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Are there different product versions for different servo interface systems?

April 26, 2017different interface Product servo SYSTEMS versions

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Are there different product versions for different servo interface systems?

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Yes, because the GUI for the I/O display changes for different servo interface systems.TOP Q: Can IM-305s be used with the MECHATROLINK or SSCNET servo platforms? A: Yes, an optional VersioBus II I/O network can be included with these servo platforms. A VersioBus II adapter card must be plugged into a dedicated PCI slot, ISA slot or PC104 stacking connector on the PC to provide the communication for the I/O network. This adapter card also provides an encoder and digital I/O connector for a handwheel, a 32-point local general I/O connector.TOP Q: How many I/Os are provided by the IM-305? A: There are 64 I/Os on the IM-305 (32 inputs and 32 outputs) up to 4 IM-305s can be daisy chained together for a total of 256 points of additional I/O.TOP Q: Are single source packages with drives and motors available? A: Yes, total ServoWorks CNC or SMP general motion control packages with Panasonic MINAS A4-series servo drives and motors, or with Yaskawa Sigma II, Sigma III or Sigma V servo drives (w