Main Features; System Configuration - Vexta EMP400 Series Operating Manual

1 1 1 1 1 Introduction
1.1

Main features

Writing a sequence program on a personal computer
You can download the sequence program you have written on your personal computer and execute
the program by activating the START input from the host controller.
The sequence program can be written and modified using Windows HyperTerminal or a text editor.
No special software is required.
Superior expandability
The controller features eight and six general-purpose inputs and outputs points, respectively.
Motor control via multiple sources
The EMP400 Series allows motor operation either from the host controller or a personal computer.
The motor can be operated via the host controller by selecting 32 different sequence programs
through unique combinations of different states of program selection inputs connected to the host
controller and activating the START input.
The motor can also be operated via a personal computer by transmitting commands from a terminal
program via an RS-232C communication interface.
Easy teaching
The workpiece position can easily be adjusted using the optional OP300 operational unit.
1.2

System configuration

A sample system configuration using the EMP400 series is provided below.
Personal computer
RS-232C
Modular cable
Driver
Motor or
Motorized slider
1-2
Data setter (option)
∗ The unit cannot be used to write
a sequence program.
(option)
Driver
Motor or
Motorized slider
only
Host controller
+24V
24 VDC power supply
GND
(for I/O)
+24V
24 VDC power supply
GND
(for the main unit)