Toshiba TSL3000 Communications Manual page 3

series Robot Controller
This manual describes serial communication and ethernet communication between the
robot controller and peripheral devices. It covers such subjects as connecting
communication channels and setting communication modes. It also describes
communication protocols, communication commands and data format, and presents
information on how to operate the robot with data communication and how to handle
communication dialogue with controller programs.
Before reading this manual, we ask that you first read and understand the contents of
the following user manuals.
 Operator's Manual
 Robot Language Manual
 Interface Manual
This manual is divided into six (6) sections:
Section 1 Introduction
This section presents and introduction to the communication functions provided by
the TS3000 Series robot system.
Section 2 COM1 Port and HOST Port Specifications and Settings
This section describes the RS-232C port hardware interfaces, communication
modes, and other information.
Section 3 Ethernet Specifications and Settings
This section describes the Ethernet hardware interfaces, communication modes,
and other information.
Section 4 Non-Protocol Communication
This section describes the protocol for communication between an external device
and the robot program only.
Section 5 Simple Protocol Communication
This section describes the communication protocol, commands, and robot program
files for communication with the host computer.
Section 6 Robot Operation Sequence Using External Communication
This section shows examples of methods for operating the robot.
Preface
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COMMUNICATION MANUAL
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