2. Installation
122 RC700 / RC90 Option Fieldbus I/O Rev.14
Prepare the cable for PROFIBUS-DP sold in the market as a communication cable.
Install terminating resistors at both ends of the network.
A terminating resistor is installed in the PROFIBUS-DP slave board. Turn the terminating
resistor ON or OFF using the terminator switch on the front panel.
Installing Module
WARNING
Make sure that the power is turned OFF before installing/removing any modules
or connecting/disconnecting any cables. Working with the power ON is extremely
hazardous and may result in electrical shock and/or malfunction of equipment.
Install the module to the dedicated slot on the T/VT series Manipulator.
Reference: Manipulator manual Setup & Operation 17. Fieldbus I/O
Confirmation with EPSON RC+ 7.0
When a PROFIBUS-DP slave module is installed to the T/VT series Manipulator, it is
recognized automatically. Confirm whether EPSON RC+ 7.0 has recognized the
PROFIBUS-DP module using the following procedure.
1. Select [Setup]-[System Configuration] and display the [System Configuration] dialog
box.
2. Select [Inputs / Outputs].
3. Confirm that the following items are displayed in “Fieldbus Slave”.
Installed : Yes
Inputs : 512-767 (default setting)
Outputs : 512-767 (default setting)