Specifications

What is motion control? Introduction
Motion controller Q170MCPU/ Q172DCPU/ Q173DCPU 1 - 1
1 Introduction
This english document is the original instruction.
This start-up guidance is intended for those who use the Q170MCPU standalone motion controller
and QD-Motion controller for the first time. How to use programming tool MT Works2 for motion CPU
and programming tool GX (IEC) Developer for sequencer CPU will be explained.
Refer to our QD-Motion controller/Q170MCPU manuals for further information.
(For manual numbers see preamble of this quick start guide.)
1.1 What is motion control?
A Motion control system comes from the combination of a Motion CPU and a PLC CPU.
While the Motion CPU controls complex servo movements by synchronizing the connected servo ax-
es, the PLC CPU is responsible for machine's general control and communication.
With a motion control system you are able to solve different positioning applications from position-
ing with one axis in small production lines up to multi-axis positioning in large-scale systems.
The Motion CPU controls different more or less complex motion sequences via the connected servo
amplifiers and motors.
Typical applications of a motion control systems are:
● Plastics and textile processing,
● Packaging,
● Printing and paper converting,
● Forming,
● Wood and glass working,
● Production of semiconductors.