Yamaha RCX340, User Manual

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Parameter Settings
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8. Parameter Settings
Here we explain the parameters that must be set and the settings files that are required in order to begin
communication between the host control device and the robot controller.
Parameters related to EtherCAT
Name Setting Range Initial Value Description
1 Option board enable 0: INVALID
1: VALID 1: VALID Enables / disables the option board.
Set to VALID in order to use the EtherCAT system.
It is required to turn OFF and ON the power after changing the
parameter setting.
2 EtherCAT Device ID 0 to 65535 0 Set this parameter to communicate with the host control device
using the device ID.
0: No device is set.
1 to 65535: Valid network address
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NOTE
It is required to set the device ID or node address (e.g. station alias) for communication between the host device
and robot controller.
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Setting Method
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NOTE
Save the data inside the controller to external storage device through support software before changing the
controller settings.
1
Open the Parameter Edit screen.
At the initial screen, select [EDIT], press [Enter], and then select [PARAMETER].
2
Press the [F5] (OPTION) key to display the Option Parameters screen.
3
Select the desired parameter.
Use the cursor up/down keys to select the parameter to be edited, then press the [F1] (EDIT) key.
4
Edit the parameter.
Enter the desired set value, then press [Enter].
The "Option board enable" parameter set values display in the order of the option slot numbers.
(1: Upper left
➔
2: Lower left
➔
3: Upper right
➔
4: Lower right)
Specify a setting for the slot number where the EtherCAT compatible module is installed.
5
Press the [ESC] key to end the editing operation.
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CAUTION
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Do not touch the conductive areas and the electronic components of the EtherCAT compatible module.
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Do not subject the EtherCAT compatible module to impact shocks.
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Use care to keep moisture and conductive materials away from the EtherCAT compatible module in order to
prevent module failure.
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The "12.591: EtherCAT link error" alarm will be displayed at the programming box when the robot controller power
is turned ON if there is no connection to the EtherCAT system, or if an EtherCAT system error status exists. Even if
this occurs, the setting check described above can be performed.
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CAUTION
Data of the robot controller other than network parameters is not passed on automatically.
Be sure to back up from the controller before replacing it, download this data to the controller following
replacement, and then connect the controller to the network.