Yamaha RCX40, User Manual

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Installation
5. Robot cable connections
Connect the robot cables to the mating connectors on the front panel of the controller as shown below.
The “XM”, “YM” and “ROB I/O XY” connectors are for axes 1 and 2, while the “ZM”, “RM” and “ROB I/
O ZR” connectors are for axes 3 and 4.
The robot cable specifications depend on the robot model, so refer to the robot user’s manual for
details.
Fig. 3-5-1 Robot cable connection to RCX controller
Connected to YAMAHA robot
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NOTE
Check robot cables for bent pins,
kinks, and other damage before
connecting.
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WARNING
• The power to the controller
must be off when connecting
the robot cables.
• The robot cable connectors
(XM and YM, ZM and RM,
ROB I/O XY and ROB I/O ZR)
have an identical shape. Do
not confuse these cable
connectors when making
connections. Misconnection
will cause the robot to
malfunction.
• Keep robot cables separate
from the robot controller
power connection lines and
other equipment power lines.
Using in close contact with
lines carrying power may
cause malfunctions.
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CAUTION
Always securely connect the robot
cables. If they are not securely
connected and fail to make good
contact, the robot may malfunction.
Before turning on the controller,
make sure again that the cables are
securely connected.
Also make sure that the robot is
properly grounded. For details on the
grounding method, refer to the robot
user's manual.