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ERC3 Gateway Unit
First Step Guide
First Edition
Thank you for purchasing our product.
Make sure to read the Safety Guide and detailed Instruction Manual (CD/DVD) included with the product in addition to
this First Step Guide to ensure correct use.
This Instruction Manual is original.
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Using or copying all or part of this Instruction Manual without permission is prohibited.
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The company names, names of products and trademarks of each company shown in the sentences are registered
trademarks.
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DeviceNet and CompoNet are a registered mark of ODVA.
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CC-Link is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
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PROFIBUS is a registered trademark of PROFIBUS Association.
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MECHATROLINK is a registered trademark of MECHATROLINK Members Association.
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EtherCAT® is a registered mark of Beckoff Automation GmbH.
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EtherNet/IP is a trademark used under the license of ODVA.
Product Check
This product is comprised of the following parts if it is of standard configuration.
If you find any fault in the contained model or any missing parts, contact us or our distributor.
1. Parts
No.
Part Name
Model
Remarks
1
Gateway Unit Main Body
Refer to “How to read the model plate”, “How to
read the model No.”
Accessories
2 Power
Connector
FMCD1.5/8-ST-3.5
(Supplier : PHOENIX CONTACT)
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Emergency Stop
Recommended cable
size
0.5mm
2
(AWG20)
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Power Supply
Recommended cable
size
1.25 to 0.5mm
2
(AWG16 to 20)
3
CC-Link Connector
(For CC-Link Type)
MSTB2.5/5-STF-5.08 AU
(Supplier : PHOENIX CONTACT)
Terminal Resistance
(130
Ω
1/2W, 110
Ω
1/2W)
enclosed one unit each
4
DeviceNet Connector
(For DeviceNet Type)
SMSTB2.5/5-ST-5.08AU
(Supplier : PHOENIX CONTACT)
Prepare a terminal
resistor separately if this
controller is to be
allocated at the terminal.
5
Absolute Battery Box (Option) EGW-ABB (Battery AB-7)
For Simple Absolute
Type
6
First Step Guide
7
Instruction Manual (DVD)
8
Safety Guide
2. Teaching Tool (Please purchase separately)
A teaching tool such as PC software is necessary when performing the setup for position setting, parameter setting, etc.
that can only be done on the teaching tool.
Please prepare either of the following teaching tools.
No. Part
Name
Model
1
PC Software
(Includes RS232C Exchange A Peripheral Communication Cable)
RCM-101-MW
2
PC Software
(Includes USB Exchange A USB Cable + Peripheral
Communication Cable)
RCM-101-USB
3
Teaching Pendant (Touch Panel Teaching)
CON-PTA
4
Teaching Pendant (Touch Panel Teaching with deadman switch)
CON-PDA
5
Teaching Pendant
(Touch Panel Teaching with deadman TP Adapter (RCB-LB-TG))
CON-PGA
3. Instruction manuals related to this product, which are contained in the instruction manual (DVD).
No. Name
Manual
No.
1
ERC3 Gateway Unit Instruction Manual
ME0302
2
ERC3 Actuator with Integrated Controller Instruction Manual
ME0297
3
PC Software
RCM-101-MW/RCM-101-USB Instruction Manual
ME0155
4
Touch Panel Teaching
CON-PTA/PDA/PGA Instruction Manual
ME0295
4. How to read the model plate
5. How to read controller model code
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Gateway unit
model
RCM – EGW – DV
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Battery box model
EGW – ABB –
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Basic Specifications
List of Specifications
Number of Controlled Axes
4 axes MAX.
Control/Motor Power Supply Voltage
24V DC
±
10%
Control Power Capacity
MAX. 1A
High output setting valid
(Note 1)
Rated
3.5A/MAX.
4.2A
Load Current
(Per axis)
High output setting invalid
(Note 1)
Rated 1.2A/MAX. 2.0A
Capacity of Brake Release Power Source (Per
axis)
MAX. 0.15A
Control Power Capacity for Simple Absolute Unit MAX. 1.4A
High output setting valid
(Note 1)
2.5W
Heat
Generation
High output setting invalid
(Note 1)
1.9W
In-Rush Current
(Note 2)
MAX.
60A
Transient Power Cutoff Durability
20ms
Motor Control System
Applicable Encoder
Refer to Instruction Manual for the actuator with integrated ERC3 controller
Cable Length Between Actuator and Gateway MAX. 10m (Use the dedicated cable.)
Serial Communication Interface
(SIO Port: Only for teaching)
RS485 1CH (based on Modbus Protocol) Speed 9.6 to 230.4kbps
External Interface
DeviceNet, CC-Link, PROFIBUS-DP, CompoNet,
MECHATROLINK-I/II, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT
Data Setting and Input
PC Software, Touch Panel Teaching, Gateway Parameter Create Tool
Data Retention Memory
Position data and parameters saved in the non-volatile memory of actuator
via Gateway Unit (There is no limitation in number of writing)
Number of Positioning Points
MAX. 512 points (There is no limit for simple direct and direct indication
modes)
(Note)
The number of positioning points differs depending on the operation
pattern select by the parameter setting.
LED Display
(Mounted on Front Panel)
1) Gateway status LEDs
6 points
2) Each axis status LEDs
6 points
Electromagnetic Brake Compulsory Release
Can be released with the brake compulsory release switch installed in the
front panel for each axis
Protective functions
Overcurrent Protection
Protection Function against Electric Shock
Class I basic insulation
Insulation Resistance
500V DC 10M
Ω
Cooling Method
Natural air-cooling
External Dimensions
35W × 140H × 105D
Weight
Approx. 220g (DeviceNet Type, CC-Link Type, PROFIBUS Type,
CompoNet Type, EtherNet/IP Type)
Approx. 230g (MECHATROLINK Type)
Approx. 240g (EtherCAT Type)
Ambient Air Temperature
0 to 40
°
C
Ambient Humidity
85%RH or less (non-condensing)
Ambient Environment
[Refer to Installation Environment]
Ambient Storage Temperature
-20 to 70
°
C * 0 to 40
°
C for absolute battery
Ambient storage humidity
85%RH or less (non-condensing)
Usable Altitude
1000m or lower above sea level
Vibration Durability
Frequency 10 to 57Hz/ Swing width : 0.075mm
Frequency 57 to 150Hz/ Acceleration : 9.8m/s
2
XYZ Each direction Sweep time: 10 min. Number of sweep: 10 times
Shock Resistance
150mm/s
2
11ms Semi-sine wave pulse XYZ Each direction 3 times
Envi
ro
nm
en
t
Protection Class
IP20
Note 1 Refer to the separate booklet Controller Integrated Actuator for the details of the connected
actuator (ERC3).
Note 2 Rush current passes for about 50
μ
s after the power is injected.
<Calculation of 24V DC Power Capacity>
For the calculation of 24V DC power capacity, figure out the numbers for (1) to (5) below, and then follow
Step (6).
(1) Control Power Current Consumption : 1A ·················································································1)
(2) Current Consumption of Motor Power Supply:
Sum total of load c (Number of actuator axes equipped with brake × 0.15A) ················2)
(3) For Simple Absolute Type
: 0.2A + (0.3A × Number of axes) ····································3)
(4) Current Consumption at Excitation Phase Detection:
Add the inrush current for all connected axes············································································4)
(5) In-Rush Current :
60A················································································5)
(6) Selection of Power Supply:
Usually, the rated current is to be approximately 1.3 times higher than 1) + 2) + 3) above considering
approximately 30% of margin to the load current. However, considering the current of 4) to 5), even
though it is a short time, select a power supply with “peak load corresponding” type or that with enough
capacity. For the current of 4) to 5), it can be avoided from the current consumption occurred at the same
time by the timing for the emergency stop release (motor power-on) and servo-on being changed. In the
case that the capacity margin is not sufficient, voltage might be dropped in a moment. In particular, be
careful of the power unit with the remote sensing function.
(Note) Make short-circuit on 0V side when separate power sources are used for the control power and
motor power.
(Reference)
Selection of Power Supply Protection Circuit Breaker
It is recommended that the power supply protection is conducted on the primary side (AC power side) of
the 24V DC power supply unit.
Pay attention to the in-rush current of 24V DC power supply unit and rated cutoff current of the circuit
breaker.
• Rated Breaking Current > Short-circuit Current = Primary Power Supply Capacity/Power Voltage
• (Reference) In-rush Current of IAI Power Supply Unit PS241 = 50 to 60A, 3msec
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Specifications of DeviceNet Interface
Item Specification
DeviceNet2.0
Group 2 Dedicated Server
Communication Protocol
Network-Powered Insulation Node
Baud Rate
Automatically follows the master
Communication System
Master-Slave System (Polling)
Number of Occupied
Channels
Refer to “3.4.1 PLC Address Construction by each Operation Mode” in the Instruction Manual for
ERC3 Gateway Unit.
Number of Occupied
Nodes
1 Node
Baud Rate
Max. Network Length
Total Branch Line
Length
Max. Branch Line
Length
500kbps 100m 39m
250kbps 250m 78m
Communication Cable
Length
(Note 2)
125kbps 500m 156m
6m
Communications Cable
Use the dedicated cable.
Connector
(Note 1)
MSTBA2.5/5-G-5.08AU (Manufactured by PHOENIX CONTACT or equivalent)
Consumption Current of
Communication Power
Supply
60mA
Communication Power
Supply
24V DC (Supplied from DeviceNet)
Note 1 The cable-side connector is a standard accessory. (PHOENIX CONTACT SMSTB2.5/5-ST-5.08AU)
Note 2 For T branch communication, refer to the Instruction Manuals for the master unit and programmable controller (PLC)
to be mounted.
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Specifications of CC-Link Interface
Item Specification
Communication Protocol CC-Link ver1.1 or ver2
Station Type
Remote Device Station (MAX. four stations occupied)
Baud Rate
10M/5M/2.5M/625k/156kbps
Communication System
Broadcast Polling System
Number of Connectable
Stations
Refer to “3.4.1 PLC Address Construction by each Operation Mode” in the Instruction Manual for
ERC3 Gateway Unit.
Baud Rate (bps)
10M
5M
2.5M
625k
156k
Communication Cable
Length
(Note 2)
Total Cable Length (m)
100
160
400
900
1200
Communications Cable
Use the dedicated cable.
Connector
(Note 1)
MSTB2.5/5-GF-5.08 AU (Manufactured by PHOENIX CONTACT or equivalent)
Note 1 The cable-side connector is a standard accessory. (PHOENIX CONTACT MSTB2.5/5-STF-5.08 AU)
Note 2 For T branch communication, refer to the Instruction Manuals for the master unit and programmable PLC to be
mounted.
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Specifications of PROFIBUS-DP Interface
Item Specification
Communication Protocol PROFIBUS-DP
Baud Rate
Automatically follows the master
Communication System
Hybrid System (Master-Slave System or Token Passing System)
Number of Occupied
Stations
Refer to “3.4.1 PLC Address Construction by each Operation Mode” in the Instruction Manual for
ERC3 Gateway Unit.
MAX. Total Network
Baud Rate
Cable Type
100m 12,000/6,000/3,000kbps
200m 1,500kbps
400m 500kbps
1000m 187.5kbps
Communication Cable
Length
(Note 2)
1200m 9.6/19.2/93.75kbps
Type A Cable
Communications Cable
STP cable AWG18
Connector
(Note 1)
9-pin female D-sub Connector
Transmission Path Format Bus/Tree/Star
Note 1 Please prepare a 9-pin male D-sub connector for the cable-end connector.
Note 2 For T branch communication, refer to the Instruction Manuals for the master unit and programmable PLC to be
mounted.
<Series>
<Type>
EGW : Drive cutoff relay mounted
EGWG : Drive cutoff relay not mounted
<Type of Connected Field Network>
DV : DeviceNet Type
CC : CC-Link Type
PR : PROFIBUS-DP Type
CN : CompoNet Type
ML : MECHATROLINK Type
EP : EtherNet/IP Type
EC : EtherCAT Type
Model
Serial number
Warning : Operation of this equipment requires detailed installation and operation instructions which are
provided on the CD/DVD Manual included in the box this device was packaged in. It should be
retained with this device at all times.
A hardcopy of the Manual can be requested by contacting your nearest IAI Sales Office listed at
the back cover of the Instruction Manual or on the First Step Guide.
<Second Unit Gateway Unit >
Number of Connected Axes for Simple Absolute Type
<First Unit Gateway Unit >
Number of Connected Axes for Simple Absolute Type
