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4.3 SIO Converter (Optional)

Model: RCB-TU-SIO-A (Vertical installation)

RCB-TU-SIO-B (Horizontal installation)

This unit is required if any of the following conditions applies:
[1] The actuator’s rear cover cannot be reached and therefore the teaching pendant or PC cannot be

connected.

[2] Want to execute movement operation or parameter edit for all axes when multiple axes are connected to

the single equipment.

[3] Want to operate the actuator via serial communication using the PLC’s communication module.

Explanation of functions

















[1] Power/emergency-stop terminal block (TB2)

Provide a contact output for the emergency-stop switch on the teaching pendant (RCA-T/E).

EMG1 and EMG2 connect to the emergency-stop switch on the teaching pendant when the

PORT switch is ON, or are shorted when the PORT switch is OFF.

These terminals comprise an interlock with a safety circuit provided by the user.
Positive side of the 24-V power supply

Power supply for the teaching pendant and conversion circuit

Current consumption: 0.1 A max.

Negative side of the 24-V power supply

EMG1,
EMG2


24V

0V

FG

FG of the 24-V power supply

[2] Link-connection terminal block (TB1)

A connection port for linking the controller.
“A” on the left side connects to SGA (wire color: orange/red 1) in the relay cable or “A” on the insulated PIO

terminal block TB2.

“B” on the right side connects to SGB (wire color: orange/black 1) in the relay cable or “B” on the insulated

PIO terminal block TB2.

(Note) Be sure to use twisted pair wires for the above two lines (SGA/SGB).

[3] D-sub, 9-pin connector

A connection port with the host PC or PLC’s communication module.

[4] Mini DIN, 8-pin connector

A connection port with the teaching pendant.

TB1

A B

TB2

EMG2

EMG1

24V

0V

FG

LED1 LED2

RS232

PORT

ON

SW1

[2] Link-connection

terminal block (TB1)

[1] Power/emergency-stop

terminal block (TB2)

[6] Monitor

LEDs

[3] D-sub, 9-pin connector

[5] PORT

switch

[4] Mini DIN, 8-pin connector