PCON-CA/CFA/CB/CFB/CGB/CGFB
CBP/CGBP,
ACON-CA/CB/CGB, DCON-CA/CB/CGB
First Step Guide Eleventh Edition
Thank you for purchasing our product.
Make sure to read the Safety Guide and detailed Instruction Manual (DVD) included with the product in addition to this
First Step Guide to ensure correct use. This First Step Guide is original manual written by only this product.
Using or copying all or part of this Instruction Manual without permission is prohibited.
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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 Dummy
plug
DP-5
For the safety category
compliant type
5
Absolute Battery (Option)
AB-7 or SEP-ABU*
If applicable for Simple
Absolute Type
6
Serial Absolute Battery (Option)
AB-5
If applicable for Serial Absolute
Type (for ACON only)
7 First
Step
Guide
8 Instruction
Manual
(DVD)
9 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 teaching software (equipped with USB conversion a USB cable + external device
communication cable)
IA-OS-C
2
PC teaching software (equipped with RS232C conversion a external device
communication cable)
RCM-101-MW
3
PC teaching software (equipped with USB conversion a USB cable + external
device communication cable)
RCM-101-USB
4
Touch Panel Teaching
TB-01/D/DR
5
Touch Panel Teaching
TB-02/D
6
Data Setter
TB-03
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
PCON-CB/CFB Controller Instruction Manual
ME0342
3
ACON-CA, DCON-CA Controller Instruction Manual
ME0326
4
ACON-CB Series Contoroller, DCON-CB Series Contoroller Instruction Manual
ME0343
5 PC
Software
RCM-101-MW/ RCM-101-USB Instruction Manual
ME0155
6 Touch
Panel
Teaching
TB-01
Applicable for Position Controller Instruction Manual
ME0324
7 Touch
Panel
Teaching TB-02 Applicable for Position Controller Instruction Manual
ME0355
8
Data Setter TB-03 Position Controller, Wired Link Instruction Manual
ME0376
9
Instruction Manual for the Serial Communication [for Modbus]
ME0162
10 CC-Link Instruction Manual
ME0254
11 DeviceNet
Instruction
Manual
ME0256
12 PROFIBUS-DP Instruction Manual
ME0258
13 CompoNet
Instruction
Manual
ME0220
14 MECHATROLINK-
Ⅰ
/
Ⅱ
Instruction Manual
ME0221
15 EtherCAT
Instruction
Manual
ME0273
16 EtherNet/IP
Instruction
Manual
ME0278
17 PROFINET-IO Instruction Manual
ME0333
18 MECHATROLINK-
Ⅲ
Instruction Manual
ME0317
4. How to read the model plate
5. How to read the model of the controller
PCON
P C O N - C A - 5 6 P WA I - N P - 2 - 0 - A B U - D N - * *
ACON
A C O N - C A - 3 0 I - N P - 2 - 0 - A B - D N - * *
DCON
D C O N - C A - 3 I - N P - 2 - 0 - D N - * *
Basic Specifications
PCON List of Specifications
Item
Description
PCON-CA/CB/CGB/CBP/CGBP PCON-CFA/CFB/CGFB
Number of controlled axes
1-axis
Power-supply Voltage
24V DC
10%
Load
Capacity
(including
control side
current
consumption)
(Note1)
RCP2
RCP3
Motor
Type
20P, 28P, 28SP MAX. 1A
42P, 56P
MAX. 2.2A
60P, 86P
MAX. 6A
RCP4
RCP5
RCP6
Motor
Type
28P, 35P, 42P,
56P
High-thrust function
is disabled
MAX.2.2A
High-thrust function
is enabled
Rated 3.5A /
MAX. 4.2A
56SP, 60P, 86P
MAX. 6A
Power Supply for Electromagnetic Brake
(for actuator equipped with brake)
24V DC
10% 0.15A (MAX.)
Heat Generation
RCP2, RCP3
5W
26.4W
RCP4 to RCP6
3W
Rush Current
(Note2)
8.3A 10A
Transient Power Cutoff Durability
MAX. 500
s
Motor Control System Weak
field-magnet vector control
Corresponding
Encoder
RCP2 to RCP5
Incremental Encoder, Battery-less Absolute Encoder Resolution 800 pulse/rev
RCP6 Battery-less Encoder Resolution 8192 pulse/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
External Interface
PIO Type
Signal I/O dedicated for 24V DC (selected from NPN/PNP) … Input 16 points
max., output 16 points max.
Cable length MAX. 10m
Fieldbus Type DeviceNet, CC-Link, PROFIBUS-DP, CompoNet, MECHATROLINK-
Ⅰ
/
Ⅱ
,
EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET-IO, MECHATROLINK-
Ⅲ
(Except for
PCON-CA/CFA/CBP/CGBP)
Loadcell Interface
(dedicated for PCON-CBP/CGBP)
RS485 Communication
Data Setting and Input
PC Software, Touch Panel Teaching, Teaching Pendant, Data Setter
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.
Pulse Train
Interface
Input Pulse Frequency
Differential System (Line Driver System) : MAX. 200kpps
Cable length MAX. 10m
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
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
or more
Protection Function against Electric Shock Class I basic insulation
Weight
(Note3)
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
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×69.6D
DIN rail fixed type : 35W×185H×78.1D
Screw fixed type : 35W×190H×69.6D
DIN rail fixed type : 35W×196.5H×78.1D
Environment
Surrounding Air
Temperature
0 to 40
C
Surrounding Humidity 5%RH to 85%RH or less (There should be no condensation or freeze)
Surrounding
Environment
[Refer to Installation Environment]
Surrounding Storage
Temperature
-20 to 70
C (Excluding battery)
Usage Altitude
1000m or less
Protection Class
IP20
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 5ms 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 Fieldbus 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.
<Series>
<Type>
CA/CB
: Standard Type
CFA/CFB : High-Thrust Actuator
Connection
Type
CGB
:
Safety Categories Complied Type
CGFB
:
High-Thrust Actuator
Connection
Safety
Categories
Complied Type
CBP
:
Pulse Pressing Connection
Applicable Type
CGBP
:
Pulse Pressing Connection
Safety Categories Complied 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
<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
[Option]
HA : High Acceleration/Deceleration Type
LA : Low Power Consumption Type
No description : Standard Type
<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
ML3 : MECHATROLINK-
Ⅲ
Connection Type (Except for ACON-CA)
<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
ML3 : MECHATROLINK-
Ⅲ
Connection Type (Except for DCON-CA)
<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
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
*****
<I/O Type>
NP : NPN Type (Sync. Type) (Standard),
PN : PNP Type (Source Type),
PLN : Pulse Train Control NPN Type (Sync. Type PCON-CBP/CGBP Except)
PLP : Pulse Train Control PNP Type (Source Type PCON-CBP/CGBP Except)
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
ML3 : MECHATROLINK-
Ⅲ
Connection Type (Except for PCON-CA/CFA/CBP/CGBP)
*PCON-CBP/CGBP is not applicable for
the simple absolute type.
