Features Of The Ercx Series Controller - Yamaha ERCX Series User Manual

1-1 Features of the ERCX Series Controller

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1-1 Features of the ERCX Series Controller
The ERCX series is a high-performance robot controller using a 32-bit RISC chip CPU.
When used with a YAMAHA single-axis FLIP-X series robot, the ERCX controller performs posi-
tioning tasks of various mechanical parts and devices. The ERCX controller also performs I/O con-
trol of solenoid valves and sensors, and controls communication with a PC (personal computer).
Using only one ERCX controller allows configuring a complete system for simple applications such
as pick-and-place tasks.
The ERCX series has the following features:
■ A high-performance 32-bit RISC chip CPU is used for high-speed, high-precision software
servo control.
■ Absolute method is used as a standard feature. This eliminates return-to-origin operation which
has been necessary each time the power is turned on, allowing you to begin actual robot tasks
immediately after power-on.
■ The program assets that were created with the previous SRC, SRCA, ERC and SRCH series
can be used without any modifications. The robot language and I/O control operations are the
same as using the SRCX, DRCX and TRCX series. Options such as the TPB programming
box, POPCOM support software, memory card and I/O checker can also be directly used as is.
■ Ideal acceleration and deceleration speeds can be obtained by simply entering the number of
the robot to control and the payload parameter. No troublesome servo adjustments are re-
quired.
■ The I/O interface provides 16 input and 13 output points for general-purpose user wiring as a
standard feature.
■ The TPB programming box (option) allows interactive user operation by simple menus that
permit immediate use. The robot can also be operated from a personal computer (PC) just the
same as TPB when the POPCOM software (option) is installed in the PC.
■ Programs for robot operation can be written with an easy-to-learn robot language that closely
resembles BASIC. Even first-time users will find it easy to use.
■ Users not accustomed to robot language can use a PLC (programmable logic controller) to
directly move the robot by specifying the operation points.
■ Users can create programs and control the robot on a personal computer (PC). Communication
with the PC is performed with an easy-to-learn robot language similar to BASIC. Even first-
time users will find it easy to use.
■ A built-in multi-task function allows efficiently creating the programs.
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NOTE
The ERCX controller can be operated from either a TPB (programming box) or a PC running with communication
software such as POPCOM. This user's manual mainly describes operations using the TPB. For details on
operation with POPCOM, refer to the POPCOM manual. If you want to use your own methods to operate the
ERCX controller from a PC, refer to Chapter 11 "Communications with PC" for pertinent information.