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Chapter 1
General Information about RC7M Controller
The RC7M controller is available in several models which differ in detailed
specifications to match robot models.
1.1 Controller Model Name on Nameplate
The model name of the controller is printed on the nameplate attached to the rear side
of the controller as shown below. The model name is coded as listed below.
Coding of Controller Model Name
RC7M - VSG 6 B A - B P
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)
Position
Code
sample
Denotes: Coding
(a) VSG Robot model name VMG: VM-G series, VSG: VS-G series,
VPG: VP-G series, HMG: HM-G series,
HSG: HS-G series, XRG: XR-G series
(b) 6 No. of controllable axes 4: 4 axes, 5/6: 5 or 6 axes, 6: 6 axes
(c) B Engineering symbol 1 B: Encoder B
C: Encoder C
(d) A Engineering symbol 2 A: 24V brake
(e) Engineering symbol 3 Blank: 200 VAC power
A: 100 VAC power
(f) B Controller type (Note) Blank: Standard type
B: Global type (with safety board)
C: Global type (with safety box)
D: UL-Listed(with safety board)
E: UL-Listed(with safety box)
(g) P I/O type Blank or N: NPN I/O
P: PNP I/O
(Note) For the differences between the global and standard types, see the next page.