About MFDLNA3SE - A6SE Panasonic A6 3000W Driver
The Panasonic MFDLNA3SE (A6SE series) is a 3.0 kW "F-Frame" AC servo driver designed specifically for Position Control. It is the high-power "Basic" model of the MINAS A6 lineup, focusing on performance and speed through pulse-train commands.
Function
- Position Control Specialist: Its primary role is to execute high-precision movements dictated by pulse-train inputs from a PLC. It is the "muscle" for systems where the controller handles the complex path planning.
- Rapid Settling & Agility: With a velocity response frequency of 3.2 kHz, it functions to eliminate "lag" between the command and the motor's actual movement. This is critical for high-speed manufacturing where every millisecond counts.
- Automatic Stabilization: It features real-time auto-tuning that automatically adjusts for the high-mass loads typically moved by 3.0 kW motors, preventing the machine from shaking or vibrating during starts and stops.
- Mechanical Protection: Uses digital notch filters to identify and "cancel out" the humming or vibration frequency of your machine frame, ensuring a longer lifespan for your mechanical parts.
Technical Specifications
| Feature |
Specification |
| Rated Output |
3000 W (3.0 kW) |
| Series |
MINAS A6SE (Basic Type) |
| Input Voltage |
3-Phase 200 V to 240 V AC |
| Control Mode |
Position Control (Pulse Train only) |
| Encoder Support |
23-bit (8,388,608 pulses/rev) |
| Max Current |
100 A (Instantaneous) |
| Interface |
USB (for PANATERM software) |
Physical Dimensions & Weight
Converted to imperial units for the heavy-duty F-Frame chassis:
- Weight: Approximately 11.46 lbs (5.2 kg).
- Width: 5.12 inches (130 mm).
- Height: 8.66 inches (220 mm).
- Depth: 8.50 inches (216 mm).
Note: This "SE" model does not support analog speed control, Modbus networking, or the STO safety function. It is purely for point-to-point pulse positioning.
The primary function of the Panasonic MFDLNA3SE is to act as a high-power positioning actuator for 3.0 kW motors. It is a "Position-Only" specialist designed to follow pulse commands from a PLC with extreme speed and reliability.
1. Dedicated Position Control (Pulse Train)
The "SE" series is functionally streamlined for Pulse Train Input.
- The Follower: Its main job is to listen to high-speed pulses sent by a motion controller or PLC. For every pulse it receives, it moves the motor one precise increment.
- Simplicity: By focusing strictly on pulse positioning, it provides a stable and cost-effective solution for standard point-to-point tasks without the complexity of network programming.
2. High-Power Electrical Conversion
It functions as the heavy-duty power stage for the 3.0 kW motor class.
- Massive Delivery: It takes standard 3-phase industrial power and converts it into the precise, high-current electrical waves (up to 100A peak) needed to drive huge motors that move hundreds of kilograms of machinery.
3. Real-Time Dynamic Correction
The driver acts as an "active stabilizer" for heavy loads:
- 3.2 kHz Velocity Response: It calculates the motor's position 3,200 times per second. If a heavy load causes the motor to lag or "overshoot," the driver instantly corrects the power output to keep it perfectly on track.
- Inertia Adaptation: 3.0 kW motors move massive loads. The MFDLNA3SE automatically senses the weight of the load and adjusts its internal "stiffness" (gain) so the machine doesn't shake or vibrate when it starts or stops.
4. Mechanical Protection (Resonance Suppression)
At this power level, mechanical vibration can be destructive to gears and bearings. The driver functions as a digital shock absorber:
- Adaptive Notch Filters: It identifies the specific "hum" or vibration frequency of your machine frame and electronically cancels it out. This allows you to run the machine at much higher speeds than would otherwise be possible without mechanical damage.
5. High-Resolution Feedback Processing
- It serves as the interface for the motor's 23-bit encoder. It processes the 8.38 million pulses coming from the motor every turn and ensures the controller knows the exact location of the machine at all times.