IAI MCON-C, Instruction Manual

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(15) Brake release (BKRL) PLC Output Signal
Operation
Mode
Positioner 1 Simple Direct Direct numeric
specification
Positioner 2 Positioner 3 Positioner 5
{
: Equipped
× : Not equipped
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The brake can be released while BKRL signal is turned ON. For an actuator equipped with a
brake, the brake can be controlled automatically with the ON/OFF of the servo, however, it
may require to release the brake in such cases as when installing to the system or
conducting Direct Teach
*1
, when the slider or rod needs to be moved manually with hand.
This operation also can be performed by supplying 24V to the brake power terminal on the
external brake input connector.
*1 Direct Teaching: It is an operation to move the slider or rod manually with hand to read
the coordinate to the position table.
Warning: (1) Release the brake with a special care. Doing so carelessly may
cause an injury or a malfunction of actuator, work piece or other
devices due to a drop of the slider or rod.
(2) Make sure to put the setting back to activate the brake after releasing
it. It is extremely dangerous to perform operation with the brake
open. Drop of the slider or rod may cause injury or malfunction of
actuator body, work piece or system.
3.7 Control and Functions of Input and Output Signals of Modes Other than Remote I/O Mode