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Driver Unit 

Gateway Unit

 

Terminal Unit 

SCON 

Extension 

Unit

 

Fan Unit 

Driver Unit 

Driver Unit 

Simple Absolute Unit 

for A Driver Unit 

Simple Absolute Unit 

for P Driver Unit

 

Serial Number

Model

Model Plate (Large)

Refer to “External Dimensions” 
for the attached position. 

Serial Number

Model

Model Plate (Large)

Refer to “External Dimensions” 
for the attached position. 

Serial Number

Model

Model Plate (Large)

Refer to “External Dimensions” 
for the attached position. 

     

 

-PC/PCF/AC/DC, 

-FU 

   

-ABU-A/P, 

-EXT 

24V Driver Unit, Fan Unit,   

Simple Absolute Unit, SCON Extension Unit 

First Step Guide    Second 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 Instruction Manual is original. 

 
 
 
 
 

  Using or copying all or part of this Instruction Manual without permission is prohibited. 

  The company names, names of products and trademarks of each company shown in the sentences 

are registered trademarks. 

R-unit is constructed with Gateway Unit (RCON-GW/GWG, RSEL-G), Terminal Unit (RCON-GW-TR), 24V 
Driver Unit (RCON- PC/PCF/AC/DC), Simple Absolute Unit (RCON-ABU), 200V Power Supply Unit 
(RCON-PS2-3), 200V Driver Unit (RCON-SC), Fan Unit (RCON-FU/FUH), PIO Unit (RCON-NP/PN), 
PIO/SIO/SCON Extension Unit (RCON-EXT-NP/PN), SCON Extension Unit (RCON-EXT) and SCON 
Controller (SCON-CB-*-RC) to connect to the SCON Extension Unit. 
In this guide, describes about the 24V Driver Unit, Simple Absolute Unit, Fan Unit and SCON Extension Unit. 
For instruction of other units, refer to the first step guide and instruction manual (DVD) of each unit. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This product is comprised of the following parts if it is of standard configuration. 
If you find any fault in the contained model or any missing parts, contact us or our distributor. 
1.  Parts 

(1) 24V Driver Unit (RCON-PC/PCF/AC/DC) 

No. 

Part Name 

Model 

Number 

Remarks 

1  RCON P Driver Unit  Refer to “How to read the model 

plate”, “How to read the model code” 

Two-Axis Type/One-Axis Type

/High-Thrust Type 

2  RCON A Driver Unit  Refer to “How to read the model 

plate”, “How to read the model code” 

Two-Axis Type / One-Axis 

3  RCON D Driver Unit  Refer to “How to read the model 

plate”, “How to read the model code” 

Two-Axis Type / One-Axis 

Accessories 

4  Drive Source Cutoff 

Connector 

DFMC1.5/2-STF-3.5 

(Manufactured by PHOENIX CONTACT) 

Recommended Cable Size

0.5 to 1.25mm

2

 (AWG20 to 16)

5  First Step Guide 

ME0383 

This Manual 

6  Safety Guide 

M0194 

 

(2) Fan Unit (RCON-FU) 

No. 

Part Name

Model

Number

Remarks

1  Fan Unit 

RCON-FU

-

When ordered individually

(3) Simple Absolute Unit (RCON-ABU-P/A) 

No. 

Part Name

Model

Number

Remarks

1  Simple Absolute Unit 

Refer to “How to read the model 

plate”, “How to read the model code”

P Driver Type/A Driver Type 

Accessories 

2  Simple Absolute Battery AB-7

1

3  Motor/encoder Cable

CB-ADPC-MPA005

1

4  First Step Guide

ME0383

1

This Manual

5  Safety Guide 

M0194

1

(4) SCON Extension Unit (RCON-EXT) 

No. 

Part Name

Model

Number

Remarks

1  SCON Extension Unit 

Refer to “How to read the model 

plate”, “How to read the model code”

 

Accessories 

2  Terminal Connector

RCON-EXT-TR

1

Terminal Resistance

3  First Step Guide

ME0383

1

This Manual

4  Safety Guide 

M0194

1

2. Teaching Tool (Please purchase 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 (Includes USB Exchange A USB Cable + Peripheral Communication Cable)

RCM-101-USB

2  Touch Panel Teaching Pendant TB-02 (Standard / Dead Man’s Switch Mounted)

TB-02/TB-02D

3  Touch Panel Teaching Pendant TB-03

TB-03

3. Instruction manuals related to this product, which are contained in the instruction manual (DVD). 

No. 

Name

Manual No.

1  RCON System Instruction Manual

ME0384

2  SCON-CB/CGB/LC/LCG Controller Instruction Manual

ME0340

3  PC Software RCM-101-MW/RCM-101-USB Instruction Manual

ME0155

4  Touch Panel Teaching Pendant TB-02 Applicable for Position Controller Instruction Manual

ME0355

5  Touch Panel Teaching Pendant TB-03 Wired Link Applicable for Position Controller Instruction Manual

ME0376

4. How to read the model plate 

(1) 24V Driver Unit

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(2) Fan Unit

 

 
 
 
 

(3) Simple Absolute Unit 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(4) SCON Extension Unit 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Mark 

Explanation of Mark 

 

Use IAI specified cables only. 

 

Do not touch product when power is ON. Risk of burn. 

5. How to read the model code 

(1) 24V Driver Unit 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(2) Fan Unit (When ordered individually)

 

 
 
 
 
 

(3) Simple Absolute Unit 

 
 
 
 
 

(4) SCON Extension Unit

 

 

 
 
 
 

1. Specifications of Power Supply 

Item 

Specification 

Power Input Voltage Range 

24V DC ±10% 

Supply Current 

Described in “Current Amperage” 

Power Source Frequency Range 

  - 

Current Amperage 

Described in “Current Amperage” 

In-Rush Current 

Described in “Current Amperage” 

Instantaneous Power Outage Endurance 

By 24V power supply 

Protection Function against Electric Shock  Class 

 

2. Specifications of Control Part 

Item 

Specification 

Number of Controlled Axes 

RCON System 1 to 16 axes, RSEL System 1 to 8 axes 

Data Memory System 

Position data and parameters are saved in the nonvolatile memory.   
(There is no limitation in number of writing) 

SIO Interface (T. P. Connector) 

Communication System: RS485, Baud Rate: 9.6/19.2/38.4/57.6/115.2/230.4kbps 

SIO Interface (USB Connector) 

Communication System: USB, Baud Rate: 12Mbps 

PIO Interface 

None 

Conformed Extension I/O Interface 
(Field Network Interface) 

CC-Link, CC-Link IE Field, DeviceNet, EtherCAT, EtherNet /IP, PROFIBUS-DP and 
PROFINET IO 

Pulse Train Type 

Unavailable to Control 

Brake Output Voltage 

24V DC ±10% 

Connectable Brake Power Supply 

11W Max. 

Calendar Feature 

Maintained Duration: Approx. 10 days, Charge Time: Approx. 100 hours 

Applied Safety Category 

B (Safety category applicable type is capable to achieve 4 with external circuit) 

Driver Source Cutoff System 

Drive source cutoff with semiconductor (Power MOSFET) 

Stop Input 

Break Contact Input 

Stop Action 

Turning servo OFF + Drive source cutoff 

Enable Input 

None 

T. P. Enable Input 

Available 

Enable Action 

Turning servo OFF 

Protective functions 

Overcurrent, temperature error, encoder line breakage and overload 

Preventive / Predictive Maintenance Feature  Electrolytic capacitor capacity dropdown and Fan revolution dropdown 
LED Display 

Described in “Troubleshooting” 

Brake Compulsory Release Feature 

Brake release switch equipped on driver unit 

Jog 

Jog switch equipped on driver unit 

Oversea Certifications 

CE Marking, UL Standard 

3. Environmental Specifications 

Item 

Specification 

Envi

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Environment of Use 

Pollution Degree 2 

Surrounding Air Temperature 

With Fan Unit: 0 to 55

°

C, With No Fan Unit: 0 to 40

°

C, Simple Absolute Unit: 0 to 40

°

C

Surrounding Humidity 

85% RH or less (non-condensing) 

Peripheral Ambience of Use 

[Refer to section in Installation Environment] 

Surrounding Storage Temperature  -20 to 70

°

Vibration Endurance 

Frequency 10 to 57Hz/Swing width: 0.075mm 
Frequency 57 to 150Hz/Acceleration: 9.8m/s

2

 

XYZ Each direction    Sweep time: 10min.    Number of sweep: 10times 

Protection Class 

IP20 

Altitude 

1000m 

Cooling Method 

Natural air-cooling and Forced air cooling with fan unit 

Dielectric Withstanding Voltage 

Between power supply terminal and FG    500V DC 10M

Ω

 or more 

 

Product Check 

Basic Specifications 

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 copy of the DVD 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. 

<Type> 
AC  : A Driver Unit 
DC  : D Driver Unit 
PC  : P Driver Unit 
PCF : P Driver Unit (High-Thrust Type) 

R C O N

 

-

 

P C F

 

-

 

1  

<

 

Number of Axes > 

1: One-Axis Type

 

2: Two-Axis Type

 

Note  There should be only one-axis type for   

P Driver Unit (high-thrust type) 

<Series>

 

<Type> 
ABU: Simple Absolute Unit 

R C O N

 

-

 

A B U

 

-

 

A  

<

 

Applicable Driver > 

A: For A Driver Unit 
P: For P Driver Unit

 

<Series>

 

2A

<Type> 
EXT : SCON Extension Unit

R C O N

 

-

 

E X T  

<Series>

 

<Series>

 

<Type> 
FU: Fan Unit 

R C O N

 

-

 

F U  

Note  Fan unit can be ordered with a model code for a gateway unit as an accessory of the gateway unit.

  Color 

P Driver 

P Driver (high thrust) 

A Driver 

D Driver 

  Label  Green 

Green (Light) 

Blue 

Brown 

Serial 
Number

Model

Model Plate (small)

It is attached on the 
bottom of the panel 
front face. 

Serial Number

Model

Model Plate (small)

Serial 
Number

Model Code 

(Partially)

It is attached on the 
bottom of the panel 
front face. 

Model Plate (small)

It is attached on the 
bottom of the panel 
front face. 

Serial 
Number

Model Code 

(Partially)

Summary of Contents for RCON-PC

Page 1: ...ead the model plate 1 24V Driver Unit 2 Fan Unit 3 Simple Absolute Unit 4 SCON Extension Unit Mark Explanation of Mark Use IAI specified cables only Do not touch product when power is ON Risk of burn 5 How to read the model code 1 24V Driver Unit 2 Fan Unit When ordered individually 3 Simple Absolute Unit 4 SCON Extension Unit 1 Specifications of Power Supply Item Specification Power Input Voltage...

Page 2: ...5 C Restrictions in Unit Connection 1 Number of 24V Driver Units to Connect The maximum number of control axes to be connected should be 16 axes in the RCON system and 8 axes in the RSEL system From the structural perspective of the unit it can accept connection without any upper limit but make it accept the number of axes described above of driver units at the maximum Have two gateway units or mo...

Page 3: ...CON Gateway Unit or RSEL Gateway Unit Wiring Layout for Motor Encoder Cables Note This wiring diagram shows an example for connection Required equipments such as conversion cable and conversion unit should differ depending on the type of actuator Refer to 24V Driver Unit Connection Cable List shown in the following page for details Conversion Unit For those actuators which cannot be connected usin...

Page 4: ...cation error at initialization OR Illuminating Inside bus communication in error SYS GN Illuminating Turning servo ON OFF Turning servo OFF RD Illuminating Alarm being generated During STOP input 2 Simple Absolute Unit Panel Display Color Status Explanation SYS GN Illuminating Operation in normal conditions RD Illuminating Alarm being generated STATUS1 GN Illuminating Home return operation complet...

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