Universal Robots UR20 PolyScope X User Manual page 74

Analog
Analog
Output and
AG
AI0
AG
Analog
AI1
AG
Input
AO0
AG
AO1
Power
PWR
GND
24V
0V
This example illustrates controlling a
conveyor belt with an analog speed control
input.
8.8.1. Analog Input: Communication Interface
Description The Tool Communication Interface (TCI) enables the robot to communicate with an
attached tool via the robot tool analog input. This removes the need for external cabling.
Once the Tool Communication Interface is enabled, all tool analog inputs are unavailable
Tool
Communication
Interface
UR20 PolyScope X
1. Tap the Installation tab and under General tap Tool I/O.
2. Select Communication Interface to edit TCI settings.
Once the TCI is enabled, the tool analog input is unavailable for the I/O Setup of
the Installation and does not appear in the input list. Tool analog input is also
unavailable for programs as Wait For options and expressions.
3. In the drop-down menus under Communication Interface, select required values.
Any changes in values are immediately sent to the tool. If any installation values
differ from what the tool is using, a warning appears.
Analog
AG
AI0
AG
AI1
AG
AO0
AG
AO1
Power
PWR
GND
24V
0V
This example illustrates connecting an
analog sensor.
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