Can the M700 range of Nidec drives be used as CSP?

Can the M700 range of Nidec drives be used as CSP?

Yes it can be used with CSP.  See the drive manual page snippet below.


We have some EC_EXTEND files already for these type of drive.  You must select the RFC-S type of drive.  S means servo.

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