IAI America PCON-SE - Manual (Page 21)

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1. Overview
1. Overview
1.1 Introduction
The PCON Series controllers are specifically designed for the RCP2, RCP3 actuators, and adopt new functions to
further enhance convenience and safety by reducing the size and cost while following the functions of the RCP2
controller.
In addition, the power-saving considered function has been adopted, with awareness of energy conservation
raised.
Among the PCON series controllers, this product is designed to operate the actuator via position number
specification or direct numeric specification by means of serial communication.
The serial communication system can support the following two patterns as the serial communication system:
[1] The product can be used under the field network (DeviceNet, CC-Link, Profibus) such as a host PLC as the
gateway unit.
[2] RS-232C serial communication is available with a PC or PLC using the SIO converter.
Before using this product, read this document together with the operation manual for your gateway unit and serial
communication operation manual for your ROBO Cylinder series.
When actually starting the equipment or a failure occurs, refer to the operating manuals of the actuator, teaching
pendant, PC software and other devices in addition to this document.
This Operation Manual does not completely cover all items other than normal operations or unexpected
phenomena such as complicated signal changes by critical timing.
Therefore, interpret any items not covered by this manual as “impossible to do” in principle.
* We have made every effort to ensure precision of the information provided in this manual. Should you find
an error, however, or if you have any comments, please contact IAI.
Keep this manual in a convenient place so it can be reread when necessary.