IAI America E-Con - Manual (Page 15)

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1. Overview
1-1 Forward
Thank you very much for purchasing the E-Con Controller.
This manual explains the features of this machine
and its operating procedures.
Without knowing beforehand how to correctly use or operate the controller, not only will the user be unable to
take full advantage of all the functions built into this product but the user might also, inadvertently cause damage
to the robot or shorten its life. Please read this manual as well as other manuals carefully pertaining to the
product to acquire an understanding of the proper method of handling and operating the controller. Keep this
manual handy so that you can refer to the appropriate sections as the need arises.
Also refer to the operation manuals for the various actuators you are using, as well as the operation manual(s)
for the optional PC software and/or teaching pendant if applicable.
Absolute Specifications:
 With the absolute home controller, once power is applied, and absolute reset is executed, you can execute
positioning without the need to home after reapplying the power. Other basic functions are the same as the
standard E-Con Controller.
 Absolute reset is not set at time of shipment. Please execute absolute reset by yourself.
 Only the absolute actuator can be operated using the E-Con Controller absolute specification. The
incremental actuator cannot be used.
 Notes on installing the absolute data backup battery
Follow the steps below to install the battery in order to initialize the battery circuit and thereby prevent the
battery from being consumed early:
(1) Connect the encoder cable.
(2) Turn on the power.
(3) Install the absolute data backup battery.
Be sure to perform the above operation after the encoder cable is disconnected for relocation, etc.
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Actuator Duty
Operate IAI’s actuator at a duty of 50% or less to maintain an optimum balance between its service life and
precision. The duty is calculated using the formula below:
Duty (%) = Operating time / (Operating time + Stationary time) x 100