This Operation Manual explains the handling methods, structure and maintenance of this product, among others,
providing the information you need to know to use the product safely.
Before using the product, be sure to read this manual and fully understand the contents explained herein to
ensure safe use of the product.
The CD/DVD that comes with the product contains operation manuals for IAI products.
When using the product, refer to the necessary portions of the applicable operation manual by printing them out
or displaying them on a PC.
After reading the Operation Manual, keep it in a convenient place so that whoever is handling this product can
reference it quickly when necessary.
[Important]
x This Operation Manual is original.
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assume no responsibility for the outcome of any operation not specified herein.
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Caution: The following functions are described in the separate operation manual.
Title of operation manual/Overview Control number
DeviceNet Operation Manual
Refer to this operation manual if you are using an
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“Safety Guide” has been written to use the machine safely and so prevent personal injury or property damage
beforehand. Make sure to read it before the operation of this product.
Safety Precautions for Our Products
The common safety precautions for the use of any of our robots in each operation.
No.
1 Model
Operation
Description
Selection
Description
This product has not been planned and designed for the application where
high level of safety is required, so the guarantee of the protection of human
life is impossible. Accordingly, do not use it in any of the following
applications.
1) Medical equipment used to maintain, control or otherwise affect human
life or physical health.
2) Mechanisms and machinery designed for the purpose of moving or
transporting people (For vehicle, railway facility or air navigation facility)
3) Important safety parts of machinery (Safety device, etc.)
Do not use the product outside the specifications. Failure to do so may
considerably shorten the life of the product.
Do not use it in any of the following environments.
1) Location where there is any inflammable gas, inflammable object or
explosive
2) Place with potential exposure to radiation
3) Location with the ambient temperature or relative humidity exceeding
the specification range
4) Location where radiant heat is added from direct sunlight or other large
heat source
5) Location where condensation occurs due to abrupt temperature
changes
6) Location where there is any corrosive gas (sulfuric acid or hydrochloric
acid)
7) Location exposed to significant amount of dust, salt or iron powder
8) Location subject to direct vibration or impact
For an actuator used in vertical orientation, select a model which is
equipped with a brake. If selecting a model with no brake, the moving part
may drop when the power is turned OFF and may cause an accident such
as an injury or damage on the work piece.
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No.
Operation
Description
Description
2 Transportation When carrying a heavy object, do the work with two or more persons or
utilize equipment such as crane.
When the work is carried out with 2 or more persons, make it clear who is
to be the leader and who to be the follower(s) and communicate well with
each other to ensure the safety of the workers.
When in transportation, consider well about the positions to hold, weight
and weight balance and pay special attention to the carried object so it
would not get hit or dropped.
Transport it using an appropriate transportation measure.
The actuators available for transportation with a crane have eyebolts
attached or there are tapped holes to attach bolts. Follow the instructions in
the operation manual for each model.
Do not step or sit on the package.
Do not put any heavy thing that can deform the package, on it.
When using a crane capable of 1t or more of weight, have an operator who
has qualifications for crane operation and sling work.
When using a crane or equivalent equipments, make sure not to hang a
load that weighs more than the equipment’s capability limit.
Use a hook that is suitable for the load. Consider the safety factor of the
hook in such factors as shear strength.
Do not get on the load that is hung on a crane.
Do not leave a load hung up with a crane.
Do not stand under the load that is hung up with a crane.
3 Storage and
Preservation
The storage and preservation environment conforms to the installation
environment. However, especially give consideration to the prevention of
condensation.
Store the products with a consideration not to fall them over or drop due to
an act of God such as earthquake.
4 Installation and
Start
(1) Installation of Robot Main Body and Controller, etc.
Make sure to securely hold and fix the product (including the work part). A
fall, drop or abnormal motion of the product may cause a damage or injury.
Also, be equipped for a fall-over or drop due to an act of God such as
earthquake.
Do not get on or put anything on the product. Failure to do so may cause
an accidental fall, injury or damage to the product due to a drop of
anything, malfunction of the product, performance degradation, or
shortening of its life.
When using the product in any of the places specified below, provide a
sufficient shield.
1) Location where electric noise is generated
2) Location where high electrical or magnetic field is present
3) Location with the mains or power lines passing nearby
4) Location where the product may come in contact with water, oil or
chemical droplets
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No.
4 Installation and
Operation
Description
Start
Description
(2) Cable Wiring
Use our company’s genuine cables for connecting between the actuator
and controller, and for the teaching tool.
Do not scratch on the cable. Do not bend it forcibly. Do not pull it. Do not
coil it around. Do not insert it. Do not put any heavy thing on it. Failure to do
so may cause a fire, electric shock or malfunction due to leakage or
continuity error.
Perform the wiring for the product, after turning OFF the power to the unit,
so that there is no wiring error.
When the direct current power (+24V) is connected, take the great care of
the directions of positive and negative poles. If the connection direction is
not correct, it might cause a fire, product breakdown or malfunction.
Connect the cable connector securely so that there is no disconnection or
looseness. Failure to do so may cause a fire, electric shock or malfunction
of the product.
Never cut and/or reconnect the cables supplied with the product for the
purpose of extending or shortening the cable length. Failure to do so may
cause the product to malfunction or cause fire.
(3) Grounding
The grounding operation should be performed to prevent an electric shock
or electrostatic charge, enhance the noise-resistance ability and control the
unnecessary electromagnetic radiation.
For the ground terminal on the AC power cable of the controller and the
grounding plate in the control panel, make sure to use a twisted pair cable
with wire thickness 0.5mm
2
(AWG20 or equivalent) or more for grounding
work. For security grounding, it is necessary to select an appropriate wire
thickness suitable for the load. Perform wiring that satisfies the
specifications (electrical equipment technical standards).
Perform Class D Grounding (former Class 3 Grounding with ground
resistance 100: or below).
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No.
4 Installation and
Operation
Description
Start
Description
(4) Safety Measures
When the work is carried out with 2 or more persons, make it clear who is
to be the leader and who to be the follower(s) and communicate well with
each other to ensure the safety of the workers.
When the product is under operation or in the ready mode, take the safety
measures (such as the installation of safety and protection fence) so that
nobody can enter the area within the robot’s movable range. When the
robot under operation is touched, it may result in death or serious injury.
Make sure to install the emergency stop circuit so that the unit can be
stopped immediately in an emergency during the unit operation.
Take the safety measure not to start up the unit only with the power turning
ON. Failure to do so may start up the machine suddenly and cause an
injury or damage to the product.
Take the safety measure not to start up the machine only with the
emergency stop cancellation or recovery after the power failure. Failure to
do so may result in an electric shock or injury due to unexpected power
input.
When the installation or adjustment operation is to be performed, give clear
warnings such as “Under Operation; Do not turn ON the power!” etc.
Sudden power input may cause an electric shock or injury.
Take the measure so that the work part is not dropped in power failure or
emergency stop.
Wear protection gloves, goggle or safety shoes, as necessary, to secure
safety.
Do not insert a finger or object in the openings in the product. Failure to do
so may cause an injury, electric shock, damage to the product or fire.
When releasing the brake on a vertically oriented actuator, exercise
precaution not to pinch your hand or damage the work parts with the
actuator dropped by gravity.
5 Teaching When the work is carried out with 2 or more persons, make it clear who is
to be the leader and who to be the follower(s) and communicate well with
each other to ensure the safety of the workers.
Perform the teaching operation from outside the safety protection fence, if
possible. In the case that the operation is to be performed unavoidably
inside the safety protection fence, prepare the “Stipulations for the
Operation” and make sure that all the workers acknowledge and
understand them well.
When the operation is to be performed inside the safety protection fence,
the worker should have an emergency stop switch at hand with him so that
the unit can be stopped any time in an emergency.
When the operation is to be performed inside the safety protection fence, in
addition to the workers, arrange a watchman so that the machine can be
stopped any time in an emergency. Also, keep watch on the operation so
that any third person can not operate the switches carelessly.
Place a sign “Under Operation” at the position easy to see.
When releasing the brake on a vertically oriented actuator, exercise
precaution not to pinch your hand or damage the work parts with the
actuator dropped by gravity.
* Safety protection Fence : In the case that there is no safety protection
fence, the movable range should be indicated.
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No.
Operation
Description
Description
6 Trial Operation When the work is carried out with 2 or more persons, make it clear who is
to be the leader and who to be the follower(s) and communicate well with
each other to ensure the safety of the workers.
After the teaching or programming operation, perform the check operation
one step by one step and then shift to the automatic operation.
When the check operation is to be performed inside the safety protection
fence, perform the check operation using the previously specified work
procedure like the teaching operation.
Make sure to perform the programmed operation check at the safety
speed. Failure to do so may result in an accident due to unexpected motion
caused by a program error, etc.
Do not touch the terminal block or any of the various setting switches in the
power ON mode. Failure to do so may result in an electric shock or
malfunction.
7 Automatic
Operation
Check before starting the automatic operation or rebooting after operation
stop that there is nobody in the safety protection fence.
Before starting automatic operation, make sure that all peripheral
equipment is in an automatic-operation-ready state and there is no alarm
indication.
Make sure to operate automatic operation start from outside of the safety
protection fence.
In the case that there is any abnormal heating, smoke, offensive smell, or
abnormal noise in the product, immediately stop the machine and turn OFF
the power switch. Failure to do so may result in a fire or damage to the
product.
When a power failure occurs, turn OFF the power switch. Failure to do so
may cause an injury or damage to the product, due to a sudden motion of
the product in the recovery operation from the power failure.
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No.
8 Maintenance
Operation
Description
and Inspection
Description
When the work is carried out with 2 or more persons, make it clear who is
to be the leader and who to be the follower(s) and communicate well with
each other to ensure the safety of the workers.
Perform the work out of the safety protection fence, if possible. In the case
that the operation is to be performed unavoidably inside the safety
protection fence, prepare the “Stipulations for the Operation” and make
sure that all the workers acknowledge and understand them well.
When the work is to be performed inside the safety protection fence,
basically turn OFF the power switch.
When the operation is to be performed inside the safety protection fence,
the worker should have an emergency stop switch at hand with him so that
the unit can be stopped any time in an emergency.
When the operation is to be performed inside the safety protection fence, in
addition to the workers, arrange a watchman so that the machine can be
stopped any time in an emergency. Also, keep watch on the operation so
that any third person can not operate the switches carelessly.
Place a sign “Under Operation” at the position easy to see.
For the grease for the guide or ball screw, use appropriate grease
according to the Operation Manual for each model.
Do not perform the dielectric strength test. Failure to do so may result in a
damage to the product.
When releasing the brake on a vertically oriented actuator, exercise
precaution not to pinch your hand or damage the work parts with the
actuator dropped by gravity.
The slider or rod may get misaligned OFF the stop position if the servo is
turned OFF. Be careful not to get injured or damaged due to an
unnecessary operation.
Pay attention not to lose the cover or untightened screws, and make sure
to put the product back to the original condition after maintenance and
inspection works.
Use in incomplete condition may cause damage to the product or an injury.
* Safety protection Fence : In the case that there is no safety protection
fence, the movable range should be indicated.
9 Modification
and Dismantle
Do not modify, disassemble, assemble or use of maintenance parts not
specified based at your own discretion.
10 Disposal When the product becomes no longer usable or necessary, dispose of it
properly as an industrial waste.
When removing the actuator for disposal, pay attention to drop of
components when detaching screws.
Do not put the product in a fire when disposing of it.
The product may burst or generate toxic gases.
11 Other Do not come close to the product or the harnesses if you are a person who
requires a support of medical devices such as a pacemaker. Doing so may
affect the performance of your medical device.
See Overseas Specifications Compliance Manual to check whether
complies if necessary.
For the handling of actuators and controllers, follow the dedicated
operation manual of each unit to ensure the safety.
6
Alert Indication
The safety precautions are divided into “Danger”, “Warning”, “Caution” and “Notice” according to the warning level,
as follows, and described in the Operation Manual for each model.
Level Degree of Danger and Damage Symbol
Danger
Warning
Caution
Notice
This indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if the
product is not handled correctly, will result in death or serious injury.
This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if the product
is not handled correctly, could result in death or serious injury.
This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if the product
is not handled correctly, may result in minor injury or property
damage.
This indicates lower possibility for the injury, but should be kept to
use this product properly.
Danger
Warning
Caution
Notice
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8
1. Overview
The open field network DeviceNet is a multi-bit, multi-vendor network for communication of both control and data
signals of the machine/line control level.
A wire-saving system can be built by connecting IAI’s X-SEL, TT, RCS-C, E-Con, ASEL, PSEL, SSEL, SCON,
ACON and PCON controllers (hereinafter collectively and individually referred to as “Each Controller”) to a
DeviceNet network.
Each controller is treated as a slave station in DeviceNet and can be used to exchange I/O data.
This Operation Manual covers the ACON, PCON, PCON-CA/CFA and SCON-CA series.
* For details on DeviceNet, refer to the operation manual for the programmable controller (hereinafter referred to
as “PLC”) in which the master unit is installed.
This operation manual should be used in conjunction with the operation manual for each controller.
You should also assume that any usage not specifically permitted in this operation manual is prohibited.
System configuration example
1. Overview
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97
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'+'
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A
A
2. ACON-C/CG, PCON-C/CG
2.1 Operation Modes and Functions
ACON and PCON controllers supporting DeviceNet can be operated in a desired operation mode selected from
the following five modes.
Operation Modes and Key Functions
Number of occupied
Operation by position
data specification
2. ACON-C/CG, PCON-C/CG
Direct
speed/acceleration
specification
Push-motion
operation
Current position read x
Current speed read x x
Operation by position
number specification
Completed position
number read
Maximum position
table size
(*1) The actuator is operated by specifying all position data, other than positions, using position numbers.
[1] Remote I/O mode: In this mode, the actuator is operated by PIOs (24-V I/Os) via DeviceNet communication.
Key function
bytes
PLC
PIO connection
Remote I/O
mode
Position/simple
direct mode
1CH 4CH 8CH 16CH CH
x { (*1)
x x
{ { { { {
{ { { {
{ {
{ {
512 768 Not used Not used 512
Number of occupied bytes: 1CH
CON/PCON not
supporting
Flat cable
DeviceNet
Half direct mode Full direct mode
{ {
{ {
{ {
x x
x x
CON/PCON supporting
DeviceNet
PLC
Communication
cable
DeviceNet connection
Remote I/O
mode 2
x
x
x
{
{
10
A
A
r
A
A
A
A
r
[2] Position/simple direct mode: In this mode, the actuator is operated by specifying position numbers.
You can select whether to specify the target position directly as a value, or use
a value registered in the position data table, by switching a control signal.
For the speed, acceleration/deceleration, positioning band, etc., values
preregistered in the position data table are used. Up to 768 position data points
can be set.
Number of occupied bytes: 4CH
PLC
䎃
Target position: 100.00 mm
+
Position No. 0
Speed
cceleration
Deceleration
Push
CON/PCON supporting
DeviceNet
ctuato
[3] Half direct mode: In this mode, the actuator is operated by specifying the speed, acceleration/deceleration
and push current, in addition to the target position, directly as values.
Number of occupied bytes: 8CH
PLC
䎃
Target position: 100.00 mm
Positioning band: 0.10 mm
Speed specification: 100.0
mm/sec
cceleration/deceleration:
0.30 G
Push current: 50%
CON/PCON supporting
DeviceNet
ctuato
2. ACON-C/CG, PCON-C/CG
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A
A
A
r
A
A
[4] Full direct mode: In this mode, the actuator is operated by specifying all values relating to position control
2. ACON-C/CG, PCON-C/CG
[5] Remote I/O mode 2: In this mode, the actuator is operated by PIOs (24-V I/Os) via DeviceNet
PLC
(target position, speed, acceleration/deceleration, etc.) directly as values.
Number of occupied bytes: 16CH
Target position: 100.00 mm
Positioning band: 0.10 mm
Speed specification:
100.0 mm/sec
cceleration: 0.30 G
Deceleration: 0.30 G
Push current: 50%
䎳䎯䎦䎃
Load current threshold: 0
Zone+: 50.00 mm
Zone-: 30.00 mm
CON/PCON supporting
DeviceNet
communication.
The current-position and command-current read functions are available in addition to
the functions provided in mode [1].
Number of occupied bytes: 6CH
CON/PCON not
supporting DeviceNet
Flat cable
PIO connection
PLC
DeviceNet connection
ctuato
CON/PCON supporting
DeviceNet
Communication
cable
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2.2 Model Numbers
The model numbers of ACON and PCON controller supporting DeviceNet are indicated as follows, respectively:
z ACON-C/CG--DV-
z PCON-C/CG--DV-
Printed series name
z ACON
z PCON
Front panel color
z ACON: Dark blue
z PCON: Dark green
2. ACON-C/CG, PCON-C/CG
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2.3 Interface Specifications
Communication protocol
Baud rate Automatically set to the same value as the band rate set in the master
Communication cable length
2. ACON-C/CG, PCON-C/CG
Communication power supply 24 VDC (supplied from DeviceNet)
Consumption current of
communication power supply
Number of occupied nodes 1 node
Connector MSTBA2.5/5-G-5.08AU M (*1) by Phoenix Contact
(*1) The cable-end connector is a standard accessory.
Item Specification
DeviceNet 2.0
Group 2 only server
Network-powered isolation node
Baud rate Maximum network length Maximum branch
500 kbps 100 m 39 m
250 kbps 250 m 78 m
125 kbps 500 m
Note) When a large-size DeviceNet cable is used.
60 mA
SMSTB2.5/5-ST-5.08AU by Phoenix Contact
Bit strobe Communication specification Master-slave connection
Polling
line length
6 m
Total branch
line length
156 m
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2.4 DeviceNet Interface
2.4.1 Name of Each Part
The name of each part relating to DeviceNet is shown.
Status LEDs
Monitor LEDs
Red
White
Light blue
Black
DeviceNet communication connector
PCB side : MSTBA2.5/5-G-5.08AUM
Cable side : SMSTB2.5/5-ST-5.08AU
2. ACON-C/CG, PCON-C/CG
(PHOENIX CONTACT)
(PHOENIX CONTACT)
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2.4.2 Monitor LED Indicators
The two LEDs, MS and NS, provided on the front panel of the controller are used to check the node (controller)
condition and network condition.
The LEDs illuminate in two colors (orange and green), and you can monitor the conditions listed in the table below
based on the illumination status and color of each LED.
MS (Module Status) LED: Condition of the node (controller)
NS (Network Status) LED: Condition of the network
LED Color
2. ACON-C/CG, PCON-C/CG
{ : Steady light, X : Off, ڏ : Blinking
Illumination
status
{
Green
MS
Orange
- X DeviceNet is initializing or the power is not supplied.
Green
NS
Orange
- X
Self test is performed when the power is turned on.
During the test, the monitor LEDs cycle in the following sequence:
[1] NS turns off.
[2] MS illuminates in steady green (approx. 0.25 second).
[3] MS illuminates in steady orange (approx. 0.25 second).
[4] MS illuminates in steady green.
[5] NS illuminates in steady green (approx. 0.25 second).
[6] NS illuminates in steady orange (approx. 0.25 second).
[7] NS turns off.
When the self test is finished and the board starts communicating normally, both the MS and NS LEDs
change to steady green.
ڏ
{
ڏ
{
ڏ
{
ڏ
The board is operating normally.
A hardware error occurred. The error may be reset by
reconnecting the power.
A hardware error occurred. The board must be replaced.
A user setting error, configuration error or other minor error is
present. These errors can be reset by setting the applicable item
again, etc.
Network connection has been established and the board is
communicating normally.
The board is online, but network connection is not yet established.
Communication is stopped. (The network is normal.)
Node address duplication or bus-off state was detected.
Communication is not possible.
A communication error occurred (communication time-out
occurred).
The board is not online.
DeviceNet power is not supplied.
Description (meaning)
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2.5 Selecting (Setting) the Operation Mode
The operation mode is set using a parameter.
Set the mode selector switch on the front panel of the controller to the MANU position, and set parameter No. 84,
“FMOD: Fieldbus operation mode” using the RC PC software (V6.00.05.00 or later). (Refer to 2.10, “DeviceNet
Parameters.”)
Set value Operation mode
0 (Factory setting) Remote I/O mode 1CH
1 Position/simple direct mode4CH
2 Half direct mode 8CH
3 Full direct mode 16CH
4 Remote I/O mode 2 6CH
* If any other value is entered, an excessive input error will occur.
Number of occupied
stations
2.6 Setting the Node Address
The node address is set using a parameter.
Set parameter No. 85, “NADR: Fieldbus node address” using the RC PC software. (Refer to 2.10, “DeviceNet
Parameters.”)
Allowable setting range: 0 to 63 (The parameter has been set to “63” at the factory.)
(Note) Exercise caution to avoid node address duplication.
The nodes (controllers) are assigned in the order of their node address in the remote I/O address areas of
the PLC. (This is when the mount assignment mode is selected. A different rule applies when a
configurator is used.)
For details, refer to the operation manuals of the master unit and PLC installed in the master unit.
(Note) The baud rate is automatically set to the same value as the baud rate set in the master. Accordingly, you
need not set the baud rate.
(Note) After you have set the parameter, reconnect the controller power and return the mode selector switch on
the front panel of the controller to the AUTO position. If the switch remains in the MANU position,
operation by the PLC cannot be performed.
2. ACON-C/CG, PCON-C/CG
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2.7 Communicating with the Master Station
2.7.1 Operation Modes and Corresponding PLC I/O Areas
The channel assignments in each mode are shown below.
x PLC output o ACON or PCON input (* n indicates the node address of each axis.)
PLC output area
2. ACON-C/CG, PCON-C/CG
(Note) The areas denoted by “occupied area” are occupied according to the operation mode setting.
ACON,PCON DI and input data register
Remote I/O mode
(channel)
n
n+1
n+2
n+3 Control signal
n+4 Speed
n+5
n+6
n+7 Control signal
n+8
n+9
n+10 Acceleration
n+11 Deceleration
n+12
ACON
n+13 PCON
n+14 Control signal 1
n+15
Number of
occupied
channels: 1CH
Port number 0 to
15
Position/simple
direct mode
Number of
occupied
channels: 4CH
Target position Target position Target position
Specified position
number
Half direct modeFull direct mode
Number of
occupied
channels: 8CH
Positioning bandPositioning band
Acceleration/
deceleration
Push-motion
current-limiting value
Number of
occupied
channels: 16CH
Speed
specification
Zone boundary+
Zone boundary-
Push-motion
current-limiting value
Occupied
area
Load
current
threshold
Control signal 2
Remote I/O mode
2
Number of
occupied
channels: 6CH
Port number 0 to
15
Occupied area
These areas cannot be used for any other purpose. Also exercise caution to avoid node address
duplication.
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x ACON or PCON output o PLC input side (* n indicates the node address of each axis.)
ACON or PCON DO and output data register
PLC input area
(channel)
n
n+1
n+2
n+3
n+4 Status signal
n+5
n+6
n+7 Alarm code Alarm code
n+8 Status signal
n+9
n+10
n+11
n+12
n+13
n+14
n+15
Remote I/O mode
Number of
occupied
channels: 1CH
Port number 0 to
15
Position/simple
direct mode
Number of
occupied
channels: 4CH
Current positionCurrent positionCurrent position
Completed
position number
(simple alarm ID)
Half direct modeFull direct mode
Number of
occupied
channels: 8CH
Command current Command current Current position
Current speed Current speed Command current
Number of
occupied
channels: 16CH
Occupied area
Status signal
Remote I/O mode
2
Number of
occupied
channels: 6CH
Port number 0 to
15
Occupied area
(Note) The areas denoted by “occupied area” are occupied according to the operation mode setting.
These areas cannot be used for any other purpose. Also exercise caution to avoid node address
duplication.
2. ACON-C/CG, PCON-C/CG
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2.7.2 Remote I/O Mode (Number of Occupied Channel: 1)
In this mode, the actuator is operated by specifying position numbers, just like you do when PIOs (24-V I/Os) are
used.
Set position data using the RC PC software or teaching pendant.
The number of available positions is determined by the setting of parameter No. 25, “PIO pattern.”
The I/O specifications for each PIO pattern are shown below. (For details, refer to the operation manual for the
controller.)
parameter No. 25
2. ACON-C/CG, PCON-C/CG
The key ROBO Cylinder functions that can be controlled in this mode are summarized in the table below.
Home-return operation
Positioning operation
Speed and
acceleration/deceleration setting
Pitch feed (inching)
Push-motion operation
Speed change during movement
Operation at different
acceleration and deceleration
Pause
Zone signal output
PIO pattern selection (set by a
parameter)
(*1) This function is supported when parameter No. 27, “Move command type” is set to “0.”
Value set in
0 Positioning mode 64 positioning points and two zone output points are available.
1 Teaching mode 64 positioning points and one zone output point is available.
2 256-point mode 256 positioning points and one zone output point is available.
3 512-point mode 512 positioning points are available. There are no zone outputs.
4 Solenoid mode 1 7 positioning points and two zone output points are available.
5 Solenoid mode 2 3 positioning points and two zone output points are available.
ROBO Cylinder function
The actuator can be paused by turning the move command OFF.
Operation mode I/O specification
Positioning operation and jog operation are supported.
The current position can be written to a specified position.
A direct operation command can be issued for each position
number.
A position complete signal is output for each position number.
The actuator is operated by specifying forward, backward and
intermediate position commands.
A position complete signal is output separately for the front end,
rear end and intermediate position.
{: Supported / X: Not supported
PIO patterns
0:
Positioning
mode
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1:
Teaching
mode
2:
256-point
mode
3:
512-point
mode
X
4:
Solenoid
mode 1
{{
5:
Solenoid
mode 2
X
X
{ (*1)
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(1) PLC channel configuration (* n indicates the node address of each axis.)
Parameter No.
84
ACON or PCON DI
(port number)
PLC output channel
ACON or PCON DO
(port number)
PLC input channel
0 0~15 n+0 0~15 n+0
(Note) Exercise caution to avoid node address duplication.
(2) I/O signal assignments for each axis
The I/O signals of each axis consist of one input word (channel) and one output word (channel) in the I/O areas.
z Each channel is controlled by ON/OFF bit signals.
PLC output
Channel (* n indicates the node address of each axis.)
Controller
input port
number
PLC input
Channel (* n indicates the node address of each axis.)
Controller
output port
number
1 word (channel) = 16 bits
1 word (channel) = 16 bits
2. ACON-C/CG, PCON-C/CG
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(3) I/O signal assignments
The signals assigned to the controller’s I/O ports vary depending on the setting of parameter No. 25.
(For details, refer to the operation manual for the controller.)
ACON
Category
2. ACON-C/CG, PCON-C/CG
PLC
output o
ACON
input
ACON
output o
PLC input
The signals indicated by * are ON in a normal state.
The signals denoted by “Not available” are not controlled (their ON/OFF status is indeterminable).
Symbol Signal name SymbolSignal name Symbol Signal name
Command position
number
Not available.
Forced brake
release
Completed position
number
Operation mode
status
Home return
complete
Position complete
signal
PC32
JOG+ +Jog - Not available.
JOG- -Jog BKRL
CSTR/
PWRT
PM32
RMDS
HEND
PEND/
WEND
Command position
number
Teaching mode
command
Positioning
start/position-data
read command
Completed position
number
Teaching mode
signal
Operation mode
status
Home return
complete
Position complete
signal/position-data
read complete
Command position
PC32
PC64
CSTR Positioning start
PM32
PM128
RMDS
HEND
PEND
number
Forced brake
release
Completed position
number
Operation mode
status
Home return
complete
Position complete
signal
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ACON
Setting of Parameter No. 25
Category
PLC
output o
ACON
input
ACON
output o
PLC input
Port
No.
0 PC1 ST0 Start position 0 ST0 Start position 0
1 PC2 ST1 Start position 1 ST1 Start position 1
2 PC4 ST2 Start position 2 ST2 Start position 2
3 PC8 ST3 Start position 3 4 PC16 ST4 Start position 4 5 PC32 ST5 Start position 5 6 PC64 ST6 Start position 6 7 PC128 - 8 PC256
9 BKRL
10 RMOD Operation mode RMODOperation mode RMOD Operation mode
11 HOME Home return HOMEHome return 12 *STP Pause *STP Pause 13 CSTR Positioning start - Not available. 14 RES Reset RES Reset RES Reset
15 SON Servo ON commandSON Servo ON commandSON Servo ON command
0 PM1 PE0 Position 0 completeLS0
1 PM2 PE1 Position 1 completeLS1
2 PM4 PE2 Position 2 completeLS2
3 PM8 PE3 Position 3 complete-
4 PM16 PE4 Position 4 complete5 PM32 PE5 Position 5 complete6 PM64 PE6 Position 6 complete7 PM128 ZONE1Zone 1 ZONE1 Zone 1
8 PM256
9 RMDS
10 HEND
11 PEND
12 SV Ready SV Ready SV Ready
13 *EMGS Emergency stop *EMGS Emergency stop *EMGS Emergency stop
14 *ALM Alarm *ALM Alarm *ALM Alarm
15 - Not available. - Not available. - Not available.
512-point mode Solenoid mode 1 Solenoid mode 2
3 4 5
Symbol Signal name SymbolSignal name Symbol Signal name
Command position
number
Not available.
Not available.
Forced brake
release
Operation mode
status
Home return
complete
Position complete
signal
-
BKRL
RMDS
HEND
-
Forced brake
release
Not available.
Rear end move
command 0
Rear end move
command 1
Rear end move
command 2
Not available.
Operation mode
status
Home return
complete
Position complete
signal
Forced brake
release
Completed position
number
Operation mode
status
Home return
complete
Position complete
signal
-
BKRT
PZONEPosition zone PZONE Position zone
RMDS
HEND
PEND
The signals indicated by * are ON in a normal state.
The signals denoted by “Not available” are not controlled (their ON/OFF status is indeterminable).
2. ACON-C/CG, PCON-C/CG
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PCON
Category
2. ACON-C/CG, PCON-C/CG
PLC
output o
PCON
input
PCON
output o
PLC input
The signals indicated by * are ON in a normal state.
The signals denoted by “Not available” are not controlled (their ON/OFF status is indeterminable).