Yamaha RCX40, User Manual

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Operation
12. “SYSTEM” mode
12.3.3 SIO settings
The serial I/O unit allows the master station sequencer (PLC) to send and receive parallel
port ON/OFF data in the robot controller I/O unit, regardless of the robot program. This
function allows using I/O devices such as sensors and relays as serial-connected devices.
Fig. 4-12-71 SIO overview
Master station
PLC
CC-Link
Remote device station
robot controller
I/O device
(sensors, relays. etc.)
Parallel I/O connection
The relation between the parallel and serial ports that can be set are shown below.
DI port
→
SO port
DI2()
DI3()
DI4()
DI5()
SO2()
SO3()
SO4()
SO5()
DO2()
DO3()
DO4()
DO5()
SI2()
SI3()
SI4()
SI5()
DO port
←
SI port
Output devices such as valves Input devices such as sensors
[Procedure]
1) Press the
F 3
(SIO) key in "SYSTEM>OPTION” mode.
Fig. 4-12-72 SIO setting initial screen
SYSTEM >OPTION>SIO V8.01
1.Direct SI2()->DO2() NO
2.Direct SI3()->DO3() NO
3. Direct SI4()->DO4() NO
4. Direct SI5()->DO5() NO
5. Direct SO2()<-DI2() NO
EDIT JUMP
Valid keys and submenu descriptions in this mode are shown below.
Cursor key
(
↑/↓
)
F1
F2
Valid keys
EDIT
JUMP
Menu Function
Selects the SIO parameter.
Changes the SIO parameter.
Moves the cursor to the designated SIO parameter.
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NOTE
• Output results might be incorrect
if the SIO specified port is the
same as the port used by the
program.
• These settings are only valid when
the serial I/O unit is connected.