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  • Page 1 RCON www.intelligentactuator.com...
  • Page 2 Up to 2 axes of actuators can be connected to one RCON driver unit with 22mm width, making it ideal for saving space in the control panel. 22mm...
  • Page 3 Up to 16 axes of actuators can be connected. Up to 16 axes of actuators can be connected. There will be no wasted space as driver units can be added in just the amount necessary. There will be no wasted space as driver units can be added in just the amount necessary. axes axes max.
  • Page 4 The conventional type ([Comparison example] below) requires network options installed to match the number of controllers. RCON can control driver units for up to 16 axes of actuators with a single gateway, allowing cost reductions up to 60% or so. It is especially recommended when using multiple axes.
  • Page 5 Can be connected to various eld networks. Predictive maintenance/preventative maintenance function High function The RCON has a preventative maintenance function for the capacitor and a predictive maintenance function for the fan unit and actuator. Stop breakdowns Fan replacement period reminders...
  • Page 6 Install the optional fan unit to enable use in environments of 0 to 55°C without lowering actuator operating duty. (one fan unit can be mounted across a driver unit and a terminal unit) With fan Without fan Fan unit [RCON-FU] Operating temperature (°C) Can also be easily removed without a tool.
  • Page 7 Compatible with RCS2/3/4, IS(D)B, SSPA, LSA, NS, DDA Series When the SCON's RCON connection speci cation option (-RC) is selected, it can be connected to the RCON expansion unit (RCON-EXT) to operate an actuator equipped with a large-capacity motor.
  • Page 8 High function Visualize power consumption The following IAI 24V power supply (PSA-24) monitoring can be output to a PLC via RCON.  Output voltage  Output current  Power load factor  Total energizing time  Internal temperature  Low fan speed warning...
  • Page 9 Enables easy start-up and maintenance. Even without a teaching pendant or PC teaching software, each axis can be moved forward/backward. Each axis JOG (+/-) switch Backward Forward Actuator Home (Coordinate: 0 mm) Backward Movable Forward part Stroke end JOG switch enabled in manual mode, with PC software/ teaching pendant manual operation windows closed.

  • Page 10: Selection Method

    Select the gateway unit model from the network type. C a u t i o n Network type Gateway unit model Only one gateway unit can be connected per system. When using two units or more, divide it into two. RCON-GW/GWG-DV × Gateway unit <Selection example> Select RCON-GW/GWG-CC...
  • Page 11 Simple absolute unit selection For actuators with simple absolute speci cation, select simple absolute units (RCON-ABU-A/P) for the required number of axes. *Connect to the RCON controller using a cable (CB-ADPC-MPA005). The cable is supplied with the simple absolute unit.
  • Page 12 SCON . * 16 axes max. * 100/200 VAC power supply for each SCON-CB RC (3) RCON expansion unit to SCON-CB connection cable One cable (CB-ER-CTL002) is supplied as standard with SCON-CB for RCON connection. Standard Standard accessory: 20 cm...
  • Page 13 <Selection example> Gateway unit Expansion unit Driver unit Simple absolute unit RCON-GW-CC RCON-EXT RCON-DC-1 RCON-PC-2 RCON-PC-1 RCON-AC-2 RCON-ABU-A x 2 Simple absolute Control power (CP) speci cation Current limit value for 2 axes 9.0A or less SCON RCP4 RCP2 RCP6...
  • Page 14 <Selection Series Motor type saving is set example> axes 20P/20SP/28P 0.8A Without RCP2 PowerCON RCP3 28P* 1.9A Stepper motor Without RCON-PC RCP4 1.9A 28P/35P/42P/ PowerCON RCP5 42SP/56P RCP6 axis With PowerCON 2.3A 3.9A RCP2 Stepper motor RCP4 56SP/60P/ Without 5.7A...
  • Page 15 Expansion unit [RCON-EXT] Driver unit [RCON-DC-1] Driver unit [RCON-PC-2] Driver unit [RCON-PC-1] Driver unit [RCON-AC-2] Simple absolute unit [RCON-ABU-A] x 2 RCON connection speci cation SCON [SCON-*-***-RC] x 2 See pages 33 to 34 for applicable cables for each actuator.
  • Page 16 * A terminal unit is required during operation. * “-FU” can be deleted if fan unit is ordered separately. PROFIBUS-DP connection speci cation Ex. RCON-GW-EP-FU2 is equal to RCON-GW-EP and RCON-FU (2 qty). EtherCAT connection speci cation EtherNet/IP connection speci cation...
  • Page 17 Fan unit Supplied with GWG speci cation Supplied with PC teaching 5-ST-3.5> (See P. 32) Dummy plug software <Model: RCON-FU> (See P. 32) Options <Model: DP-5> 24 V power supply Supplied with simple absolute unit (See P. 31) Connection cable <Model: PSA-24(L)>...
  • Page 18 System Con guration Unit Con guration The RCON has a modular con guration. Connect each unit under the following conditions. Unit name Number of connected units Location Gateway unit Placed at far left Expansion unit Placed to right of gateway unit Driver unit 16 axes max.
  • Page 19 Drop height: 800mm 1 corner, 3 edges, 6 faces Electric shock protection mechanism Class III Degree of protection IP20 Insulation withstanding voltage 500VDC 10MΩ PowerCON: No 5.0W RCON-PC PowerCON: Yes 8.0W Generated heat RCON-PCF PowerCON: No 19.2W (per unit) RCON-AC Standard / High accel/decel / Energy saving 4.5W...
  • Page 20 Actuator/driver unit Max. current Rated When energy- current Series Motor type saving is set 20P/20SP/28P 0.8A RCP2 Without PowerCON RCP3 1.9A Stepper motor/ RCON-PC RCP4 Without PowerCON 1.9A 28P/35P/42P/ RCP5 42SP/56P With PowerCON 2.3A 3.9A RCP6 RCP2 Stepper motor/ RCP4 56SP/60P/86P Without PowerCON 5.7A...
  • Page 21 Con guration Unit Description Gateway Unit Features It is used to connect a 24V power supply and a teaching tool to the RCON. (The GWG specifi cation is for the safety category spec type.) Gateway unit DeviceNet connection speci cation ...
  • Page 22 Con guration Unit Description Gateway unit CC-Link IE Field connection speci cation Model:  RCON-GW/GWG-CIE Specifi cations Power 24VDC ±10% Control power 0.8A Ambient operating temperature & humidity 0~55°C, 85% RH or less, non-condensing Operating atmosphere Avoid corrosive gas and excessive dust...
  • Page 23 Con guration Unit Description Gateway unit EtherCAT connection speci cation Model:  RCON-GW/GWG-EC Specifi cations Power 24VDC ±10% Control power 0.8A Ambient operating temperature & humidity 0~55°C, 85% RH or less, non-condensing Operating atmosphere Avoid corrosive gas and excessive dust...
  • Page 24 Con guration Unit Description Gateway unit PROFINET IO connection speci cation Model:  RCON-GW/GWG-PRT Specifi cations Power 24VDC ±10% Control power 0.8A Ambient operating temperature & humidity 0~55°C, 85% RH or less, non-condensing Operating atmosphere Avoid corrosive gas and excessive dust...

  • Page 25: Driver Unit

    Up to two axes can be connected to a single unit. Driver unit for RCP series connection A driver unit for stepper motor connection. Model Type Compatible motor capacity Can be connected to all RCP series actuators. RCON-PC-1 1-axis connection 1.2A (20/28/35/42/56) RCON-PC-2 2-axis connection RCON-PCF-1 1-axis connection *For high thrust 4A (56/60/86)

  • Page 26: Other Units

    Terminal connector Actuators that cannot be connected Servo press type, LSA-W21, SCARA robots, TTA, ZR units, Wrist Units Terminal unit A terminal resistor for returning RCON serial communication Model and input/output signals. (Supplied as an accessory with the RCON-GW-TR gateway unit.)
  • Page 27 Field Network Operation Modes The eld network control operation mode can be selected from the following control modes. Data required for operation (target position, speed, acceleration, push current value, etc.) are written by a connected PLC or other host controller into the speci ed addresses. Operation mode Description Overview...
  • Page 28 List of Functions by Operation Mode Direct numerical Simple direct Positioner 1 Positioner 2 Positioner 3 Positioner 5 control mode mode mode mode mode mode Number of Unlimited 128 points 128 points 128 points 128 points 16 points positioning points Home return motion ...
  • Page 29 External Dimensions Gateway unit Terminal unit 12.6 98.8 98.8 Driver unit Expansion unit 22.6 22.6 98.8 98.8 Simple absolute unit Fan unit 18.4 34.2 12.5 98.8...
  • Page 30 CAD drawings can be downloaded from our website. External Dimensions www.intelligentactuator.com Unit combination examples Driver units x 4, without fan Driver units x 4, with fan 39.6 35.2 39.6 35.2 Driver units x 8, without fan Driver units x 8, with fan 39.6 35.2 39.6...
  • Page 31 Options Touch Panel Teaching Pendant Features A teaching device equipped with functions such as position teaching,  trial operation, and monitoring. Speci cations  TB-03-  Model  Please contact IAI for the current supported versions. Rated voltage 24VDC Power consumption 3.6W or less (150mA or less) Ambient operating 0 to 40°C...
  • Page 32 24 V Power Supply Overview A power supply the same height as RCON which can be easily Speci cations Table   installed on control panels. Speci cations Item It can be connected to RCON to monitor power status. 100VAC input...
  • Page 33 (GWG). per 2 driver units. Model DP-5  Model RCON-FU  * This plug is included with RCON-GWG. System I/O connector Drive source shuto connector Overview A connector for emergency stop Overview A drive source shuto input ...
  • Page 34 Maintenance Parts (Cables) When placing an order for a replacement cable, please use the model number shown below. Table of compatible cables Applicable RCON connection cable Actuator (Note 2) RCM-CV- Wiring controller (-RB: Robot cable) APCS diagram Series Target type...
  • Page 35 Items with * do not come with actuator. Those items need to be purchased separately. Cables in dash lines (-----) come with actuators if the applicable controller designation for RCON (P5/P6/A6/D6) are selected in the actuator model #. - Non High-Thrust Stepper : [P5]...
  • Page 36 CB-ADPC-MPA  /CB-ADPC-MPA  -RB * Please indicate the cable length (L) in , e.g.) 030 = 3m, Model  maximum 20m (φ8.5) (Note 1) (12) (12) Actuator side Controller side Minimum bending radius R 5m or less r= 68mm or more (Dynamic bending condition) More than 5m r= 73mm or more (Dynamic bending condition) * The robot cable is designed for ex-resistance: Please use the robot cable if the cable needs to be installed through the cable track.
  • Page 37 CB-RPSEP-MPA  * Please indicate the cable length (L) in , e.g.) 080 = 8m, Model  * Only the robot cable is available for this model. maximum 20m Actuator side Controller side D-1100D 1-1827863-1 PADP-24V-1-S (AMP) (J.S.T.MFG.CO.,LTD.) Terminal Terminal number number Black [φA]...
  • Page 38 CB-CAN-AJ002 Model  (10) (φ8.5) (12) Actuator side Controller side Minimum bending radius R 3m or less r= 68mm or more (Dynamic bending condition) Connection Diagram 1-1827863-1 (Ampli er) DF62B-24EP-2.2C (HIROSE ELECTRIC CO., LTD.) Signal name Signal name Color Color Pin No.
  • Page 39 RCON CHECKLIST IAI America will select all RCON required items if the following information is provided by the customer. Fieldbus type Global type/non-global type Full actuator mode number of all axes (1st axis to max. 16th axis) Duty cycle in % Max.
  • Page 40 Catalog No. CE0264-1A (0619) IAI America, Inc. IAI Industrieroboter GmbH US Headquarters: 2690 W. 237th Street, Torrance, CA 90505 (800) 736-1712 Ober der Röth 4, D-65824 Schwalbach am Taunus, Germany 110 E. State Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL 60173 (800) 944-0333 IAI (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. 1220 Kennestone Circle, Suite 108, Marietta, GA 30066 (888) 354-9470 Shanghai Jiahua Business Center A8-303, 808,...