Features - IAI RoboNet Operation Manual

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Features

(1) Five Types of Component Units
The five types of units specified below can be combined in a desired fashion to build a ROBONET system. The maximum
number of component axes is 16.
[1] GateWayR unit
Four types—DeviceNet type, CC-Link type, PROFIBUS type, and RS485 SIO communication type—are available.
[2] RACON unit --- RCA/RCA2/RCL controller
[3] RPCON unit --- RCP2/RCP3 controller
[4] Simple absolute R unit
[5] ROBONET extension unit
(2) Ultra-compact Size
Each unit has an ultra-compact design with external dimensions of 34 mm in width, 100 mm in height, and 73 mm in
depth. Accordingly, you can reduce the control panel size for your ROBONET system.
(3) Wire-saving
Units are interconnected by dedicated power-supply connection plates and communication connection circuit boards,
which substantially reduces the hassle of wiring.
(4) Easy Installation
All units are installed on a DIN rail (35 mm), so installation to a control panel or equipment is easy.
Units can also be installed side by side with other components.
(5) Simple Absolute System
The axis-drive unit is either a RPCON unit for 24-V pulse motor actuators or RACON unit for 24-V servo motor actuators.
Although both use an incremental encoder, they can be used as an absolute axis when a simple absolute R unit is
connected.
(6) Four Types of GateWayR units
To support various field networks, the GateWayR unit (gateway function) is available in the following four types, each
supporting a different field network.
• DeviceNet type
• RS485 SIO communication type
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ROBONET communication connection circuit boards
Power-supply connection plates
• CC-Link type
GateWayR RACON
unit unit
(Interconnections of ROBONET units)
• PROFIBUS type
Part 1 Specification
RPCON unit
Simple absolute R unit
Terminal resistor circuit board