
XSEL-RA/SA, RAX/SAX, RAXD/SAXD
First Step Guide Fifth 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.
•
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Product Check
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 (Options are excluded.)
No.
Part Name
Remarks
Quantity
RA/RAX/RAXD SA/SAX/SAXD
1 Controller
Refer to “How to read the model plate” and
“How to read the model of the controller.”
Accessories
2 System I/O plug
FMC1.5/10-ST-3.5
(Manufacturer: Phoenix Contact)
2
2
3 AC Power Supply plug
GMSTB2.5/6-STF-7.62
(Manufacturer: Phoenix Contact)
1
1
PC4/6-STF-7.62 for XSEL-SAX4-NNN10040 and 12040
(Manufacturer: Phoenix Contact)
-
1
4 Brake Power Input Plug
FMC1.5/2-ST-3.5-RF
(Manufacturer: Phoenix Contact)
1
1
5 Dummy plug
DP-2
1
1
6 Absolute Battery
(Note 1)
AB-5
Number of Absolute
Type Actuators to be
Connected (except for
SCARA type ones)
Number of Absolute
Type Actuators to be
Connected (except for
SCARA type ones)
7 For DeviceNet Type
SMSTB2.5/5-STF-5.08 AU
(Manufacturer: Phoenix Contact)
1
1
8 For CC-Link Type
SMSTB2.5/5-STF-5.08 AU
(Manufacturer: Phoenix Contact)
(Terminal resistance 110, 130Ω one unit each)
1
1
9 First Step Guide
ME0365
1
1
10 Operation Manual (DVD)
1
1
11 Safety Guide
M0194
1
1
(Note 1) Attach the absolute battery following Step 4) in 4.2.2 Replace Absolute Battery in Instruction Manual.
2. Teaching tool (Optional accessory)
The PC software or teaching pendant is necessary to perform setup operations such as position and
parameter settings through teaching or other means. Use either of them.
No.
Part Name
Model
Applicable Controller
RA/RAX/RAXD SA/SAX/SAXD
1 PC Software (with RS232C Cable + Emergency Stop Box)
IA-101-X-MW
{
×
2 PC Software (with USB Conversion A RS232C Cable + Emergency Stop Box) IA-101-X-USBMW
{
×
3 PC Software (Safety Categories 4 Compliance Cable + Emergency Stop Box) IA-101-XA-MW
{
{
4 Touch Panel Teaching Pendant (Standard / with Deadman Switch)
TB-01/01D/01DR
{
{
5 Touch Panel Teaching Pendant (Standard / with Deadman Switch)
TB-02/02D
{
{
6 Touch Panel Teaching Pendant
TB-03
{
{
3. Instruction manuals related to this product, which are contained in the
instruction
manual (DVD).
No.
Name
Manual No.
1
SEL Language Programming Manual
ME0224
2
PC Software IA-101-X-MW/ IA-101-X-USBMW RC Gateway Function Instruction Manual
ME0154
3
Touch Panel Teaching Pendant TB-01/01D/01DR Applicable for Program Controller Instruction Manual
ME0325
4
Touch Panel Teaching Pendant TB-02/02D Applicable for Program Controller Instruction Manual
ME0356
5
Touch Panel Teaching Pendant TB-03 Applicable for Program Controller Instruction Manual
ME0377
6
DeviceNet Instruction Manual
ME0124
7
CC-Link Instruction Manual
ME0123
8
PROFIBUS Instruction Manual
ME0153
9
EtherNet Instruction Manual
ME0140
10 EtherCAT Instruction Manual
ME0309
11 EtherNet/IP Instruction Manual
ME0308
12 Extension Motion Control Instruction Manual
ME6364
4. How to read the model plate
5. How to read the model
5.1 Controller for Single-Axis Robots and Orthogonal Robots
*1
Safety categories compliance type: In this type, the safety circuit can be configured with the motor driving power source separated.
Note 1
●
Any of the RCS2-R**7 series, RCS2-SRA7BD/SRGS7BD/SRGD7BD, RCS-RB75 series, RCS-G20, RCS-R* or the linear
motor actuator (LSA), incremental of NS-SXM
□
/SZM
□
, RCS2-
□□
5N, is not connected.
●
High-speed type (RCS3-CTZ5C, RCS3-CT8C) actuators are available for connection only with 3-phase type.
The maximum number of connectable axes is three when only RCS3-CT8C is connected.
5.2 SCARA Robot + Controller for Single-Axis Robots and Orthogonal Robots (4 axes Max.)
*1 Safety categories compliance type: In this type, the safety circuit can be configured with the motor driving power source separated.
Note 1 Any of the RCS2-R**7 series, RCS2-SRA7BD/SRGS7BD/SRGD7BD, RCS-RB75 series, RCS-G20, RCS-R* or the
linear motor actuator (LSA), incremental of NS-SXM
□
/SZM
□
, RCS2-
□□
5N, is not connected.
[Restrictions on Connected Axes to XSEL-RAX/SAX]
SCARA Model
Total Wattage and Number of Connectable Axes
IX-NNN1205/1505/1805
1500W in total or less 4 axes at max. 750W max. for 1 axis
IX-
N
2515H/3015H/3515H
1500W in total or less 4 axes at max. 750W max. for 1 axis
IX-
N
5020H/6020H
600W in total or less 4 axes at max. 600W max. for 1 axis
IX-
N
70
H/
80
H
Unavailable
IX-NSN5016H/6016H
Unavailable
IX-NNN10040/12040
Unavailable
IXA-
NNN1805
1500W in total or less 4 axes at max. 750W max. for 1 axis
IXA-3NNN3015/3NNN45
/3NNN60
700W in total or less 4 axes at max. 700W max. for 1 axis
IXA-4NNN3015/4NNN45
600W in total or less 4 axes at max. 600W max. for 1 axis
IXA-4NNN60
600W in total or less 3 axes at max. 600W max. for 1 axis
IXA-3NSN3015/3NSN45
/3NSN60
IXA-4NSN3015/4NSN45
/4NSN60
Unavailable
IXA-4NSW3015/4NSW45
/4NSW60
Unavailable
5.3 Controller for SCARA Robot 2-Unit Connection Dedicated
*1 Safety categories compliance type: In this type, the safety circuit can be configured with the motor driving power source separated.
[Limitations in SCARA Robot Combination in XSEL-RAXD/SAXD]
(1) 3-phase type
First Unit
Second Unit
IX-NNN1205/1505/1805
IX-
N
2515H/3015H/3515H
IX-NNN1205/1505/1805
IX-
N
2515H/3015H/3515H
IX-
N
5020H/6020H
IX-NNN1205/1505/1805
Basic Specifications
Specifications
Specification Item
XSEL-RA/RAX/RAXD
XSEL-SA/SAX/SAXD
Number of controlled axes
XSEL-RA/SA : 1-axis to 4-axis (4-axis specification),
1-axis to 8-axis (8-axis specification)
XSEL-RAX/SAX : SCARA Robot 1-axis to 4-axis,
Additional 5-axis to 8-axis (8-axis specification)
XSEL-RAXD/SAXD : SCARA Robot 1-axis to 4-axis , 5-axis to 8-axis
Applicable motor capacity
20W to 750W
Total connectable wattage
3-phase type controller: 2400W
Single-phase type controller: 1600W (RA/SA type only)
Control Power supply voltage
Single-phase 200 to 230V AC
±
10%
Motor Driving Source Voltage
3-phase 200 to 230V AC
±
10% / Single-phase 200 to 230V AC
±
10%
Power Supply Frequency
50Hz/60Hz
Rush Current
(Note 1)
Control power supply
60A
Motor drive
power
supply
Less than
1200W
60A (MAX.)
1200W or
more
120A (MAX.)
Leakage
Current
(Note 2)
(Excluding Higher
Harmonic Content)
Control power supply
0.4mA
0.2mA
Motor drive power
supply
2mA or less
Heat Generation
Refer to the item for the power capacity and heating value.
PIO Power Supply
(Note 3)
24V DC
±
10% (Supplied from external equipment)
Electromagnetic Brake Power Supply
(For the actuator with the brake)
24V DC
±
10% Per 1 actuator approx. 0.4A
(Supplied from external equipment)
Transient Power Cutoff Durability
10ms (when power source frequency 50Hz is used), 8ms (when power source
frequency 60Hz is used)
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.
Field Network Type
(DeviceNet, CC-Link, PROFIBUS-DP,
EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP)
■ Those with UL/cUL mark in the name plate are
complied with UL/cUL standards. Refer to the
instruction manual for detail.
Model
Serial
number
UL/cUL Marking
5A
XSEL
-
RAX8
-
NNN5020H
-
400A
-
200A
-
100AB
-
60A
-
EPEIA
-
DGN1
-
2
-
3
(Axis 5)
(Axis 6)
(Axis 7)
(Axis 8)
Model table
Series
Controller
type
SCARA Robot Model
Details of axis 5 to axis 8
(Note 1)
Network Slot
I/O slots
I/O Flat
cable
length
Power
supply
voltage
Motor
wattage
Encoder
type
Brake Creep
High
acceleration/
deceleration
Home
sensor
(LS)
Synchronization
designation
Slot 2
Slot
3
Slot 1
Slot 2
XSEL
RAX4
(1unit of SCARA)
RAX5
(1unit of SCARA +
single axis 1-axis)
RAX6
(1unit of SCARA +
single axis 2-axis)
RAX7
(1unit of SCARA +
single axis 3-axis)
RAX8
(1unit of SCARA +
single axis 4-axis)
SAX4
*1
(1unit of SCARA
safety categories
compliance type)
SAX5
*1
(1unit of SCARA +
single axis 1-axis
safety categories
compliance type)
SAX6
*1
(1unit of SCARA +
single axis 2-axis
safety categories
compliance type)
SAX7
*1
(1unit of SCARA +
single axis 3-axis
safety categories
compliance type)
SAX8
*1
(1unit of SCARA +
single axis 4-axis
safety categories
compliance type)
NNN1205 to 8040H
NNN10040 to 12040
NSN5016H to 6016H
(High-speed type)
NNC1205 to 8040H
(Clean type)
NNW2515H to 8040H
(Splash proof type)
TNN3015H to 3515H
(Wall-mount type)
UNN3015H to 3515H
(Wall-mount inverse
type)
HNN5020H to 8040H
(Ceiling-
mount type)
INN5020H to 8040H
(Inverse type)
12
(12W)
20
(20W)
30D
(30W for
DS)
30R
(30W for
RS)
60
(60W)
100
(100W)
100S
(100W for
linear)
150
(150W)
200
(200W)
200S
(200W for
linear)
300
(300W)
300S
(300W for
linear)
400
(400W)
600
(600W)
750
(750W)
WAI
(Battery-
less
absolute/
incremental)
A
(Absolute)
G
(Spurious
absolute)
AI
(Index
absolute)
AM
(Multiple-
rotation
absolute)
Not
Specifi
ed
(w/o
brake)
B
(with
brake)
Not
Specifi
ed
(w/o
creep)
C
(with
creep)
Not
Specified
(
w/o
Acceleration/
deceleration
)
HA
(
Acceleration/
deceleration
type
)
Not
Specified
(w/o
home
sensor)
L
(with
home
sensor)
Not Specified
(No
synchronization)
M
(Master-axis
designation)
S
(Slave-axis
designation)
E
Not for use
EP
EtherNet/IP
Input256/
Output256
EC
EtherCAT
Input256/
Output256
E
Not for use
DV
DeviceNet
Input256/
Output256
CC
CC-Link
Input256/
Output256
PR
ProfiBus
Input256/
Output256
E
(Not for use)
N1
Extension PIO
Input32/
Output16
NPN board
N2
Extension PIO
Input16/
Output32
NPN board
N3
Extension PIO
Input48/
Output48
NPN board
P1
Extension PIO
Input32/
Output16
PNP board
P2
Extension PIO
Input16/
Output32
PNP board
P3
Extension PIO
Input48/
Output48
PNP board
E
(Not for use)
N1
Extension PIO
Input32/
Output16
NPN board
N2
Extension PIO
Input16/
Output32
NPN board
N3
Extension PIO
Input48/
Output48
NPN board
P1
Extension PIO
Input32/
Output16
PNP board
P2
Extension PIO
Input16/
Output32
PNP board
P3
Extension PIO
Input48/
Output48
PNP board
2: 2m
(Standard)
3: 3m
5: 5m
0: None
3:
3-phase
200V
[
Details of axis 5 to axis 8
(N ote 1)
\
Network slot
]
I/O slots
X
Series
Y
Controller
type
Z
SCARA robot
model
Motor
wattage
Encoder
type
Brake
Creep
High
acceleration/
deceleration
Home
sensor
(LS)
Synchronization
designation
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 1
Slot 2
^
I/O Flat
cable
length
_
Power
supply
voltage
XSEL
RAX3
(1unit of 3-axis type SCARA)
RAX4
(1unit of 4-axis type SCARA,
1unit of 3-axis type SCARA +
single axis 1-axis)
RAX5
(1unit of 4-axis type SCARA +
single axis 1-axis, 1unit of 3-axis
type SCARA + single axis 2-axis)
RAX6
(1unit of 4-axis type SCARA +
single axis 2-axis, 1unit of 3-axis
type SCARA + single axis 3-axis)
RAX7
(1unit of 4-axis type SCARA +
single axis 3-axis, 1unit of 3-axis
type SCARA + single axis 4-axis)
RAX8
(1unit of 4-axis type SCARA +
single axis 4-axis)
SAX3
*1
(1unit of 3-axis type SCARA
safety categories compliance type)
SAX4
*1
(1unit of 4-axis type SCARA,
1unit of 3-axis type SCARA +
single axis 1-axis
safety categories compliance type)
SAX5
*1
(1unit of 4-axis type SCARA +
single axis 1-axis, 1unit of 3-axis
type SCARA + single axis 2-axis
safety categories compliance type)
SAX6
*1
(1unit of 4-axis type SCARA +
single axis 2-axis, 1unit of 3-axis
type SCARA + single axis 3-axis
safety categories compliance type)
SAX7
*1
(1unit of 4-axis type SCARA +
single axis 3-axis, 1unit of 3-axis
type SCARA + single axis 4-axis
safety categories compliance type)
SAX8
*1
(1unit of 4-axis type SCARA +
single axis 4-axis
safety categories compliance type)
3NNN3015
4NNN3015
3NNN1805
4NNN1805
3NNN4518
4NNN4518
3NNN4533
4NNN4533
3NNN6018
4NNN6018
3NNN6033
4NNN6033
(Standard type)
3NSN3015
4NSN3015
3NSN4518
4NSN4518
3NSN4533
4NSN4533
3NSN6018
4NSN6018
3NSN6033
4NSN6033
(High-speed type)
4NSW3015
4NSW4518
4NSW4533
4NSW6018
4NSW6033
(High-speed type,
Dust-proof/splash-proof
specification)
12
(12W)
20
(20W)
30D
(30W for
DS)
30R
(30W for
RS)
60
(60W)
100
(100W)
100S
(100W for
linear)
150
(150W)
200
(200W)
200S
(200W for
linear)
300
(300W)
400
(400W)
600
(600W)
WAI
(Battery-
less
absolute/
incremental)
A
(Absolute)
G
(Spurious
absolute)
AI
(Index
absolute)
AM
(Multiple-
rotation
absolute)
Not
Specified
(w/o
brake)
B
(with
brake)
Not
Specified
(w/o
creep)
C
(with
creep)
Not
Specified
(w/o
Acceleration/
deceleration)
HA
(Acceleration/
deceleration
type)
Not
Specified
(w/o
home
sensor)
L
(with
home
sensor)
Not Specified
(No
synchronzation)
M
(Master-axis
designation)
S
(Slave-axis
designation)
E
Not for use
EP
EtherNet/IP
Input 256/
Output 256
EC
EtherCAT
Input 256/
Output 256
E
Not for use
DV
DeviceNet
Input256/
Output256
CC
CC-Link
Input256/
Output256
PR
ProfiBus
Input256/
Output256
E
(Not for
use)
N1
Extension
PIO
Input32/
Output16
NPN board
N2
Extension
PIO
Input16/
Output32
NPN board
N3
Extension
PIO
Input48/
Output48
NPN board
P1
Extension
PIO
Input32/
Output16
PNP board
P2
Extension
PIO
Input16/
Output32
PNP board
P3
Extension
PIO
Input48/
Output48
PNP board
E
(Not for
use)
N1
Extension
PIO
Input32/
Output16
NPN board
N2
Extension
PIO
Input16/
Output32
NPN board
N3
Extension
PIO
Input48/
Output48
NPN board
P1
Extension
PIO
Input32/
Output16
PNP board
P2
Extension
PIO
Input16/
Output32
PNP board
P3
Extension
PIO
Input48/
Output48
PNP board
2: 2m
(Standard)
3: 3m
5: 5m
0: None
3: 3-phase
200V
XSEL
-
RAX
D
8
-
NNN5020H
-
NNN5020H
-
EPEIA
-
DGN1
-
2
-
3
X
Y
Z
[
\
]
^
_
Model table
X
Series
Y
Controller
type
Z
SCARA Robot Model 1
[
SCARA Robot Model 2
\
Network Slot
]
I/O slots
^
I/O Flat
cable length
_
Power supply
voltage
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 1
Slot 2
XSEL
RAXD8
(For
connection of
2 units of
SCARA)
SAXD8
*1
(For
connection of
2 units of
SCARA
safety
categories
compliance
type)
NNN1205 to 1805
NNN2515H to 6030H
(Standard type)
NNC1205 to 1805
NNC2515H to 6030H
(Clean type)
NNW2515H to 6030H
(Splash proof type)
TNN3015H to 3515H
(Wall-mount type)
UNN3015H to 3515H
(Wall-mount inverse
type)
HNN5020H to 6020H
(Ceiling-mount type)
INN5020H to 6020H
(Inverse type)
NNN1205 to 1805
NNN2515H to 6030H
(Standard type)
NNC1205 to 1805
NNC2515H to 6030H
(Clean type)
NNW2515H to 6030H
(Splash proof type)
TNN3015H to 3515H
(Wall-mount type)
UNN3015H to 3515H
(Wall-mount inverse
type)
HNN5020H to 6020H
(Ceiling-mount type)
INN5020H to 6020H
(Inverse type)
E
Not for use
EP
EtherNet/IP
Input256/
Output256
EC
EtherCAT
Input256/
Output256
E
Not for use
DV
DeviceNet
Input256/
Output256
CC
CC-Link
Input256/
Output256
PR
ProfiBus
Input256/
Output256
E
(Not for use)
E
(Not for use)
2: 2m
(Standard)
3: 3m
5: 5m
0: None
3: 3-phase
200V
N1
Extension PIO
Input32/
Output16
NPN board
N1
Extension PIO
Input32/
Output16
NPN board
N2
Extension PIO
Input16/
Output32
NPN board
N2
Extension PIO
Input16/
Output32
NPN board
N3
Extension PIO
Input48/
Output48
NPN Board
N3
Extension PIO
Input48/
Output48
NPN Board
P1
Extension PIO
Input32/
Output16
PNP Board
P1
Extension PIO
Input32/
Output16
PNP Board
P2
Extension PIO
Input16/
Output32
PNP board
P2
Extension PIO
Input16/
Output32
PNP board
P3
Extension PIO
Input48/
Output48
PNP board
P3
Extension PIO
Input48/
Output48
PNP board
XSEL
-
RA
-
8
-
400A
-
200A
-
100AB
-
60A
-
400A
-
200A
-
100AB
-
60A
-
EPEIA
-
DGN1
-
2
-
3
(Axis1)
(Axis2)
(Axis3)
(Axis4)
(Axis5)
(Axis6)
(Axis7)
(Axis8)
Model table
Series
Contro ller
type
Number
of a xes
Details of axis 1 to axis 8
(Note 1),
Network Slot
I/O slots
I/O flat
cable
length
Power
supply
voltage
Motor
wattage
Encoder
type
Brake
Creep
High
acceleration/
deceleration
Home
sensor
(LS)
Synchronization
designation
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 1
Slot 2
XSEL
RA
(Standard
type)
SA
*1
(Safety
categories
compliance
type)
1
(1-axis)
2
(2-axis)
3
(3-axis)
4
(4-axis)
5
(5-axis)
6
(6-axis)
7
(7-axis)
8
(8-axis)
12
(12W)
20
(20W)
30D
(30W for
DS)
30R
(30W for
RS)
60
(60W)
100
(100W)
100S
(100W
for
linear)
150
(150W)
200
(200W)
200S
(200W
for
linear)
300
(300W)
400
(400W)
600
(600W)
750
(750W)
WAI
(Battery-
less
absolute/
incremental)
A
(Absolute)
G
(Spurious
absolute)
AI
(Index
absolute)
AM
(Multiple-
rotation
absolute)
Not
specified
(w/o
brake)
B
(with
brake)
Not
specified
(w/o
creep)
C
(with
creep)
Not specified
(w/o
Acceleration/
deceleration)
HA
(Acceleration/
deceleration
type)
Not
specified
(w/o home
sensor)
L
(with
home
sensor)
Not specified
(No
synchronization)
M
(Master-axis
designation)
S
(Slave-axis
designation)
E
Not for use
EP
EtherNet/IP
Input256/
Output256
EC
EtherCAT
Input256/
Output256
E
Not for use
DV
DeviceNet
Input256/
Output256
CC
CC-Link
Input256/
Output256
PR
ProfiBus
Input256/
Output256
E
(Not for
use)
E
(Not for use)
2: 2m
(Standard)
3: 3m
5: 5m
0: None
2: Single-
phase
200V
2L: Only for
linear
single-
phase
200V
3: 3-phase
200V
3L: Only for
linear
3-phase
200V
N1
Extension PIO
Input32/
Output16
NPN board
N1
Extension PIO
Input32/
Output16
NPN board
N2
Extension PIO
Input16/
Output32
NPN board
N2
Extension PIO
Input16/
Output32
NPN board
N3
Extension PIO
Input48/
Output48
NPN board
N3
Extension PIO
Input48/
Output48
NPN board
P1
Extension PIO
Input32/
Output16
PNP board
P1
Extension PIO
Input32/
Output16
PNP board
P2
Extension PIO
Input16/
Output32
PNP board
P2
Extension PIO
Input16/
Output32
PNP board
P3
Extension PIO
Input48/utput48
PNP board
P3
Extension PIO
Input48/
Output48
PNP board