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PRODUCT NAME

Data Writing Software for Blank Controller

(LECP/A-BC)

MODEL / Series/Product Number

LEC-BCW

Doc. no. LEC-OM08802

This software is a tool which is required to use the blank controller.

Please download the latest software from the SMC website

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Summary of Contents for LEC-BCW Series

Page 1: ... for Blank Controller LECP A BC MODEL Series Product Number LEC BCW Doc no LEC OM08802 This software is a tool which is required to use the blank controller Please download the latest software from the SMC website http www smcworld com ...

Page 2: ...lation 8 3 4 Software update 8 4 Function 9 4 1 List of functions 9 4 2 Software start up 10 4 3 Communication settings 11 4 4 Main menu 16 4 4 1 Write by selecting ACT actuator 18 1 Actuator selecting window 18 2 Name and function 19 3 How to use writing function by selecting ACT actuator 20 4 4 2 Writing by specifying files 24 1 Window 24 2 Name and function 24 3 How to use writing function by s...

Page 3: ...d selection 35 8 2 Mounting 36 8 3 Handling 37 8 4 Operating environment 38 8 5 Maintenance 39 8 6 Precautions for actuator with lock 39 9 Precautions Controller and its peripheral devices Electric actuators Common precautions 40 9 1 Design and selection 40 9 2 Handling 40 9 3 Installation 41 9 4 Wiring of cables Common precautions 42 9 5 Power supply 42 9 6 Grounding 42 9 7 Maintenace 43 ...

Page 4: ...n should also continuously review all specifications of the product referring to its latest catalog information with a view to giving due consideration to any possibility of equipment failure when configuring the equipment 2 Only personnel with appropriate training should operate machinery and equipment The product specified here may become unsafe if handled incorrectly The assembly operation and ...

Page 5: ...saved on a PC for the sole purpose specified in the preceding paragraph Article 2 Restrictions 1 This software is not to be copied except as specified in Article 1 2 2 This software license is not to be transferred or lent wholly or in part to a third party whether for payment or free of charge 3 Modification translation adaptation or reverse engineering and recompiling of this software is not per...

Page 6: ... already been specified For blank controller model LEC BC no actuator specific data has been written to the controller Therefore when using the blank controller the combined actuator specific data needs to be written by using this software Once the data has been written the blank controller can be used in accordance with the operation manual of the motor controller LECP A series Caution The blank ...

Page 7: ...ion Windows 8 1 English 32bit version Windows 8 1 English 64bit version CPU Memory More than CPU Memory specification that OS used recommends Window specification Windown resolution 1024 x 768 or more Number of window colors full color 24bit or more Hard disk capacity 50MB or more of the hard disk space is requred Interface USB port USB1 1 or USB2 0 Communication cable LEC W2 is connected Applicab...

Page 8: ...iver 2 Installation Install this software to the PC with reference to 3 2 Installation 3 Preparation of devices Connect the devices with reference to 2 4 System structure when using the data writing software 4 Start up of data writing software Start up this software with reference to 4 2 Software start up 5 Communication setting Perform the communication setting with reference to 4 3 Communication...

Page 9: ...folder It is not necessary to install the software from Add or Remove Programs The software starts up when LEC BCW exe is double clicked 3 3 Uninstallation Delete the application folder which was copied during installation It is not necessary to delete it from Add or Remove Programs 3 4 Software update The latest software is available on the SMC website http www smcworld com Please use the latest ...

Page 10: ...tions and product part numbers and program the actuator data into the connected controller Writing function by specifying files Specify the backup file bkp previously created with the backup function and program the content into the connected controller Backup function Read the data registered in the connected controller and saves it as a backup file bkp ...

Page 11: ... At starts up a software license agreement window appears which confirms the use of this software see the image below After clicking the Agree button the communication setting window is displayed Refer to 4 3 Communication setting for how to set communication Software License Agreement window ...

Page 12: ...heck is performed without setting the ID and communication speed which are set in the controller Note If the controller ID and communication speed are unknown select the automatic setting Note It may take a few minutes for the communication confirmation Manual The communication check is performed with setting the ID and communication speed which are set in the controller Note If the controller ID ...

Page 13: ...tion button The communication check is performed by the already selected communication check method 7 End button End Terminate the software Return The window is returned to the previous page 8 Next button When the communication to controller is confirmed to be available it is possible to move to the main menu by clicking this button 3 How to perform communication setting a Click the communication ...

Page 14: ...peration environment of the PC Confirm the COM port number of the SMC Serial Port from the devices displayed in Port COM LPT In this example it is shown as COM3 b Click the communication method selection button and select the communication setting methods from Auto or Manual Manual setting Click the Controller ID list button and communication speed list button and select the controller ID and comm...

Page 15: ...nd communication speed during communication are displayed Click the OK button after confirmation When communication is established The window below is displayed if the communication cannot be established In this case click the OK button on the window confirm the communication setting communication cable connection and the controller power supply Then check the communication method again Communicat...

Page 16: ...Caution This software is only applicable to the blank controllers LEC BC It is not possible to write into the any controllers models other than the blank controllers For the controllers other than the blank controller backup is only displayed on the menu window d After communication has been established click the Next button The main menu window then be displayed Refer to 4 4 Main menu ...

Page 17: ...T or selecting file functions and the Backup function can be selected 1 Main menu window When connecting to the controller models other than the blank controller Backup is the only function that can be selected 1 Function selecting tabs 4 Backup button 2 Writing button by selecting ACT actuator 3 Writing button by specifying file 4 Backup button ...

Page 18: ...ting actuators for details 3 Writing button by specifying file Write the data of the specified file into the controller Refer to 4 4 2 Writing by specifying files for details 4 Backup button Reads the data registered in the connected controller and saves it as a backup file bkp Refer to 4 4 3 Backup for details 3 How to use each function Click the button or tab of the required function Refer to th...

Page 19: ...actuator specific data written to the blank controller and the actuator model should be identical Otherwise a malfunction or failure could occur Be sure to write the data which is compatible with the actuator being used 1 Actuator selecting window 1 Search method 5 Seeking product No of ACT 4 Search execution button 3 Actuator product No 2 Actuator specification 6 Controller condition 7 Communicat...

Page 20: ... g 2 400 e g 3 LE 400 4 Search excution button Search the product No which is applicable to the set actuator from search on condition or search from the product No 5 Seeking product No of ACT Product No group searched from search on condition or search from Product No is displayed Select the actuator to which parameter or step data is to be written from this product No group 6 Controller condition...

Page 21: ...cting ACT actuator a Select how to search the actuator Select how to search the actuator from search on condition or search from product No b Select the actuator to be applied Search on condition Click the ACT series list button and select the applicable model controller motor installation direction lead and stroke If items other than model are unknown select unknown Search from Product No Input t...

Page 22: ... condition section to set SV No and IO type of the controller How to check SV No and IO type Check the version label on the side of the controller for SV No as shown below Or check the controller version SV No on the help window Refer to 4 4 4 Help for details of how to use the help window Check the label on the front of the controller for IO type as shown below Version label SV No IO type Caution...

Page 23: ...kup for how to backup the data g When the check window is dispalayed as shown below verify that the displayed information is correct If the information is correct click the Write button If the SV No of the blank controller is not identical to the SV No SV No of model data displayed in the Check window a WARNING is displayed as shown below To cancel the writng of data click Cancel button and return...

Page 24: ...g operation is completed Caution Do not remove the communication cable until the PWR light on the controller stops blinking At the same time do not shut off the controller power supply This may cause abnormal data to be written to the connected controller If an error occurs during writing an Error window will be displayed as shown below In this case click the OK button and take countermeasure Afte...

Page 25: ...le Select the data file bkp 3 Communication setting button The communication setting window is displayed Refer to 4 3 Communication setting for how to set communication 4 Written data Set the data written to the controller The written data can be selected from three options below Parameters and step data Parameter only Step data only 5 Return button Return to the main menu 6 Writing preparation co...

Page 26: ...played b Select the backup file data file with bkp extension prepared by the backup function refer to 4 4 3 Backup and click the Open button In the window example below BackupFile bkp is selected c Click the written data Written content list button and select the data to be written to the controller ...

Page 27: ...to 4 4 3 Backup for how to backup e Verify the actuator product No SV No and written content data are correct If the data is correct cilck the Write button If the SV No of the blank controller is not identical to the SV No SV No of model data displayed in the Check window a WARNING is displayed as shown below To cancel the writng of data click Cancel button and check the SV No of the blank control...

Page 28: ...the same time do not shut off the controller power supply This may cause abnormal data to be written to the connected controller If an error occurs during writing an Error window will be displayed as shown below In this case click the OK button and take countermeasure After that attempt to write the data again It is recommended to write the product part number of the actuator on the controller aft...

Page 29: ...Backup window 2 Names and functions No Description Function 1 Backup file name The file name and Storage folder of the selected data file are displayed 2 Reference button Select the name and location of the backup file 3 Return button Return to the main menu 4 Backup start button Begin preparing a backup file of the connected controller 3 How to use backup function a When clicking Ref button Save ...

Page 30: ... backup is complete the backup completed window is displayed In this case click the OK button and complete the backup operation If an error occurs during backup an Error window will be displayed as shown below In this case click the OK button and take countermeasure After that attempt backup operation again When an error occurs When backup completed ...

Page 31: ... is referenced right before by parameter writing function 3 SV No The SV No of the connected controller is displayed after executing Controller version check 4 SV No check button The SV No of the connected controller can be checked by clicking this button The SV No can only checked when communication is available 5 Update button Update the data file which is referenced during the data writing The ...

Page 32: ...V Number button and is displayed as SV No If an error occurs the LE Data Downloader error window will be displayed as shown below In this case click the OK button and take countermeasure After that check the SV No again 4 5 Software completion When the X button on the main menu window is clicked this software is finished ...

Page 33: ...ite data again This software is not compatible with the controller The software version SV No of the controller is not compatible with this software Please verify that the controller has SV2 10 software version or higher Refer to How to check SV No and IO type in 4 4 1 Writing by selecting ACT actuator for confirmation of the SV No If an English version Windows is not used the setting file is not ...

Page 34: ...lank controller When writing the data prepare a blank controller The controller and the SV No of the model data are not identical Do you really want to write the data The model data and SV No of the controller are not identical The actuator is not compatible depending on the SV No of the controller When writing the nonidentical model data please contact your SMC representative ...

Page 35: ...y enter the product 7 Avoid twisting folding rotating or applying an external force to the cable Risk of electric shock wire break contact failure and lost of control for theproduct can happen 8 Fix the cable protruding from the product in place before using The motor and lock cables are not robotic type cables and can be damaged when moved Therefore fix the cables and the connectors part A in fig...

Page 36: ...ncy stop of whole system Design the system so that human injury and or damage to machinery and equipment will not be caused when it is stopped by a safety device for abnormal conditions such as a power outage or a manual emergency stop of whole system 7 Consider the action when operation is restarted after an emergency stop or abnormal stop of whole system Design the system so that human injury or...

Page 37: ...ing parts of the product and the load in such a way that there is no interference at any point within the stroke Do not scratch or dent the sliding parts of the slideways or finger assemblies etc by striking or grasping them with other objects Components are manufactured to precise tolerances so that even a slight deformation may cause faulty operation 6 Prevent the seizure of rotating parts Preve...

Page 38: ... as the end stop damper Take the motor phase detection step into consideration for the installation and operation of this actuator 1 Keep the controller and product combined as delivered for use The product is set in parameters for shipment If it is combined with a different parameter failure can result 2 Check the product for the following points before operation a Damage to electric driving line...

Page 39: ...ctly exposed to liquid such as cutting oils If cutting oils coolant or oil mist contaminates the product failure or increased sliding resistance can result 3 Install a protective cover when the product is used in an environment directly exposed to foreign matters such as dust cutting chips and spatter Play or increased sliding resistance can result 4 Shade the sunlight in the place where the produ...

Page 40: ...ht when the product operation is stopped and the power supply is turned off 4 Do not apply an impact load or strong vibration while the lock is activated If an external impact load or strong vibration is applied to the product the lock will lose it s pushing force and damage to the sliding part of the lock or shortening of lifespan can result The same situations will happen when the lock slips due...

Page 41: ...ormal heat generation ignition smoking of the product etc cut off the power supply for this product and the system immediately 9 2 Handling 1 The inside of the controller and its connector should not be touched It may cause an electric shock or damage to the controller 2 Do not perform the operation or setting of this equipment with wet hands It may cause an electric shock 3 Product with damage or...

Page 42: ...lenoid valve they should be the surge absorbing element built in type 17 After the screen has switched completely operate the teaching box according to the instruction on the screen It will cause malfunction or accident 9 3 Installation 1 The controller and its peripheral devices should be installed on a fire proof material A direct installation on or near a flammable material may cause fire 2 Do ...

Page 43: ... voltage line 6 Verify the insulation of wiring Insulation failure interference with other circuit poor insulation between terminals and etc could introduce excessive voltage or current to the controller or its peripheral devices and damage them 9 5 Power supply 1 Use a power supply that has low noise between lines and between power and ground In cases where noise is high an isolation transformer ...

Page 44: ... of any abnormities in the case that the actuator does no move etc stop the operation of the system Otherwise an unexpected malfunction may occur and it will become impossible to secure the safety 3 Do not disassemble modify or repair this controller and the peripheral equipment 4 Do not put anything conductive or flammable inside of this controller It may cause a fire and explosion 5 Do not condu...

Page 45: ... Corresponding OS Addition ALARM 4 14 1 Sotokanda Chiyoda ku Tokyo 101 0021 JAPAN Tel 81 3 5207 8249 Fax 81 3 5298 5362 URL http www smcworld com Note Specifications are subject to change without prior notice and any obligation on the part of the manufacturer 2015 SMC Corporation All Rights Reserved ...

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