Yamaha RCX240 User Manual page 6

Over view of the RCX series
The YAMAHA RCX series robot controllers were developed based on years of YAMAHA experience
and proven achievements in robotics and electronics. These controllers are specifically designed to
operate YAMAHA industrial robots efficiently and accurately.
Despite their compact size, the RCX series controllers operate efficiently as multi-axis controllers
with a variety of functions.
Major features and functions are:
1. Multi-task function
Up to 8 tasks* can be run simultaneously in a specified priority. (Low priority tasks are halted
while high priority tasks are run.)
I/O parallel processing and interrupt processing are also available, so that operational efficiency
of the total robot system including peripheral units is greatly improved.
(*: Refer to the programming manual for more details on multi-tasking.)
2. Robot language
The RCX series controller comes with a BASIC-like high-level robot language that conforms
to the industrial robot programming language SLIM *
programming even of complex movements such as multi-task operations and uses a compiling
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method * for rapid execution of programs.
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(* : Standard Language for Industrial Manipulators)
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(* : This compiling method checks the syntax in a robot language program, converts it into
intermediate codes, and creates an execution file (object file) before actually performing the
program.)
3. Movement command
• Arch motion
Spatial movement during pick-and-place work can be freely set according to the work
environment. This is effective in reducing cycle time.
• Three-dimensional CP control
Allows three-dimensional interpolation control of linear and circular movements.
4. Maintenance
Software servo control provides unit standardization. This allows connection to most YAMAHA
robot models and simplifies maintenance.
5. CE marking *
As a YAMAHA robot series product, the RCX series robot controller is designed to conform to
machinery directives, low-voltage directives and EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) directives.
In this case, the robot controller is set to operate under "SAFE" mode. (* For CE marking
compliance, see the CE marking supplement manual.)
This manual explains how to handle and operate the YAMAHA robot controllers correctly and
effectively, as well as I/O interface connections.
Read this manual carefully before installing and using the robot controller. Also refer to the
separate "Programming Manual" and "Robot User's Manual" as needed.
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Overview of the RCX series
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. This robot language allows easy