IAI America SCON-C - Manual (Page 5)

CAUTION
1. PC Software and Teaching Pendant Models
New functions have been added to the entire SCON controller series.
To support these new features, the communication protocol has been changed to the general Modbus
(Modbus-compliant) mode. As a result, the existing PC software programs and teaching pendants
compatible with RCS/E-Con controllers can no longer be used.
If you are using this controller, use a compatible PC software program and/or teaching pendant selected
from the following models.
Model Remarks
PC software (with RS232C
communication cable)
RCM-101-MW
PC software (with USB communication
cable)
RCM-101-USB
Teaching pendant CON-T
Teaching pendant RCM-T
Simple teaching pendant RCM-E
Data setting unit RCM-P
All are compatible with existing RCS/E-Con
controllers.
Touch panel display RCM-PM-01
Cannot be connected to conventional RCS
controller
2. Recommendation for Backing up Latest Data
This product uses nonvolatile memory to store the position table and parameters. Normally the memory will
retain the stored data even after the power is disconnected. However, the data may be lost if the nonvolatile
memory becomes faulty.
(We strongly recommend that the latest position table and parameter data be backed up so that the data
can be restored quickly in the event of power failure, or when the controller must be replaced for a given
reason.)
The data can be backed up using the following methods:
[1] Save to a CD or FD from the PC software.
[2] Hand write the position table and parameter table on paper.
3. Using a Rotary Actuator of Multi-rotation Specification
Rotary actuators available in the multi-rotation specification allow the user to select the multi-rotation mode
or limited-rotation mode using a parameter.
For the parameter setting, refer to 3.2.5, “Linear/Rotary Control” under 3, “Parameter Settings” in Appendix.
When using a rotary actuator of multi-rotation specification, the user should take note of the following
points:
[1] Rotational axes of absolute specification do not support the index mode. Accordingly, these axes
cannot perform multi-rotation operations.
[2] In solenoid valve mode 2 [3-point type]: PIO pattern 5 (parameter No. 25), rotary operations cannot be
performed by means of relative coordinate specification.
Applicable models
RS-30/60
RCS2-RT6/RT6R/RT7/RT7R
Actuator
RCS2-RTC8L/RTC8HL/RTC10L/RTC12L