Page 1 Configuration Chapter PLC Features Chapter Warranty Chapter This instruction manual describes contents regarding RCON-LC System about the PLC features and those different from RCON System. For those not described in this manual should refer to RCON System Instruction Manual (ME0384).
Page 3 ● This instruction manual is an original document dedicated for this product. ● This product cannot be used in ways not shown in this instruction manual. IAI shall not be liable for any result whatsoever arising from the use of the product in any other way than what is noted in the manual.
Page 4 Touch Panel Teaching Pendant ME0376 24V Power Supply Unit PSA-24 Instruction Manual ME0379 LC System Programming Manual Instruction Manual ME0329 LC System Ladder Edit Software Manual Instruction Manual ME0330 Instruction Manual is available for download in IAI homepage. URL: www.iai-robot.co.jp/data_dl/CAD_MANUAL/ ME0416-1A...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Guide ·················································································· Intro-1 Precautions for Handling ··································································· Intro-8 International Standard Compliance ······················································ Intro-10 Chapter 1 RCON-LC System 1.1 Overview ·················································································· 1-1 1.2 System Configuration ·································································· 1-2 1.3 Unit list ····················································································· 1-3 1.4 Model ······················································································ 1-7 1.5 Specifications ············································································ 1-11 1.5.1 General specifications ··············································································...
Page 6 Chapter 3 Installation, Wiring, Configuration 3.1 Installation ················································································ 3-2 3.1.1 Installation and mounting ·········································································· 3-2 3.1.2 Noise countermeasures and mounting method ·············································· 3-3 3.2 Wiring ······················································································ 3-5 3.2.1 Wiring of LC Unit Power Supply Connector··················································· 3-5 3.2.2 200V Power Supply Wiring to RCON System ················································ 3-7 3.2.3 Actuator connecting ·················································································...
Page 7 Chapter 5 Warranty Warranty period ······································································· 5-1 Scope of the warranty ······························································· 5-1 Honoring the warranty ······························································· 5-1 Limited liability ········································································· 5-2 Conformance with applicable standards/regulations, etc., and application conditions ·························································· 5-2 Other items excluded from warranty ············································· 5-2 Revision history ·············································································· Post-1 ME0416-1A...
Page 8: Safety Guide
Safety Guide Safety Guide The Safety Guide is intended to permit safe use of the product and thus to prevent risks and property damage. Be sure to read it before handling the product. Safety Precautions for Our Products Common safety precautions for the use of robots in various operations are indicated here. Operation Precautions ●...
Page 9 Safety Guide Operation Precautions Transportation ● When transporting heavy objects, do the work with two or more persons or utilize equipment such as a crane. ● When working with two or more persons, make it clear who is to be in charge and communicate well with each other to ensure safety.
Page 10 Operation Precautions (2) Cable wiring ● Use IAI genuine cables for connecting the actuator and controller, and for the teaching tools. ● Do not scratch cables, bend them forcibly, pull them, coil them, snag them, or place heavy objects on them. Otherwise, this may lead to fire, electric shock, or abnormal operation due to leakage or conduction malfunction.
Page 11 Safety Guide Operation Precautions Installation (4) Safety measures ● When working with two or more persons, make it clear who is to be in charge Startup and communicate well with each other to ensure safety. ● When the product is operating or in the ready mode, take safety measures (such as the installation of safety/protection fences) so that nobody can enter the area within the robot's movable range.
Page 12 Safety Guide Operation Precautions ● When working with two or more persons, make it clear who is to be in charge Trial Operation and communicate well with each other to ensure safety. ● After teaching or programming, carry out trial operation step by step before switching to automatic operation.
Page 13 Safety Guide Operation Precautions Maintenance ● When working with two or more persons, make it clear who is to be in charge and communicate well with each other to ensure safety. ● Perform the work outside the safety/protection fence, if possible. If operation Inspection must be performed within the safety/protection fence, prepare "Work Regulations"...
Page 14 Description In this manual, descriptions are expressed as shown below. The system with the master unit constructed with RCON-GW/GWG is described as “RCON System”. The system with the master unit constructed with RCON-LC/LCG is described as “RCON-LC System”. Intro-7 ME0416-1A...
Page 15: Precautions For Handling
Precautions for Handling Precautions for Handling Make sure to follow the usage condition, environment and specification range of the product. In case it is not secured, it may cause a drop in performance or malfunction of the product. Use the correct teaching tool. Refer to the following item and use compatible tools for PC software and teaching pendant usable for this controller.
Page 16 Precautions for Handling External communication ports The LC unit has 2 types of communication port. · SIO port (RS485 round connector) · USB port (USB mini-B connector) Do not connect multiple ports and perform communication simultaneously. This may result in following errors: ·...
Page 17: International Standard Compliance
International Standard Compliance International Standard Compliance This product complies with the following overseas standards. Refer to the Overseas Standard Compliance Manual (ME0287) for more detailed information. RoHS Directive CE Marking UL Certification ○ Not Planned to Comply Not Planned to Comply Intro-10 ME0416-1A...
Page 18 International Standard Compliance Intro-11 ME0416-1A...
Page 19 RCON - LC Chapter RCON-LC System 1.1 Overview······························································ 1-1 1.2 System Configuration ············································· 1-2 1.3 Unit list ································································ 1-3 1.4 Model ·································································· 1-7 1.5 Specifications ························································ 1-11 1.5.1 General specifications ············································· 1-11 1.6 Power Capacity ····················································· 1-14 1.7 Used Tools ··························································· 1-15...
Page 20: Overview
1.1 Overview 1.1 Overview RCON-LC System is a controller that is capable of the ladder control to an actuator connected to a RCON System driver unit. 16 axis at the maximum can be controlled by constructing free combinations of the gateway unit which is an interface for the field network connectivity (hereinafter called LC Unit) and each type of driver unit.
Page 21: System Configuration
1.2 System Configuration 1.2 System Configuration The following shows the system configuration. Field network Connectable actuators Teaching tool Fan unit Model:RCON-FUH Model:RCON-FU RCA RCL Model :TB-02 Model : IA-OS PIO Unit TB-03 RCM-101-MW RCM-101-USB Model : RCON-NP/PN (Note 1) Power supply unit RCS/ISB/DDA, etc.
Page 22: Unit List
1.3 Unit list 1.3 Unit list The units that configure the RCON-LC system are listed below. (1) LC unit, Terminal unit, Fan unit Terminal unit Type LC unit (When Using For 200V Terminal unit Only 24V Unit) Model RCON-LC(G)- RCON-GW-TR...
Page 23 1.3 Unit list (2) Driver unit, Power supply unit, Simple absolute unit The driver unit is available to connect sixteen axes in total to the following units. Compatible to DC brushless Type Stepper motor stepper motor AC servo motor motor 56SP/60P/86P Model RCON-PC-1...
Page 24 1.3 Unit list (3) Extension unit PIO/SIO/SCON Type SCON extension unit PIO unit extension unit RCON-EXT-NP-* RCON-NP-* Model code RCON-EXT RCON-EXT-PN-* RCON-PN-* CO connection IO port IO extension Applications CO connection IO extension 16in/16out 16in/16out (NPN or PNP) (NPN or PNP) External Maximum 1 unit...
Page 25 1.3 Unit list Unit list Product name Model code CC-Link connection type RCON-LC(G)-CC CC-Link connection type RCON-LC(G)-CIE DeviceNet connection type RCON-LC(G)-DV EtherCAT connection type RCON-LC(G)-EC LC unit EtherNet/IP connection type RCON-LC(G)-EP PROFIBUS-DP connection type RCON-LC(G)-PR PROFINET IO connection type RCON-LC(G)-PRT...
Page 26: Model
1.4 Model 1.4 Model (1) LC Unit RCON Type I/O Type Options PLC Feature Equipped Type Safety category Type PLC Feature Equipped Type CC-Link connection specification Fan unit mounting (*: Specify the number of units, 1 ~ 8) CC-Link IE Field connection specification Without terminal unit DeviceNet connection specification EtherCAT connection specification...
Page 27 1.4 Model (2) Driver unit RCON – – Type Number of axes Stepper motor 1-axis specification type 2-axis specification Compatible to stepper motor 56SP/60P/86P AC servo motor * Only single-axis type for RCON-PCF and type RCON-SC DC brushless motor type 200V AC servo motor type (3) 200V power supply unit...
Page 28 1.4 Model (4) SCON extension unit RCON – (5) PIO/SIO/SCON extension unit RCON – – – I/O specification I/O cable length Cable Without 2m (Standard) I/O NPN specification I/O PNP specification (6) PIO unit RCON – – specification I/O cable length Cable Without I/O NPN specification 2m (Standard)
Page 29 1.4 Model [Caution when Connecting Terminal Unit] The terminal unit to be connected on the right end should differ depending on the cases when the system consists of only the 24V driver units and when it consists of the 200V driver units. When the 200V driver units are to be used, make sure to use the terminal unit for 200V (RCON- GW-TRS) enclosed in the 200V power supply unit.
Page 30: Specifications
1.5 Specifications 1.5 Specifications 1.5.1 General specifications The specifications regarding installation conditions are listed below. Item Specifications Ambient operating 0 to 55°C (0 to 40degC for Simple Absolute Unit and SCON-CB) temperature Ambient operating 5%RH to 85%RH (There should be no water condensation or freeze) humidity Ambient storage 20 to 70°C...
Page 31 Axis-Specific Cutoff Protection functionality Overcurrent, abnormal temperature, encoder disconnection, overload Preventive/ predictive Low electrolytic capacitor capacity and low fan rotation speed maintenance functions Note 1: RCON-LC (G) is equipped with FRAM in larger capacity than RCON-GW (G). 1-12 ME0416-1A...
Page 32 1.5 Specifications The specifications regarding the PLC features are as shown below. Item Specifications Programming Language LD (Ladder Diagram : Ladder Diagram) Program Memory 32768 step Max. Control Axis Quantity 16 Axes Ladder Program, OM Comment, Label Data Retaining Applicable Items Comment Basic Commands 25 commands...
Page 33: Power Capacity
Also the current amperages for the PIO/SIO/SCON extension unit and PIO unit are as shown below. For the current amperage of RCON-LC System, refer to the current amperage in RCON System Instruction Manual (ME0384). Current Amperage of LC Unit, PIO/SIO/SCON Extension Unit and PIO Unit...
Page 34: Used Tools
1.7 Used Tools 1.7 Used Tools The applicable versions of the tools available for startup and operation of RCON-LC System are described as follows. The gateway parameter setting tool is enclosed to the PC-dedicated teaching software. Refer to the following instruction manuals for how to operate the PC-dedicated teaching software and teaching pendants.
Page 35 RCON - LC Chapter Specifications for unit 2.1 LC unit ································································ 2-1 2.1.1 Overview ······························································· 2-1 2.1.2 Model Code ··························································· 2-2 2.1.3 Components ·························································· 2-3 2.1.4 Part names/Functions ·············································· 2-4 2.1.5 External dimensions ················································ 2-6 2.2 Extension unit (PIO/SIO/SCON extension unit, PIO unit) ······ 2-7 2.2.1 Overview ·······························································...
Page 36: Lc Unit
2.1 LC unit 2.1 LC unit 2.1.1 Overview LC Unit possesses the PLC features in addition to RCON Gateway Unit and is capable of controlling ROBO Cylinder and industrial robots using the LC ladder programs. The host PLC field network is applicable for seven types of field networks (CC-Link, CC-Link IE Field, DeviceNet, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP PROFIBUS-DP and PROFINET IO).
Page 37: Model Code
2.1 LC unit 2.1.2 Model Code RCON Type I/O Type Options PLC Feature Equipped Type Safety category Type PLC Feature Equipped Type Fan unit mounting CC-Link connection specification (*: Specify the number of units, 1 ~ 8) CC-Link IE Field connection specification Without terminal unit DeviceNet connection specification * Ethernet Port not Applicable...
Page 38: Components
The following table shows the product configuration for the standard specification. See the packing list for the details of the enclosed components. In the unlikely case that any model number errors or missing parts come to light, contact your local IAI distributor. Part name...
Page 39: Part Names/Functions
2.1 LC unit 2.1.4 Part names/Functions T RUN LED AUTO/MANU switch SYS LED SIO connector Field network connector USB connector STOP LED System I/O connector MODE LED C ERR LED Motor power connector STATUS 0 LED Control power connector STATUS 1 LED Front Connector upper part Connector...
Page 40 2.1 LC unit [AUTO/MANU switch] The status of RUN/STOP in the LC features can be switched over with AUTO/MANU switch. Symbol Description AUTO LC: RUN Status MANU LC: STOP Status [LED display] LED for indicating LC unit status and field network status. Display Panel notation Status...
Page 41: External Dimensions
2.1 LC unit 2.1.5 External dimensions The outer dimensions for LC Unit are the same as those for RCON Gateway Unit. Item Specifications External dimensions W 30 mm H 115 mm D 95 mm Mass About 170g External view See figure below 98.8 ME0416-1A...
Page 42: Extension Unit (Pio/Sio/Scon Extension Unit, Pio Unit)
For PIO/SIO/SCON Extension Unit and SCON Extension Unit, either one of them is available to be connected to one unit of RCON-LC System, and PIO Unit is available to be connected for eight units at the maximum including PIO/SIO/SCON Extension Unit (input 126 points and output 126 points).
Page 43: Model Code
2.2 Extension unit (PIO/SIO/SCON extension unit, PIO unit) 2.2.2 Model Code (1) How to Read the Model Number [PIO/SIO/SCON extension unit] RCON – – – I/O specification I/O cable length without cable specification I/O NPN (standard) specification I/O PNP [PIO unit] RCON –...
Page 44 2.2 Extension unit (PIO/SIO/SCON extension unit, PIO unit) (2) How to read the model nameplate Model numbe→ Serial number→ Serial number Caution Mark Model number→ Mark Explanation of Mark Use IAI specified cables only. [Nameplate Location] ME0416-1A...
Page 45: Components
The following table shows the product configuration for the standard specification. See the packing list for the details of the enclosed components. In the unlikely case that any model number errors or missing parts come to light, contact your local IAI distributor. [PIO/SIO/SCON extension unit]...
Page 46 2.2 Extension unit (PIO/SIO/SCON extension unit, PIO unit) [PIO unit] Part name Shape Quantity Remarks RCON-PN-* (PNP specifications) PIO unit RCON-NP-* (NPN specifications) PIO cable CB-PAC-PIO*** First Step Guide ME0393 Safety Guide M0194 2-11 ME0416-1A...
Page 47: Part Names/Functions
2.2 Extension unit (PIO/SIO/SCON extension unit, PIO unit) 2.2.4 Part Names/Functions [PIO/SIO/SCON extension unit] Status LED PIO cable connector SIO cable connector SCON cable connector Front [PIO unit] Status LED PIO cable connector Front 2-12 ME0416-1A...
Page 48 2.2 Extension unit (PIO/SIO/SCON extension unit, PIO unit) (1) SCON cable connector A cable connector for connecting the SCON extension unit and SCON. Pin No. Signal name Description VP24 Expansion module 24 V power Driver dedicated internal bus signal differential transmit DRV_DY line + DRV_RA...
Page 49 2.2 Extension unit (PIO/SIO/SCON extension unit, PIO unit) (2) PIO cable connector Model HIF6-40PA-1.27DS (71) Manufacturer Hirose Electric Connector General Specifications Rated current 0.5A Rated voltage 125V AC Repeated Insertion Life 500 times PIO cable connector * Refer to 2.2.5 PIO Specifications for the assignment when using multiple PIO connectors. 2-14 ME0416-1A...
Page 50 2.2 Extension unit (PIO/SIO/SCON extension unit, PIO unit) (3) SIO cable connector Model Manufacturer Item PCB side connector MC1.5/3-GF-3.5P26THR PHOENIX CONTACT Mating Connector FMC1.5/3-STF-3.5 PHOENIX CONTACT Pin No. Signal name Description ISO_GND Grounding for extension communication ISO_SD- Extended communication line - ISO_SD+ Extended communication line + 2-15...
Page 51: Pio Specifications
2.2 Extension unit (PIO/SIO/SCON extension unit, PIO unit) 2.2.5 PIO Specifications The pin numbers are as shown in the figure below. For the relation between pin numbers and input and output assignments, refer to the tables in the following pages. Also, the status of the status LED lamps are as shown in the list.
Page 52 2.2 Extension unit (PIO/SIO/SCON extension unit, PIO unit) Shown below is the input assignments and output assignments when eight units in link. Signal Signal Unit No. Pin No. Category Assignment Pin No. Category Assignment name name OUT0 Y000 OUT1 Y001 OUT2 Y002 OUT3...
Page 53 2.2 Extension unit (PIO/SIO/SCON extension unit, PIO unit) Signal Signal Unit No. Pin No. Category Assignment Pin No. Category Assignment name name OUT0 Y020 OUT1 Y021 OUT2 Y022 OUT3 Y023 X020 OUT4 Y024 X021 OUT5 Y025 X022 OUT6 Y026 X023 OUT7 Y027 Output...
Page 54 2.2 Extension unit (PIO/SIO/SCON extension unit, PIO unit) Signal Signal Unit No. Pin No. Category Assignment Pin No. Category Assignment name name OUT0 Y040 OUT1 Y041 OUT2 Y042 OUT3 Y043 X040 OUT4 Y044 X041 OUT5 Y045 X042 OUT6 Y046 X043 OUT7 Y047 Output...
Page 55 2.2 Extension unit (PIO/SIO/SCON extension unit, PIO unit) Signal Signal Unit No. Pin No. Category Assignment Pin No. Category Assignment name name OUT0 Y060 OUT1 Y061 OUT2 Y062 OUT3 Y063 X060 OUT4 Y064 X061 OUT5 Y065 X062 OUT6 Y066 X063 OUT7 Y067 Output...
Page 56: Sio Specifications
2.2 Extension unit (PIO/SIO/SCON extension unit, PIO unit) 2.2.6 SIO Specifications Using the SIO connector on PIO/SIO/SCON Extension Unit, establish connectivity to a touch panel display and data communication in Modbus should get available. The specifications for SIO communication are as shown below. Item System/Condition Interface...
Page 57: External Dimensions
2.2 Extension unit (PIO/SIO/SCON extension unit, PIO unit) 2.2.7 External dimensions [PIO/SIO/SCON extension unit] RCON-EXT-NP/PN-* [PIO unit] RCON-NP/PN-* The appearance dimensions for PIO/SIO/SCON Extension Unit and PIO Unit are the same as those for SCON Extension Unit. Item Specifications External dimensions W22.6mm ×...
Page 58: Other Units
2.3 Other Units 2.3 Other Units 2.3.1 24V Driver Unit Refer to RCON instruction manual "Specification Section Chapter 4, 24V Driver Unit, EC Connection Unit". 2.3.2 200V Driver Unit, 200V Power Supply Unit Refer to RCON instruction manual "Specification Section Chapter 5, 200V Driver Unit, 200V Power supply unit".
Page 59 RCON - LC RCON - LC 章 Chapter Installation, Wiring, Configuration 3.1 Installation ···························································· 3-2 3.1.1 Installation and mounting ·········································· 3-2 3.1.2 Noise countermeasures and mounting method ············· 3-3 3.2 Wiring ································································· 3-5 3.2.1 Wiring of LC Unit Power Supply Connector ·················· 3-5 3.2.2 200V Power Supply Wiring to RCON System ···············...
Page 60 For details, refer to RCON System Instruction Manual (ME0384). Main Differences from RCON System • Select RCON-LC when it is necessary to select a controller for tool use. • 0 axis for number of axes to connect and 0 unit for option unit available to select •...
Page 61: Installation
3.1 Installation 3.1.1 Installation and mounting Consider the size of the control panel, placement of the RCON-LC controller, cooling and the like when designing and manufacturing so that the ambient temperature is 0 to 55°C. (If it has no fan unit, there is derating.) When installing a simple absolute unit or SCON on the same control panel, design and manufacture so that the ambient temperature is 0 to 40°C.
Page 62: Noise Countermeasures And Mounting Method
3.1 Installation 3.1.2 Noise countermeasures and mounting method (1) Grounding for noise countermeasures (frame ground) [24V DC] Connect the ground wire to the Controller FG terminal block of the main body. Push in the square hole with a screwdriver or the like to connect. Annealed copper wire: 1.6 mm Controller diameter...
Page 63 3.1 Installation (3) Noise sources and noise prevention For the same power supply path and power supply Anti-noise device device in the same device, take measures against noise. Countermeasure examples for noise sources are Relay coil shown below. 1) AC solenoid valve / magnetic switch / relay [Measure] Install an anti-noise device in parallel Relay coil with the coil.
Page 64: Wiring
3.2 Wiring 3.2 Wiring 3.2.1 Wiring of LC Unit Power Supply Connector To supply power to the controller, mount the power connector and wire each terminal. Perform with reference to the figure and connection diagram below. [Wiring method to 24V power connector] (1) Refer to the next page for each wiring Strip length diameter.
Page 65 3.2 Wiring [Electric wire diameter used for RCON-LC 24V power supply wiring] For the wires to be connected to the power connector, use the following applicable wires. Compatible wire Signal name Content Compatible wire diameter Motor drive power supply AWG20 ~ 8 (Copper wire)
Page 66: Power Supply Wiring To Rcon System
3.2 Wiring 3.2.2 200V Power Supply Wiring to RCON-LC System Join the power supply connector and connect wires to each terminal in order to supply motor power to the 200V driver unit. See the figure below and the following wiring diagram and have the processes in Insert the power supply connector to the 200V power supply unit (RCON-PS2).
Page 67 3.2 Wiring [Electric wire diameter used for RCON-PS2 200V power supply wiring] For the wires to be connected to the power connector, use the following applicable wires. Compatible wire Signal name Content Compatible wire Phase 1 Phase 2 Motor drive power supply AWG14 ~ 8 (Copper wire) Phase 3 Protection...
Page 68: Actuator Connecting
3.2 Wiring 3.2.3 Actuator connecting [Checking actuator and driver unit model numbers] Before connecting the actuator, make sure that the combination with the controller is correct. Connectable actuator models are listed on the model number sticker on the left side of the controller.
Page 69 3.2 Wiring [Connecting motor/encoder cable] Connecting RCP6 (other than high thrust) / RCP5 (other than high thrust) / RCD series to RCON-LC "Actuator" "Driver unit connector" Insert until it clicks and put cover on Motor/encoder cable supplied with actuator Insert until...
Page 70 3.2 Wiring Connection between AC ervo-motor Actuator and 200V Driver Unit RCON-LC System 200V Driver Unit Connection RCON-SC example Insert till end Actuator side Encoder cable Encoder cable CB-***-P(L)A*** Actuator Actuator side Motor cable Encoder cable CB-***-MA*** Insert till end...
Page 71: Field Network Wiring
3.2.4 Field network wiring This manual introduces the example of connecting with a CC-Link master unit with a Mitsubishi Electric PLC as the host PLC. [Connecting the host PLC and two RCON-LC systems] Host PLC CC-Link master unit (to be prepared by customer)
Page 72 3.2 Wiring [CC-Link dedicated cable and cable connector wiring method] (1) Prepare a CC-Link dedicated cable. (2) Strip 7mm of insulation from each wire end. (3) Insert the stripped wiring in the direction of the arrow in the figure below to the back of the connector and tighten with a flathead screwdriver.
Page 73: Configuration
3.3 Configuration 3.3 Configuration 3.3.1 Configuration for Gateway parameter Start up the gateway parameter configuration tool. (1) Double click the "Gateway parameter configuration tool" icon. Gateway parameter configuration Double-click tool (2) Select and click "RCON" from "SelectGwType" screen. Select Click (3) Clicking will open the "Parameter configuration tool"...
Page 74 3.3 Configuration Import the parameters. (1) Click on the "Parameter configuration tool" "Parameter configuration tool" main screen main screen . Click (2) When the "Confirmation" screen "Confirmation" screen appears, click Click (3) When the "Information" screen appears, click "Information" screen Click 3-15 ME0416-1A...
Page 75 3.3 Configuration (4) As shown in the figure on the right, "Parameter configuration tool" main screen if the parameters in the gateway unit are displayed on the "Parameter configuration tool" main screen, communication has been established. (5) If "Communication port open error" "Communication port open error"...
Page 76: Gateway Parameter Configuration Tool
1. Selection of Controller Open the gateway parameter setting tool. Select “RCON-LC” and the window for RCON-LC should open. 2. Main Window Initial Display Read in parameters in the main window (initial state) for RCON-LC selected. (Figure shows the version V3.1.8.0) 3-17 ME0416-1A...
Page 77 3.3 Configuration 3. Main Window (After Parameters Read in) Main Window after Parameters (CC-Link IE Field) Read in Data of “Configuration setting” and “Occupation information” should be displayed. Difference from RCON System [Configuration setting] • Minimum axis quantity available to connect is 0 •...
Page 78 5. Setting Menu “Stations for Display (H)” should be added in the Setting menu. Refer to 9. Stations for Display 5-1. Special Parameters The parameters added in RCON-LC System are the two shown below. Tab/Parameter Selection [Option Unit Parameter] tab [Inactivate] [Activate] •...
Page 79 3.3 Configuration [GWParameter] [GW Parameter 2] [GW Parameter 3] 3-20 ME0416-1A...
Page 80 3.3 Configuration [GW mode Select] [Option unit parameter] [LC behavior setting] 3-21 ME0416-1A...
Page 81 3.3 Configuration 5-2. Time setting There is no difference from RCON System in the time setting window. 5-3. HMI node address Setting is available only for RCON-LC System. 3-22 ME0416-1A...
Page 82 3.3 Configuration 6. Monitor menu There is no difference from RCON System in the monitor menu. 6-1. I/O data There is no difference from RCON System in the register monitor window. 3-23 ME0416-1A...
Page 83 3.3 Configuration 6-2. Diagnostic information There is no difference from RCON System in the diagnostic information window. 6-2. AlarmList There is no difference from RCON System in the alarm list window. 3-24 ME0416-1A...
Page 84: Operation Mode
3.4 Operation mode 3.4 Operation mode The operation mode should be set in Axis Control Command in the DFC commands. (Select from the six types below) The way to set it up, refer to 4.2.3 (1) or Axis Control Command in LC System Programming Manual (ME0329).
Page 85 RCON - LC Chapter PLC Features 4.1 Device Memory ····················································· 4-2 4.1.1 OM_X [Bit Memory : For Input Assignment] ················ 4-3 4.1.2 OM_Y [Bit Memory : For Output Assignment] ············· 4-3 4.1.3 OM_M [Bit Memory : For General] ···························· 4-4 4.1.4 OM_LM [Bit Memory : For Retention] ························...
Page 86 4.2 Commands ··························································· 4-9 4.2.1 Basic Commands ··················································· 4-9 4.2.2 Application Commands ············································ 4-9 4.2.3 DFC Commands ····················································· 4-10 4.3 Error Code ··························································· 4-23...
Page 87 LC System Ladder Edit Software Manual Instruction Manual ME0330 [ladder edit software] LC-LADDER (LC-LDS-01) The version applicable for RCON-LC in the ladder edit software is Ver. 1.05.000 or later. The ladder edit software is available for download in IAI homepage. Homepage Address: www.iai-robot.co.jp/download/pcsoft/click-ladder/ ME0416-1A...
Page 88: Device Memory
A bit memory has data volume of 1 bit while a word memory has that of 16 bits (2 bytes). A pointer does not have data. The number available for use in each MO and RCON-LC as well as the number available for use in existing models are as shown below.
Page 89: Om_X [Bit Memory : For Input Assignment]
4.1 Device Memory 4.1.1 OM_X [Bit Memory : For Input Assignment] OM_X is to be assigned with the extension PIO inputs. The order of assignments should be from the nearest to LS Unit. Assign from the nearest with no blank. The relation between X and PIO connector when assignment was made from the nearest to LC Unit to the PIO connector (input 16 points/ output 16 points) should be as shown below.
Page 90: Om_M [Bit Memory : For General]
4.1.5 OM_AM [Bit Memory : For Axis Control Command Assignment] RCON-LC is capable to have the maximum number of connectable axis at 16 axes. When Axis Control Command in DFC Command is indicated to all of the 16 axes in the direct numerical mode, it is necessary to occupy 256 (number of bit OM points necessary for direct numerical indication assignment) * 16 (number of axes) = 4096 points of bit memories.
Page 91: Om_Sm [Bit Memory : For System]
PIO Unit 7_I/O Power supply Voltage Drop External I/O power supply voltage drop on 8th PIO unit counted from LC unit side: On SM24-31 Reserved Setting is to be established in GW Parameter for RCON-LC while it was in SM32 Reserved the output retaining setting at stop (output retained at stop: on, output compulsorily off at stop: off) for previous models.
Page 92 4.1 Device Memory Relation between SM Signals and System Data Assignment (2/2) Address Assignment Details Remarks (Decimal) With SM71 on the top, the last two digits of gateway alarm code to be SM64-71 Gateway Alarm assigned SEMG: SM72 Emergency stop by EMC terminal on gateway board System in Emergency Stop SM73 Reserved...
Page 93: Om_Ix [Word Memory : For Index]
4.1 Device Memory 4.1.7 OM_IX [Word Memory : For Index] OM_IX is a word memory to have the index indication. There are two points, IX0 and IX1 available for use. <Example of Use> If you describe D0IX0 and set 5 to IX0, D0IX0 should indicate D5. 4.1.8 OM_D [Word Memory : For General] OM_D is a word memory available for each type commands.
Page 94: Om_C [For Counter]
L0. 4.1.13 OM Modbus Address RCON-LC permits access to OM using Modbus. The ranges of the register address and the coil address for each OM are as shown below. For the details of each address, refer to the address table for RCON-LC_Modbus.
Page 95: Commands
4.2 Commands 4.2 Commands RCON-LC has commands which are broadly divided into three types. One is the basic commands that are to have ladder contact and output operation, another is the application commands to process data and the other is DFC commands to perform processes related to axis control and FB.
Page 96: Dfc Commands
4.2 Commands 4.2.3 DFC Commands RCON-LC supports the DFC commands (Axis Control Command, Command Transfer between Axis and Driver Command, Fieldbus Communication Command and Positioning Command) and newly supports Fieldbus Communication Command 2. Because it is necessary to have command to each axis for Axis Control Command and Positioning Command, the DFC commands has increased as the number of connected axes increased.
Page 97 4.2 Commands Shown below is how to describe DFC Commands. Function Name How to Describe DFC Command [1] Axis Control Command Axis Control Command assigns the input and output domains controlling the driver unit to the bit OM domains. By turning on and off the assigned bit OM, it is available to operate the applicable axes.
Page 98 4.2 Commands Shown below is the relation between the S2 numbers and the operation modes. Relation between S2 Setting Number and Operation Mode S2 Setting Number Operation Mode Simple Direct Positioner 1 Positioner 2 Positioner 3 Direct Numerical Indication Positioner 5 Shown below describes the bit OM domain assignment when set to each operation mode.
Page 99 4.2 Commands The input and output assignment when set to Positioned 1 is as shown below. Input and Output Domain Assignment: Positioner 1 Drv→LC Current Position (Lower) Current Position (Upper) Completion Position Number Status Signal Status Signal Name EMGS CRDY ZONE2 ZONE1 PZONE MODES WEND...
Page 100 4.2 Commands The input and output assignment when set to Direct Numerical Indication is as shown below. Input and Output Domain Assignment: Direct Numerical Indication Drv→LC Current Position (Lower) Current Position (Upper) Command Current (Lower) Command Current (Upper) Current Velocity (Not to be Used) Alarm Code Status Signal...
Page 101 4.2 Commands [2] Positioning Command Positioning Command is a command available for use when Axis Control Command is used and the operation mode is set to either of Positioner 1, Positioner 2, Positioner 3 or Positioner 5. Positioning operation is available easier than operating the input and output domains assigned in Axis Control Command.
Page 102 It is available to have the positioning commands for the number of position points available for use (127 maximum per axis). [3] Command Transfer between Axis and Driver Command RCON-LC does not support Command Transfer between Axis and Driver Command and will output LC Error Code [32: DFC Command Not Supported]. 4-16...
Page 103 4.2 Commands [4] Fieldbus Communication Command Fieldbus Communication Command should assign the input and output domains available for communication with a host device (e.g. PLC) to the bit OM domains. Shown below is an example of how to describe the command. NWXCHG M512 Example of How to Describe Fieldbus Communication Command...
Page 104 4.2 Commands <Caution> As RX1 is a system domain in CC-Link, turning on the applicable OM would not be reflected to the host PLC. When the communication with the host PLC is conducted in normal condition, the values at the RX1 memory assignment on the host PLC side should be on in Bit 11 (0x0B) and off in other bits.
Page 105 Communication Command, the data domains available for setting was fixed assignment. In RCON-LC, the maximum number of the controllable axes was revised to 16 axes and in MCON-LC it has been more than doubled from six axes. Due to this, when FIeldbus Communication Command is used, the data size for one axis has decreased.
Page 106 4.2 Commands The assignment patterns in CC-Link and CC-Link IE Field and the CC-Link station times setting should be as shown below: Input and Output Domain Assignment Pattern in CC-Link and CC-Link IE Axis Control Signal (Bit) Control Data (Word) Station Times S2 Setting Setting...
Page 107 4.2 Commands Assignment for other fieldbus types is as shown below: Input and Output Domain Assignment for Fieldbus Communication: Other Networks FB→LC Output 0 ～ Output N 16N+15 LC→FB Input 0 16 (N+1) +15 16 (N+1) ～ Input N 16 (2N+19) +15 16 (2N+1) N = S2 Setting -1 The range available for setting in S2 is as shown below.
Page 108 4.2 Commands e.g. • When M0 is set to S1 and 16 to S2 in DeviceNet, domains of input 16 words / output 16 words should be assigned to M0 to M511 (M0 to M255 for input and M256 to M512 for output).
Page 109: Error Code
An error code should be stored in OM_SD2 and an error step in OM_SD3. Shown below is a list of error codes to be generated in RCON-LC. There are error codes generated at the startup (when power turned or ladder program being written) and those during execution (during execution of a ladder program).
Page 110 4.3 Error Code 4-24 ME0416-1A...
Page 111 RCON - LC Chapter Warranty 5.1 Warranty period ····················································· 5-1 5.2 Scope of the warranty ············································· 5-1 5.3 Honoring the warranty ············································ 5-1 5.4 Limited liability ······················································ 5-2 5.5 Conformance with applicable standards/regulations, etc., and application conditions ······································· 5-2 5.6 Other items excluded from warranty ·························· 5-2...
Page 112: Warranty Period
Our products are covered by warranty when all of the following conditions are met. Faulty products covered by warranty will be replaced or repaired free of charge: (1) The breakdown or malfunction in question pertains to our product as delivered by IAI or our authorized dealer.
Page 113: Limited Liability
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Page 114: Revision History
Revision history Revision history Revision date Revised content 2020.07 First Edition Post-1 ME0416-1A...

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