Yamaha RCX series, User Manual

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Chapter
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CONNECTION
2. Setting to the CC-Link system specification controller
When connecting the CC-Link compatible module to an existing robot controller, the
CC-Link compatible module must be installed in the robot controller. Check the CC-Link
system specifications with the procedure given in section 1.
2.1 Saving the robot controller data
Before installing the CC-Link compatible module into the robot controller, be sure to save
the data stored in the robot controller into an external memory by using VIP software, etc.
2.2 Installing the CC-Link compatible module
Install the CC-Link compatible module into the robot controller. Also set the station No.
and communication baud rate for the CC-Link compatible module with the procedures
given in "3. Setting the CC-Link compatible module" in chapter 2.
2.3 Response when starting the robot controller
The robot controller will always start up with an "option board setting error" after the CC-
Link compatible module has been installed.
Make the following settings as explained
below.
[Procedure]
1. Make connections to all input connectors on the front panel of the robot controller.
2. The following type of question will appear on the MPB/RPB screen, so answer as
"YES".
ＰＯＷＥＲ ＯＮ
１２．７０：Ｉｎｃｏｒｒｅｃｔ ｏｐｔｉｏｎ ｓｅｔｔｉｎｇ
ｃｈａｎｇｅ ＯｐｔｉｏｎＳｌｏｔ ＯＫ？ ＹＥＳ ＮＯ
3. If the controller does not operate properly because of a memory error, etc., load the
data saved in step 2.1 into the controller. Refer to the controller user's manual for
details on loading the data. If the robot controller is not correctly connected with
the CC-Link system, the message "CC-Link Communication Error" will appear on the
MPB/RPB.
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NOTE
For instructions on how to load data using the support software VIP, refer to the
VIP user's manual.
2. Setting to the CC-Link system specification controller