Epson RC180 User Manual

Setup & Operation 12. Option Units
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Explicit Message Connection (for DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP)
Issuing an Explicit message from DeviceNet / EtherNet/IP master unit to the RC180
controller acquires and configures the DeviceNet / EtherNet/IP I/O area.
Supported function and Class ID configurations are as follows:
When using Assembly Object Class (Class ID = 4)
Function
Class ID
Instance
Service Code
Input acquisition
4 (04h)
100 (64h)
14 (0Eh)
Output configuration
4 (04h)
150 (96h)
16 (10h)
Output acquisition
4 (04h)
150 (96h)
14 (0Eh)
When using I/O Data Mapping Object Class (Class ID = 160, 161)
Function
Class ID
Instance
Service Code
Input acquisition
160 (A0h)
01 (01h)
14 (0Eh)
Output configuration
161 (A1h)
01 (01h)
16 (10h)
Output acquisition
161 (A1h)
01 (01h)
14 (0Eh)
Command response
It can acquire 32 bytes input/output data.
12.4 RS-232C Board
12.4.1 About the RS-232C Board
A standard RS-232C port is not available with the Controller. An RS-232C option board
must be added.
Mount the RS-232C board in the option unit to communicate with external equipment with
RS-232C.
The RS-232C option accepts four ports expansion per board. A maximum of two boards,
eight ports expansion is available for RS-232C board.
Port numbers are assigned as follows.
Port No. Supported hardware
#1 to #4 First RS-232C board
#5 to #8 Second RS-232C board

Epson RC180 Specifications

General

Brand	Epson
Model	RC180
Category	Controller
Language	English