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5. EtherNet/IP (RCON-GW/GWG-EP) 
7. PROFINET IO (RCON-GW/GWG-PRT) 

Refer to the instruction manuals for each field network master unit and mounted PLC for the details. 

 
 
 

 

Connector Name 

EtherNet/IP, PROFINET IO Connector 

Remarks 

Cable Side 

Ethernet ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B Category 5 
and above 8P8C modular plug equipped 
with shield (RJ45) 

Please prepare 
separately 

Controller Side 

Ethernet ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B Category 5 
and above 8P8C modular Jack equipped 
with shield (RJ45) 

 

 

Pin 

No. 

Signal Name 

Description 

Applicable cable 

diameter 

1  TD+ 

Data  

It is recommended 
to prepare a 
straight STP cable 
in Category 5 or 
above for the 
Ethernet cable. 

2  TD- 

Data sending- 

3  RD+ 

Data re 

4  - 

Disconnected 

5  - 

Disconnected 

6  RD- 

Data receiving- 

7  - 

Disconnected 

8  - 

Disconnected 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

6. PROFIBUS-DP (RCON-GW/GWG-PR) 

Refer to the instruction manuals for each field network master unit and mounted PLC for the details. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Connector Name 

PROFIBUS-DP Connector 

Remarks 

Cable Side 

9-pin D-sub Connector (Male) 

Please prepare separately

Controller Side 

9-pin D-sub Connector (Female) 

 

 

Pin 

No. 

Signal Name 

Description 

Applicable cable diameter

1  NC 

Disconnected 

Dedicated cable for 
PROFIBUS-DP 
(Type A: EN5017) 

2  NC 

Disconnected 

3  B-Line 

Communication Line B (RS485) 

4  RTS 

Request for Sending 

5  GND 

Signal GND (Insulation) 

6  +5V 

+5V Output (Insulation) 

7  NC 

Disconnected 

8  A-Line 

Communication Line A (RS485) 

9  NC 

Disconnected 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Operation Mode Selected 

In this controller, it is available to select six types of operation modes individually for each axis as the field 
network type. 
The settings are to be established with Gateway Parameter Setting Tool. 

 

Operation Mode 

Contents 

Direct Indication 

Mode 

The target position, speed, acceleration/deceleration and pressing current limit can be 
indicated with inputting a number. Monitoring of not only the current position, but also 
the current speed and indicated current are available. 

Simple Direct Mode 

The target position can be indicated directly by inputting a value. Also, monitoring of the
current position is available in 0.01mm unit. 
Those other than the target position are to be indicated in the position table, and the 
setting can be done for 128 points at maximum. 

Positioner 1 Mode 

The 128 points of position data can be registered at the maximum and is able to stop at 
the registered positions. Also, monitoring of the current position is available in 0.01mm 
unit. 

Positioner 2 Mode 

This is the operation mode of the position data of 128 points at maximum set in the 
position table. The monitoring of the current position is not available. 
This mode is that the transferred data is reduced from Positioner 1 Mode. 

Positioner 3 Mode 

This is the operation mode of the position data of 128 points at maximum set in the 
position table. The monitoring of the current position is not available. 
This is the mode to control with the minimized number of signals to perform the 
positioning operation by reducing the amount of sent and received data from Positioner 
2 Mode.

Positioner 5 Mode 

This is the operation mode of the position data of 16 points at maximum set in the 
position table. 
It is a mode that enabled to monitor the current position in 0.1mm unit by reducing the 
number of position table from Positioner 2 Mode. 

 

Starting Procedures 

When using this product for the first time, make sure to avoid mistakes and incorrect wiring by referring to 
the procedure below. 
In this section, explains how to start up especially for RCON controller. Follow an instruction manual (DVD) 
for each device for how to link to other devices, controllers and actuators that are linked in the network. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Troubleshooting (LED Display) 

On RCON Gateway Unit, there are the monitor LEDs for the field network and communication. 
You can confirm the communication establishment and also communication errors on these LEDs. 
Refer to “Names for Each Part” for the position and name of each LED lamp. 

 

Panel 

Display 

Color 

Status 

Explanation 

T RUN 

GN 

Illuminating 

Inside bus communication in normal conditions 

Flashing 

Waiting for initializing communication 

OR 

Illuminating 

Inside bus communication in error 

SYS 

GN 

Illuminating 

Operating in normal conditions 

OR 

Illuminating 

Gateway alarm being generated 

STOP 

RD 

Illuminating 

Confirmed STOP Signal input   
(driver unit drive source being cut off)

OFF 

No STOP Signal input confirmed 

MODE 

GN 

Illuminating 

In AUTO (automatic operation) Mode 

OFF 

In MANU (manual operation) Mode 

C ERR 

OR 

Illuminating 

Error occurred in field network 

OFF 

Field network operating in normal conditions 

STATUS 0 

Differs depending on field network (Refer to Field Network 
Communication Conditions from 1 to 7)

STATUS 1 

Differs depending on field network (Refer to Field Network 
Communication Conditions from 1 to 7)

 

[Field Network Communication Conditions] 

1. CC-Link (RCON-GW/GWG-CC) 

 

Name 

Panel 

Display 

Color 

Status 

Explanation 

STATUS 0 

RUN 

GN 

Illuminating 

Succeeded in refresh and polling reception after 
getting into network, or succeeded in refresh 
reception 

OFF 

1. Not in network 
2. Carrier detected for channel 
3. Timeover 
4. In hardware reset 

STATUS 1 

ERR 

GN 

Illuminating 

1. CRC Error 
2. Station number setting error at reset release   

(65 stations or more including 0 or occupied 
station number) 

3. Baud rate setting error at reset release   

(5 or more for baud rate setting) 

Flashing 

(Flash for 

0.4sec) 

Numbers changed from station numbers and 
baud rate setting numbers at reset release 

OFF 

1. Communication in normal conditions 
2. In hardware reset 

 
 

2. CC-Link IE Field (RCON-GW/GWG-CIE)

 

 

Name 

Panel 

Display 

Color 

Status 

Explanation 

STATUS 0 

MS 

GN 

Illuminating 

Operation in normal conditions 

OFF 

Hardware error occurred 

OR 

Illuminating 

Error being occurred 

OFF 

Operation in normal conditions 

STATUS 1 

NS 

GN 

Illuminating 

Cyclic transmission in process 

Flashing 

Cyclic transmission paused 

OFF 

Cyclic transmission not conducted, parallel off 

OR 

Illuminating 

Received data in error 

OFF 

Received data in normal conditions 

LINK 

GN 

Illuminating 

Linkup in process 

OFF 

Link-down in process 

L.ER 

OR 

Illuminating 

Received data in error 

OFF 

Received data in normal conditions 

 
 
 
 

Top View of 

Connector on 

Controller side 


 
 
 

No →

Check on Safety Circuit 

Confirm that the stop circuit (drive source cutoff circuit) works in normal conditions.

↓Yes

No →

Check of Packed Items 

Are all the delivered items present? 

Contact your local IAI distributor 

Installation and Wiring   
* Refer to [Installation and Noise Elimination] in this first step guide

Install the controller and actuator and perform wiring according. 

Important Check Item 

 Is frame ground (FG) connected? 

 Has the noise countermeasure been taken?

↓ 

← Yes

Initial Settings (Setup of Driver Units and Extension Units)    * RC PC software is required 

Establish the parameter settings for each controller. 

PLC (Master Unit) Baud Rate 

* Refer to PLC Instruction Manual. 

Have the settings established for the PLC node addresses (station 
numbers) and the baud rate. 

Initial Settings (Setup of Gateway)    * Gateway parameter setting tool is required 

Have the settings done for the axis number setting, mode settings, field network communication speed, node addresses 
(station numbers) and so on to suit to the system. 

↓ 

No →

Power Supply 

1) Supply the power to PLC (master unit). 
2) In case of using the extension units, turn the power on for SCON connected to the extension units. 
3) Supply the power to RCON. 

Check the status of LED lamps to see the 
cause of the error to have an appropriate 
counteraction. Do the whole process from 
the start if the cause of the error is not 
clear. 

↓ 

Communication Establishment Check 

 In case of using the extension units, turn the power on for SCON 

connected to the extension units. 

    * Refer to “Troubleshooting” in this first step guide 

 Confirm that communication is established also on PLC (master unit).

    * Refer to PLC Instruction Manual. 

Check the circuit. 

↓Yes

Now, it is succeeded to establish communication and ready for operation.

Move on to the system operation check and adjustment. 

↓ 

Assembling RCON (Linking up Units)    * Refer to RCON 24V/200V Driver Unit First Step Guide (ME0383/ME0397) 

Join the units to use such as the gateway unit, driver unit, extension unit and so on. 

↓ 

↓ 

Important Check Item 

 Is the control sequence applicable for 

the continuous mode and the system? 

↓Yes

5                1

9           6

Cable

Shield

Red B line (Positive side)

Green A line (Negative side)

Slave Devices

RCON PROFIBUS-DP Type

Master Unit

Grounding resistance at 100

Ω

 or less 

(Class D grounding)

5

9

6

1

Top View of 

Connector on 

Controller side

Master Unit

Switching Hub

Slave Devices

RCON-
EtherNet Type
or 
RCON-
PROFINET IO Type

Ethernet Straight Cable, 
Category 5 or more
Double shielded cable braided with 
aluminum foil recommended

Summary of Contents for RCON-GW

Page 1: ...cations of Power Supply Item Specification Power Input Voltage Range 24V DC 10 Supply Current Refer to Current Amperage in RCON Driver Unit First Step Guide ME0383 Current Amperage Refer to Current Amperage in RCON Driver Unit First Step Guide ME0383 In Rush Current Refer to Current Amperage in RCON Driver Unit First Step Guide ME0383 Instantaneous Power Outage Endurance By 24V power supply Protec...

Page 2: ...the following environment Location where the ambient temperature is out of the range between 0 and 55 C with fan or 0 and 40 C with no fan Location where condensation occurs due to abrupt temperature changes Location where relative humidity exceeds 85 RH Location exposed to corrosive gases or combustible gases Location exposed to significant amount of dust salt or iron powder Location subject to d...

Page 3: ...thernet cable 2 TP0 Data 0 3 TP1 Data 1 4 TP2 Data 2 5 TP2 Data 2 6 TP1 Data 1 7 TP3 Data 3 8 TP3 Data 3 3 DeviceNet RCON GW GWG DV Refer to the instruction manuals for each field network master unit and mounted PLC for the details Connector Name DeviceNet Connector Remarks Cable Side MSTB2 5 5 STF 5 08 AU M Manufactured by PHOENIX CONTACT Enclosed in standard package Controller Side MSTB2 5 5 GF ...

Page 4: ...ting Confirmed STOP Signal input driver unit drive source being cut off OFF No STOP Signal input confirmed MODE GN Illuminating In AUTO automatic operation Mode OFF In MANU manual operation Mode C ERR OR Illuminating Error occurred in field network OFF Field network operating in normal conditions STATUS 0 Differs depending on field network Refer to Field Network Communication Conditions from 1 to ...

Page 5: ...l Display Color Status Explanation STATUS 0 MS GN Illuminating Initialization completed Flashing Initialization completed there is a diagnosis event RD Illuminating Exception error GN RD OFF Not initialized STATUS 1 NS GN Illuminating Online data exchange Flashing Online cleared RD Illuminating Parameter error Flashing Configuration error GN RD OFF Offline 7 PROFINET IO RCON GW GWG PRT Name Panel ...

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