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Doc. no. DOC1116862
(LEC-OM00506)
PRODUCT NAME
Teaching Box for Electric actuator
MODEL / Series/Product Number
LEC-T1 Series
Applicable models： For Series LECＰ６，ＬＥＣＰＭＪ
For Series LECＡ６
For Series LECPA (TB Ver2.1 or more)

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  • Page 1 Doc. no. DOC1116862 (LEC-OM00506) PRODUCT NAME Teaching Box for Electric actuator MODEL / Series/Product Number LEC-T1 Series Applicable models： For Series LECＰ６，ＬＥＣＰＭＪ For Series LECＡ６ For Series LECPA (TB Ver2.1 or more)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions ..................6 Changes by teaching box version.............. 8 1. Teaching Box Specifications ..............10 1.1 Outline and functions of the teaching box ......... 10 (1)Parts descriptions and functions ..........10 (2)Keys and functions ................11 1.2 Hardware specifications of the teaching box........12 (1)Hardware specifications ..............
  • Page 3 (2-2-b) TB ver2. ................ 34 (2-3) Details of “Position” setting ..37 (When connecting to LECP or LECA) (2-3-1) Number input ..............37 (2-3-2) JOG input ................. 37 (2-3-3) Direct input ............... 39 5.4 Operation Check ..................41 (1) Operation check by test drive ............41 (2) Operation check with the monitor ..........
  • Page 4 (3-1-b)TB Ver2. ................. 64 (3-2) Step data setting items ............66 (3-3) Setting of “Position” (When connecting to LECP or LECA) ... 66 (3-3-1) Entry of the “position value” using number keys ....67 (3-3-2) Entry of the “position value” using “JOG input” ....68 (3-3-3) Entry of the “position value”...
  • Page 5 (8-3-4) ”Protect” （This function is only for TB Ver2.） .... 108 (9) Normal mode “TB setting” ............110 (9-1) TB setting screen and the setting procedure ....... 110 (9-2) TB setting item ..............111 (9-3) TB setting item details ............111 (10) Normal mode “Reconnect”...
  • Page 6 (1) TB Ver1. ..................130 (2) TB Ver2. ..................132 - 5 -...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    LEC-T1 Series/Teaching Box Safety Instructions These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipment damage. These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of “Caution,” “Warning” or “Danger.” They are all important notes for safety and must be followed in addition to International Standards (ISO/IEC) , and other safety regulations.

  • Page 8: Limited Warranty And Disclaimer/Compliance Requirements

    LEC-T1 Series/Teaching Box Safety Instructions Caution SMC develops, designs, and manufactures products to be used for automatic control equipment, and provides them for peaceful use in manufacturing industries. Use in non-manufacturing industries is not allowed. Products SMC manufactures and sells cannot be used for the purpose of transactions or certification specified in the Measurement Act of each country.

  • Page 9: Changes By Teaching Box Version

    Changes by teaching box version. List of changes by teaching box version(TB Ver.). Refer to “5.1(1)” to confirm teaching box version (TB Ver.). Change item TB Ver2. TB Ver1. ・The following item are added to data Step data setting item are as following. “Posn（Position）”, “Speed”, setting item of TB Ver1....
  • Page 10 ・When connecting to LECPA, the status is monitored only by the unit of item ”Input pulse” is added in “Drive” “mm(or degree)” and ”mm(or menu. degree)/sec”. ・When connecting to LECPA, “Position” and “Speed” also by the unit of “pulse” and “pulse/sec ” can be monitored.

  • Page 11: Teaching Box Specifications

    1. Teaching Box Specifications 1.1 Outline and functions of the teaching box ●This teaching box is a device to input/change the setting of the connected controller. Applicable controllers: LECP Series , LECA Series , LECPA Series (Teaching Box of TB Ver. 2.1 or more) ●This teaching box has two indication modes, which are “easy mode”...

  • Page 12: Keys And Functions

    (2)Keys and functions Description Function ⑧ Up and down, Changes the selected item. right and left key ⑨ SET key Decides the selected item or value (letter) and register. It is necessary to press this key to determine the input value/letter otherwise it will be cancelled and not registered to the controller.

  • Page 13: Hardware Specifications Of The Teaching Box

    1.2 Hardware specifications of the teaching box (1)Hardware specifications Item Description LECP series,LECA series,LECPMJ series LECPA Series(Teaching Box of TB Ver. 2.1 or more) ・Communication settings for controller Applicable Note1) controller Communication speed(bps): 38400 or 115200 Silent interval: x1 Communication delay time(ms): 5ms Switch Stop switch, enable switch (option) Cable length...

  • Page 14: How-To-Order

    2. How-to-Order L E C － T 1 － ３ E G S Electriｃ Enable switch actuator Without enable switch Controller relatioｎ With enable switch Teaching Box With stop switch Initial displayed language English Japanese Cable length 3m *1 When a teaching box with enable switch is selected, it is necessary to activate the enable switch to change the default parameter setting of the controller..

  • Page 15: Functions

    3. Functions 3.1 Easy mode ●This is the mode in which the minimum functions can be used. The functions can be selected with the icons. Setting of the minimum operation (step data), easy test drive and monitoring of the operation can be done. (1)Functions in easy mode ...

  • Page 16: Tree Structure Of Easy Mode

    (2)Tree structure of easy mode  Some functions are different depending on teaching box version (TB Ver.). Refer to “5.1(1)” to confirm TB Ver. Menu Data Data Step data No. Monitor Two items shown below. TB Ver1.: Test Posn(Positon), Speed, Force(Pushing force), Accel(Acceleration), Alarm Decel(Deceleratio) Setting...

  • Page 17: Normal Mode

    3.2 Normal mode ●This is the mode in which all the functions can be used. Functions can be selected from the list which is displayed. Detail setting of the operation (step data), setting of parameter, high level test drive and monitoring of the operation and input/output signal can be done.
  • Page 18 ・ Display setting (Easy mode/Normal mode) TB setting ・ Language setting (Japanese or English) ・ Backlight setting ・ LCD contrast setting ・ Beep sound setting ・ Max. ID number ・ Password ・ Reconnection of the axis Reconnect - 17 -...

  • Page 19: Tree Structure Of Easy Mode

    (2)Tree structure of easy mode  Some functions are different depending on teaching box version (TB Ver.). Refer to “5.1 (1)” to confirm TB Ver. In the case of the “Parameter protect” set value in the basic parameter is “2”, the “Step data” is not displayed in the menu.

  • Page 20: System Structure

    4. System Structure (*1) ●I/O cable (*1) Part No:LEC-CN5- ● Electric actuator ●Controller (*3) Power supply DC24V To CN5 Option ●Communication To CN4 cable CN３へ (*1) ●Conversion unit ●Actuator cable Part No: (*2) LE-C-- CN2 へ (Robotic type cable) LE-C-S- CN1 へ...

  • Page 21: Procedures To Operation

    5. Procedures to Operation * The procedure is shown below on the assumption that the electric actuator, applicable controller, switches and power supply are properly wired and connected. Refer to the operation manual of the controller for how to connect of the above-mentioned equipment.

  • Page 22: Connection To Teaching Box

    5.1 Connection to teaching box  The procedure is shown below on the assumption that the electric actuator, applicable controller, switches and power supply are properly wired and connected. Refer to the operation manual of the connectors for how to connect of the above mentioned equipment.

  • Page 23: Change Of Display Mode

    5.2 Change of display mode (1) How to change from easy mode to normal mode ① Select the function. Press the “MENU” key to shift it to the menu screen. Display the “SETTING” in the black highlight by pressing the “△▽ “...

  • Page 24: Step Data Setting

    5.3 Step data setting The actuator system of using LECP or LECA is controlled by predefined step data stored in the controller. A step number in the form of digital code conneted to the controller by external PLC can take charge of the actuator.

  • Page 25: Setting Example Of Step Data In Easy Mode

    (1) Setting example of step data in easy mode The items shown below of the step data can be set in easy mode “DATA". The items of step data, which can be set, are different depending on the TB Ver. (Refer to "5.1(1)" to confirm TB Ver.) TB Ver1.: “Posn （...

  • Page 26: Setting Example Of Positioning Operation In Easy Mode (When Connecting To Lecp Or Leca)

    (1-1) Setting example of positioning operation in easy mode (When connecting to LECP or LECA)  The description below is given on the assumption that “0” (instruction for positioning) is set to the below item of the step data. TB Ver1.: “Force (In normal mode: Pushing force)” TB Ver2.: “Pforce(In normal mode: Push force)”...

  • Page 27: Setting Example Of Step Data In Normal Mode

    ⑤ Complete. Return to the menu screen by pressing either the “MENU” key once or the “ESC” key twice.  TB Ver1.: The example of the procedure shown above is for set items “Posn” and “Speed”. The set item can be changed to “Accel”, “Decel”, “Force (Pushing force)” depending on the set value in “Easy mode / SETTING”...

  • Page 28: (2-1-A) Tb Ver1

    (2-1-a) TB Ver1. Refer to “5.1(1)” to confirm TB Ver. ① Shift to the step data setting Display the “Step data” in the black highlight in the menu screen by pressing the “△▽“ key, and press the “SET” key. Menu ▲...

  • Page 29: (2-1-B) Tb Ver2

    ⑤ Set “Position”. Show “Position” in the second line on the screen. The position can be set by the preferable way of the three shown below. ●” Key pad entry” : Inputting of the position by the number keys. ⇒ Refer to “5.3 (2-3-1)” ●”JOG input”...

  • Page 30: Move Mode

    ②Set " Move mode（Movement mode）” Show the “Move mode(Movement MOD)” in the second line on the screen by pressing the " " key. Step Move mode Absolute Relative ↓Press the “SET” key. （The setting of the item is selected in the 3rd or the 4th line on the screen） Display the set content of “Move mode(Movement MOD)”...
  • Page 31 Display the set value of “Position” of the step No. which is set in the black highlight by pressing the “△▽“ key. The position can be set by the preferable way of the three shown below. It is selected by pressing “...

  • Page 32: Example Of Setting Step Data In Pushing Operation(When Connecting To Lecp Or Leca)

    (2-2) Example of Setting step data in pushing operation(When connecting to LECP or LECA) Step data setting items in pushing operation Speed “Speed” “Deceleration” “Acceleration” (Inclination) (Inclination) “Pushing speed” Time “Position” “In position” (Max. moving distance when pushing) Force “Pushing force” “Trigger level”...
  • Page 33 ③ Set "Movement MOD(Movement mode)”. Show “Movement MOD(Movement mode)” in the second line on the screen, and select the choice " key and press the “SET” key to register. with " Movement MOD(Movement mode) When “Absolute” is selected : Target position is set on the absolute position with reference to the origin.
  • Page 34 ⑦ Set “Pushing force” Show "Pushing force” in the second line on the screen, and set the value within the range in specification of actuator used, and press the “SET” key to regester. The step data which ”Pushing force” is “1” or more makes it a pushing operation. ↓Press the “▽”...

  • Page 35: (2-2-B) Tb Ver2

    (2-2-b) TB ver2.  Refer to “5.1(1)” to confirm TB Ver. ① Shift to the step data setting Display the “Step data” in the black highlight in the menu screen by pressing the “△▽“ key, and press the “SET” key. Menu ▲...
  • Page 36 Select the set value of “Speed” of the step No. which is set by pressing “△▽” key, and enter the speed when positioning with the number keys, and press the “SET” key to register. The input range will be different depending on the actuator used. ↓Press the “ESC”...
  • Page 37 ⑦Set “Trigger LV(Trigger level)” INP output is turned ON when the force exceeds the value which is set as “Trigger LV (Trigger level)” during the actuator is moving from “Position” at “Pushing speed". Show “Trigger LV(Trigger level)” in the second line on the screen by pressing " "...

  • Page 38: Details Of "Position" Setting (When Connecting To Lecp Or Leca)

    (2-3) Details of “Position” setting (When connecting to LECP or LECA)  Refer to “5.1(1)” to confirm TB Ver. Show “Position” which is the step data setting item on the second line on the screen Cursor is shown under the numerical value. TB Ver1....
  • Page 39 ③ Servo ON, Ready?: To confirm whether to turn the servo ON only when the motor power is OFF. ↓ Select “YES” and press the “SET” key. ④ Return to origin?: To confirm whether to return to origin. If previously not referenced. ↓...

  • Page 40: Direct Input

    (2-3-3) Direct input (When connecting to LECP or LECA) Refer to "5.1(1)" to confirm TB Ver. ① Select “Direct input”. Select “Direct input” with the “ ” key, and press the “SET” key. TB Ver1. TB Ver2. Step Step ▲ Position Position 000 123.45mm ▲...
  • Page 41 ⑦ Select the “Position”. Display the data of “Posn” in the black highlight by pressing the “△▽“ key . * It displays the current position in synchronization with the moving part of the actuator only when “Posn” is selected (with black highlight). Posn（JOG）...

  • Page 42: Operation Check

    5.4 Operation Check Either of the two methods can be used for checking the operation. (1) Operation check by test drive (When connecting to LECPA, test drive cannot be used.) It makes test drive to check if it is positioned to the arbitrary position. (Refer to “5.4.1 Operation check by test drive”.) (2) Operation check with the monitor Operation instruction with the manual switch or outside equipment such as PLC checks if it is...
  • Page 43 ⑤ Specify the step number. Input the step number to be tested to “Step No." with the number keys, and press the "SET” key. Test Step No. 20 Test Start Posn 123.45mm ↓Press the “▽” key. ⑥ Start test drive. Select “Start”...

  • Page 44: Operation Check By Test Drive In Normal Mode

    (2) Operation check by test drive in normal mode When connecting to LECPA, the function “Test drive” cannot be used. TB Ver2.1 or more: When connecting to LECPA, the item “Test drive” is not displayed in “Test “menu. ① Select the test function Press the “MENU”...

  • Page 45: Start Test

    ⑥ Specify the step number to be used for the test drive. Press the “ ” key to change the choice "None" to numerical value. Test DRV ▲ None Select the first test step number. ▼ ↓ Input the step number to be used for the test drive with number keys, and press the “SET” key. Test DRV ▲...

  • Page 46: Operation Check With Monitor

    5.4.2 Operation check with monitor (1) Operation check with monitor in easy mode ① Select the MONITOR function. Press the “MENU” key to shift to the menu screen. Display the “MONITOR” in the black highlight in the menu screen by pressing the “△▽ “...

  • Page 47: Operation Check With Monitor In Normal Mode

    (2) Operation check with monitor in normal mode ① Select the “Monitor” function. Press the “MENU” key to shift to the menu screen. Change the background color of “Monitor” to black by pressing the “△▽“ key. Menu ▲ Parameter Test ▼...

  • Page 48: Detail Functions

    6. Detail Functions 6.1 Step data (1) Outline of step data This actuator system is controlled by predefined step data stored in the controller. A step number in the form of digital code connected to the controller by external PLC can take charge of the actuator. In normal mode: All items of the step data can be set.
  • Page 49 (b) Pushing operation (When connecting to LECP or LECA) Position It makes positioning operation to the specified position, and moves for the specified distance at the specified speed after the positioning operation. If there is something such as workpiece during the operation, it keeps pushing with the specified force at maximum.

  • Page 50: Detail Of Step Data Setting Items

    (2) Detail of step data setting items (2-1) Step data setting items in positioning operation when connecting to LECP or LECA Step data setting items in positioning operation Speed “Speed” “Deceleration” “Acceleration” (Inclination) (Inclination) Time Distance “Position” “In position” （Range where INP output turns ON） Time INP Output Time...

  • Page 51: Step Data Setting Items In Pushing Operation When Connecting To Lecp Or Leca

    (2-2) Step data setting items in pushing operation when connecting to LECP or LECA Step data setting items in pushing operation Speed “Speed” “Deceleration” “Acceleration” (Inclination) (Inclination) “Pushing speed” Time “Position” “In position” (Max. moving distance when pushing) Force “Pushing force” “Trigger LV”...

  • Page 52: Step Data Setting Items When Connecting To Lecpa

    Enable when pushing operation is specified. (Enable when “Pushing force” is set to 1% or more.) Pushing speed During pushing operation the “pushing speed” is applied from the pushing starting position. It damages the actuator if “pushing speed” is set to high speed. Maximum force during positioning operation (Movement tol the position of “Position”) Moving force...

  • Page 53: Detail Easy Mode Functions

    6.2 Detail easy mode functions (1)Initial screen ① Display of the initial screen It displays the initial screen when a controller is connected to the teaching box after the controller is supplied with power regardless of easy mode or normal mode. The version of the teaching box is displayed in the initial screen.

  • Page 54: Easy Mode "Data

    (3) Easy mode “DATA” ●Basic setting of the step data can be performed. ●The set items can be changed. Step Step No. Cursor (blinks) Posn 123.45mm Speed 600mm/s The item in the line with which the cursor blinks is selected for setting. Move the cursor to the line of the item to be set by pressing the “△▽”...
  • Page 55 ① Setting of “Step No.” (in the second line on the screen) Specify the step No. to be set with the number keys, and press the “SET key”. ② Setting of the item 1 (in the third line on the screen) (“Position” in the above example) Input the set value with the number keys, and press the “SET”...
  • Page 56 Change the background color of the default parameter to black, and press the “SET” key.  "Default parameter” cannot be changed depending on the registered value of the default parameter “Parameter protect”. Refer to the operation manual of the controller. digit: Setting of the set item1 in easy mode Parameter ▲...

  • Page 57: Easy Mode "Monitor

    (4) Easy mode “MONITOR” ●Possible to check the real time “Position”, “Speed”, etc. ●Display items can be changed. The display items can be changed to “Posn (Position)”, “Speed”, “Force (Pushing force)”, “Accel (Acceleration)” or “Decel (Deceleration)”. Refer to “6.2 (3) ④ Change of the set item” for detail. The displayed items of the display item 1 (in the 3 line) and display item 2 (in the fourth line) and the "DATA"...
  • Page 58 c) JOG screen RTN ORIG Start “JOG±”:Move Not at ORIG ② “Return to ORIG” (in the second line on the screen) If returning to origin has not been executed, it shows “Not at ORIG” in the fourth line on the screen.

  • Page 59: Easy Mode "Test

    (6) Easy mode “TEST” ●Test drive of the arbitrary step data can be done. When connecting to LECPA, the function “TEST” cannot be used. TB Ver2.1 or more: When connecting to LECPA, the icon “TEST” cannot be selected. ① When “TEST” function is selected “EXT Inp OFF”...

  • Page 60: Easy Mode "Alarm

    ② Setting of “STEP No.” (in the 2 line on the screen) Input the step number for test drive with the number keys, and press “SET” key. Test Step No. Test Start Posn 123.45mm ↓Press the “▽” key. ③ ”Test drive” (in the 3 line on the screen) Display the “Start”...

  • Page 61: Easy Mode "Setting

    (8) Easy mode “SETTING” ●TB Ver1.: Reconnect of the axis, selection of easy mode / normal mode, and display item setting in easy mode can be set. ● TB Ver2.: Selection of the display language that is English or Japanese, selection of easy mode or normal mode, and display item setting in easy mode can be set.
  • Page 62 ③ Setting of “Item” (in the 4 line on the screen) line on the screen when “DATA” and “MONITOR" are Select the item to be displayed in the 4 “SPEED”, “Force(Pushing selected easy mode from "Posn (Position)", force)”, “Accel(Acceleration)” and “Decel(Deceleration)”, and press the “SET” key to determine. TB Ver1....

  • Page 63: Detail Normal Mode Functions

    6.3 Detail normal mode functions (1) Initial screen Regardless of normal mode or easy mode, the following items are checked once the power supply is applied to the controller and the teaching box is connected to it. (Refer to “6.2 (1) Initial screen” for details.) 1.

  • Page 64: Normal Mode "Step Data

    (3) Normal mode “Step data” ●All the step data entries can be set in detail. TB Ver2.1 or more: When connecting to LECPA, the displayed step data is No.0 only. (3-1) Step data setting screen  Refer to “6.1 Step data” for the detailed content of the step data setting items. (3-1-a)TB Ver1....

  • Page 65: (3-1-B)Tb Ver2

    (3-1-b)TB Ver2. Refer to “5.1(1)” to confirm TB Ver. ①Selection and setting of the step data item When setting the step data, select the step data item at first. The item displayed in the second line on the screen is the step data item selected currently. The step data No.
  • Page 66 b) Setting of the step data content In each setting, the number is input with number keys and the choices are changed with the “ ” key, and those values and choices are set with the “SET” key. Refer to “Controller operation manual” of the connected controller for the content of the step data set items When the setting content When the setting content...

  • Page 67: Step Data Setting Items

    (3-2) Step data setting items The step data setting items in normal mode are changed as follows. Refer to “5.1(1)” to confirm TB Ver. Step data Step No. ↑↓ TB Ver1.  : △key ▽key TB Ver2.  : Movement MOD ↑↓...

  • Page 68: Entry Of The "Position Value" Using Number Keys

    (3-3-1) Entry of the “position value” using number keys (When connecting to LECP or LECA) Refer to “5.1(1)” to confirm TB Ver. ① Selection of “Position” setting. Show “Position” which is the step data setting item on the second line on the screen. TB Ver1.：...

  • Page 69: Entry Of The "Position Value" Using "Jog Input

    (3-3-2) Entry of the “position value” using “JOG input” (When connecting to LECP or LECA) ① Selection of “Position” setting. Show “Position” which is the step data setting item on the second line on the screen TB Ver1.： When ”Position” is shown, the set data is selected.（Cursor flashes） TB Ver2.：...
  • Page 70 ④ “Servo ON, Ready” It is to confirm the motor power to be turned ON (servo ON). It is confirmed only when the motor power is OFF (servo OFF). It is possible to have “JOG input” operation only when the motor power is ON. Display the “YES”...

  • Page 71: Entry Of The "Position Value" Using "Direct Input

    ⑧ Registration of position “JOG+”,”JOG-”,”MOVE+”,”MOVE-” keys become active, then move the actuator by those keys. The stop position is registered to the specified step data No. by pressing the “SET” key. Posn(JOG) JOG/MOVE Posn 12.34mm “JOG/MOVE”:Mov ↓Press the “SET” key. ⑨“EXT Inp ON”...
  • Page 72 ② Selection of the direct input. After selecting “Direct” with “ ” key, press the “SET” key. Step Step ▲ Position Position 000 123.45mm ▲ 123.45mm ▼ 001 234.56mm ▼ Acceleration ↓Press the “ ” key twice. ↓Press the “ ” key twice. Step Step ▲...
  • Page 73 ⑤”Return to origin” To confirm whether to return to origin. It is displayed only when returning to origin has not been executed after switching the power supply of controller on. Display the “YES” in black highlight by pressing the “ ”...
  • Page 74 ⑧Select the “Posn” data Display the current position data in the line of “Posn” in the black highlight by pressing the “△▽“ keys. It keeps displaying (without change) the position data when servo OFF was executed if the position is not selected. Posn（DIR）...

  • Page 75: Normal Mode "Parameter

    (4) Normal mode “Parameter” ●Parameters can be set. The available parameter groups are changed by the “parameter protect” registered value in the basic parameter. Refer to the “Controller operation manual” for details. (4-1) Parameter group selecting screen The items to be selected can be changed with the “△▽” key. The selected item is shown in black highlight.

  • Page 76: Parameter Setting

    (4-3) Parameter setting (4-3-1) Parameter setting screens and how to set the parameter ①Parameter item selection Select the item to be set with the “△▽” key. When there are some choices for the setting: Displayed in black highlight When numbers are used for setting : Indicated by cursor.

  • Page 77: Normal Mode "Test

    (5) Normal mode “Test” ●The test of “JOG/MOVE”, “Return to origin”, “Test drive” and “Force output” is possible. When connecting to LECPA, the function “Test drive” cannot be used. TB Ver2.1 or more: When connecting to LECPA, the item “Test drive” is not displayed in “Test “ menu. (5-1) Test selection screen Items to be selected can be changed with the “△▽”...
  • Page 78 Check EXT Inp OFF Check safety!!! ↓Select “Yes” and press “SET” key. ③“Servo ON, Ready” To confirm the motor power to be turned ON (servo ON). It is confirmed only when the motor power is OFF (servo OFF). It is possible to have “JOG/MOVE” operation only when the motor power is ON. Display the “YES”...

  • Page 79: Return To Origin

    ⑦JOG/MOVE operation The JOG/MOVE operation is possible with the “JOG+”, “JOG-“, “MOVE+” and “MOVE-“ key by displaying the “JOG/MOVE operation” in black highlight. Current position is displayed in the third line of the screen. “JOG+” : Operate with the set “JOG speed” while the “JOG+” key is being pressed. “JOG-“...
  • Page 80 ②“EXT Inp OFF” It is to confirm whether to disable the input from external equipment such as PLC to CN5 terminal of the controller. It is necessary to disable the input from external equipment to perform “Return to ORIG” operation. Display the “YES”...

  • Page 81: Test Drive

    (5-3-3) “Test drive” ●The test drive of the optional step data is possible. When connecting to LECPA, the function “Test drive” cannot be used. TB Ver2.1 or more: When connecting to LECPA, the item “Test drive” is not displayed in “Test “menu. (5-3-3-1) Test drive screen and the operating procedure ①...
  • Page 82 RTN ORIG Return to ORIG Not at ORIG ↓After return to origin is completed. ⑤”Safety speed” setting Whether or not speed should be restricted during test drive is set to secure safety. Select the choices “Enable” or “Disable” with the “ “...
  • Page 83 ⑦Setting of test cycle Set cycles of test drive to “1” or “Continuous”. 1st to 5th step data that set in ⑥ is 1 cycle. Select the choices “1” or “Continuous” with the “ “ key and set it with the “SET” key. “1”...

  • Page 84: Force Output

    (5-3-4) “Force output” ●Optional output terminals of the controller can be turned ON or OFF forcibly by terminal No. or signal name. (5-3-4-1) Force output selecting screen Item to be selected are changed with the “△▽” key. The selected items are shown in black highlight. The item that is selected by the “SET"...
  • Page 85 ②How to output the signal forcibly. Display the output signal that needs to be forcibly turned ON and OFF in black highlight by pressing the “△▽” key and press the “SET” key. Force OUT Display the forcibly output signal in black highlight. ▲...
  • Page 86 (b-1) Output pin screen and the operating procedure ①Select the item “Output pin”. Display “Output pin” in the “Force output” selecting screen in black highlight with the “△▽” key and press the “SET” key. Force OUT ▲ Output signal Output pin ▼...

  • Page 87: Normal Mode "Monitor

    (6) Normal mode “Monitor” ●The status of “Drive”, “Output signal”, “Input signal”, “Output pin” and “Input pin” can be monitored. ●TB Ver2.1* or more: When connecting to LECPA, “Input pulse” can be monitored in “Drive” status. (6-1) Monitor selecting screen The items to be selected are changed with the “△▽”...
  • Page 88 ②How to monitor Display the items to be monitored with the “△▽” key. DRV mon Currently monitored item ▲ Posn 123.45mm ▼ Speed The item that is monitored next. (6-3-1-2) Drive monitoring items The drive monitoring items are changed as follows. DRV mon Posn TB Ver2.1* or more: When connecting to...

  • Page 89: Output" Monitor

    (6-3-2) “Output” monitor ●TB Ver1.: Output signal such as “BUSY” and “SVRE” and items “Serial No.”, “Type No.” and “Version” can be monitored. ●TB Ver2.: Output signal such as “BUSY” and “SVRE” and items “Serial No.”, “Unit name” and “Version” can be monitored.

  • Page 90: Input" Monitor

    (6-3-2-2) Output signal monitor items The output signal monitoring items are changed as follows. Output Parallel I/O only in connecting controller BUSY can be monitored. In Output signal ↑↓ △key ▽key monitor items, the signal that is not in SVRE connecting controller is displayed but ↑↓...
  • Page 91 ②How to monitor Display the output signal that needs to be monitored with the “△▽” key. OUT mon Currently monitored items ▲ HOLD [ ] SVON [ ● ] Output signal that is currently turned OFF. ▼ DRIVE [ ] Output signal that is currently turned ON.

  • Page 92: Output Pin" Monitor

    (6-3-4) “Output pin” monitor ●It is possible to monitor the output pin of the controller with the pin number. (6-3-4-1) Output pin monitoring screen and the operating procedure ①“Output pin” selection. Display the “Output pin” in the monitor selecting screen in black highlight with the “△▽” key and press the “SET”...

  • Page 93: Normal Mode "Alarm

    ↓Press the “SET” key. ②How to monitor Display the input signal that needs to be monitored with the “△▽” key. In mon Currently monitored items Input pin0 [ ] ▲ Input pin1 [ ● ] Output pin that is currently turned OFF. Input pin2 [ ] ▼...

  • Page 94: Alarm Function Details

    (7-3) Alarm function details (7-3-1) “Active ALM” ●It is possible to check and reset the current alarms. ●When an alarm is generated, it will be displayed automatically. (7-3-1-1) Active alarm screen and how to reset the alarm ①“Active ALM” selection Display the “Active alarm”...

  • Page 95: Alm Log Record

    (7-3-1-3) Active alarm items The active alarm items are changed as follows. Active ALM （First ararm） ↑↓ △key ▽key （Second ararm） ↑↓ ・ ・ ・ ↑↓ ALM reset (7-3-2) ALM log record ●It is possible to check the past alarms. ...

  • Page 96: Tb Alarm Screen And How To Reset The Alarm

    (7-3-2-2) Alarm record items The alarm record items are changed as follows. ALM Log （First alarm） ↑↓ △key ▽key （Secomd alarm） ↑↓ ・ ・ ・ ↑↓ （8th alarm） (7-3-3) TB alarm screen and how to reset the alarm When the alarm that is specific to the teaching box is generated, the screen “TB ALM” is displayed automatically.

  • Page 97: Normal Mode "File

    (8) Normal mode “File” ●Data can be composed as one file by reading it from the controller and it is possible to save four files in the teaching box at maximum.  Data is read from the controller with which the teaching box is communicating and saved in the teaching box.
  • Page 98 (8-3-1-1) “Save to TB” screen and the operating procedure (a) Save to TB (a-1) TB Ver1. Refer to “5.1 (1)” to confirm TB Ver. ① Check of the currently accessed axis (controller ID) number. Check that the number (controller ID) of the currently accessed axis (controller) is correct. ...
  • Page 99 ⑤Saving completed Once the Save to TB is completed, “Completed” is displayed in the fourth line of the screen. When the “SET” key is pressed, the screen goes back to item ① screen. Save Save FILE1 Completed ↓Press the “SET” key. Save Save FILE1...
  • Page 100  When the file that is protected in the "Protect" function is selected and the "SET" key is pressed, "Protected file" is displayed on the filename and the data cannot be saved to the file. Select the file that is not protected or reset the protection of the file in the "Protect" function. Save Save Select the file with the “...
  • Page 101 ↓Press the “SET” key. Save Save FILE1 Rename (b) File name change ①Select the item “Rename”. Display “Save to TB” in the file item in black highlight and press the “SET” key. File ▲ Save to TB Load to Ctrl ▼...

  • Page 102: Load To Ctrl

    When the “SET” key is pressed, the input file name is saved and the screen goes back to item ①. Save ▲ Save FILE1 Cursor Press the “SET” key after entering characters. (Char mode ON) ↓Press the “SET” key. “Save to TB” and “Rename” are completed. Save Save NEW FILE...
  • Page 103 ②Selection of the load data Select the load data with the “ ” key and press the “SET” key. When “Step data” is selected: Only step data is loaded to the controller from the save file. When “Parameter” is selected: Only parameters are loaded to the controller from the save file. When “All”...
  • Page 104 ⑥ Load file While the file is being transferred, the message “Load file…” is displayed in the fourth line of the screen. Load Load file FILE1 Load file… ↓After file loading is completed. ⑦“EXT Inp ON” To confirm whether to enable the input from outside equipment such as PLC to CN5 terminal of the controller.
  • Page 105 (b) TB Ver2. Refer to "5.1(1)" to confirm TB Ver. ①Check of the file loaded axis number (controller ID). Check that the axis number (controller ID) to where file data is loaded and registered is correct.  In the following case, the file data is loaded to the axis 1 (controller whose ID is “1”.). ...
  • Page 106 Load Check that the axis number (controller ID) to where file Select data data is loaded. Step Data ▼ Load file ↓When the number of file loaded axis (controller ID) is correct. ②Selection of the load data Select the load data with the “ ”...
  • Page 107  If the “Caution!” is displayed on the screen, the data of the file is not be loaded because the "Para protect" setting is working. To load the file, set “Basic / Para protect" of the connected controller so that the following condition is “YES”.
  • Page 108 ⑥ Load file While the file is being transferred, the message “Load file…” is displayed in the fourth line of the screen. Load Load file FILE1 Load file… ↓After file loading is completed. ⑦“EXT Inp ON” To confirm whether to enable the input from outside equipment such as PLC to CN5 terminal of the controller.

  • Page 109: Delete

    (8-3-3) “Delete” ●It is possible to delete the file data that is saved in the teaching box. (8-3-3-1) “Delete” screen and the operating procedure ①Selection of file to be deleted. Select the file to be deleted with the “ ” key and press the “SET” key. Delete Select the file to be deleted with the “...
  • Page 110 ②Protect When the “SET” key is pressed, the selected file is protected. When the file is protected, “(filename)” and ”Protected file” are alternately displayed in the file name. Protect file Protect file ←It is alternately FILE1 Protected file “ＳＥＴ”:Protect “ＳＥＴ”:Protect displayed→...

  • Page 111: Normal Mode "Tb Setting

    (9) Normal mode “TB setting” ●It is possible to change the setting of the teaching box itself. (9-1) TB setting screen and the setting procedure ①Select the item “TB setting” in the menu screen. Select the item to be set with the “△▽” key. When choices of the setting item are selected : The choice is displayed in black highlight.

  • Page 112: Tb Setting Item

    (9-2) TB setting item The TB setting items are changed as follows.  When the display mode (easy / normal) is changed, the screen will start from the initial screen. TB setting Display mode ↑↓ △key ▽key Language ↑↓ LCD contrast ↑↓...
  • Page 113 ⑤“Back light” The back light of the liquid crystal screen is set between OFF and numbers (1 to 5) (The highter the number becomes, the brighter the back light will be.). If “OFF” is selected, the back light always goes out. ⑥“Max ID No.”...

  • Page 114: Normal Mode "Reconnect

    (10) Normal mode “Reconnect” ● It is possible to reconfirm the connected axis (controller).  If there are several axises (controllers) that are recognized by the teaching box, the axis (controller) with which the teaching box is communicating can be changed. Refer to “6.4 (1) Axis change”. (10-1) Reconnect screen and the operating procedure ①Reconnection of the connected controller Select the item “Reconnect”...

  • Page 115: Common Function Details Between Normal Mode And Easy Mode

    6.4 Common function details between normal mode and easy mode (1) Axis change ●When several axises (controllers) are connected, it is possible to communicate with each axis (controller) with one teaching box. ●On almost all screens, the axis can be changed. ...

  • Page 116: Stop Switch

    (2) Stop switch ●It is possible to stop by the stop switch of the teaching box. (2-1) Stop screen and the operating procedure ①Screen of when the stop switch is being activated. When the stop switch is pushed and locked, the screen that displays the “Stop-SW actived” appears.

  • Page 117: Enable Switch

    (3) Enable switch ●The teaching box can operate controller (actuator) only when the enable switch is turned ON. The enable switch is the switch that allows the actuator to move only when Test drive or JOG/MOVE function is executed by teaching box. (3-1) Enable switch OFF screen and the operating procedure Refer to "5.1(1)"...
  • Page 118 ②How to use the enable switch For the teaching box with an enable switch, the enable swith is a three position switch. The ON/OFF status is changed by pressing the enable switch as follows. Hand is Pressed to the intermediate Pressed strongly released position consciously...

  • Page 119: Wiring Of Cables/Common Precautions

    7. Wiring of cables/Common precautions ! Warning 1. Adjusting, mounting or wiring change should never be done before shutting off the power supply to the product. Electrical shock, malfunction and damaged can result. Never disassemble the cable. Use only specified cables. Never connect or disconnect the cable or connector with power on.

  • Page 120: Electric Actuators/Common Precautions

    8. Electric actuators/Common precautions 8.1 Design and selection ! Warning 1. Be sure to read the Operation Manual (this manual and the one for the controller: LEC series). Handling or usage/operation other than that specified in the Operation Manual may lead to breakage and operation failure of the product.

  • Page 121: Mounting

    Do not use the product in applications where excessive external force or impact force is applied to it. The product can be damaged. Each component that includes motor is made with accurate tolerance. So even slightly deformed or miss-alignment of component may lead operation failure of the product. Rerutning to origin cannot be done during the operation.

  • Page 122: Handling

    8.3 Handling ! Warning Do not touch the motor while in operation. The surface temperature of the motor can increase to approx. 90oC to 100oC due to operating conditions. This temperature increase may also be caused by energizing alone. As it may cause burns, do not touch the motor when in operation.

  • Page 123: Operating Environment

    [Unpackaging] ! Caution 1. Check the received product is as ordered. If a different product is installed from the one ordered, injury or damage can result. 8.4 Operating environment ! Warning Avoid use in the following environments. a. Locations where a large amount of dusts and cutting chips are airborne. b.

  • Page 124: Maintenance

    8.5 Maintenance ! Warning Do not disassemble or repair the product. Fire or electric shock can result. 2. Before modifying or checking the wiring, the voltage should be checked with a tester 5 minutes after the power supply is turned off. Electrical shock can result.

  • Page 125: Precautions:controller And Its Peripheral Devices Electric Actuators/Common Precautions

    Precautions:Controller and its peripheral devices Electric actuators/Common precautions 9.1 Design and selection Warning 1. Be sure to apply the specified voltage. Otherwise, a malfunction and breakage of the controller may be caused. If the applied voltage is lower than the specified, it is possible that the load cannot be moved due to an internal voltage drop.

  • Page 126: Installation

    9. Do not use in an area where dust, powder dust, water or oil is in the air. It will cause failure or malfunction. 10. Do not use in an area where a magnetic field is generated. It will cause failure or malfunction. 11.

  • Page 127: Wiring Of Cables/Common Precautions

    9.4 Wiring of cables/Common precautions Warning 1. Do not apply any excessive force to cables by repeated bending, tensioning or placing a heavy object on the cables. It may cause an electric shock, fire, or breaking of wire. 2. Connect wires and cables correctly. Incorrect wiring could break he controller or its peripheral devices depending on the seriousness.

  • Page 128: Maintenace

    3. Grounding should be performed near the unit as much as possible to shorten the grounding distance. 4. In the unlikely event that malfunction is caused by the ground, it may be disconnected. 9.7 Maintenace Warning 1. Perform a maintenance check periodically Confirm wiring and screws are not loose.

  • Page 129: Troubleshooting

    10. Troubleshooting For alarms, descriptions and countermeasures refer to the troubleshooting of the “Controller operation manual” for the connected controller. The alarms, descriptions and countermeasures that are specific to the teaching box are stated below. TB alarm Descriptions Countermeasures The cause is assumed to be one of the following. Connect Communication error Solve the problems and connect the teaching...
  • Page 130 The cause is assumed to be one of the following. ExFlash There are some Reset the alarm, and If the teaching box doesn’t error problems in the teaching box. return to normal operation, please contact the DFlash error SMC sales representatives. 1.

  • Page 131: Appendix

    Appendix How to change the language from Japanese to English  TB Ver1.: The language can change only in normal mode.  TB Ver2.: The language can change in normal mode and easy mode Refer to "5.1(1)" to confirm TB Ver. (1) TB Ver1....
  • Page 132 (1-2) Change the language from Japanese to English in normal mode. ①Select the item “TB 設定“. Press the “MENU” key to shift it to the menu screen. メニュー 軸 1 ▲ ｽﾃｯﾌﾟﾃﾞｰﾀ ﾊﾟﾗﾒｰﾀ ▼ ﾃｽﾄ ↓Press the “△” key twice or “▽” key 6 times to select the item “TB 設定”. メニュー...
  • Page 133 (2) TB Ver2. Refer to "5.1(1)" to confirm TB Ver. In easy mode: The language is changed from Japanese to English in the "SETTING" of easy mode. (Refer to "Appendix(2-1)" ) In normal mode: The language is changed from Japanese to English in the "TBsetting" of normal mode.
  • Page 134 Revision history No.LEC-OM00501 Sep/2008 1st printing TB Ver. ：1. No.LEC-OM00503 Jun/2011 Revision TB Ver. ：1.， 2. ・Addition / Operation for TB ver. 2. No.LEC-OM00504 Apr/2012 Revision ・Addition / Notes about UL recognition. No.LEC-OM00505 Dec/2012 Revision ・Addition / Operation for TB ver. 2.1 or more (Corresponds of connecting to LECPA.) No.LEC-OM00506 Apr/2015 Revision...

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