Traing Suggestions

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I was wondering if anybody could give me some suggestions on training for the Q -series system. I have had a little exposure to the Q-series processor with some vendor training but the information lacked motion focus. We are currently using JR2S drives(SCNET), QD75 positioning module, NETH, CC-link, and DeviceNet. I am interested in the motion basics, QD75M/JR3S, and/or Qmotion courses. I will be taken them in Illinois. I have worked with several integrated motion platforms includeing G&L, BeckHoff, and Rockwell. Our company is now involved a lot in Asia and we are seeing a push to move one way or the other (Rockwell Mitsubishi). I especially appreciate the adaptive tuning and active vibration cancellation within the new J3 systems. Of course price is becoming a greater concern and our current Rockwell systems were put in when money was less than a concern. I was wondering what is the general sentiment on the mitsubishi product line. I have had recent hardache from firmware revisions on the contrologix platform (they seem to keep coming) and tuning an application that could not use their autotune procedure. I would appreciate any info. Also has anybody used the ALPHA 2 controllers. We have just started utilizing them and for the price I have not seen better. Hopefully the rest of the product line performs as well. Craig

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Check the training schedule at www.meau.com. They offer classes on all of their products. The classes that would interest you the most would be the Q Motion Controller (they have one this week) and the servo classes MR-J3. I know they are working on training on the QD75 modules. As for the Alpha2, it's a nice little device for the price. I use one to control my outdoor lighting, pool pump, and xmas lights.