SCON
First Step Guide
Seventh Edition
Thank you for purchasing our product.
Make sure to read the Safety Guide and detailed Instruction Manual (DVD) included with the product in addition to
this First Step Guide to ensure correct use.
This Instruction Manual is original.
Warning : Operation of this equipment requires detailed installation and operation instructions which are
provided on the DVD Manual included in the box this device was packaged in. It should be retained
with this device at all times.
A hardcopy of the Manual can be requested by contacting your nearest IAI Sales Office listed at
the back cover of the Instruction Manual or on the First Step Guide.
• Using or copying all or part of this Instruction Manual without permission is prohibited.
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Product Check
This product is comprised of the following parts if it is of standard configuration.
If you find any fault in the contained model or any missing parts, contact us or our distributor.
1. Parts
No.
Part Name
Model
1
Controller Main Body
Refer to "How to read the model plate", "How to read the model"
Accessories
2
I/O Flat Cable
CB-PAC-PIO***
Service Connector for Pulse
3
Plug : 10114-3000PE, Shell : 10314-52F0 (Supplier : 3M)
Train Control
4
System I/O Plug
FMC1.5/4-ST-3.5
(Supplier : Phoenix Contact)
5
Power Supply Plug for Brake
MC1.5/2-ST-3.5
(Supplier : Phoenix Contact)
6
AC Power Supply plug
MSTB2.5/6-STF-5.08
(Supplier : Phoenix Contact)
7
Absolute Battery
AB-5
8
Dummy plug
DP-5
9
First Step Guide
10
Instruction Manual (DVD)
11
Safety Guide
2. Teaching Tool (to be purchased separately)
A teaching tool such as PC software is necessary when performing the setup for position setting, parameter
setting, etc. that can only be done on the teaching tool.
Please prepare either of the following teaching tools such as PC software.
No.
Part Name
PC Software
1
(RCS232C converter adapter and external equipment communication cable are included)
PC Software
2
(USB converter adapter, USB cable and external equipment communication cable are included)
3
Touch Panel Teaching CON-PTA
4
Touch Panel Teaching CON-PDA (Dead-man switch is included)
5
Touch Panel Teaching CON-PGAS (Dead-man switch and TP adapter are included)
6
Touch Panel Teaching TB-01
7
Touch Panel Teaching TB-01 (with dead-man switch attached on the left)
8
Touch Panel Teaching TB-01 (with dead-man switch attached on the right)
3. Instruction manuals related to this product, which are contained in the Instruction manual (DVD).
No.
Name
1
SCON Controller Instruction Manual
2
SCON-CA/CAL/CGAL Controller Instruction Manual
3
PC Software
RCM-101-MW/ RCM-101-USB Instruction Manual
4
Touch Panel Teaching CON-PTA/PDA/PGAS Instruction Manual
5
Touch Panel Teaching TB-01 Position Controller Instruction Manual
4. How to read the model plate
Model
MODEL
SCON-CA-60A-NP-2-1
Serial number
SERIAL No.
800056144 L11
5. How to read controller model
S C O N - C A - 2 0 I H A - N P - 3 - 1 - D N - * *
<Series>
<Type>
C
: Standard Type
CA
: High Performance Type
CAL : Small Type
CGAL : Small Global Type
<Actuator Characteristics>
[Motor Type] * For SCON- CAL/CGAL, 200W or Less
12
: 12W
200
: 200W
20
: 20W
200S : 200W (LSA)
30D
: 30W (Excluding RS) 300S : 300W (LSA)
30R
: 30W (for RS)
400
: 400W
60
: 60W
600
: 600W
100
: 100W
750
: 750W
100S : 100W (LSA)
750S : Equipped with Loadcell
150
: 150W
RCS2-RA13R
<I/O Type>
NP : NPN Specification (Sink Type) (Standard) ML : MECHATROLINK Connection 1,2 Type
<Encoder Type>
I : Incremental
PN : PNP Specification (Source Type)
DV : DeviceNet Connection Type
A : Absolute
(Note 3)
G : Spurious Absolute
CC : CC-Link Connection Type
<Option>
PR : PROFIBUS Connection Type
No Indication : Standard Type
HA : High Acceleration/Deceleration Type
CN : CompoNet Connection Type
I : Index Absolute Type (DD)
(Note 3)
(Note 3)
M : Multi-Rotation Absolute Type (DD)
(Note 1) Specified only for SCON-CA (Note 2) Except for SCON-C (Note 3) Specified only for SCON-C/CA
List of Specifications
Item
Corresponding Motor Capacity
Power-supply Voltage
Rush
Power-supply Voltage 100V AC
Current
*1
Power-supply Voltage 200V AC
Load Capacity
*2
Leak Current
Heat Generation
Power Supply Frequency
PIO Power Supply
*3
Power Supply for Electromagnetic Brake
(for actuator equipped with brake)
Transient Power Cutoff Durability
Motor Control System
Corresponding Encoder
Actuator Cable Length
Serial Communication Interface
External Interface
(Each dedicated
controller)
Reference
Cable Length
*** shows the cable
length
Data Setting and Input
Data Retention Memory
Enclosed in SCON-C/CA
Applicable Cable Size
2
0.5mm
(AWG20)
Applicable Cable Size
2
2.0mm
(AWG14)
Enclosed in Absolute Type
Operation Mode
Enclosed in SCON-CGAL
Number of Positions in Positioner
Mode
Pulse Train
Input Pulse Frequency
Control
Mode
(Dedicated
for PIO
Specifications)
Model
Command Pulse
RCM-101-MW
Multiplying Factor
(Electrical Gear : A/B)
RCM-101-USB
Feedback Pulse
CON-PTA
(Dedicated for PIO Specifications)
CON-PDA
CON-PGAS
TB-01
TB-01D
TB-01DR
LED Display
(mounted on Front Panel)
Manual No.
ME0161
ME0243
ME0155
ME0295
Electromagnetic Brake Compulsory Release
ME0324
Switch (mounted on Front Panel)
Insulation Resistance
Insulation Strength
Environment
Surrounding air temperature
Surrounding humidity
MADE IN JAPAN
Surrounding environment
Surrounding storage temperature -20 to 70°C (non-condensing)
Surrounding storage humidity
Vibration Durability
<Identification for IAI use only>
* There is no identification in some cases.
Protection Class
< Type of Installation
(dedicated for SCON-CAL/CGAL) >
Weight
Not Specified : Screw Attachment Type
DN : DIN Rail Mounting Type
Cooling Method
<Power-supply Voltage>
External Dimensions
1 : Single-Phase 100V AC
2 : Single-Phase 200V AC
*1
In-rush current will flow for approximately 20msec after the power is turned on (at 40°C).
<I/O Cable Length>
Note that the value of in-rush current differs depending on the impedance of the power supply line.
0 : Equipped with no cable
*2
Leak current varies depending on the capacity of connected motor, cable length and the surrounding environment. Measure the
2 : 2m
3 : 3m (Standard)
leak current at the point where a ground fault circuit interrupter is to be installed when leakage protection is conducted.
5 : 5m
A ground fault circuit interrupter needs to be selected carefully considering the purposes of prevention of fire and
protection of human.
(Note 2)
Use the harmonic type (for inverter) for the ground fault circuit interrupter.
(Note 1)
ML3 : MECHATROLINK Connection 3 (Motion) Type
*3
It is not necessary to supply power to PIO when operating with using ROBONET, Gateway Unit or SIO Converter
EC : EtherCAT Connection Type
(Note 2)
(Note 2)
without using PIO. In this case, set the parameter No. 74 (PIO Power Supply Monitor) to "1" (Invalid). It will generate
EP : EtherNet/IP Connection Type
PRT : PROFINET-IO Connection Type
(Note 2)
the error code No. 0CF (I/O 24V Power Supply Error) if the setting is not done.
(Note 2)
Basic Specifications
SCON-C/CA
SCON-CAL/CGAL
Less than 400W
400W or more
12W to 399W
400W to 750W
12W to 200W
Single-Phase 100 to 115V AC
Single-Phase 100 to 115V AC
(Power fluctuation within ±10%)
(Power fluctuation within ±10%)
Single-Phase 200 to 230V AC
(Power fluctuation within ±10%)
Single-Phase 200 to 230V AC
Single-Phase 200 to 230V AC
(Power fluctuation within ±10%)
(Power fluctuation within ±10%)
20A (Controller side), 70A
30A (Controller side),
(Drive side)
20A (Controller side),
80A (Drive side)
80A (Drive side)
Refer to Power Capacity and Heat Generation
3.0mA Primary side when noise filter is connected to power supply line
Refer to Power Capacity and Heat Generation
50/60Hz
24V DC±10%
24V DC±10% 1A (MAX.)
(supplied from external equipment)
SCON-C
: 10ms (50Hz), 8ms (60Hz)
20ms (50Hz), 16ms (60Hz)
SCON-CA : 20ms (50Hz), 16ms (60Hz)
Sine Wave PWM Vector Current Control
Incremental Serial Encoder, Absolute Serial Encoder,
Incremental Serial Encoder,
ABZ (UVW) Parallel Encoder
Absolute Serial Encoder,
MAX. 20m
RS485 : 1CH ... based on Modbus Protocol RTU/ASCII
Speed : 9.6 to 230.4Kbps
Control available with serial communication in the modes other than the pulse train
PIO
Signal I/O dedicated for 24V DC (selected from NPN/PNP) ... Input 16 ports max.,
Specifications
output 16 ports max.
Fieldbus
DeviceNet/CC-Link/PROFIBUS/CompoNet*/MECHATR
DeviceNet/CC-Link/PROFIB
Specification
OLINK*/EtherCAT*/EtherNET/IP*/PROFINET IO*
US/CompoNet/MECHATRO
(*Specified only for SCON-CA)
LINK/EtherCAT/EtherNET/I
P/PROFINET IO
PIO
MAX. 10m
RS485
Total cable length 100m or less.
Fieldbus
Refer to each Fieldbus specification
PC Software, Touch Panel Teaching, Teaching Pendant
SCON-C
: Saves position data and parameters to
Saves position data and
non-volatile memory
parameters to non-volatile
(Limitation in number of writing 100,000 times)
memory
(There is no limitation in
SCON-CA : Saves position data and parameters to
number of writing)
non-volatile memory
(There is no limitation in number of writing)
Positioner Mode/Pulse Train Control Mode
Positioner Mode
(selected by Pulse Train Mode Changeover Switch on
Front Panel)
Standard 64 points, maximum 512 points (PIO Type), 768 points (only for SCON-CA Fieldbus Type)
(Note) Number of positions differs depending on the selection in PIO pattern and fieldbus operation mode.
SCON-C
: Differential System (Line Driver System) :
MAX. 500Kpps
SCON-CA : Differential System (Line Driver System) :
MAX. 2.5Mpps
Common to C/CA : Open Collector Type :
200Kpps max. (under condition AK-04 is used)
1/50 < A/B < 50/1
Setting Range of A and B (set to parameter) : 1 to 4096
SCON-C
: Differential System (Line Driver System):
MAX. 500Kpps (Linear output available up to
109Kpps)
SCON-CA : Differential System (Line Driver System):
MAX. 2.5Mpps
Common to C/CA : Open Collector Type:
MAX. 500Kpps (under condition JM-08 is used)
PWR (green) : Controller in normal condition,
PWR (green) : Controller in
SV (green)
: Servo on,
normal condition / SV
ALM (orange) : Alarm generated,
(green) : Servo on / ALM
EMG (red)
: Emergency Stop
(orange) : Alarm generated /
EMG (red) : Emergency
Stop / WRG (orange) :
Warning generated
Switching NOM (standard)/BK RLS (compulsory release)
500V DC 10MΩ or more
1,500V AC for 1 min. (Note) Withstand voltage of force control loadcell is 50V DC
0 to 40°C
85%RH or less (non-condensing)
[Refer to Installation Environment]
85% or less (non-condensing)
XYZ Each direction 10 to 57Hz Pulsating amplitude 0.035mm (continuous) 0.075mm (intermittent)
57 to 150Hz 4.9m/s
2
(continuous) 9.8m/s
2
(intermittent)
IP20 or equivalent
SCON-C : Approx. 800g
SCON-C : Approx. 1100g
Approx. 560g
SCON-CA : Approx. 900g
SCON-CA : Approx. 1200g
Natural air-cooling
Forced Air Cooling
Forced Air Cooling
58W × 194H × 121D [mm] 72W × 194H × 121D [mm]
49W × 158H × 116D [mm]
Power Capacity and Heat Generation
Rated Power Capacity = Motor Power Capacity + Control Power Capacity
Peek Max. Power Capacity = Peek Max. Motor Power Capacity + Control Power Capacity
Motor Power
Peek Max. Motor
Control Power
Rated Power
Actuator Motor Type
Capacity
Power Capacity
Capacity
Capacity
[VA]
[VA]
[VA]
[VA]
12
41
123
89
30D (Excluding RS)
46
138
94
30R (for RS)
138
414
186
60
138
414
186
60 (RCS3-CTZ5)
197
591
245
100
234
702
282
100S (LSA)
283
851
331
150
328
984
376
200
421
1263
469
48
200S
486
1458
534
(LSA excluding LSA-N15H)
200S (LSA-N15H)
773
2319
821
300S (LSA)
662
1986
710
400
920
2760
968
400 (RCS3-CT8)
1230
3690
1278
600
1164
2328
1212
750
3042
1521
1569
750S
4563
RS : Rotary Shaft
LSA : Linear Actuator
Selection of Circuit Interrupter
• 3 times of the rated current flows to the controller during the acceleration/deceleration. Select an interrupter that does not trip
with this value of current. If a trip occurs, select an interrupter that possesses the rated current of one grade higher. (Refer to
the operation characteristics curves in the product catalog.)
• Select an interrupter that does not trip with the in-rush current. (Refer to the operation characteristics curves in the product
catalog.)
• Consider the current that enables to cutoff the current even when a short circuit current is flown for the rated cutoff current.
Rated Interrupting Current > Short Circuit Current = Primary Power Capacity / Power Voltage
Consider margin for the rated current on the circuit breaker.
Rated Current for Circuit Interrupter > (Rated Motor Power Capacity [VA] + Control Power Capacity [VA]) /
AC Input Voltage × Safety Margin (reference 1.2 to 1.4 times)
External Dimensions
SCON-C/CA
Less than 400W
400W or more
58
72
29
43
min80
4.2
4.2
Absolute Battery
Absolute Battery
(for Absolute Encoder Type)
(for Absolute Encoder Type)
SCON-CAL/CGAL
DIN Rail
(8.5)
130.7
49
116
4
For DIN Rail
* There is no DIN rail part on the type with screw attachment.
Mounting Type
Peek Max. Power
Heat Generation
Capacity [VA]
[W]
171
30
186
31
462
33
462
33
639
32
750
35
899
36
1032
37
1311
38
1506
38
2367
56
2034
40
2808
45
3738
47
2376
56
3090
58
4611
121
Side View (in common)
φ4.5
4.5
(6)
22.5
For Screw-fixed Type
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