Iai-america RCM-101-USB User Manual

PC Software RCM-101-MW, RCM-101-USB Operation Manual Fifteenth EditionIAI America, Inc.

11.2.2 Setting of acceleration/deceleration speed to provide the shortest operation time figured out from the indicated carrier load and moving distan

6. Initial Setting and Position Data Editing for SEP Controllers88 If CON method pressing is selected in MSEP Controllers, the maximum pressing amoun

6. Initial Setting and Position Data Editing for SEP Controllers89When changing the speed in operation pattern (PIO pattern) 1, set the position at wh

6. Initial Setting and Position Data Editing for SEP Controllers906.2.2 Offline Mode When editing data after creating new data or loading data from a

6. Initial Setting and Position Data Editing for SEP Controllers91[3] The position data input window corresponding to the selected operation pattern

6. Initial Setting and Position Data Editing for SEP Controllers92[5] Reading a File To read position data from a file, click File and then select Op

6. Initial Setting and Position Data Editing for SEP Controllers93Fig. 6.31 Position Data Edit Window (Offline Mode) The edited position data can be s

7. Editing Parameters947. Editing Parameters To load parameter data from the controller, click Parameter (P) and then select Edit (E) from the main m

7. Editing Parameters95To read a parameter from the file, click File and then select Open to display a “File open” window. Or click File,point to Send

7. Editing Parameters96To send parameter read from the file to the controller, click Parameter and then select Send to controller, or click the butt

7. Editing Parameters97Depending on the controller model, a confirmation window (Fig. 7.8) may be displayed after parameters have been sent to the con

8. Monitoring988. Monitoring Various statuses, controller error lists, and velocity/current waveforms (other than RCP, RCS and E-CON models), can be

8. Monitoring99[In the case of PCON, ACON, SCON, ERC2, ERC3, ROBONET, ASEP, PSEP, DSEP, MSEP and MSCON] Axis status  Location  Speed (moving speed

8. Monitoring100On models supporting the force control function, Force FB and Calibration are displayed. (Note) These items are displayed only on SCON

8. Monitoring101DO output test button Clicking the DO output button opens the I/O Test window. Here, you can click a desired port and add a check mark

8. Monitoring102[In the case of RCP, RCS, E-Con, RCP2 and ERC] Axis status  Location  Speed (moving speed)  Alarm code Internal flags  Power:

8. Monitoring1038.2 CTL Alarm List To monitor the controller error list, click Monitorand then select CTL alarm list from the main menu, or click i

8. Monitoring104(2) Toolbar [1] [2] [3] [4] Fig. 8.9 Toolbar [1] Save as Save the error list to a file (CSV format). * The saved file cannot be

8. Monitoring1058.3 Velocity/Current Monitor Window To monitor velocity/current, click Monitor and then select Velocity/Current from the main menu, o

8. Monitoring106(3) Toolbar [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] Fig. 8.12 Toolbar [1] Save as Save the displayed current data and velocity data to a file (

8. Monitoring1078.4 Servo Monitor Window (Note) This window can be displayed only on SCON-CA, PCON-CA and ERC3 (of Software Version V8.03.00.00 or l

8. Monitoring108[Number of channels] The number of channels is 4 or 8. A desired number can be selected using user parameter No. 112, “Monitoring mode

8. Monitoring109(1) Common buttons [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] Fig. 8.15 Servo Monitor Window (Common Buttons) [1] Save As button Save the

8. Monitoring110(2) Display setting area Fig. 8.16 Servo Monitor Window (Display Setting Area) [1] Show/hide selection check boxes Selecting each ch

8. Monitoring111(3) Peak value display area Fig. 8.17 Servo Monitor Window (Peak Value Display Area) [1] Minimum value The minimum value of data mon

8. Monitoring1128.5 Maintenance information Window (Note) This window is available only with SCON-CA, PCON-CA ERC3, MSEP and MSCON controllers (Ve

9. Setup1139. Setup 9.1 Setting of application Window Click Setting from the main menu, and then select Application.Fig. 9.1 Setting of application

9. Setup114[7] Alarm at Input out of Recommended Range (V8.03.00.00 or later) When is clicked, the display can be selected from show/not to show of

9. Setup115Changing any of the items in [1] to [4] and then clicking OK will display the re-connection confirmation window shown in Fig. 9.2. To refle

9. Setup1169.2 Assigning an Axis Number To assign an axis number to any model without axis number setting rotary switches, click Setting from the mai

9. Setup1179.3 Time Setting (Note) This setting is available only with SCON-CA, PCON-CA ERC3 PIO Converter, MSEP and MSCON controllers (Version V8.0

1. Preparation Before Use11. Preparation Before Use 1.1 Items Supplied with This Software (Product Components) Please check to make sure that the fo

9. Setup118[3] Synchronizing to PC Clock The date and time on the PC is set to the controller. When the setting is complete, the message “The time se

9. Setup1199.4 Load Cell Calibration (Note) This setting is available only with SCON-CA controllers (of Version V8.00.00.00 or later). From the main

9. Setup120(1) The message “Load cell calibration executing…” (Fig. 9.12) appears and the calibration is performed. Fig. 9.12 Load Cell Calibration I

10. Version Information12110. Version Information Fig. 10.1 Version Information [1] Application version The version of this application is shown. [2]

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)12211. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later) If RC PC software (Version V8. 03.

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)12311.1 Restrictions 11.1.1 Actuator Applicable for Smart Tuning Function Smart Tuning Funct

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)12411.2.1 Setting of maximum acceleration/deceleration speed considering the indicated carrie

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)12511.3 Operation in Edit position data Window In this section, explains the following operat

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)126Fig. 11.6 Smart Tuning Setting Window (Function Invalid) [2] Box to show actuator settin

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)127(2) Actuator setting for Vel and Acc setting Fig. 11.9 Actuator setting for Vel and Acc

1. Preparation Before Use21.2 Operating Environment You need the following environment to run this software. Model number Supported operating syst

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)128(3) Carrier load setting for Smart tuning function Fig. 11.10 Carrier load setting for

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)12911.3.2 Explanation of Each Operation (1) The way to operate the maximum acceleration/dece

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)130[4] Click Load Setting button at the setting display of the actuator applicable for velocit

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)131[7] Set the position and velocity in the blank position numbers.(Note) In the position num

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)132(2) The way to operate the velocity and acceleration/deceleration speed setting function t

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)133[4] Click Load Setting button at the setting display of the actuator applicable for velocit

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)134[7] “Smart tuning method select” window will appear. Select “Auto-configure Auto-configure

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)135[10] The velocity and acceleration/deceleration speed to provide the shortest operation tim

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)136(3) The way to operate the overshoot judgment function at S motion operation [1] Click S

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)137[4] Click Load Setting button at the setting display of the actuator applicable for velocit

1. Preparation Before Use31.3 Installing the Software This software is run from the hard disk. This section explains how to install the software. 1.3

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)138[7] “Distance setting” window appears. Select the way to indicate the moving distance. Fig

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)139Ɣ When indicating moving distance [8] Set the moving distance setting box and click on O

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)14011.4 Operation on Test Run and Takt Time Calculation This section explains how to operat

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)14111.4.2 Explanation of Each Window for Test Run Operation (1) Select actuator Window Sele

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)142[2] Select actuator model Fig. 11.48 Select actuator model Source Data Select for Mode

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)143Adjustment Record Data SelectThis is used when switch over the adjustment record data. Numb

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)144[3] Adjustment Record Data Display Area In here, shows the details of the adjustment reco

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)145Adjustment gainSince it is not applicable for PCON-CA and ERC3 gain tuning, adjustment ga

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)146[4] Common Buttons Area Fig. 11.55 Common Buttons Area (Condition of all buttons displaye

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)147(2) Carrier load Select Window Set the carrier load in this window. After setting, click N

1. Preparation Before Use4[3] A previous version install check window (Fig. 1.3) is displayed. Click Yes if no previous version has been installed. C

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)148(3) Test run Indicate the operation settings in this window, and the actuator can have a t

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)149Fig. 11.59 Test run Window (in online work) [1] Gain Display Area The servo gain used in t

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)150Start pos (mm)Set the test run start position of the actuator. End pos (mm)Set the test run

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)151Operation Start ButtonClick this button to start the test run. (Note) Without clicking on

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)152[3] Test run Result Display Fig. 11.66 Test run result Display Area Tool buttonFig. 11.67

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)153 Zoom in/out of Vertical AxisClick these buttons to zoom in and out the vertical axis of

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)154(4) Adjustment record data save window Save the adjustment record in this window. Fig

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)155Gain Set No. SelectSelect the gain set number that is to be saved as the origin gain. The g

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)15611.4.3 Explanation of Takt Time Calculation Window Takt time calculation can be performe

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)157(1) Test run plan Fig. 11.76 Test run plan Setting Window  The settings of operation p

1. Preparation Before Use5[4] The installation window (Fig. 1.5) for PC Interface Software for RC Click Next.Fig. 1.5 Installation Window [5] Custom

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)158Dynmic frctIn here, shows the kinetic friction torque. The setting unit is [Nm]. (Note)

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)159Acc (G)Set the acceleration. Dcl (G)Set the deceleration. INP (mm)Set the positioning width

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)160[3] Operation Pattern Setting Tool Buttons Fig. 11.79 Operation Pattern Setting Tool Button

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)161[4] Parameter Setting Fig. 11.80 Parameter Setting Change parameter for S MotionClick this

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)162(2) Test run result Fig. 11.81 Test run result Display Window [1] Test run result Ti

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)163Operation pattern selectionSelect the pattern to be displayed in the takt time calculatio

11. Smart Tuning Function (Version V8.03.00.00 or Later)164Tool ButtonFig. 11.82 Tool Button (Takt Time Calculation Window)  Zoom in/out of Vertic

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 16512. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA and MSCON ControllerIf RC PC software (Version V8. 05.

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 16612.1 Restrictions 12.1.1 Actuators Applicable for Off Board Tuning Function The Off Board Tun

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 16712.2 Guideline of Off Board Tuning Function Off Board Tuning Function is a function aiming for

1. Preparation Before Use6[6] Specify a destination folder to install the PC interface software for RC. (Fig. 1.7) Normally, you can install it to th

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 16812.4 Operation to Select Target Axis Number for Off Board Tuning 12.4.1 Explanation of Each I

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 169[3] Select Motor type Select the motor type of the actuator for the tuning in the offline work.

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 17012.5 Operation on Off Board Tuning 12.5.1 Outline of Operation The off board tuning is to b

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 17112.5.2 Explanations for each Item in Select actuator Window Select the model of the actuator

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 172[2] Select actuator model Fig. 12.7 Select actuator model Source Data Select for Select actuato

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 173Adjustment Record Data SelectThis is used when switch over the adjustment record data. Number o

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 174[3] Adjustment record data Display Fig. 12.10 Adjustment record data Display (Select actuator W

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 175Adjustment gainThe gain after tuning is displayed. For the adjustment record the adjustment gai

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 176[4] Common Buttons Area Fig. 12.16 Common Buttons Area (Condition of all buttons displayed)

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 17712.5.3 Explanations for each Item in Carrier load Select Window Set the carrier load in this

1. Preparation Before Use7 The window shown in Fig. 1.9 will be displayed during installation. Fig. 1.9 Installation Progress [8] When installation

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 178Fig. 12.19 Carrier load Select Window (in offline work) [1] Carrier Load Indication Method

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 179Fig. 12.20 System Identification Setting Start pos (mm)The start position for the back and

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 180Acc (G)Set the acceleration speed for back and forth operation. Dcl (G)Set the deceleration spe

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 181[4] System Identification Result Fig. 12.21 System Identification Result Display Result

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 182System identification operation graphFig. 12.23 System Identification Result Graph (Velocity

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 18312.5.4 Explanations for each Item in Select adjustment method Window Set the gain adjustment

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 184[2] Select adjustment method Fig. 12.25 Select adjustment method Base ctrl bandSelect this

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 185Manual SettingFig. 12.27 Manual Setting Select this radio button and click the Next button,

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 186[Parameter Transfer] In the online work a message box appears in the following timings; • Wh

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 18712.5.5 Explanations for each Item in Manual Window Perform the gain adjustment with operatin

1. Preparation Before Use8[9] When the install program is ended, a shortcut in Program o IAI o ROBO Cylinder o PC Interface Software for RC is displa

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 188[1] Manual Setting Fig. 12.32 Manual Setting Basis gainThe basis gain for the adjustment set in

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 189[2] Adjustment Status Display Fig. 12.33 Adjustment Status Display Fig. 12.34 Adjustment S

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 190Display of adjustment degreeThis shows the degree of the adjustment against the initial condi

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 191[3] Adjustment Band Settings Fig. 12.37 Adjustment Band Settings Fig. 12.38 Adjustment

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 192Band setting scroll barBy operating this scroll bar, the band setting can be changed by the int

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 19312.5.6 Explanations for each Item in Test run Window A test run of the actuator is available

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 194Fig. 12.45 Test run Window (in offline work) [1] Tuning Setting/Result Display Fig. 12.46 Tu

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 195Gain displayShows the gain indicated in the used gain set number for the test run setting. The

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 196Drv ModeSet the operation mode during test run. The following two items can be selected for the

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 197Start button Click this button to start the test run. (Note) Without clicking on Stop button, t

1. Preparation Before Use91.3.2 How to Uninstall PC Interface Software for RC [1] Open the application add and delete window on the control panel. [

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 198[3] Test Run Result Display Fig. 12.56 Test run result Display Tool buttonFig. 12.57 Too

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 199Test run result GraphFig. 12.58 Test run result Graph (Velocity (Resp)) The graph for the dat

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 20012.5.7 Explanations for each Item in Adjustment record data save Window Fig. 12.59 Adjustment

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 201Gain Set No. SelectSelect the gain set number that is to be saved as the origin gain. At the

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 20212.6 Operations in Takt time calculation To conduct the takt time calculation, click on the

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 20312.6.2 Test run plan Setting Window The settings of operation pattern to be held for takt ti

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 204[2] Operation Pattern Setting Grid Set the operation patterns to have takt time calculation.

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 205INCSet the movement type from absolute move and incremental move, which is to be used for the t

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 206[4] Parameter Setting Fig. 12.71 Parameter Setting Change parameter for S MotionClick this butt

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 20712.6.3 Test run result Display Window Fig. 12.72 Test run result Display W

1. Preparation Before Use101.3.3 How to Install the USB Conversion Adapter Driver Software When a USB port is used, it is required to install USB con

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 208Pattern selectSelect the pattern to be displayed in the takt time calculation result graph wi

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 209[2] Test run result Graph Display Area Fig. 12.74 Test run result Graph Display Tool button

12. Off Board Tuning Function on SCON-CA Controller 210Test run result GraphFig. 12.76 Test run result Graph (Velocity Responsiveness) The data s

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 21113. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibrati

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 21213.1 Operation Overview A general operation flow from measuring the

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 213[3] Perform FFT analysis of the desired data to extract the vibration

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 21413.2 Explanation of Each Window 13.2.1 Measurement Data Selection W

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 215[2] Read external measurement data file Select this option if you wan

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 216[3] Read analytical already data file Select this option if you want

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 21713.2.2 Sampling Window This window is used to import vibration data

1. Preparation Before Use11[3] You are prompted to set the folder of the copy destination. If you use the displayed folder as it is, click Copy. To c

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 218[1] Tool buttons Fig. 13.11 Tool Buttons Save AsClicking this button

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 219[2] Sampling/FFT analysis result window switching tabs Fig. 13.14 Sam

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 220Start Time [sec]Specify the start position of the range of measuremen

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 221Num of ThinningSet how many data will be skipped before the next anal

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 222AnalyzTime [sec]The range of data to be analyzed you have just set is

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 223FreqResol [Hz]The effective frequency resolution of FFT analysis is i

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 224[4] Sampling setting Fig. 13.24 All-axis Setting Items These settings

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 225Wait time [sec]If sampling is to be performed with the “Link start dr

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 226[5] Measurement Data Fig. 13.25 Measurement Data Measurement data gra

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 227[6] Analytical object data Fig. 13.26 Analytical Object Data Analytic

1. Preparation Before Use12[6] Once the complete window (Fig. 1.18) has been displayed, click OK. The complete window (Fig. 1.18) will disappear. The

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 22813.2.3 Analysis Result Display Window Setting items common to all ax

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 229[1] FFT analysis result data Fig. 13.28 FFT Analysis Result Data Grap

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 230[2] Peak frequency setting Here, set the frequency you want to set in

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 231[4] Frequency resolution The frequency resolution of FFT analysis res

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 23213.2.4 Print Setting Window Clicking the Print button in the measur

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 233Print setting can be performed only for printable data types as of th

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 234• Print list: Measurement data included in the range specified in th

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 235Setting for print list rangeSet the range of data rows you want to pr

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 236• Print data graph The analysis data graph currently displayed in th

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 237Fig. 13.41 Printing Format of FFT Result Data List Fig. 13.42 Printin

1. Preparation Before Use13[10] The driver search select window will open. Check the Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended).Click Ne

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 23813.3 Operating Procedure Perform operations according to the procedu

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 239(2) If “Import new controller data” has been selected, move the actu

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 240[5] Clicking the Start button in the bottom left-hand corner of the w

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 241(3) Perform FFT analysis. Perform steps [1] to [6] in the sampling w

13. Frequency Analysis Function for SCON-CA Controller Anti-Vibration Control 242(4) From the FFT result, select the setting of characteristic vibrat

14. Appendix24314. Appendix 14.1 Parameter (Factory Default Setting) Initializing Method Note: Parameters (factory default setting) can be initializ

14. Appendix244(3) When the menu “Controller Initialization” (factory default setting) displayed in (2) is selected, a dialog box in appendix Fig. 14

14. Appendix24514.2 PC Software Error List These errors are specific to the PC software. For the controller errors, refer to the operation manual for

14. Appendix246Code Message Description 11A No effective axis This error indicates that “axis number assignment” was attempted when no axis was co

14. Appendix247Code Message Description 212 JOG signal ON This error indicates that the jog signal (JOG) was turned ON by the PLC while the actuat

1. Preparation Before Use14[12] The “Copy manufacturer’s files from:” window will open. Click Browse and find K: \IAI USB (the folder you have specifi

14. Appendix248Code Message Description 305 Communication error A communication error not specified above occurred when a response message was rece

15. File Extensions24915. File Extensions List of File Extensions Model name Position data file Parameter file Backup file RCP *.ptr *.pmr *.bkr

16. Change History25016. Change History Revision Date Description of Revision December 2009 February 2010 August 2011 September 2011 September 2011 S

Manual No.: ME0155-15A (April 2013)The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice for purposes of product improvement.

1. Preparation Before Use15[14] When the IAI USB Composite Device driver installation finish is displayed, the installation of the driver is completed

1. Preparation Before Use16[16] The install hardware device drivers window will open. Select the Search for a suitable driver for my device recommende

1. Preparation Before Use17[18] The copy manufacturer’s files from window will open. Click Browse and find K:\IAI USB (the folder you have specified i

Please Read Before Use Thank you for purchasing our product. This Operation Manual explains the handling methods, structure and maintenance of this pr

1. Preparation Before Use18[20] When the IAI USB to UART Bridge Controller driver installation finish window is displayed, the driver installation is

1. Preparation Before Use19[22] Click Start on the Windows taskbar, Settings, and then Control Panel to open the Control Panel. Double-click System to

1. Preparation Before Use20(2) Windows 7, Windows Vista For Windows 7, follow the steps below to install the software. You shall follow the same step

1. Preparation Before Use21[5] If there is an IAI USB already exists, the Notice display confirmation window will appear. Click Yes.Fig. 1.34 Notice

1. Preparation Before Use22[9] Open Device Manager. Right-click on CP2102 USB to UART Bridge Controller, and then left-click on Update Driver Softwar

1. Preparation Before Use23[11] Update window for the driver software opens. In the box circled in Update Driver Software window, input the directory

1. Preparation Before Use241.3.4 How to Change the IAI USB COM Port The COM port set during the installation of the USB conversion adapter driver sof

1. Preparation Before Use25[4] The COM? Port Advanced Settings dialog box appears. Change the COM port number currently selected under COM Port Numbe

1. Preparation Before Use261.4 Starting the Software [1] Turn off the power to the controller and PC, and connect the controller to the PC using the

1. Preparation Before Use27 Monitor mode 1 (Safety speed effective/PIO start permission) PIO start permission: Monitoring is only allowed. Position

CAUTIONDisconnection of the Teaching Pendant from the PCON, ACON, SCON ERC2, ERC3, ROBONET, PSEP, ASEP, DSEP, MSEP and MSCON Controller * After disco

1. Preparation Before Use281.5 Setting of communication Window The “Setting of communication” window (Fig. 1.45) is displayed only at the initial sta

2. Checking for Connected Axes292. Checking for Connected Axes The software checks for connection of all axes up to the axis specified in the Last Ax

3. Main Window303. Main Window (1) PCON, ACON, SCON, ROBONET, ASEP, PSEP, DSEP, MSEP, MSCON controllers, ERC2 and ERC3 As shown in Fig. 3.1, the mai

3. Main Window31(2) RCP, RCS, E-Con, RCP2 controller and ERC As shown in Fig. 3.2, the main window consists of main menu, toolbar buttons, tree view,

3. Main Window323.1 Operating from the Main Menu (1) File [1] [New] Create new position data. [2] [Open] Load position data or parameters from a f

3. Main Window33(2) Position (Available in the online mode) [1] [Edit/Teach] Load position data from the controller for editing or use in teaching.

3. Main Window34(4) Monitor (Available in the online mode) [1] [Status] You can check the various statuses of each axis (axis status, internal flags

3. Main Window35(5) Setup [1] [Application Setup] Set up the application (baud rate and ports). [Controller Other than ASEP, PSEP, DSEP and MSEP] Yo

3. Main Window36(6) Window [1] [Cascade] Rearrange all open windows in such a way that they are cascaded (staggered) on top of each other. [2] [Til

3. Main Window373.2 Operations Using the Toolbar Buttons Fig. 3.3 Toolbar Buttons [1] New position data Same as clicking File, pointing to New, and

3. Main Window38Fig. 3.4 Toolbar Buttons [12] Cascade windows Same as clicking Window, and then selecting Cascade.[13] Tile windows vertically Same as

3. Main Window393.3 Tree View From the main menu, click Window, and then select Tree View.Fig. 3.5 Tree View [1] Axis No. 0 [PCON-CY] The axis numb

3. Main Window403.4 Status Bar [1] [2] [3] Fig. 3.6 Status Bar [1] Tool tip Moving the mouse cursor over a toolbar button will display the tool tip

4. Selecting an Axis414. Selecting an Axis To perform any of the following operations, select the axis number of the target axis in the “Select axis

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models425. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models Edit position data online

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models43To change the password, perform the operations explained below. [How to Set Password for

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models44In the position data edit window, you can create position data by “MDI (Mathematical Dir

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models45Fig. 5.6 Edit position data Window: PCON, ACON, SCON, ERC2, ERC3, ROBONET (Software Vers

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models46Fig. 5.8 Position Data Edit Window (Detail Display in Online Mode): RCP, RCS, E-Con, RCP

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models47[3] Reload position data Reload position data from the controller and then refresh the

Software License AgreementBefore opening this product, read the software license agreement (hereinafter referred to as “Agreement”). This Agreement

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models48* Clicking this button while multiple rows are selected in the position data input area

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models49(2) Current position/alarm code The current position of the axis you are editing (unit:

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models50(4) Positioning (test operation mode) You can move the axis to the position correspondi

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models51Simultaneous Movement of Multiple Axes Multiple axes simultaneous start button You can u

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models52Checkbox: The axes with a check mark in this box will move. The selectable checkboxes a

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models53(5) Program Just like positioning, this is also a test operation mode. In the program m

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models54(6) Servo, Home and Alarm buttons Fig. 5.24 Servo, Home and Alarm Buttons [1] Servo butt

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models55(7) Position data input area: PCON, ACON, SCON-C, SCON-CA, ERC2, ERC3, ROBONET and MSCO

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models56Fig. 5.25 Position Data Input Area (Normal Mode) Fig. 5.26 Position Data Input Area (Det

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models57[4] Acc/Dcl: Input the acceleration/deceleration at which the actuator will be moved, i

Supported Models The PC software RCM-101-MW and RCM-101-USB supports the following controller models of the specified versions and later. Table 1 List

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models58[6] LoTh :  In the case of a SCON-CA and PCON-CF controller, the load output signal (P

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models59[8] Zone +:  It defines the zone where the zone output signal of the standard type tu

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models60[10] Acc/Dcl Mode:  It defines the acceleration/deceleration characteristics. The defa

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models61First-order delay filter More gradual acceleration/deceleration curves are drawn than th

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models62[13] Stop Mode:  It defines the power saving method on standby after completion of po

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models63(8) Position data input area On the SCON-CA (Software Version V8.00.00.00 or later) and

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models64[2] Vib. Sup. No.······You can suppress the vibration (resonance) of the load installed

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models65(9) Position data input area: RCP, RCS, E-Con, RCP2 and ERC Enter position data in this

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models66[3] Vel:  The speed when moving the actuator (mm/sec). The default value will depend

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models67[7] MAX Acceleration:  Selects either the assigned acceleration or the maximum acceler

A Word of Caution [1] This software is copyrighted by IAI Corporation (IAI). [2] The software and the manual can only be used upon the software lice

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models685.2 Offline Mode When editing data after creating new data or loading data from a file,

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models69[3] The created position data can be saved to a file or sent to the connected controlle

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models705.2.2 Reading a File To read position data from a file, click File and then select Open

5. Editing Position Data on CON Controllers and Older Models71The edited position data can be saved to a file or sent to the connected controller. (Sa

6. Initial Setting and Position Data Editing for SEP Controllers726. Initial Setting and Position Data Editing for SEP Controllers SEP controllers: A

6. Initial Setting and Position Data Editing for SEP Controllers73[How to Set Initial Password] * The password should be the same as the one used for

6. Initial Setting and Position Data Editing for SEP Controllers74In the initial setting for SEP controller window, set the necessary operation parame

6. Initial Setting and Position Data Editing for SEP Controllers75Six types of operation patterns (PIO patterns) are available on ASEP, PSEP, DSEP and

6. Initial Setting and Position Data Editing for SEP Controllers76Operation pattern Equivalent air cylinder circuits are shown for your reference. O

6. Initial Setting and Position Data Editing for SEP Controllers77[Types of Operation Parameters] y Solenoid Select either the single-solenoid operat

Table of Contents 1. Preparation Before Use...

6. Initial Setting and Position Data Editing for SEP Controllers78The operation parameters to be set vary depending on the operation pattern (PIO patt

6. Initial Setting and Position Data Editing for SEP Controllers796.2 Editing Position Data 6.2.1 Online Mode In this mode, data is read from the co

6. Initial Setting and Position Data Editing for SEP Controllers80To change the password, perform the operations explained below. [How to Set Password

6. Initial Setting and Position Data Editing for SEP Controllers81[8] After the parameters have been sent, a confirmation window appears asking if yo

6. Initial Setting and Position Data Editing for SEP Controllers82In the position data edit window, you can create position data by “MDI (Mathematical

6. Initial Setting and Position Data Editing for SEP Controllers83How the respective buttons and input areas are operated is explained below. (1) Too

6. Initial Setting and Position Data Editing for SEP Controllers84(2) Current position/alarm code The current position of the axis you are editing (u

6. Initial Setting and Position Data Editing for SEP Controllers85(4) Positioning (test operation mode) You can move the axis to the position corresp

6. Initial Setting and Position Data Editing for SEP Controllers86(5) Servo, Home and Alarm buttons Fig. 6.22 Servo, Home and Alarm Buttons [1] Servo

6. Initial Setting and Position Data Editing for SEP Controllers87(6) Position input area Set the position data needed to operate the actuator. Actua