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Installation and wiring
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Connecting the controller to a communication device
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Make this connection by using the optional communication cable (dedicated cable) for connection to a communication
device, such as a personal computer.
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• Select either the USB or D-Sub connection cable for the communication cable. To perform the communication
through the uSB port of a communication device, such as a personal computer, use the uSB communication
cable. If the D-Sub communication cable is connected to the uSB port through a commercially available uSB
conversion cable, the operation cannot be guaranteed.
• Do not modify the communication cable. This can cause communication errors and equipment failure.
• Always grasp the connector body when connecting/disconnecting the communication cable at the controller.
pulling on the cable can cause equipment failure or breaking of wire.
• An incorrectly inserted connector or poor contact condition can cause malfunctions or equipment failure.
Be sure that the connector is correctly and securely connected.
• When disconnecting the connector from the controller, pull the connector straight out to avoid bending the
connector pins.
• An emergency stop occurs if the communication cable (or Handy Terminal cable) is unplugged while the
controller power is on, and a "servo off" status is established at the robot.
Communication device connection
Communication cable
Personal computer, etc.
Communication connector 1 (COM1)
TS-X, TS-P
TS-S, TS-S2,
TS-SH
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Connecting a dummy connector
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The provided dummy connector must be plugged into the COM1 connector when operating the controller without
connecting it to a communication unit.
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• An incorrectly inserted connector or poor contact condition can cause malfunctions or equipment failure.
Be sure that the connector is correctly and securely connected.
• When disconnecting the connector from the controller, pull the connector straight out to avoid bending the
connector pins.
• If the dummy connector is disconnected with the power to the controller turned on, an emergency stop occurs
and the robot enters the servo off status.
TS-X, TS-P
TS-S, TS-S2,
TS-SH
Dummy connector connection
Dummy connector
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