Robotiq Universal Controller
Instruction Manual
Robotiq inc. © 2008 - 2014
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3.5.2 Communication connection
The following table summarizes the communication protocols available for the Controller. A USB connection is
standard on all Controllers, while the optional communication panel will be setup for your options with a single
communication protocol. See the following subsection for details on the communication parameters of each
communication option.
Note
Only one protocol option is available for a given Controller unit.
Family
Protocol
Real-Time Ethernet
Ethernet / IP
Modbus TCP/IP
EtherCAT
ProfiNET
Fieldbus
DeviceNET
CANopen
ProfiBUS
USB
Modbus RTU
The Figure 3.5.2.1 shows the Communication Panel of the Robotiq Universal Controller. The communication port
will vary depending on the communication protocol chosen. Real-Time Ethernet family protocols ( Ethernet IP,
EtherCAT, Modbus TCP) will come with two (2) RJ45 standard ports. DeviceNet protocol will come with a 5-pin
Combicon connector, CANopen with a standard male DB-9 connector, finally ProfiBUS will come with a standard
female DB-9 connector.
