7.6 Convenient Function to Use during Trial Operation
7.6.2 Origin Search
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7.6.2
Origin Search
The origin search operation positions the motor to the origin within one rotation and the clamps
it there.
Use an origin search when it is necessary to align the origin within one rotation with the
machine origin. The following speeds are used for origin searches.
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Rotary Servomotors: 60 min
-1
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Direct Drive Servomotors: 6 min
-1
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Linear Servomotors: 15 mm/s
Preparations
Always check the following before you execute an origin search.
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The parameters must not be write prohibited.
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The main circuit power supply must be ON.
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There must be no alarms.
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There must be no hard wire base block (HWBB).
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The servo must be OFF.
Applicable Tools
The following table lists the tools that you can use to perform an origin search and the applica-
ble tool functions.
CAUTION
Make sure that the load is not coupled when you execute an origin search.
The Forward Drive Prohibit (P-OT) signal and Reverse Drive Prohibit (N-OT) signal are disabled
during an origin search.
Tool
Function
Reference
Digital Operator
Fn003
Σ
-7-Series Digital Operator Operating Man-
ual (Manual No.: SIEP S800001 33)
S
Setup - Origin Search
Servomotor
To align the origin within one
rotation with the machine origin
Machine