Before Use; How To Use The Instruction Manual; Content Of Instruction Manual; Terms Used In The Instruction Manual - Mitsubishi Electric CR800 Series Ethernet Function Instruction Manual

1. Before use

This chapter describes the confirmation items and cautionary items which must be read before practical use of the
Ethernet.

1.1. How to use the instruction manual

1.1.1. Content of instruction manual

Through the following configuration, this document introduces the Ethernet function. As for the functions available in the
standard robot controller and the operation method, please refer to the "Instruction Manual" provided with the robot
controller.
Chapter Title
1 Before use
2 Preparation before use
3 Description of functions
4 Appendix

1.2. Terms used in the instruction manual

The following terms are used in this document.
(1) Ethernet function
The robot controller has various network functions that use the Ethernet.
(2) Network personal computer
The personal computer is a commercially available one which provides the network function, integrating the Ethernet
interface card. Windows XP / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows10 are applicable as the operating system.
(3) MELFA-BASIC V/VI command
This is a type of robot language.
Table 1.1 Content of the instruction manual
In addition to the using method of the instruction manual, the confirmation items
and cautionary items are introduced to use the Ethernet function.
The preparatory work is introduced to use the Ethernet function. Referring to the
chapter, apply the cabling and wiring and confirm the other setting items.
Using the system configured in "2. Preparation before use" in this manual, it
introduces a series of the operating methods from the start-up to the stop.
Referring to each introduction, understand the basic operating method.
The following items will be introduced.
• Controller communication function (connection with computer support software
RT ToolBox2/3)
• Data link function (transmit values/text strings with the robot commands
Open/Print/Input)
• Real-time external control function (operation control using motion control cycles
from a computer)
• Real-time monitoring function (monitor the current position and more in real time
via a computer)
• SLMP connection (read from and write to a robot controller device by using
SLMP)
• CC-Link IE Field Network Basic function (send and receive transmissions by
using FA network)
Since the added errors when indexing the terms or using the Ethernet function are
herein described, refer to this chapter as necessary.
Content
1 Before use
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