MEC
First Step Guide
Seventh Edition
Thank you for purchasing our product.
Make sure to read the Safety Guide and detailed Instruction Manual as well as this First Step Guide to ensure correct use.
This Instruction Manual is original.
Warning : Read the instruction manual carefully and follow the instruction manual when handling this equipment.
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URL:www.iai-robot.co.jp/data_dl/CAD_MANUAL/
Keep a printout of the introduction manual near the equipment in which this product is installed so
that it can be checked at all times, or display it on your computer, tablet terminal, etc. so that you
can check it immediately.
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the First Step Guide or at the end of the instruction manual. It will be provided for a fee.
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trademarks.
Product Check
This product is comprised of the following parts if it is of standard configuration.
If you find any fault in the contained model or any missing parts, contact us or our distributor.
1. Parts
No.
Part Name
Model
"How to read the model plate",
1
Controller Main Body
"How to read the model No."
Accessories
100V AC Type
EST-ECCB-VCT-7AL2000
2
Power Cable
200V AC Type
CB-APMEC-PW020-TM
FMC1,5/10-ST-3,5
3
10-pin Plug for PIO
(Maker: PHOENIX CONTACT)
4
Flat Cable for PIO
CB-APMEC-PIO020-NC
5
USB Cable for MEC PC Software
CB-SEL-USB030
FMC1,5/2-ST-3,5
6
2-pin Plug for EMG
(Maker: PHOENIX CONTACT)
7
Standard Mounting Bracket 2pcs
MEC-AT-H
8
First Step Guide
ME0249
9
Safety Guide
M0194
2. Teaching Tool (to be purchased separately)
For the setups such as position setting and parameter setting using the teaching operation, the teaching
tool is required.
No.
Part Name
Model
1
Touch panel teaching
CON-PT
2
Touch panel teaching (with deadman switch)
CON-PD
Touch panel teaching
3
CON-PG
(Includes deadman switch + TP adapter (RCB-LB-TG))
4
Touch panel teaching
SEP-PT
5
DIN Rail Mounting Bracket
MEC-AT-D
3. Instruction manuals related to this product
No.
Name
1
MEC Instruction Manual
2
Touch panel teaching CON-PT/PD/PG
3
Touch panel teaching SEP-PT
4
MEC PC Interface Software
4. How to read the model plate
Model
Serial No.
5. How to read the model No.
P M E C - C - 2 0 P I - N P - 2 - 1
<Series Name>
P
: For RCP2/RCP3
A
: For RCA/RCA2/RCL
<Type Name>
C
: Standard Type
<Motor Type>
[PMEC]
20P: 20 □Size Pulse Motor Type
28P: 28 □Size Pulse Motor Type
28SP: 28□ Size Pulse Motor (dedicated for RA3C) Type
35P: 35 □Size Pulse Motor Type
42P: 42 □Size Pulse Motor Type
56P: 56 □Size Pulse Motor Type
[AMEC]
2: 2W Motor Type
20: 20W Motor Type
5: 5W Motor Type
20S: 20W Motor (dedicated for RCA2-SA4C/RCA-RA3□) Type
10: 10W Motor Type
30: 30W Motor Type
7A
Characteristics
1) The signal used for activating the actuator is the same as one used for activating the air cylinder (electromagnetic valve). Therefore, the
currently used PLC program can be used without any modification. This unit can be applicable both to single solenoid/double solenoid system.
2) Data input for moving position setting and other commands is easily performed by using a teaching tool such as MEC PC software.
Specifications
Specification Item
Number of controlled axes
Power-supply Voltage
Rated Current
Load Current
Leakage Current
Heating Value
Number of positioning points
Backup Memory
PIO Interface
Communication Ports
Cable Length
Voltage Durability
Insulation Strength
Surrounding air temperature
Surrounding humidity
Surrounding environment
Environ-
Remarks
Surrounding storage temperature
ment
Surrounding storage humidity 90%RH or less (non-condensing)
Vibration resistance
Protection Class
2m
Cooling Method
For AMEC, PMEC 100V AC
Weight
2m
External Dimensions
For PMEC 100V to 240V AC
Applicable Cable Size
Caution
0.2 to 1.5mm
2
• Position data and parameters are written to EEPROM. The limitation for the rewrite is about 100,000 times.
2m
Take the greatest care or select different controller product if position data is to be updated excessively.
3m
Do not turn OFF the power to the unit during the rewriting operation.
Applicable Cable Size
0.2 to 1.5mm
2
(shorted when shipped out)
Attachment screws (4pcs) included
85
Remarks
Attachment screws
(8pcs) included
Manual No.
ME0245
ME0227
ME0217
ME0248
1. Standard Mounting Bracket
<Power-supply Voltage>
1: Single-phase 100V AC
2: Single-phase 100 to 240V AC
(Note) "2" is the special type for PMEC.
<I/O Cable Length>
2: 2m 3: 3m (Option)
5: 5m (Option)
<I/O Signal Type>
NP: NPN Specification (Sink Type)
(Standard)
PN: PNP Specification (Source Type)
<Encoder Type>
I: Incremental
Basic Specifications
AMEC
PMEC
1-axis
100V AC±10%
100V AC to 115V±10%
100V AC to 240V±10%
0.67A (100V AC)/
2.4A
1.3A
0.36A (200V AC)
15A (100V AC)/
15A
30A
30A (200V AC)
0.4mA MAX. (100V AC)/
0.5mA MAX.
0.5mA MAX.
0.75mA MAX. (200V AC)
11W (100V AC)/
10W
11W
11W (200V AC)
2 or 3 points
Save the position data and parameters onto the non-volatile memory.(Serial EEPROM)
About 100,000 times of rewriting
24V DC I/O
USB Connector : Dedicated for MEC PC software
Teaching Connector : Dedicated for touch panel teaching
Actuator Cable : 20m or less
I/O Flat Cable : 10m or less
1500V AC
for 1 minute
500V DC
10MΩ or less
0 to 40°C
10 to 85%RH or less (non-condensing)
There should be no corrosive gas.
−25 to 65°C
10 to 57 Hz in XYZ Each direction/Pulsating amplitude 0.035mm (continuous),
0.075mm (intermittent) 57 to150Hz 4.9m/s
2
(continuous) 9.8m/s
2
(intermittent)
IP20
Internal cooling fan
614g
500g
508g
85W×200H×80D (mm)
External Dimensions
Pictures show PMEC. It should be the same for AMEC.
7.8
80
8.5
68
8.5
4×M3 hole for tapping screw
(Only screws packaged with
mounting bracket are applicable)
Mounting Bracket
Pictures show PMEC. It should be the same for AMEC.
[Mounting Bracket]
38 ±0.2
φ5 hole
76
Attach bracket with the packaged
attachment screws to the dedicated holes on
the controller. (One each on top and bottom,
2pcs in total)
2. DIN Rail Mounting Bracket (Option: Model MEC-AT-D)
[How to Assemble]
[How to Install]
(1) Hook on top of
DIN Rail
(2) Push down
DIN Rail
(3) Push the bottom forward
Installation Environment
This product is capable for use in the environment of pollution degree 2
*1 Pollution Degree 2: Environment that may cause non-conductive pollution or transient conductive
pollution by frost (IEC60664-1)
Do not use this product in the following environment.
• Location where the surrounding air temperature exceeds the range of 0 to 40°C
• Location where condensation occurs due to abrupt temperature changes
• Relative humidity less than 10%RH or greater than 85%RH
• Location exposed to corrosive gases or combustible gases
• Location exposed to significant amount of dust, salt or iron powder
• Location subject to direct vibration or impact
• Location exposed to direct sunlight
• Location where the product may come in contact with water, oil or chemical droplets
When using the product in any of the locations specified below, provide a sufficient shield.
• Location subject to electrostatic noise
• Location where high electrical or magnetic field is present
• Location with the mains or power lines passing nearby
Installation and Noise Elimination
1. Noise Elimination Grounding
Bottom of Controller
Power supply cable equips a 3-prong plug.
Use a power socket that 3-prong plug can be
connected.
Class D grounding
(Formerly Class- III grounding:
Grounding resistance at 100Ω or less)
Caution: If having terminal block for power supply connection, cut off 3-prong plug and make sure to connect the ground line.
2. Precautions regarding wiring method
Separate signal lines and encoder cables from high-power lines such
as the power wire.
3. Noise Sources and Elimination
Carry out noise elimination measures for power devices on the same
power path and in the same equipment.
The following are examples of measures to eliminate noise sources.
1) AC solenoid valves, magnet switches and relays
[Measure]
Attach the Noise Killer in parallel with the coil.
2) DC solenoid valves, magnet switches and relays
[Measure]
Attach the diode in parallel with the coil.
For the DC relay, use the built-in diode type.
4. There is no water-proof type. (IP20)
5. The product is equipped with a cooling fan. Do not block the air outlet and inlet.
Exercise precaution so that no foreign substance gets into the air outlet and inlet.
6. Operation panel applies a PET sheet switch thus easy to get scratched. Be careful not to do so.
7. Certainly fix the AC cable to ensure it would not come off.
8. Heat Radiation and Installation
Conduct design and manufacture in consideration of the control box size, controller layout and cooling in
such a way that the temperature around the controller will be 40°C or less.
Pictures show PMEC. It should be the same for AMEC.
[How to Detach]
(1) Push down
DIN Rail
(2) Pull the bottom
*1
or equivalent.
Noise killer
Relay coil
R
C
Relay coil
+24V
0V
+
-
+24V
0V
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