IAI PCON-CA series First Step Manual

PCON-CA/CFA,
ACON-CA/CB/CGB, DCON-CA/CB/CGB
First Step Guide Eighth 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 First Step Guide is original manual written by only this product.
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.
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Product Check
The standard configuration of this product is comprised of the following parts.
If you find any fault with the product you have received, or any missing parts, contact us or our distributor.

1. Parts

No. Part Name Model
Refer to "How to read the model plate",
1 Controller Main Body
"How to read the model of the controller"
Accessories
2 I/O Flat Cable □□□
CB-PAC-PIO
3 Power Connector FMC1.5/8-ST-3.5 (Supplier : PHOENIX CONTACT)
4 Absolute Battery (Option) AB-7 or SEP-ABU*
5 Serial Absolute Battery (Option) AB-5
6 First Step Guide
7 Instruction Manual (DVD)
8 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.
No. Part Name
PC Software
1
(with RCS232C converter adapter + external equipment communication cable)
PC Software
2
(with USB converter adapter + USB cable + external equipment communication cable)
3 Touch Panel Teaching
4 Touch Panel Teaching (with Deadman Switch Attached on the Left side)
5 Touch Panel Teaching (with Deadman Switch Attached on the Right side)
6 Touch Panel Teaching
7 Touch Panel Teaching (with Deadman Switch)
8 Touch Panel Teaching (with Deadman Switch + TP Adapter (RCB-LB-TG))

3. Instruction Manuals related to this product, which are contained in the Instruction Manual (DVD).

No. Name
1 PCON-CA/CFA Controller Instruction Manual
2 ACON-CA, DCON-CA Controller Instruction Manual
3 ACON-CB Series Contoroller, DCON-CB Series Contoroller Instruction Manual
4 PC Software RCM-101-MW/ RCM-101-USB Instruction Manual
5 Touch Panel Teaching CON-PTA/PDA/PGA Instruction Manual
6 Instruction Manual for the Serial Communication [for Modbus]
7 CC-Link Instruction Manual
8 DeviceNet Instruction Manual
9 PROFIBUS-DP Instruction Manual
10 CompoNet Instruction Manual
11 MECHATROLINK-Ⅰ/Ⅱ Instruction Manual
12 EtherCAT Instruction Manual
13 EtherNet/IP Instruction Manual
14 PROFINET-IO Instruction Manual

4. How to read the model plate

Model
Model *********
SER NO.
*********
Input
DC24V A *
Serial number
Output 0-24Vac,3ph,0-333Hz, * A
Actuator *****
CAUTION: Connect the wiring correctly and
properly, use IAI specified cables
or min 60°C Cu wire.

5. How to read the model of the controller

PCON
P C O N - C A - 5 6 P W A I - N P - 2 - 0 - A B U - D N - * *
<Series>
<Type>
CA : Standard Type
CFA : High-Thrust Actuator
Connection Type
<Detail of Connected Axis>
[Motor Type]
20P : 20□ pulse motor, 20SP : 20□ pulse motor
28P : 28□ pulse motor, 28SP : 28□ pulse motor
35P : 35□ pulse motor, 42P : 42□ pulse motor
42SP : 42□ pulse motor, 56P : 56□ pulse motor
56SP : 56□ pulse motor, 60P : 60□ pulse motor
86P : 86□ pulse motor
[Encoder Type]
WAI : Incremental / Battery-less Absolute Shared
SA : Simple Absolute
<I/O Type>
NP : NPN Type (Sync. Type) (Standard),
PN : PNP Type (Source Type),
PLN : Pulse Train Control NPN Type (Sync. Type),
PLP : Pulse Train Control PNP Type (Source Type),
DV : DeviceNet Connection Type,
PR : PROFIBUS-DP Connection Type,
PRT : PROFINET-IO Connection Type,
EP : EtherNet/IP Connection Type,
ACON
A C O N - C A - 3 0 I - N P - 2 - 0 - A B - D N - * *
Reference
<Series>
<Type>
CA/CB : Standard Type
CGB : Safety Categories Complied Type
□□□
shows the cable length
Recommended cable size
<Detail of Connected Axis>
AWG16 to 20
[Motor Type]
2
(1.25 to 0.5mm )
2 : 2W AC servo motor
If applicable for Simple
5 : 5W AC servo motor
Absolute Type
10 : 10W AC servo motor
If applicable for Serial Absolute 20S : 20W AC servo motor
Type (for ACON only) 20 : 20W AC servo motor
30 : 30W AC servo motor
[Encoder Type]
WAI : Incremental / Battery-less Absolute
shared (CB only)
I : Incremental
A : Absolute
<I/O Type>
Model NP : NPN Type (Sync. Type) (Standard),
PN : PNP Type (Source Type),
RCM-101-MW
PLN : Pulse Train Control NPN Type (Sync. Type),
PLP : Pulse Train Control PNP Type (Source Type),
RCM-101-USB DV : DeviceNet Connection Type,
PR : PROFIBUS-DP Connection Type,
TB-01
PRT : PROFINET-IO Connection Type,
TB-01D
EP : EtherNet/IP Connection Type
TB-01DR
CON-PTA
DCON
CON-PDA
D C O N - C A - 3 I - N P - 2 - 0 - D N - * *
CON-PGAS
<Series>
Manual No.
<Type>
ME0289
CA/CB : Standard Type
CGB : Safety Categories Complied Type
ME0326
ME0343
<Detail of Connected Axis>
ME0155
[Motor Type]
ME0295
3 : 2.5W DC Brushless motor
ME0162
[Encoder Type]
ME0254
I : Incremental
ME0256
ME0258
<I/O Type>
ME0220
NP : NPN Type (Sync. Type) (Standard),
ME0221 PN : PNP Type (Source Type),
PLN : Pulse Train Control NPN Type (Sync. Type),
ME0273
PLP : Pulse Train Control PNP Type (Source Type),
ME0278
DV : DeviceNet Connection Type,
ME0333
PR : PROFIBUS-DP Connection Type,
PRT : PROFINET-IO Connection Type,
EP : EtherNet/IP Connection Type,
IP20
<Identification for IAI use only>
* There is no identification in some cases.
<Type of Installation>
(Not Specified) : Screw Attachment Type
DN : DIN Rail Mounting Type
<Applicable to Simplified Absolute Unit>
(Not Specified): Incremental
/ Battery-less Absolute
AB : Simple Absolute Type
(With the Absolute Battery)
ABU : Simple Absolute Type
(With the Absolute Battery Unit
(SEP-ABU))
ABUN : Simple Absolute Type
(With no Absolute Battery)
<Power-supply Voltage>
0 : 24V DC
<I/O Cable Length>
0 : Equipped with no cable
2 : 2m (Standard)
3 : 3m
5 : 5m
CC : CC-Link Connection Type
CN : CompoNet Connection Type
EC : EtherCAT Connection Type
ML : MECHATROLINK-Ⅰ/Ⅱ Connection Type
<Identification for IAI use only>
* There is no identification in some cases.
<Type of Installation>
(Not Specified) : Screw Attachment Type
DN : DIN Rail Mounting Type
<Applicable to Simplified Absolute Unit>
AB : Simple Absolute Type
(With the Absolute Battery)
ABU : Simple Absolute Type
(With the Absolute Battery Unit
(SEP-ABU))
ABUN : Simple Absolute Type
(With no Absolute Battery)
<Power-supply Voltage>
0 : 24V DC
<I/O Cable Length>
0 : Equipped with no cable
2 : 2m (Standard)
3 : 3m
5 : 5m
CC : CC-Link Connection Type
CN : CompoNet Connection Type
EC : EtherCAT Connection Type
<Identification for IAI use only>
* There is no identification in some cases.
<Type of Installation>
(Not Specified) : Screw Attachment Type
DN : DIN Rail Mounting Type
<Power-supply Voltage>
0 : 24V DC
<I/O Cable Length>
0 : Equipped with no cable
2 : 2m (Standard)
3 : 3m
5 : 5m
CC : CC-Link Connection Type
CN : CompoNet Connection Type
EC : EtherCAT Connection Type
ML : MECHATROLINK-Ⅰ/Ⅱ Connection Type
Basic Specifications
PCON List of Specifications
Description
Item
PCON-CA
Number of controlled axes 1-axis
Power-supply Voltage 24V DC ±10%
RCP2 Motor 20P, 28P, 28SP MAX. 1A
RCP3 Type
Load 42P, 56P MAX. 2A
Capacity
60P, 86P
(including
RCP4 Motor 28P, 35P, 42P, High-thrust function
control side
MAX.2.2A
RCP5 Type 56P is disabled
current
High-thrust function Rated 3.5A /
consumption)
is enabled MAX. 4.2A
(Note1)
60P, 86P
Power Supply for Electromagnetic Brake
24V DC ±10% 0.15A (MAX.)
(for actuator equipped with brake)
Heat Generation RCP2, RCP3 5W
RCP4, RCP5 3W
Rush Current (Note2) 8.3A
Transient Power Cutoff Durability MAX. 500μs
Motor Control System Weak field-magnet vector control
Corresponding Encoder Incremental Encoder, Battery-less Absolute Encoder Resolution 800pulse/rev
Actuator Cable Length MAX. 20m
Serial Communication Interface RS485 : 1 channel (based on Modbus Protocol RTU/ASCII)
(SIO Port) Speed : 9.6 to 230.4Kbps
Control available with serial communication in the modes other than the pulse
train
External Interface PIO Signal I/O dedicated for 24V DC (selected from NPN/PNP) ... Input 16 points
Specification max., output 16 points max.
Cable length MAX. 10m
Field Network DeviceNet, CC-Link, PROFIBUS-DP, CompoNet, MECHATROLINK,
Specification EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET-IO
Data Setting and Input PC Software, Touch Panel Teaching, Teaching Pendant
Data Retention Memory Saves position data and parameters to non-volatile memory
(There is no limitation in number of writing)
Operation Mode Positioner Mode/Pulse Train Control Mode (selected by parameter setting)
Number of Positions in Positioner Mode Standard 64 points, MAX. 512 points (PIO Specification)
(Note) Number of positions differs depending on the selection in PIO pattern
and fieldbus operation mode.
Pulse Train Input Pulse Frequency Differential System (Line Driver System) : MAX. 200kpps
Interface Cable length MAX. 10m
Open Collector System : Not applicable.
* If the host applies the open collector output, prepare AK-04 (option) separately
to convert to the differential type.
Command Pulse 1/50 < A/B < 50/1
Multiplying Factor Setting Range of A and B (set to parameter) : 1 to 4096
(Electrical Gear : A/B)
Feedback Pulse Output None
LED Display SV (GN)/ALM (RD) : Servo ON/Alarm generated
(mounted on Front Panel) STS0 to 3 : Status display
RDY (GN)/ALM (RD) : Absolute function in normal / absolute function error (for
the simple absolute type)
1, 0 (GN) (RD) : Absolute function status display (for the simple absolute
type)
Electromagnetic Brake Compulsory Switching NOM (standard)/BK RLS (compulsory release)
Release Switch (mounted on Front Panel)
Insulation Resistance 500V DC 10MΩ or more
Protection Function against Electric Shock Class I basic insulation
Weight (Note3) Incremental Type Screw fixed type : 250g or less
DIN rail fixed type : 285g or less
Simple Absolute Type Screw fixed type : 450g or less
(including 190g for battery) DIN rail fixed type : 485g or less
Cooling Method Natural air-cooling
Screw fixed type : 35W×178.5H×69.1D
External dimensions
DIN rail fixed type : 35W×185H×77.6D
Environment Surrounding Air 0 to 40°C
Temperature
Surrounding Humidity 85%RH or less (non-condensing)
Surrounding [Refer to Installation Environment]
Environment
Surrounding Storage -20 to 70°C (Excluding battery)
Temperature
Usage Altitude 1000m or less
Protection Class IP20
Vibration Durability Frequency 10 to 57Hz / Swing width : 0.075mm
Frequency 57 to 150Hz / Acceleration 9.8m/s
XYZ directions Sweep time : 10 minutes Number of sweep : 10 times
Note1 Value increases in 0.3A for Fieldbus Type
Note2 In-rush current will flow for approximately 5msec after the power is turned ON (at 40°C).
Note that the value of in-rush current differs depending on the impedance of the power supply line.
Note3 Value increases in 30g for Field Network Type.
PCON-CFA
Rated 4.2A / MAX. 6A
Rated 4.2A / MAX. 6A
26.4W
10A
Screw fixed type : 270g or less
DIN rail fixed type : 305g or less
Forced air-cooling
Screw fixed type : 35W×190H×69.1D
DIN rail fixed type : 35W×196.3H×77.6D
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