IAI America SCON-C - Manual (Page 19)

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1. Overview
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the SCON controller.
Please read this manual carefully to handle the controller with due care while ensuring the correct operation of
the controller.
Keep this manual with you so that you can reference the applicable sections whenever necessary.
Should you encounter any trouble when actually starting up your system, also refer to the manuals for the
teaching pendant, PC software and other components included in your system, in addition to this manual.
This manual does not cover all possible operations other than normal operations, or unexpected events such as
complex signal changes resulting from use of critical timings.
Accordingly, you should consider items not specifically explained in this manual as “prohibited.”
* 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 comment, please contact IAI.
Keep this manual in a convenient place so it can be referenced readily when necessary.
1.2 SCON Functions
The SCON is a single-axis AC servo controller capable of controlling actuators in the positioner mode or the
pulse-train input mode.
The functions of SCON are as follows:
The positioner mode and the pulse-train input mode cannot be used at the same time.
Switching of modes uses the piano switch located on the front face of the controller.
Positioner mode
Pulse-train input mode
Positioning mode [Standard type]
Teaching mode [Teaching type]
256-point mode [256-point type]
512-point mode [512-point type]
Solenoid valve mode 1 [7-point type]
Solenoid valve mode 2 [3-point type]