IAI PSA-24, Instruction Manual

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5.1 Preventive Maintenance Function
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5.1 Preventive Maintenance Function
This power supply unit is equipped with a communication function that enables monitoring of
status data from the host as a preventive maintenance function aimed at improving the operation
and maintenance efficiency of the equipment.
The communication interface is equipped with an asynchronous serial bus interface conforming
to RS485, as with the serial communication of the controller for ROBO Cylinder.
Connection method
● Monitoring via RCON gateway board
This method connects the RCON gateway board to the power supply unit and monitors the
power supply unit status data via RCON. To monitor status data using RC software (PS
A-24
compatible version), connect using the RCON USB interface. The status data of the power
supply is also available on the fieldbus, so it is possible to monitor the status data from the host
network via PLC.
PC
Max.: 5 units
Monitor using PC software via USB
Power supply unit
RCON
RCON attached connector
USB
PLC
Fieldbus
PC
Ethernet
Remote monitoring via PLC