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Table of Contents
PCL501 / PCL501PC ....................................................................................................................................1
Table of Contents ..........................................................................................................................................2
Section 1: Introduction ..................................................................................................................................3
Description ....................................................................................................................................................3
Technical Support .........................................................................................................................................3
Ordering Information .....................................................................................................................................4
Axis Selection ...............................................................................................................................................4
Baud Selection .............................................................................................................................................5
Baud Rates ...................................................................................................................................................5
Methods of Communication ..........................................................................................................................5
RS232 to RS485 Protocol ............................................................................................................................5
RS485 Protocol ............................................................................................................................................6
Two Wire Configuration
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Four Wire Configuration
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Terminating Resistor .....................................................................................................................................7
Status LED ...................................................................................................................................................7
Interfacing With A Driver ...............................................................................................................................7
Electrical Specifications
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Terminal Descriptions ...................................................................................................................................8
Dimensions ...................................................................................................................................................9
Wiring Diagrams .........................................................................................................................................10
Section 2: Functions ................................................................................................................................... 11
Section 3: SMC50WIN Software ................................................................................................................14
Installation ..................................................................................................................................................14
Getting Started ...........................................................................................................................................14
“The Unit is Connected” / “The Unit is NOT Connected” ............................................................................15
File Menu ....................................................................................................................................................15
Setup Menu ................................................................................................................................................15
Toolbar ........................................................................................................................................................16
Tab Sheets ..................................................................................................................................................16
Motion Tab Sheet ........................................................................................................................................16
Motion Tab Sheet Tutorial ...........................................................................................................................17
Program Tab Sheet .....................................................................................................................................18
Current Program Filename .........................................................................................................................18
SMC50 Memory Available ..........................................................................................................................19
Currently Selected Line ..............................................................................................................................19
Add/Change/Insert Commands ..................................................................................................................19
Motion Command Tab Sheet .....................................................................................................................20
Program Parameters ..................................................................................................................................22
Calculator ...................................................................................................................................................23
Section 4: Direct Talk Mode ........................................................................................................................24
COM Port Settings ......................................................................................................................................24
Unit Selection .............................................................................................................................................24
Instructions .................................................................................................................................................24
Section 5: Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................29
Error Codes ................................................................................................................................................30
Section 6: Tutorial .......................................................................................................................................31
Sample Program 1: .....................................................................................................................................31
Sample Program 2: .....................................................................................................................................32
Appendix 1: ASCII Table for Direct Mode ...................................................................................................34
Copyright ....................................................................................................................................................35
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