(4) Shield Configuration
Channel
DAC1ch
DAC2ch
ADC1ch
ADC2ch
16.6.3 Confirmation with EPSON RC+ (Analog I/O Board)
The Controller software automatically identifies the analog I/O board when mounting
analog I/O board to the optional unit of the Controller.
configuration is needed.
Correct identification can be confirmed from EPSON RC+.
(1)
(2) Select [Controller]-[Inputs / Outputs]-[Analog I/O].
RC700 Series Rev.3
"Frame Ground" and "User Ground" of the shield: CN4, CN5, CN6, and CN7
1-2 pin short
: Frame ground (FG) shield configuration.
2-3 pin short
: User ground (UG) shield configuration.
User Ground (UG): Analog ground (AGND) on the external connection device side.
Frame Ground (FG): Digital ground (DGND) inside the robot Controller.
Configuration
FG Shield*
UG Shield
FG Shield *
UG Shield
FG Shield *
UG Shield
FG Shield *
UG Shield
Select the EPSON RC+ 7.0 menu-[Setup]-[System Configuration] to display the
[System Configuration] dialog.
When you want to spread the shield noise to the robot
Controller side.
When you want to insulate the shield by external connection
device and robot Controller.
Or when you want to spread the shield noise to the external
connection device side.
CN4
CN5
1-2 short
Not Use
2-3 short
1-2 short
Not Use
2-3 short
Not Use
Not Use
Not Use
Not Use
Functions 16. Option Slots
CN6
Not Use
Not Use
Not Use
Not Use
1-2 short
Not Use
2-3 short
1-2 short
Not Use
2-3 short
*: Default
Therefore, no software
CN7
185