IAI America ERC2 - Manual (Page 19)

1. Overview
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1. Overview
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Easy All-in-One ROBO Cylinder (hereinafter referred to as “ERC2-SE”).
This product retains all benefits of the conventional ERC series, while incorporating new features that provide
greater convenience and enhanced safety to the users.
Among the ERC2 Series actuators, this product can be operated via serial communication in the position number
specification mode or the direct numerical specification mode.
The following two communication patterns are supported by serial communication systems:
[1] Communicate with a host PLC, etc., via a gateway unit in various field network environments (DeviceNet,
CC-Link and Profibus).
[2] Communicate serially with a PC or PLC via a SIO converter based on the RS-232C protocol.
Please read this manual carefully and handle the product with utmost care while ensuring its correct operation.
It is advised that you also peruse the operation manual for your gateway unit as well as the Operation Manual for
Serial Communication Protocol.
When starting your system or in the event of failure, also refer to the operation manuals for the teaching pendant,
PC software and other components you are using with this product.
This manual does not cover all possible operations other than normal operations, or unexpected events
such as complex signal changes resulting from operating the product at critical timings.
Accordingly, think of any item not specifically mentioned in this manual as “prohibited.”
* We have made every effort to ensure accuracy of the information provided in this manual. Should you find an
error, however, or if you have any comment, please contact IAI.
Keep this manual in a convenient place so it can be referenced readily when necessary.