product.
●Make sure to attach the terminal cover, provided as an accessory, before turning on the power or
initiating operation after installation or wiring work. Failure to do so may cause electric shock.
●The temperature rating of the cable should be 80or more.
●Make sure to wire the screw terminal block in accordance with the following precautions. Failure to do
so may cause electric shock, equipment failures, a short-circuit, wire breakage, malfunctions, or
damage to the product.
- The disposal size of the cable end should follow the dimensions described in the manual.
- Tightening torque should follow the specifications in the manual.
- Tighten the screws using a Phillips-head screwdriver No. 2 (shaft diameter 6 mm (0.24") or less).
Make sure that the screwdriver does not touch the partition part of the terminal block.
●Make sure to properly wire to the terminal block (European type) in accordance with the following
precautions. Failure to do so may cause electric shock, equipment failures, a short-circuit, wire
breakage, malfunctions, or damage to the product.
- The disposal size of the cable end should follow the dimensions described in the manual.
- Tightening torque should follow the specifications in the manual.
- Twist the ends of stranded wires and make sure that there are no loose wires.
- Do not solder-plate the electric wire ends.
- Do not connect more than the specified number of wires or electric wires of unspecified size.
- Affix the electric wires so that neither the terminal block nor the connected parts are directly
stressed.
CAUTION
●Do not supply power to the [24 +] and [24 V] terminals (24 V DC service power supply) on the CPU
module or extension modules. Doing so may cause damage to the product.
●Perform class D grounding (grounding resistance: 100 or less) of the grounding terminal on the
CPU module and extension modules with a wire 2 mm2or thicker.
Do not use common grounding with heavy electrical systems. Refer to the user's manual (Hardware)
of the CPU module to use for the details.
●Connect the power supply wiring to the dedicated terminals described in the manual. If an AC power
supply is connected to a DC input/output terminal or DC power supply terminal, the PLC will burn out.
●Do not wire vacant terminals externally. Doing so may damage the product.
●Install module so that excessive force will not be applied to terminal blocks, power connectors, I/O
connectors, communication connectors, or communication cables. Failure to do so may result in wire
damage/breakage or PLC failure.

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[STARTUP AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS]
CAUTION
●Make sure to observe the following precautions in order to prevent any damage to the machinery or
accidents due to malfunction of the PLC caused by abnormal data written to the PLC due to the
effects of noise.
- Do not bundle the power line, control line and communication cables together with or lay them
close to the main circuit, high-voltage line, load line or power line. As a guideline, lay the power
line, control line and communication cables at least 100 mm (3.94") away from the main circuit,
high-voltage line, load line or power line.
- Ground the shield of the shield wire or shielded cable at one point on the PLC. However, do not
use common grounding with heavy electrical systems.
- Ground the shield of the analog input/output cable at one point on the signal receiving side.
However, do not use common grounding with heavy electrical systems.
WARNING
●Do not touch any terminal while the PLC's power is on. Doing so may cause electric shock or
malfunctions.
●Before cleaning or retightening terminals, cut off all phases of the power supply externally. Failure to
do so in the power ON status may cause electric shock.
●Before modifying the program in operation, forcible output, running or stopping the PLC, read through
the manual carefully, and ensure complete safety. An operation error may damage the machinery or
cause accidents.
●Do not change the program in the PLC from two or more peripheral equipment devices at the same
time. (i.e. from an engineering tool and a GOT) Doing so may cause destruction or malfunction of the
PLC program.
●Use the battery for memory backup in conformance to the user's manual (Hardware) of the CPU
module to use.
- Use the battery for the specified purpose only.
- Connect the battery correctly.
- Do not charge, disassemble, heat, put in fire, short-circuit, connect reversely, weld, swallow or
burn the battery, or apply excessive forces (vibration, impact, drop, etc.) to the battery.
- Do not store or use the battery at high temperatures or expose to direct sunlight.
- Do not expose to water, bring near fire or touch liquid leakage or other contents directly.
Incorrect handling of the battery may cause excessive generation, bursting, ignition, liquid leakage or
deformation, and lead to injury, fire or failures and malfunction of facilities and other equipment.

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[STARTUP AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS]
[OPERATION PRECAUTIONS]
[DISPOSAL PRECAUTIONS]
CAUTION
●Do not disassemble or modify the PLC. Doing so may cause fire, equipment failures, or malfunctions.
For repair, contact your local Mitsubishi Electric representative.
●After the first use of the SD memory card, do not insert/remove the memory card more than 500 times.
500 times or more may cause malfunction.
●Turn off the power to the PLC before connecting or disconnecting any extension cable. Failure to do
so may cause equipment failures or malfunctions.
●Turn off the power to the PLC before attaching or detaching the following devices. Failure to do so
may cause equipment failures or malfunctions.
- Peripheral devices, expansion board, expansion adapter, and connector conversion adapter
- Extension modules, bus conversion module, and connector conversion module
- Battery
CAUTION
●Construct an interlock circuit in the program so that the whole system always operates on the safe
side before executing the control (for data change) of the PLC in operation. Read the manual
thoroughly and ensure complete safety before executing other controls (for program change,
parameter change, forcible output and operation status change) of the PLC in operation. Otherwise,
the machine may be damaged and accidents may occur by erroneous operations.
CAUTION
●Please contact a certified electronic waste disposal company for the environmentally safe recycling
and disposal of your device.
●When disposing of batteries, separate them from other waste according to local regulations. For
details on the Battery Directive in EU countries, refer to the user's manual (Hardware) of the CPU
module to use.

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[TRANSPORTATION PRECAUTIONS]
CAUTION
●When transporting the PLC with the optional battery, turn on the PLC before shipment, confirm that
the battery mode is set using a parameter and the BAT LED is OFF, and check the battery life. If the
PLC is transported with the BAT LED ON or the battery exhausted, the battery-backed data may be
unstable during transportation.
●The PLC is a precision instrument. During transportation, avoid impacts larger than those specified in
the general specifications by using dedicated packaging boxes and shock-absorbing palettes. Failure
to do so may cause failures in the PLC. After transportation, verify operation of the PLC and check for
damage of the mounting part, etc. For details on the general specifications, refer to the user's manual
(Hardware) of the CPU module to use.
●When transporting lithium batteries, follow required transportation regulations. For details on the
regulated products, refer to the user's manual (Hardware) of the CPU module to use.
●When fumigants that contain halogen materials such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine used
for disinfecting and protecting wooden packaging from insects, they cause malfunction when entering
our products. Please take necessary precautions to ensure that remaining materials from fumigant do
not enter our products, or treat packaging with methods other than fumigation (heat method).
Additionally, disinfect and protect wood from insects before packing products.

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CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT
(1) Mitsubishi programmable controller ("the PRODUCT") shall be used in conditions;
i) where any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT, if any, shall not lead to any major or serious accident;
and
ii) where the backup and fail-safe function are systematically or automatically provided outside of the PRODUCT for the
case of any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT.
(2) The PRODUCT has been designed and manufactured for the purpose of being used in general industries.
MITSUBISHI SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY AND ALL
RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, PRODUCT LIABILITY) FOR ANY
INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY the PRODUCT THAT ARE
OPERATED OR USED IN APPLICATION NOT INTENDED OR EXCLUDED BY INSTRUCTIONS, PRECAUTIONS, OR
WARNING CONTAINED IN MITSUBISHI'S USER, INSTRUCTION AND/OR SAFETY MANUALS, TECHNICAL
BULLETINS AND GUIDELINES FOR the PRODUCT.
("Prohibited Application")
Prohibited Applications include, but not limited to, the use of the PRODUCT in;
• Nuclear Power Plants and any other power plants operated by Power companies, and/or any other cases in which the
public could be affected if any problem or fault occurs in the PRODUCT.
• Railway companies or Public service purposes, and/or any other cases in which establishment of a special quality
assurance system is required by the Purchaser or End User.
• Aircraft or Aerospace, Medical applications, Train equipment, transport equipment such as Elevator and Escalator,
Incineration and Fuel devices, Vehicles, Manned transportation, Equipment for Recreation and Amusement, and
Safety devices, handling of Nuclear or Hazardous Materials or Chemicals, Mining and Drilling, and/or other
applications where there is a significant risk of injury to the public or property.
Notwithstanding the above, restrictions Mitsubishi may in its sole discretion, authorize use of the PRODUCT in one or
more of the Prohibited Applications, provided that the usage of the PRODUCT is limited only for the specific
applications agreed to by Mitsubishi and provided further that no special quality assurance or fail-safe, redundant or
other safety features which exceed the general specifications of the PRODUCTs are required. For details, please
contact the Mitsubishi representative in your region.

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi MELSEC iQ-F series programmable controllers.
This manual describes the functions and programming of the relevant products listed below. Before using this product, please
read this manual and the relevant manuals carefully and develop familiarity with the functions and performance of the
MELSEC iQ-F series programmable controller to handle the product correctly.
When applying the program examples provided in this manual to an actual system, ensure the applicability and confirm that it
will not cause system control problems.
Please make sure that the end users read this manual.
Relevant products
FX5-40SSC-S, FX5-80SSC-S
Symbols used in this manual are shown below.
A serial No. is inserted in the "**" mark.
• [Pr.**]: Symbols indicating positioning parameter or home position return parameter items
• [Da.**]: Symbols indicating positioning data or block start data items
• [Md.**]: Symbols indicating monitor data items
• [Cd.**]: Symbols indicating control data items
Regarding use of this product
• This product has been manufactured as a general-purpose part for general industries, and has not been designed or
manufactured to be incorporated in a device or system used in purposes related to human life.
• Before using the product for special purposes such as nuclear power, electric power, aerospace, medicine or passenger
movement vehicles, consult Mitsubishi Electric.
• This product has been manufactured under strict quality control. However when installing the product where major
accidents or losses could occur if the product fails, install appropriate backup or failsafe functions in the system.
Note
• If in doubt at any stage during the installation of the product, always consult a professional electrical engineer who is
qualified and trained in the local and national standards. If in doubt about the operation or use, please consult the nearest
Mitsubishi Electric representative.
• Since the examples indicated by this manual, technical bulletin, catalog, etc. are used as a reference, please use it after
confirming the function and safety of the equipment and system. Mitsubishi Electric will accept no responsibility for actual
use of the product based on these illustrative examples.
• This manual content, specification etc. may be changed, without a notice, for improvement.
• The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, if you notice a doubtful
point, an error, etc., please contact the nearest Mitsubishi Electric representative. When doing so, please provide the
manual number given at the end of this manual.

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CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
RELATED MANUALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
TERMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
CHAPTER 1 OUTLINE OF SYNCHRONOUS CONTROL 14
1.1 Outline of Synchronous Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.2 Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.3 Operation Method of Synchronous Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Synchronous control execution procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Starting/ending for synchronous control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Stop operation of output axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
CHAPTER 2 INPUT AXIS MODULE 25
2.1 Servo Input Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Overview of servo input axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Servo input axis parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Servo input axis monitor data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.2 Command Generation Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Overview of command generation axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Command generation axis parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Command generation axis control data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Command generation axis monitor data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Command generation axis positioning data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Write/read method for command generation axis parameter and positioning data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
2.3 Synchronous Encoder Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Overview of synchronous encoder axis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Setting method for synchronous encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Synchronous encoder axis parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Synchronous encoder axis control data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Synchronous encoder axis monitor data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
CHAPTER 3 CAM FUNCTION 72
3.1 Control Details for Cam Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
3.2 Create Cam Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Memory configuration of cam data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Cam data operation function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Cam auto-generation function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
CHAPTER 4 SYNCHRONOUS CONTROL 87
4.1 Main Shaft Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Overview of main shaft module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Main shaft parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Main shaft clutch parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Main shaft clutch control data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
4.2 Auxiliary Shaft Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Overview of auxiliary shaft module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

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CONTENTS
Auxiliary shaft parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Auxiliary shaft clutch parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Auxiliary shaft clutch control data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
4.3 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Overview of clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Control method for clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Smoothing method for clutch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Use example of clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
4.4 Speed Change Gear Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Overview of speed change gear module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Speed change gear parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
4.5 Output Axis Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Overview of output axis module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Output axis parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
4.6 Synchronous Control Change Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Overview of synchronous control change function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Synchronous control change control data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
4.7 Synchronous Control Monitor Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
4.8 Phase Compensation Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
4.9 Output Axis Sub Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
CHAPTER 5 SYNCHRONOUS CONTROL INITIAL POSITION 133
5.1 Synchronous Control Initial Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
5.2 Synchronous Control Initial Position Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
5.3 Cam Axis Position Restoration Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Cam axis current value per cycle restoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Cam reference position restoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Cam axis feed current value restoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
5.4 Synchronous Control Analysis Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
5.5 Cam Position Calculation Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Cam position calculation control data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Cam position calculation monitor data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
5.6 Method to Restart Synchronous Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
APPENDICES 158
Appendix 1 List of Buffer Memory Addresses (for Synchronous Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Appendix 2 Sample Program of Synchronous Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
INDEX 170
REVISIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
TRADEMARKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

12
RELATED MANUALS
This manual does not include detailed information on the followings:
• General specifications
• Available CPU modules and the number of mountable modules
• Installation
For details, refer to the following.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5U User's Manual (Hardware)
MELSEC iQ-F FX5UC User's Manual (Hardware)
e-Manual refers to the Mitsubishi FA electronic book manuals that can be browsed using a dedicated tool.
e-Manual has the following features:
• Required information can be cross-searched in multiple manuals.
• Other manuals can be accessed from the links in the manual.
• The hardware specifications of each part can be found from the product figures.
• Pages that users often browse can be bookmarked.
Manual name [manual number] Description Available form
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 Simple Motion Module User's Manual
(Advanced Synchronous Control)
[IB-0300255] (This manual)
Functions and programming for the synchronous control of the
Simple Motion module
Print book
e-Manual
PDF
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 Simple Motion Module User's Manual
(Startup)
[IB-0300251]
Specifications, procedures before operation, system
configuration, wiring, and operation examples of the Simple
Motion module
Print book
e-Manual
PDF
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 Simple Motion Module User's Manual
(Application)
[IB-0300253]
Functions, input/output signals, buffer memories, parameter
settings, programming, and troubleshooting of the Simple
Motion module
Print book
e-Manual
PDF

13
TERMS
Unless otherwise specified, this manual uses the following terms.
*1 SSCNET: Servo System Controller NETwork
Term Description
4-axis module Another term for FX5-40SSC-S
8-axis module Another term for FX5-80SSC-S
Axis Another term for a servo amplifier
Buffer memory A memory in an intelligent function module, where data (such as setting values and monitoring values) are stored. When
using the CPU module, the memory is indicated for storing data (such as setting values and monitored values) of the
Ethernet function and data used for data communication of the multiple CPU function.
CPU module The abbreviation for the MELSEC iQ-F series CPU module
Device A device (X, Y, M, D, or others) in a CPU module
Engineering tool A generic term for GX Works3 and MR Configurator2
Global label A label that is enabled for all program data when creating multiple program data in the project. There are two types of
global labels: module label that is automatically generated by GX Works3 and label that can be created for the any of the
specified devices.
GX Works3 The product name of the software package for the MELSEC programmable controllers (Version 1.005F or later)
Label A label that represents a device in a given character string
Module label A label that represents one of memory areas (I/O signals and buffer memory areas) specific to each module in a given
character string. GX Works3 automatically generates this label, which can be used as a global label.
MR Configurator2 The product name of the setup software for the servo amplifier (Version 1.34L or later)
MR-J3(W)-B MR-J3-_B_(-RJ)/MR-J3W-_B Servo amplifier series
MR-J4(W)-B MR-J4-_B_(-RJ)/MR-J4W_-_B Servo amplifier series
MR-JE-B MR-JE-_B Servo amplifier series
Servo amplifier A generic term for a drive unit
Unless specified in particular, indicates the motor driver unit of the sequential command method which is controlled by
the Simple Motion module (belonging to own station).
Simple Motion module The abbreviation for the MELSEC iQ-F series Simple Motion module
SSCNET*1 High speed synchronous communication network between Simple Motion module and servo amplifier
SSCNET/H*1

14 1 OUTLINE OF SYNCHRONOUS CONTROL
1.1 Outline of Synchronous Control
1OUTLINE OF SYNCHRONOUS CONTROL
The outline, specifications and the operation method of synchronous control using the Simple Motion module are explained in
this chapter.
This chapter helps to understand what can be done using the positioning system and which procedure to use for a specific
purpose.
1.1 Outline of Synchronous Control
"Synchronous control" can be achieved using software instead of controlling mechanically with gear, shaft, speed change
gear or cam, etc.
"Synchronous control" synchronizes movement with the input axis (servo input axis, command generation axis or
synchronous encoder axis), by setting "the parameters for synchronous control" and starting synchronous control on each
output axis.
*1 It is possible to drive the servo input axis except for the positioning control (home position return, manual control, speed-torque control,
synchronous control).
For details on the positioning control, the home position return, the manual control and the speed-torque control, refer to the following.
MELSEC iQ-F FX5 Simple Motion Module User's Manual (Application)
*2 Speed change gear can be arranged on one of "Main shaft side", "Auxiliary shaft side" or "After composite auxiliary shaft gear".
*3 For the drive method of the command generation axis, refer to the following.
Page 32 Command Generation Axis
Positioning data
Positioning control
Positioning start Synchronous control start Synchronous control start
Synchronous encoder axis
Servo input axis
*1
Synchronous parameter
Synchronous control start
It is possible to control without amplifier
by setting the virtual servo amplifier.
Cam data
Output axis
Speed
change
gear *2
Speed
change
gear *2
Speed
change
gear
Auxiliary
shaft axis Cam
Synchronous
encoder
Manual pulse generator/
Synchronous encoder input Simple Motion module
Synchronous
encoder axis
parameter
Servo input axis
parameter
Auxiliary
shaft
clutch
Servo
amplifier
Servo
motor
Servo
amplifier
Servo
motor
Servo
motor
Servo
motor
Servo
amplifier
Servo
amplifier
Auxiliary
shaft
gear
Main shaft
(sub input axis)
Main shaft
(main input axis)
Composite
main shaft gear
Main shaft gear
Main shaft
clutch
Composite
auxiliary shaft
gear
*2
Command generation axis
Command generation
axis parameter
*3

1 OUTLINE OF SYNCHRONOUS CONTROL
1.1 Outline of Synchronous Control 15
1
List of synchronous control module
The module is used in synchronous control as follows.
• Input axis module can be set to one of servo input axis, command generation axis or synchronous encoder
axis.
• Speed change gear can be arranged on one of main shaft side, auxiliary shaft side or after composite
auxiliary shaft gear.
• Set the movement amount of input axis module as large as possible to prevent the speed fluctuation of
output axis module in the synchronous control. If the movement amount of input axis module is small, the
speed fluctuation of output axis module may occur depending on the setting for synchronous parameter.
• The following items can be monitored in the "Synchronous Control Image" window using the Simple Motion
Module Setting Function; each synchronous control monitor data and the rotation direction of main shaft
main input axis, main shaft sub input axis, auxiliary shaft axis, and output axis (cam axis feed current value)
Synchronous parameter
Input axis module
Cam data
Synchronous encoder
axis parameter
Synchronous encoder axis
Servo input axis
parameter
Servo input axis
Command generation
axis parameter
Command generation axis
Synchronous encoder
axis parameter
Synchronous encoder axis
Servo input axis
parameter
Servo input axis
Input axis module
Command generation
axis parameter
Command generation axis
Main shaft module
Output axis
module
Speed change
gear module
Auxiliary
shaft module
Main shaft
(main input axis)
Auxiliary
shaft
clutch
Auxiliary
shaft
gear
Main shaft
(sub input axis)
Main shaft
gear
Main shaft
clutch
Composite
auxiliary
shaft gear
Composite main
shaft gear
Output axis
Cam
Speed change
gear module
Auxiliary
shaft module
Speed change
gear module
Speed
change
gear
Auxiliary
shaft axis
Speed
change
gear
Speed
change
gear
Input axis module
Synchronous encoder
axis parameter
Synchronous encoder axis
Command generation
axis parameter
Command generation axis
Servo input axis
parameter
Servo input axis

16 1 OUTLINE OF SYNCHRONOUS CONTROL
1.1 Outline of Synchronous Control
■Input axis
Classification Name Parts Function description Maximum number of usable Reference
Number per module Number per
axis
4-axis module 8-axis module
Input axis
module
Servo input
axis
• Used to drive the input axis with
the position of the servomotor
controlled by the Simple Motion
module.
48Page 25
Servo Input
Axis
Command
generation
axis
• Used to drive the input axis by
generating only the positioning
command based on the
positioning data of the
command generation axis.
48Page 32
Command
Generation
Axis
Synchronous
encoder axis
• Used to drive the input axis with
input pulse from the
synchronous encoder.
4Page 52
Synchronous
Encoder Axis

1 OUTLINE OF SYNCHRONOUS CONTROL
1.1 Outline of Synchronous Control 17
1
■Output axis
■Cam data
Classification Name Parts Function description Maximum number of usable Reference
Number per module Number per
axis
4-axis module 8-axis module
Main shaft
module
Main shaft
main input
axis
• The input axis on the main
side of the main shaft module.
• The reference position on the
main shaft.
481Page 87
Main Shaft
Module
Main shaft
sub input
axis
• The input axis on the sub side
of the main shaft module.
• It is used to input the
compensation amount for the
position of the main shaft main
input axis.
481Page 87
Main Shaft
Module
Composite
main shaft
gear
• The composite movement
amount of the main shaft main
input axis and the main shaft
sub input axis are transmitted
to the main shaft gear.
481Page 87
Main Shaft
Module
Main shaft
gear
• The converting movement
amount after composite main
shaft gear is transmitted by
the setting gear ratio.
481Page 87
Main Shaft
Module
Main shaft
clutch
• The movement amount of the
main shaft is transmitted by
the clutch ON/OFF.
481Page 87
Main Shaft
Module
Page 104
Clutch
Auxiliary shaft
module
Auxiliary
shaft axis
• The input axis of the auxiliary
shaft module.
481Page 96
Auxiliary Shaft
Module
Auxiliary
shaft gear
• The converting movement
amount of the auxiliary shaft is
transmitted by the setting gear
ratio.
481Page 96
Auxiliary Shaft
Module
Auxiliary
shaft clutch
• The movement amount of the
auxiliary shaft is transmitted
by the clutch ON/OFF.
481Page 96
Auxiliary Shaft
Module
Page 104
Clutch
Composite
auxiliary
shaft gear
• The composite movement
amount of the main shaft and
the auxiliary shaft are
transmitted.
481Page 96
Auxiliary Shaft
Module
Speed change
gear module
Speed
change
gear
• It is used to change the speed
by setting speed change ratio
during the operation.
481Page 115
Speed
Change Gear
Module
Output axis
module
Output axis • The cam conversion is
processed based on the input
movement amount and the
setting cam data, so that the
feed current value is output as
the command to the servo
amplifier.
481Page 117
Output Axis
Module
Classification Name Function description Maximum number of usable Reference
Number per module
Cam data Cam data • It controls the operation pattern of the output axis (two-way
operation and feed operation), which is corresponding to the
input movement amount of the output axis module.
Up to 256 Page 72
CAM
FUNCTION

18 1 OUTLINE OF SYNCHRONOUS CONTROL
1.2 Performance Specifications
1.2 Performance Specifications
Performance specifications
Cam specifications
*1 The maximum number of cam registration by the cam resolution is shown below. (In case it created by the same cam resolution.)
Item Number of settable axes
4-axis module 8-axis module
Input axis Servo input axis 4 axes/module 8 axes/module
Command generation
axis
4 axes/module 8 axes/module
Synchronous encoder
axis
4 axes/module
Composite main shaft gear 1/output axis
Main shaft main input axis 1 axis/output axis
Main shaft sub input axis 1 axis/output axis
Main shaft gear 1/output axis
Main shaft clutch 1/output axis
Auxiliary shaft 1 axis/output axis
Auxiliary shaft gear 1/output axis
Auxiliary shaft clutch 1/output axis
Composite auxiliary shaft gear 1/output axis
Speed change gear 1/output axis
Output axis (Cam axis) 4 axes/module 8 axes/module
Item Specification
Memory capacity Cam storage area 4-axis module: 64k bytes
8-axis module: 128k bytes
Cam open area 1024k bytes
Number of cam registration*1 Cam storage area 4-axis module: Up to 64
8-axis module: Up to 128
(Dependent on memory capacity, cam resolution and coordinate number)
Cam open area Up to 256
(Dependent on memory capacity, cam resolution and coordinate number)
Comment Up to 32 characters per cam data
Cam data Stroke ratio data format Cam resolution 256/512/1024/2048/4096/8192/16384
Stroke ratio -214.7483648 to 214.7483647 [%]
Coordinate data format Coordinate number 2 to 8192
Coordinate data Input value: 0 to 2147483647
Output value: -2147483648 to 2147483647