PCON-CA/CFA,
ACON-CA/CB/CGB, DCON-CA/CB/CGB
First Step Guide Eighth Edition
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First Step Guide to ensure correct use. This First Step Guide is original manual written by only this product.
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Product Check
The standard configuration of this product is comprised of the following parts.
If you find any fault with the product you have received, or any missing parts, contact us or our distributor.
1. Parts
No. Part
Name
Model
Reference
1 Controller
Main
Body
Refer to “How to read the model plate”,
“How to read the model of the controller”
Accessories
2
I/O Flat Cable
CB-PAC-PIO
□□□
□□□
shows the cable length
3
Power Connector
FMC1.5/8-ST-3.5 (Supplier : PHOENIX CONTACT)
Recommended cable size
AWG16 to 20
(1.25 to 0.5mm
2
)
4
Absolute Battery (Option)
AB-7 or SEP-ABU*
If applicable for Simple
Absolute Type
5
Serial Absolute Battery (Option)
AB-5
If applicable for Serial Absolute
Type (for ACON only)
6
First Step Guide
7
Instruction Manual (DVD)
8 Safety
Guide
2. Teaching Tool (to be purchased separately)
A teaching tool such as PC software is necessary when performing the setup for position setting, parameter
setting, etc. that can only be done on the teaching tool.
Please prepare either of the following teaching tools.
No. Part
Name
Model
1
PC Software
(with RCS232C converter adapter
+
external equipment communication cable)
RCM-101-MW
2
PC Software
(with USB converter adapter
+
USB cable
+
external equipment communication cable)
RCM-101-USB
3 Touch
Panel
Teaching
TB-01
4
Touch Panel Teaching (with Deadman Switch Attached on the Left side)
TB-01D
5
Touch Panel Teaching (with Deadman Switch Attached on the Right side)
TB-01DR
6 Touch
Panel
Teaching
CON-PTA
7
Touch Panel Teaching (with Deadman Switch)
CON-PDA
8
Touch Panel Teaching (with Deadman TP Adapter (RCB-LB-TG))
CON-PGAS
3. Instruction Manuals related to this product, which are contained in the Instruction Manual (DVD).
No. Name
Manual
No.
1
PCON-CA/CFA Controller Instruction Manual
ME0289
2
ACON-CA, DCON-CA Controller Instruction Manual
ME0326
3
ACON-CB Series Contoroller, DCON-CB Series Contoroller Instruction Manual
ME0343
4 PC
Software
RCM-101-MW/ RCM-101-USB Instruction Manual
ME0155
5 Touch
Panel
Teaching
CON-PTA/PDA/PGA Instruction Manual
ME0295
6
Instruction Manual for the Serial Communication [for Modbus]
ME0162
7
CC-Link Instruction Manual
ME0254
8 DeviceNet
Instruction
Manual
ME0256
9
PROFIBUS-DP Instruction Manual
ME0258
10 CompoNet
Instruction
Manual
ME0220
11 MECHATROLINK-
Ⅰ
/
Ⅱ
Instruction Manual
ME0221
12 EtherCAT
Instruction
Manual
ME0273
13 EtherNet/IP
Instruction
Manual
ME0278
14 PROFINET-IO
Instruction
Manual
ME0333
4. How to read the model plate
5. How to read the model of the controller
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PCON
P C O N - C A - 5 6 P W A I - N P - 2 - 0 - A B U - D N - * *
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ACON
A C O N - C A - 3 0 I - N P - 2 - 0 - A B - D N - * *
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DCON
D C O N - C A - 3 I - N P - 2 - 0 - D N - * *
Basic Specifications
PCON List of Specifications
Description
Item
PCON-CA PCON-CFA
Number of controlled axes
1-axis
Power-supply Voltage
24V DC
±
10%
20P, 28P, 28SP MAX. 1A
42P, 56P
MAX. 2A
RCP2
RCP3
Motor
Type
60P, 86P
Rated 4.2A / MAX. 6A
High-thrust function
is disabled
MAX.2.2A
28P, 35P, 42P,
56P
High-thrust function
is enabled
Rated 3.5A /
MAX. 4.2A
Load
Capacity
(including
control side
current
consumption)
(Note1)
RCP4
RCP5
Motor
Type
60P, 86P
Rated 4.2A / MAX. 6A
Power Supply for Electromagnetic Brake
(for actuator equipped with brake)
24V DC
±
10% 0.15A (MAX.)
RCP2, RCP3
5W
26.4W
Heat Generation
RCP4, RCP5
3W
Rush Current
(Note2)
8.3A 10A
Transient Power Cutoff Durability
MAX. 500
μ
s
Motor Control System
Weak field-magnet vector control
Corresponding Encoder
Incremental Encoder, Battery-less Absolute Encoder Resolution 800pulse/rev
Actuator Cable Length
MAX. 20m
Serial Communication Interface
(SIO Port)
RS485 : 1 channel (based on Modbus Protocol RTU/ASCII)
Speed : 9.6 to 230.4Kbps
Control available with serial communication in the modes other than the pulse
train
PIO
Specification
Signal I/O dedicated for 24V DC (selected from NPN/PNP) … Input 16 points
max., output 16 points max.
Cable length MAX. 10m
External Interface
Field Network
Specification
DeviceNet, CC-Link, PROFIBUS-DP, CompoNet, MECHATROLINK,
EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET-IO
Data Setting and Input
PC Software, Touch Panel Teaching, Teaching Pendant
Data Retention Memory
Saves position data and parameters to non-volatile memory
(There is no limitation in number of writing)
Operation Mode
Positioner Mode/Pulse Train Control Mode (selected by parameter setting)
Number of Positions in Positioner Mode
Standard 64 points, MAX. 512 points (PIO Specification)
(Note) Number of positions differs depending on the selection in PIO pattern
and fieldbus operation mode.
Differential System (Line Driver System) : MAX. 200kpps
Cable length MAX. 10m
Input Pulse Frequency
Open Collector System : Not applicable.
* If the host applies the open collector output, prepare AK-04 (option) separately
to convert to the differential type.
Command Pulse
Multiplying Factor
(Electrical Gear : A/B)
1/50
<
A/B
<
50/1
Setting Range of A and B (set to parameter) : 1 to 4096
Pulse Train
Interface
Feedback Pulse Output
None
LED Display
(mounted on Front Panel)
SV (GN)/ALM (RD) : Servo ON/Alarm generated
STS0 to 3
: Status display
RDY (GN)/ALM (RD) : Absolute function in normal / absolute function error (for
the simple absolute type)
1, 0 (GN) (RD)
: Absolute function status display (for the simple absolute
type)
Electromagnetic Brake Compulsory
Release Switch (mounted on Front Panel)
Switching NOM (standard)/BK RLS (compulsory release)
Insulation Resistance
500V DC 10M
Ω
or more
Protection Function against Electric Shock Class I basic insulation
Incremental Type
Screw fixed type : 250g or less
DIN rail fixed type : 285g or less
Screw fixed type : 270g or less
DIN rail fixed type : 305g or less
Weight
(Note3)
Simple Absolute Type
(including 190g for battery)
Screw fixed type : 450g or less
DIN rail fixed type : 485g or less
Cooling Method
Natural air-cooling
Forced air-cooling
External dimensions
Screw fixed type : 35W×178.5H×69.1D
DIN rail fixed type : 35W×185H×77.6D
Screw fixed type : 35W×190H×69.1D
DIN rail fixed type : 35W×196.3H×77.6D
Surrounding Air
Temperature
0 to 40
°
C
Surrounding Humidity 85%RH or less (non-condensing)
Surrounding
Environment
[Refer to Installation Environment]
Surrounding Storage
Temperature
-20 to 70
°
C (Excluding battery)
Usage Altitude
1000m or less
Protection Class
IP20
Environment
Vibration Durability
Frequency 10 to 57Hz / Swing width : 0.075mm
Frequency 57 to 150Hz / Acceleration 9.8m/s
2
XYZ directions Sweep time : 10 minutes Number of sweep : 10 times
Note1 Value increases in 0.3A for Fieldbus Type
Note2 In-rush current will flow for approximately 5msec after the power is turned ON (at 40
°
C).
Note that the value of in-rush current differs depending on the impedance of the power supply line.
Note3 Value increases in 30g for Field Network Type.
Warning : Operation of this equipment requires detailed installation and operation instructions which are
provided on the DVD Manual included in the box this device was packaged in. It should be retained
with this device at all times.
A hardcopy of the Manual can be requested by contacting your nearest IAI Sales Office listed at
the back cover of the Instruction Manual or on the First Step Guide.
Serial number
Model
Model
SER NO.
Input
Output
Actuator
*
*
CAUTION: Connect the wiring correctly and
properly, use IAI specified cables
or min 60°C Cu wire.
IP20
*********
*********
DC24V A
0-24Vac,3ph,0-333Hz, A
*****
<Series>
<Type>
CA : Standard Type
CFA
: High-Thrust Actuator
Connection
Type
<Detail of Connected Axis>
[Motor Type]
20P : 20
□
pulse motor, 20SP : 20
□
pulse motor
28P : 28
□
pulse motor, 28SP : 28
□
pulse motor
35P : 35
□
pulse motor, 42P : 42
□
pulse motor
42SP : 42
□
pulse motor, 56P : 56
□
pulse motor
56SP : 56
□
pulse motor, 60P
: 60
□
pulse motor
86P : 86
□
pulse motor
[Encoder Type]
WAI : Incremental / Battery-less Absolute Shared
SA : Simple
Absolute
<I/O Type>
NP : NPN Type (Sync. Type) (Standard),
PN : PNP Type (Source Type),
PLN : Pulse Train Control NPN Type (Sync. Type),
PLP : Pulse Train Control PNP Type (Source Type),
DV : DeviceNet Connection Type,
CC : CC-Link Connection Type
PR : PROFIBUS-DP Connection Type,
CN : CompoNet Connection Type
PRT : PROFINET-IO Connection Type, EC : EtherCAT Connection Type
EP : EtherNet/IP Connection Type, ML : MECHATROLINK-
Ⅰ
/
Ⅱ
Connection Type
<Identification for IAI use only>
* There is no identification in some cases.
<Type of Installation>
(Not Specified) : Screw Attachment Type
DN
: DIN Rail Mounting Type
<Applicable to Simplified Absolute Unit>
(Not Specified): Incremental
/ Battery-less Absolute
AB :
Simple
Absolute
Type
(With the Absolute Battery)
ABU :
Simple
Absolute
Type
(With the Absolute Battery Unit
(SEP-ABU))
ABUN : Simple Absolute Type
(With no Absolute Battery)
<Power-supply Voltage>
0 : 24V DC
<I/O Cable Length>
0 : Equipped with no cable
2 : 2m (Standard)
3 : 3m
5 : 5m
<Series>
<Type>
CA/CB : Standard Type
CGB
: Safety Categories Complied Type
<Detail of Connected Axis>
[Motor Type]
2
: 2W AC servo motor
5
: 5W AC servo motor
10 : 10W AC servo motor
20S : 20W AC servo motor
20 : 20W AC servo motor
30 : 30W AC servo motor
[Encoder Type]
WAI : Incremental / Battery-less Absolute
shared (CB only)
I :
Incremental
A :
Absolute
<I/O Type>
NP : NPN Type (Sync. Type) (Standard),
PN : PNP Type (Source Type),
PLN : Pulse Train Control NPN Type (Sync. Type),
PLP : Pulse Train Control PNP Type (Source Type),
DV : DeviceNet Connection Type,
CC : CC-Link Connection Type
PR : PROFIBUS-DP Connection Type,
CN : CompoNet Connection Type
PRT : PROFINET-IO Connection Type,
EC : EtherCAT Connection Type
EP : EtherNet/IP Connection Type
<Identification for IAI use only>
* There is no identification in some cases.
<Type of Installation>
(Not Specified) : Screw Attachment Type
DN
: DIN Rail Mounting Type
<Applicable to Simplified Absolute Unit>
AB :
Simple
Absolute
Type
(With the Absolute Battery)
ABU :
Simple
Absolute
Type
(With the Absolute Battery Unit
(SEP-ABU))
ABUN : Simple Absolute Type
(With no Absolute Battery)
<Power-supply Voltage>
0 : 24V DC
<I/O Cable Length>
0 : Equipped with no cable
2 : 2m (Standard)
3 : 3m
5 : 5m
<Series>
<Type>
CA/CB : Standard Type
CGB
: Safety Categories Complied Type
<Detail of Connected Axis>
[Motor Type]
3 :
2.5W
DC
Brushless
motor
[Encoder Type]
I :
Incremental
<I/O Type>
NP : NPN Type (Sync. Type) (Standard),
PN : PNP Type (Source Type),
PLN : Pulse Train Control NPN Type (Sync. Type),
PLP : Pulse Train Control PNP Type (Source Type),
DV : DeviceNet Connection Type,
CC : CC-Link Connection Type
PR : PROFIBUS-DP Connection Type,
CN : CompoNet Connection Type
PRT : PROFINET-IO Connection Type,
EC : EtherCAT Connection Type
EP : EtherNet/IP Connection Type,
ML : MECHATROLINK-
Ⅰ
/
Ⅱ
Connection Type
<Identification for IAI use only>
* There is no identification in some cases.
<Type of Installation>
(Not Specified) : Screw Attachment Type
DN
: DIN Rail Mounting Type
<Power-supply Voltage>
0 : 24V DC
<I/O Cable Length>
0 : Equipped with no cable
2 : 2m (Standard)
3 : 3m
5 : 5m
