Master Product Categorization by Implemented Commands
In this brochure, master products are classi ed into three categories according to the commands they implement, as described in the next page. The category is shown above the introduction of each master product to let you know at a glance what class of commands it implements.
- ＜Category indication example＞
Implemented Commands and Specifications for Each Category
MECHATROLINK-Ⅱ
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| Master Product Category | Implemented Commands (When basic operations are supported) |
Required Communications Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Category 3（★ ★ ★） | Servo commands Stepper commands I/O commands（Intelligent/Simple Inverted commands |
1/2 msec 17/32 byte mode Synchronous/asynchronous mode |
| Category 2（★ ★） | Servo commands Stepper commands I/O commands（Intelligent/Simple） |
1/2 ms 17/32 byte mode Synchronous or asynchronous mode |
| Category 1（★） | Servo commands | 2 ms 17-byte or 32-byte mode Synchronous or asynchronous mode |
MECHATROLINK-Ⅲ
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| Master Product Category | Implemented Commands (When basic operations are supported) |
Required Communications Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Category 3（★ ★ ★） | Servo commands Stepper commands I/O commands（Intelligent/Simple) Inverter commands |
0.5/1 ms Servo,Stepper: 32/48 byte mode Inverter: 32/64 byte mode I/O：16/32/48/64 byte mode Synchronous or asynchronous mode |
| Category 2（★ ★） | Servo commands Stepper commands I/O commands（Intelligent/Simple) |
0.5/1 ms Servo,Stepper: 32/48 byte mode I/O：16/32/48/64 byte mode Synchronous or asynchronous mode |
| Category 1（★） | Servo commands | 1 ms 32-byte or 48-byte mode Synchronous or asynchronous mode |