I/O Remote Set Up - Epson RC180 Manual

Setup & Operation 11. I/O Remote Settings
11. I/O Remote Settings
This section describes the functions and timings of input and output signals.
The remote functions may be assigned to your standard I/O board(s), expansion I/O
board(s), or fieldbus I/O board(s) to enhance robot system control - either from an
operational unit of your choice or a sequencer.
Remote function is initially assigned to both input and output from 0 to 7.
To accept external remote inputs, assign the remote function and the control device is
remote. For further details, refer to the section, Remote Control Software Configuration
in EPSON RC+ 5.0 User's Guide 10. Remote Control.
The user defines the I/O number that a remote function is assigned to using software
configuration.
Configuration in EPSON RC+ 5.0 User's Guide 10. Remote Control.
For details about I/O cable connection, refer to sections on Setup & Operation 10. I/O
Connector and 12.2. Expansion I/O Board (Option) and 12.3 Fieldbus I/O Board (Option).
For details about communication with external equipment, refer to EPSON RC+ 5.0
User's Guide 10. Remote Control.
■ When using remote I/O, always make sure of the following. Using the robot
system under unsatisfactory conditions may cause malfunction of the system
and/or safety problems.
- Assign remote functions to inputs/outputs correctly and wire correctly when
setting up remote I/O signals.
- Make sure that the functions correspond to the correct input/output signals
before turning ON the system.
CAUTION
- When verifying the robot system operation, prepare for failures with initial
settings or wiring. If the Manipulator functions unusually by the failures with
initial settings or wiring, press the Emergency Stop switch immediately to
stop the Manipulator.
NOTE
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Remote function is available when virtual I/O is enabled.
When you set up a remote I/O signal, please either keep a written record of the settings or
NOTE
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store the data in a file for later reference.
When you set up a fieldbus I/O signal to the remote function, response depends on the
NOTE
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baud rate of the fieldbus. For details of fieldbus response, refer to Setup & Operation
12.3.2 Response Speed of Fieldbus I/O.
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For further details, refer to the section, Remote Control Software
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