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TECHNICAL BULLETIN
[Issue No.] FA-A-0060-A
[Page] 2/54
[Title] Procedures for Replacing Positioning Module AD71 with QD75
[Date of Issue] April '09 (Ver.A: May, '10)
[Relevant Models] QD75P /QD75D
Introduction
The performance of the QD75P/QD75D is improved compared to the AD71, as explained below:
(1) Reduced start processing time
(a) With the addition of enhanced high-speed processing, the start processing time for "positioning control start" is
reduced to 6 to 7ms.
(Compared to the AD71, the maximum processing times for independent positioning and for interpolation positioning
are 58ms and 94ms respectively.)
(2) Easier maintenance
(a) Positioning data and parameter settings are stored in the QD75P/QD75D flash ROM; therefore data can be retained
without the need for batteries.
(b) The history function enables checking of historical data such as start, errors or warning data.
When using the QD75P/QD75D, it is recommended to also obtain the "GX Configurator-QP" configuration software package.
This software provides an easier method to reconfigure positioning data, debug the positioning control system, etc.
In this bulletin, the following generic terms are used to refer to the module names.
Generic term
AD71
AD71S2
AD71S7
QD75 *1
QD75P *1
QD75D *1
Model Name
AD71, AD71S1, AD71S2, AD71S7, A1SD71-S2, A1SD71-S7
AD71S2, A1SD71-S2
AD71S7, A1SD71-S7
QD75P1, QD75P2, QD75P4, QD75D1, QD75D2, QD75D4
QD75P1, QD75P2, QD75P4
QD75D1, QD75D2, QD75D4
*1: The QD75 has two types, namely QD75P and QD75D ,according to the output types of command pulses.
Choose between the two types according to the output type of the AD71 that has been produced. ( refers to the
number of axes.)
y QD75P : Open collector output
y QD75D : Differential driver output
In addition, this bulletin uses the notation “QD75P ” and “QD75D ” to refer to the target module requiring unique
explanation such as an explanation for different specifications between modules.
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