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ELECYLINDER
3 Position Mode Specification
Instruction Manual
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First Edition
ME3837-1B
Configuration
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and Wiring
Operation
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  • Page 1 ELECYLINDER ® 3 Position Mode Specification Instruction Manual First Edition ME3837-1B Configuration and Wiring Operation Parameter...

  • Page 3: Please Read Before Use

    • This instruction manual is an original document dedicated for this product. • This product cannot be used in ways not shown in this instruction manual. IAI shall not be liable for any result whatsoever arising from the use of the product in any other way than what is noted in the manual.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Guide ·················································································· Intro-1 Precautions for Handling ··································································· Intro-9 Chapter 1 Configuration and Wiring Example of System Configuration ················································ 1-1 Connection Arrangement Diagram ··············································· 1-2 Cable and Connector ································································ 1-4 1.3.1 Power & I/O Cable (Accessories for PIO control) ········································· 1-4 1.3.2 Power &...

  • Page 5: Safety Guide

    Safety Guide Safety Guide “Safety Guide” has been written to use the machine safely and so prevent personal injury or property damage beforehand. Make sure to read it before the operation of this product. Safety Precautions for Our Products The common safety precautions for the use of any of our robots in each operation. Operation Description Description...

  • Page 6: Storage And Preservation

    Safety Guide Operation Description Description Transportation ● When carrying a heavy object, do the work with two or more persons or utilize equipment such as crane. ● When the work is carried out with 2 or more persons, make it clear who is to be the “leader”...
  • Page 7 Safety Guide Operation Description Description Installation and (2) Cable Wiring Start ● Use our company’s genuine cables for connecting between the actuator and controller, and for the teaching tool. ● Do not scratch on the cable. Do not bend it forcibly. Do not pull it. Do not coil it around.
  • Page 8 Safety Guide Operation Description Description Installation and (4) Safety Measures Start ● When the work is carried out with 2 or more persons, make it clear who is to be the “leader” and who to be the “follower(s)” and communicate well with each other to ensure the safety of the workers.

  • Page 9: Operation Description

    Safety Guide Operation Description Description Trial Operation ● When the work is carried out with 2 or more persons, make it clear who is to be the “leader” and who to be the “follower(s)” and communicate well with each other to ensure the safety of the workers. ●...
  • Page 10 Safety Guide Operation Description Description Maintenance ● When the work is carried out with 2 or more persons, make it clear who is to and Inspection be the “leader” and who to be the “follower(s)” and communicate well with each other to ensure the safety of the workers. ●...

  • Page 11: Alert Indication

    Safety Guide Alert Indication The safety precautions are divided into “Danger”, “Warning”, “Caution” and “Notice” according to the warning level, as follows, and described in the instruction manual for each model. Level Degree of Danger and Damage Symbol This indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if the Danger Danger product is not handled correctly, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 12: Precautions For Handling

    Precautions for Handling Precautions for Handling 1. The Safety Guide attached with the product is intended to permit safe use of the product and thus to prevent risks and property damage. Be sure to read it before handling the product. 2.
  • Page 13 Precautions for Handling 5. The "pressing operation" cannot be set at the Middle point. 6. In case ACR (RCON-EC connection specification) option is to be used, confirm that the firmware of the EC connection unit to be connected is "V0009" or later. Operation in normal condition cannot be performed with an old version.
  • Page 14 Precautions for Handling Intro-10 ME3837-1B...

  • Page 15: Configuration And Wiring

    3 position mode specification Chapter Configuration and Wiring 1.1 Example of System Configuration ···························· 1-1 Connection Arrangement Diagram ·························· 1-2 Cable and Connector ··········································· 1-4 1.3.1 Power & I/O Cable (Accessories for PIO control) ··············· 1-4 1.3.2 Power & I/O Connector (Accessories for PIO control) ········· 1-7 1.3.3 Power &...

  • Page 17: Example Of System Configuration

    1.1 Example of System Configuration 1.1 Example of System Configuration Reference ● For electric / control details such as electrical specification, wiring, connection, parameters and how to control, and also how to treat errors, refer to [ELECYLINDER Electricity Section Instruction Manual (ME3816)] provided separately. The following shows the system configuration.

  • Page 18: Connection Arrangement Diagram

    1.2 Connection Arrangement Diagram 1.2 Connection Arrangement Diagram Here introduces how to wire when using a power supply cable & I/O connector.  Standard specification ♦ For NPN specification 24V DC ELECYLINDER (NPN specification) Power & I/O connector 24V power supply Ground Note 1 Brake release...
  • Page 19 1.2 Connection Arrangement Diagram  2-circuit power supply specification TMD2 (Option) ♦For NPN specification 24V DC ELECYLINDER (NPN specification) Power & I/O connector 24V power supply Ground (driving source) Note 1 Brake release 24V power supply (control) Forward complete Backward Forward complete Forward Middle point...

  • Page 20: Cable And Connector

    1.3 Cable and Connector 1.3 Cable and Connector 1.3.1 Power & I/O Cable (Accessories for PIO control) [1] Power & I/O Cable (Accessories for PIO control) CB-EC-PWBIO□□□-RB Model (18) Minimum bending radius 58mm (for movable use) ELECYLINDER side * Robot cable is standard for this model. Color Signal name Pin No.
  • Page 21 1.3 Cable and Connector [2] Power & I/O Cable (user wiring specification, 4-way connector) CB-EC2-PWBIO□□□-RB Model (18) Minimum bending radius 58mm (for movable use) ELECYLINDER side * Robot cable is standard for this model. Color Signal name Pin No. Black (AWG18) Connector assembly drawing Red (AWG18) Light blue (AWG22)
  • Page 22 1.3 Cable and Connector [3] About 4-way Connector It is a cable capable to change the orientation of the connector in 4-way. Ejected Ejected to Top to Right Ejected Ejected to Left Follow the process bellow to build up the connector in the orientation of your demand. 1) Insert the cable by sliding it from the curved side of the cable-end to your desire direction.

  • Page 23: Power & I/O Connector (Accessories For Pio Control)

    1.3 Cable and Connector 1.3.2 Power & I/O Connector (Accessories for PIO control) Connector for connecting customer side power wiring. It should be enclosed when “0” is indicated in the model code for the cable length. * Excluding option RCON-EC connection specification (-ACR) A side B side Name...

  • Page 24: Power & I/O Cable (For Rcon-Ec Connection Specification)

    1.3 Cable and Connector 1.3.3 Power & I/O Cable (For RCON-EC connection specification) [1] Power & I/O Cable (Standard specification) CB-REC-PWBIO□□□-RB Model Minimum bending radius 58mm (for movable use) R-unit side * Robot cable is standard for this model. ELECYLINDER side 3-1871946-6 DF62C-13S-2.2C(18) Color...
  • Page 25 1.3 Cable and Connector [2] Power & I/O Cable (4-way Connector specification) CB-REC2-PWBIO□□□-RB Model R-unit side Minimum bending radius 58mm (for movable use) * Robot cable is standard for this model. Connector assembly drawing L Type Cover Cap 3-1871946-6 DF62C-13S-2.2C(18) Color Signal name Pin No.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Ec To The Power & I/O Cable

    1.3 Cable and Connector 1.3.4 Connecting the EC to the Power & I/O Cable Connect the power & I/O cable. Have the convex on the connector facing down, insert the connector till it makes a “click” noise. Cable connection diagram Insert the connector until you hear the “click”.

  • Page 27: Way Of Wiring

    1.4 Way of Wiring 1.4 Way of Wiring Reference ● For wiring of power supply and brake release etc., refer to [ELECYLINDER Electricity Section Instruction Manual (ME3816)] provided separately. 1.4.1 PLC Wiring (for connect to PIO control / connector) For I/O between the PLC and signals, the signal wiring must be connected to the connector terminal block.

  • Page 28: Connector Wiring Method

    1.4 Way of Wiring Connector wiring method ♦ Preparation • Precision screwdriver Recommended precision screwdriver Item Specification (1) Shaft diameter 1.6±0.03mm (2) Blade thickness 0.2±0.1mm (3) Tip angle length 4.2±0.2mm • Wiring Compatible wire diameter: KIV0.75mm (AWG18) How to Conduct Wiring ♦...
  • Page 29 1.4 Way of Wiring [3-point positioning] Connector Signal Compatible nameplate Function overview abbreviation wire diameter name Backward Backward command Forward Forward command General input Alarm clear Alarm clear KIV0.20mm Backward complete / (AWG24) Backward complete LS0/PE0 pressing complete Forward complete / Forward complete LS1/PE1 pressing complete...

  • Page 30: Plc Wiring (For Connect To Pio Control / Cables)

    1.4 Way of Wiring 1.4.2 PLC Wiring (for connect to PIO control / cables) For I/O between the PLC and signals, the signal wiring must be connected to the connector terminal block. Connect the 1) to 7) wiring to the PLC terminal block while referring to the connection diagram. 1) Connect the "orange"...

  • Page 31: Ec Connection Unit Wiring

    1.4 Way of Wiring 1.4.3 EC Connection Unit Wiring Refer to [ELECYLINDER Electricity Section Instruction Manual (ME3816) Startup Section chapter 6 EC Connection Unit Wiring] provided separately. 1-15 ME3837-1B...

  • Page 32: Teaching Tool

    1.5 Teaching Tool 1.5 Teaching Tool The following teaching tools should be used for setup and operation of ELECYLINDER. For basic connection and operation, refer to each instruction manual. ♦ Touch Panel Teaching Pendant TB-02 (Wired) TB-03 (Wireless / wired) Refer to [ELECYLINDER Applicable Teaching Pendant TB-03 (Wireless: ME0375 / Wired: ME0376)] or [ELECYLINDER Applicable Teaching Pendant TB-02 (ME0355)] for how to use them.
  • Page 33 1.5 Teaching Tool The versions of each teaching tool to be applicable to the EC 3 position mode specification are as shown below. Item Applicable controllers TB-02/02D (CON System) Note 1 V5.00 or later TB-03 Wireless link / Wired link (CON System) Note 1 V5.00 or later IA-OS （PC Teaching Software）...

  • Page 34: Ec Connection Unit

    1.6 EC Connection Unit 1.6 EC Connection Unit When an ELECYLINDER in the 3 position mode specification is to be connected to R-unit, confirm that the version of RCON-EC-4 (EC connection unit) is that shown in the table below. Item Applicable controllers RCON-EC-4 V0009 or later...

  • Page 35: Operation

    3 position mode specification Chapter Operation 2.1 Basic Operation ··················································· 2-1 2.1.1 Operating Method of ELECYLINDER ······························ 2-1 2.1.2 Simple Data Setting Window ········································· 2-2 2.1.3 DIGITAL SPEED CONTROLLER Window Display ············· 2-7 2.1.4 Operation with a JOG Switch ········································· 2-8 I/O signals ·························································...

  • Page 37: Basic Operation

    2.1 Basic Operation 2.1 Basic Operation 2.1.1 Operating Method of ELECYLINDER An input signal from a master device to the ELECYLINDER triggers operation of the ELECYLINDER. The ELECYLINDER status can also be determined when the master device receives signal output from the ELECYLINDER.

  • Page 38: Simple Data Setting Window

    2.1 Basic Operation 2.1.2 Simple Data Setting Window [Simple data setting window (For IA-OS)] By setting Parameter No. 9: Electromagnetic Valve System Select described in 3.1.1 to "3 Positions", the simple data setup window should become as shown below. The display of the Middle point should not appear when the teaching tool version does not satisfy the software version described in [1.5 Teaching Tool].
  • Page 39 2.1 Basic Operation Features of Button in Window (from left) [Update] The position data being displayed should be saved in a file. [Switch unit] The units in the operational condition can be switched. (Line below velocity and pressing force is rotary) Velocity: [ｍｍ/s]...
  • Page 40 2.1 Basic Operation Setting the positioning operation [Positioning operation] Click on a condition that you would like to adjust to set it up. • 2-point positioning [Operational conditions (Forward motion: Backward end → Forward end) (Backward Motion: Forward end → Backward end)] •...
  • Page 41 2.1 Basic Operation Setting the Pressing operation [Position settings] Put a checkmark (✔) in a checkbox (◻) of the "pressing force" for the way forward or backward. The direction for pressing should differ in the wary forward and backward. pressing should not be done at the middle point.
  • Page 42 2.1 Basic Operation Reference ● In the rotary specification, the unit of position [mm] should be turned to [degree]. ● Pressing operation cannot be performed in the belt driven type (EC-B6 and B7). Attempt to put a checkmark to pressing, and an alarm should be displayed and the checkmark will not be input.

  • Page 43: Digital Speed Controller Window Display

    2.1 Basic Operation 2.1.3 DIGITAL SPEED CONTROLLER Window Display Here, explains the different points in the ELECYLINDER 3 position mode specification (hereinafter called as 3-Point Specification) compared with the digital speed controller (digital speed controller teaching and remote speed controller). Shown below are the window displays different in 3-Point Specification and 2-Point Specification.

  • Page 44: Operation With A Jog Switch

    2.1 Basic Operation 2.1.4 Operation with a JOG Switch As the jog switch equipped on the EC connection unit (RCON-EC-4) to be used for R-unit is purposed for the jog operation, it does not possess the middle point positioning feature. Operation Operation of EC JOG+...

  • Page 45: I/O Signals

    2.2 I/O Signals 2.2 I/O Signals 2.2.1 I/O Signal Assignment [1] For PIO control The ELECYLINDER I/O signals in the 3 position mode specification are as shown below. 【I/O signal assignment details】 Symbol Signal name Backward Forward Input Alarm clear Backward complete or OUT0 LS0/PE0...
  • Page 46 2.2 I/O Signals [2] For RCON-EC Connection Below shows the I/O signal assignment for one unit of the EC connection unit (RCON-EC-4). Assignment for four units of ELECYLINDER is allocated in one unit of the EC connection unit. [Input Signal] Control signal (4th axis) Control signal (3rd axis) Control signal (2nd axis)

  • Page 47: I/O Signal List

    2.2 I/O Signals 2.2.2 I/O Signal List ELECYLINDER I/O signals are as follows. [3-point positioning] Signal Category Signal name Function overview abbreviation Turning ON sends it backward. Turning OFF midway through operation will cause a gradual stop. Backward Turning ON when home return is not complete triggers home return operation.

  • Page 48: 3-Point Positioning "St0", "St1" Signals: Movement Command Input

    2.2 I/O Signals 2.2.3 3-point Positioning "ST0", "ST1" Signals: Movement Command Input (backward/forward/middle point) The ST signal function automatically switches depending on whether the unit has completed home return or not. Function overview by status Signal Signal name abbreviation Home return: Home return: Not complete Complete...
  • Page 49 2.2 I/O Signals Caution  When a stop is being made without LS Signal or PE Signal being ON, it is possible that the ELECYLINDER is stopped out of the position detection range of the backward end, forward end or middle point, or it is stopped after miss-pressing during the pressing operation at the backward end or forward end.

  • Page 50: Ls0", "Ls1", "Ls2" Signals: Position Detection Output

    2.2 I/O Signals 2.2.4 "LS0", "LS1", "LS2” Signals: Position Detection Output (backward end/forward end/middle point) ● The LS signals perform the same operation as an air cylinder automatic switch. ● The LS signals turn ON when the current ELECYLINDER position is within the detection range configured at the backward and forward ends.
  • Page 51 2.2 I/O Signals Caution  If the pulse motor mounted type is in the battery-less absolute specification and also TMD2 type is used, "LS0", "LS1" and "LS2" will not turn ON even if the position is in the detection range when the power is turned off while the motor power supply is cut off. Turn the servo ON after the power is supplied, and "LS0", "LS1"...

  • Page 52: Operating Method From Master Device

    2.3 Operating Method from Master Device 2.3 Operating Method from Master Device Turning the "ST0" signal ON when home return is not complete will first trigger home return operation. After a momentary stop at the home position, it will then move to the backward end. As well, when the "ST1"...
  • Page 53 2.3 Operating Method from Master Device This shows the PLC timing chart for operating the ELECYLINDER. The basic process is as follows. Power ON Home return Move to forward end Move to backward end [Basic timing chart] ELECYLINDER → PLC → input signals to Output Input output signals to PLC...
  • Page 54 2.3 Operating Method from Master Device Turning the ST signal OFF midway through operation will cause a gradual stop. For example, be careful of the following point with a large LS signal detection range. If the sequence is set to turn the ST signal OFF immediately after the LS signal turns ON, the moving parts may not have reached the forward/backward end.
  • Page 55 2.3 Operating Method from Master Device The timing chart to drive ELECYLINDER to the middle point should be as shown below. ELECYLINDER → PLC → input signals to Input Output output signals to PLC ELECYLINDER Signal Category Timing chart Remarks abbreviation Input Turn "ST0"...
  • Page 56 2.3 Operating Method from Master Device 2-20 ME3837-1B...

  • Page 57: Chapter 3 Parameters

    3 position mode specification Chapter Parameters 3.1 Parameters ························································· 3-1 3.1.1 Parameter No.9: Electromagnetic Valve System Select ······· 3-1 3.1.2 Parameter No.10: LED Lighting System Automatic Switch Setting ················· 3-1...

  • Page 59: Parameters

    3.1 Parameters 3.1 Parameters Reference ● For details of the parameters, refer to the separate volume [ELECYLINDER Electricity Section Instruction Manual (ME3816) Operation Section Chapter 4 Parameters]. 3.1.1 Parameter No.9: Electromagnetic Valve System Select Default setting Category Name Unit Input range at shipping Electromagnetic Double, Single,...
  • Page 60 3.1 Parameters [The Ultra Mini ELECYLINDER LED Display] LED1 LED2 Set it to "Disable" Set it to "Enabled" LED2 LED1 Color Operation status LED2 LED1 Color Operation status Power OFF In addition to LED displays in "Disable", following × × displays are to be added.

  • Page 61: Revision History

    Revision History Revision History Revision date Revised content 2025.03 First Edition 1B Edition 2025.04 • 1.3.2 Power Supply / I/O Connector correction made to model codes • 1.5 TB-02/03 applicable version information added • Correction made, sentences revised in explanations Post-1 ME3837-1B...

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