RCM-GW Gateway Unit
First Step Guide
First Edition
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1. Parts
No.
Part Name
Model
Remarks
1
Controller Main Body
Refer to “How to read the model plate” and
“How to read the model”.
Accessories
2
Fieldbus
Connector
DeviceNet type
SMSTB2.5/5-ST-5.08AU
(Supplier : PHOENIX CONTACT)
CC-Link type
PROFIBUS type Prepare Dsub 9-pin (female) connector.
3
SIO Communication
Connector Plug
MC1.5/6-ST-3.5
(Supplier : PHOENIX CONTACT)
Applicable Cable Size
0.3mm
2
(AWG22)
4
Power Supply Input
Connector Plug
MC1.5/4-ST-3.81
(Supplier : PHOENIX CONTACT)
Applicable Cable Size
1.25mm
2
(AWG16)
5
Terminal
Resistance
DeviceNet type
Please prepare separately
121
1
1/4W
CC-Link type
130
1/2W, 110
1/2W enclosed one unit
each
PROFIBUS type
Built-in
(selected on terminal resistance switch)
6
First Step Guide
7
Instruction Manual (DVD)
8
Safety Guide
2. Instruction Manuals related to this product, which are contained in the Instruction Manual
(DVD).
No.
Name
Manual No.
1
DeviceNet Gateway Unit RCM-GW-DV Instruction Manual
ME0168
2
CC-Link Gateway Unit RCM-GW-CC Instruction Manual
ME0169
3
PROFIBUS Gateway Unit RCM-GW-PR Instruction Manual
ME0177
4
ACON-C/CG Controller Positioner Type Instruction Manual
ME0176
5
ACON-SE Controller Serial Communication Type Instruction Manual
ME0171
6
PCON-C/CG/CF Controller Positioner Type Instruction Manual
ME0170
7
PCON-SE Controller Serial Communication Type Instruction Manual
ME0163
8
SCON Controller Instruction Manual
ME0161
9
ERC2 Actuator with integrated Controller Instruction Manual (SIO type)
ME0159
3. How to read the model plate
4. How to read the model
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R C M - G W - D V : D e v i c e N e t G a t e w a y U n i t
•
R C M - G W - C C : C C - L i n k G a t e w a y U n i t
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R C M - G W - P R : P R O F I B U S G a t e w a y U n i t
Basic Specifications
1. RCM-GW-DV
Item
Specification
DeviceNet ty
pe
Communication Protocol DeviceNet2.0 (certified interface)
For Communication
Master/Slave Connection
Bit Strobe
Polling
Cyclic
Baud Rate
500k/250k/125kbps
Communication Cable
Length
(Note 1)
Baud Rate
Max. Network Length
Max. Branch Line
Length
Total Branch Line
Length
500kbps
100m
6m
39m
250kbps
250m
78m
125kbps
500m
156m
(Note) When DeviceNet dedicated thick cable is used
Number of Occupied Nodes 1 node
Communication Power
Supply
Voltage 24V DC
10% Current Consumption 60mA Externally Supplied (Supplied from
DeviceNet communication cable side)
Communications Cable DeviceNet dedicated cable
Note 1 Refer to the instruction manuals for the master unit and the mounted programmable logic controller (stated as PLC
from now on) when a T-junction communication is to be conducted.
2. RCM-GW-CC
Item
Specification
C
C
-Li
nk type
Communication Protocol CC-Link Ver1.10/Ver2
(Note 1)
Baud Rate
10M/5M/2.5M/625k/156kbps
Communication System
Broadcast polling system
Synchronization System Frame synchronization system
Transmission Path
Format
Bus format (EIA RS485 conformance 3-line type)
Error Control System
CRC (X
16
X
12
X
5
1)
*1
Number of Occupied Stations Remote Device Station [Refer to Field Network Wirings and Settings Section]
Communication Cable
Length
(Note 2)
Baud Rate
10Mbps
5Mbps
2.5Mbps
625kbps
156kbps
Total Cable
Length
100m
160m
400m
900m
1200m
Communications Cable CC-Link dedicated cable
Note 1 When the host CC-Link master unit is Ver.1, the available RCM-GW-CC is limited to Ver.1.10. Even if the host CC-Link
master unit is Ver.2, RCM-GW-CC Ver.1.10 is connectable, but the available functions are limited.
[Refer to 5. Operation Modes and Main Functions [2] RCM-GW-CC or Instruction Manual (DVD)]
Note 2 Refer to the instruction manuals for the master unit and the mounted programmable logic controller (stated as PLC
from now on) when a T-junction communication is to be conducted.
*1
CRC : Cyclic Redundancy Check It is a data error detection method often used for the synchronous transmission
3. RCM-GW-PR
Item
Specification
PROFIBUS ty
pe
Communication Protocol PROFIBUS-DP (RS485 conformance)
Communication System
Hybrid System (Master-Slave System or Token Passing System)
Baud Rate
9.6k to 12Mbps (Automatic Following to the Master)
Communication Cable
Length
(Type A Cable)
Baud Rate
12/6/3Mbps
1.5Mbps
500kbps
187.5kbps
93.75/45.45/
19.2/9.6kbps
Total Cable
Length
100m
200m
400m
1000m
1500m
Number of Occupied Nodes 1 node
Communications Cable
Type A Cable for PROFIBUS-DP (Standard EN50170)
4. Common Specifications
Item
Specification
Power Supply
24V DC
10
Current Consumption
MAX. 300
ｍ
A
Heat Generation
7.2W
Connectable Models
ERC2, PCON-C/CG/SE, ACON-C/CG/SE, SCON
Number of Max. Controllable
Axes
16-axis (There is a limitation for RCM-GW-CC depending on the Operation Mode
[Refer to 5. Operation Modes and Main Functions [2] RCM-GW-CC or Instruction
Manual (DVD)])
Fo
r
Co
mmu
n
ica
tion
Communication
Protocol
RS485 conformance
Communication System Start-Stop Synchronization System Half-Duplex Communication
Baud Rate
230.4kbps
Error Control System
Non parity bit, CRC
*1
Communication Cable
Length
Total Cable Length 100m or less
Communications Cable
Twisted-pair shielded cable
(Recommended : Taiyo Cabletec Corporation K-SB/20276
Length [m] 2P
AWG22)
Envi
ro
nm
en
t
Surrounding air
temperature
0 to 40
C
Surrounding humidity
85%RH or less (non-condensing)
Surrounding
environment
[Refer to Installation Environment section]
Surrounding storage
temperature
10 to 65
C
Surrounding storage
humidity
90%RH or less (non-condensing)
Vibration durability
XYZ Each direction 10 to 57Hz Pulsating amplitude 0.035mm (continuous) 0.075mm (intermittent)
57 to 150Hz 4.9m/s
2
(continuous) 9.8m/s
2
(intermittent)
Protection class
IP20
Cooling Method
Natural air-cooling
Insulation Resistance
Between power supply terminal and FG 500V DC 10M
or more
Product Life
(Reference) 5 to 10 years: It varies significantly by the effects of the usage condition
(especially temperature).
External Dimensions
35W
178.5H
68.1D [mm]
Weight
Approx. 480g
*1
CRC : Cyclic Redundancy Check It is a data error detection method often used for the synchronous transmission
5. Operation Modes and Main Functions
Operation Mode can be selected on the mode switch located on the front panel. [Refer to Field Network
Wirings and Settings Section]
[1] RCM-GW-DV
Main Functions
Position Number Specification
Mode
Direct Numeric Specification
Mode
Command Specification Mode
Positioner
Operation
Simplified Direct
Value Operation
Position Data Direct
Specification Movement
×
○
△
(Note 1)
○
Velocity and Acceleration Direct Setup
×
○
△
(Note 1)
△
(Note 1)
Pressing Operation
○
○
△
(Note 1)
△
(Note 1)
Current Position Reading
×
○
△
(Note 2)
○
Number of Positions Specification
(Note 4)
○
×
○
×
Completed Position Number Reading
○
×
○
○
Signal Reading for Each Status
○
○
○
○
Number of Max. Connectable Axes
16
16
16
16
Number of Selectable (Valid) Axes
0 to 15
0 to 15
0 to 15
0 to 15
Max. Value for Position Data
Specification (mm or deg)
Position Table Setting
9999.99
(Note 3)
9999.99
(Note 3)
9999.99
(Note 3)
[2] RCM-GW-CC
Main Functions
Position Number
Specification
Mode
Direct Numeric Specification Mode
Command Specification Mode
Position Data
Limit Mode
Normal
Positioning Mode
Pressing
Available Mode
Positioner
Operation
Simplified Direct
Value Operation
Position Data Direct
Specification Movement
×
○
○
○
△
(Note 1)
○
Velocity and Acceleration Direct Setup
×
×
○
○
△
(Note 1)
△
(Note 1)
Pressing Operation
○
×
×
○
△
(Note 1)
△
(Note 1)
Current Position Reading
×
○
○
○
△
(Note 2)
○
Number of Positions Specification
(Note 4)
○
×
×
×
○
×
Completed Position Number Reading
○
×
×
×
○
○
Number of Max. Connectable Axes
14
14
7
3
16
16
Number of Selectable (Valid) Axes
0 to 13
0 to 13
0 to 6
0 to 2
0 to 15
0 to 15
Max. Value for Position Data
Specification (mm or deg)
Position Table
Setting
327.67
327.67
9999.99
(Note 3)
9999.99
(Note 3)
9999.99
(Note 3)
RCM-GW-CC Ver1.10
Corresponding Model
○
×
RCM-GW-CC Ver2
Corresponding Model
○
[3] RCM-GW-PR
Main Functions
Position Number
Specification Mode
Direct Numeric Specification
Mode
Command Specification Mode
Positioner
Operation
Simplified Direct
Value Operation
Position Data Direct
Specification Movement
×
○
△
(Note 1)
○
Velocity and Acceleration Direct Setup
×
○
△
(Note 1)
△
(Note 1)
Pressing Operation
○
○
△
(Note 1)
△
(Note 1)
Current Position Reading
×
○
△
(Note 2)
○
Number of Positions Specification
(Note 4)
○
×
○
×
Completed Position Number Reading
○
×
○
○
Signal Reading for Each Status
○
○
○
○
Number of Max. Connectable Axes
16
16
16
16
Number of Selectable (Valid) Axes
0 to 15
0 to 15
0 to 15
0 to 15
Max. Value for Position Data
Specification (mm or deg)
Position Table Setting
9999.99
(Note 3)
9999.99
(Note 3)
9999.99
(Note 3)
Note 1 Although an operation cannot be performed with specifying values directly, it is available to operate by rewriting the
data on the position table from the write command.
Please note, however, that the EEPROM has a 100,000 write limitation. Consider the effect of this mode with regard to
product lifespan.
Note 2 Direct reading cannot be performed since it is not the constant output. However, reading is available from the read
command.
Note 3 This is the maximum value that can be written to the data field; however, the maximum value input should not exceed
the actuator stroke.
Note 4 The number of available positions varies according to which PIO pattern is selected through the Operation Mode
parameter.
Limitation in Number of
Positions by PIO Pattern
Select
ERC2 Standard, PCON-C/CG/SE, ACON-C/CG and SCON
ERC2-SE
ACON-SE
PCON-SE
PIO Pattern (Parameter No.25)
0
1
2
3
4
5
ERC2
Operation Type
Standard
Solenoid
Valve Type
Zone Signal
Type
Position
Zone Type
SIO
SIO Type
Position Number
Specification Mode
8
×
16
16
64
64
Command
Specification Mode
8
×
16
16
64
64
PCON
ACON
SCON
Operation Type
Positioning
Mode
Teaching
Mode
256-point
Mode
512-point
Mode
Electromagnetic
Valve Mode 1
Electromagnetic
Valve Mode 2
SIO Type
Position Number
Specification Mode
64
64
256
512
7
×
64
Command
Specification Mode
64
64
256
512
7
×
64
[Refer to the instruction manual of each controller for PIO pattern details.]
Model
Serial number
MODEL RCM-GW-DV
SERIAL No. 800056144 MADE IN JAPAN
Warning : Operation of this equipment requires detailed installation and operation instructions which are
provided on the DVD Manual included in the box this device was packaged in. It should be retained
with this device at all times.
A copy of the DVD 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.
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