2. The RCX robot controller
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2.1
Part names
Controller front panel
Fig. 4-2-1 Part names and layout
MOTOR
PWR
SRV
XM
ERR
ROB
I/O
XY
YM
ROB
I/O
ZR
ZM
SAFETY
RM
2.2
Main functions
q AC IN terminal: ... Supplies power to the controller.
w "PWR" LED: ........ Lights up when the controller is turned on.
e "SRV" LED: ......... Lights up when the robot servo is on and turns off when the servo
power is off.
r "ERR" LED: ......... Lights up when a serious error occurs.
t MPB connector: .. Connects to the MPB programming box.
y COM connector: .. Connects to an external device via the RS-232C interface. (D-
SUB 9P female connector)
PWR
SRV
ERR
RCX141
OP.1
OP.3
MPB
MODEL.
SER. NO.
MANUFACTURED
FACTORY AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT MADE IN JAPAN
CAUTION
READ INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
COM
OP.2
OP.4
RGEN
STD.DIO
P
N
ACIN
L
N
200-230V~
50-60Hz
MAX.2500VA
2 "POWER" LED
3 "SERVO" LED
4 "ERROR" LED
5 MPB connector
6 COM connector
1 AC IN terminal