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IAI MSEL User Manual

IAI MSEL
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MSEL Controller
Instruction Manual Fifth Edition

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

IAI MSEL Specifications

General IconGeneral
Protection ClassIP20
TypeProgrammable Controller
Communication InterfaceEthernet
Power Supply24V DC
Number of AxesUp to 8
Operating Temperature0 to 55 °C
Storage Temperature-20°C to 70°C

Summary

Please Read Before Use

Important

Contains critical information regarding the manual, product operation, and company policies.

Safety Guide

Safety Precautions for Our Products

Details common safety precautions for operating the company's robots.

International Standards Compliances

Name for Each Parts and Their Functions

Precautions in Operation

Chapter 1 Specifications Check

1.1 Product Check

Lists standard configuration parts and procedures for checking for faults or missing items.

1.1.1 Parts (Excluding Options)

Details the standard parts included with the product, excluding optional accessories.

1.1.2 Teaching Tool (Optional)

Describes optional teaching tools necessary for setup, program creation, and parameter setting.

1.1.4 How to Read the Model Plate

Provides guidance on interpreting information on the product's model plate.

1.1.5 How to Read the Model

Explains how to understand the model codes for single-axis and Cartesian type controllers.

1.2 Basic Specifications

Details the fundamental technical specifications of the controller.

1.3 External Dimensions

Provides dimensional drawings and measurements for the main unit and battery box.

1.4 Interfaces

Describes the available interfaces for connecting external devices.

1.4.1 Standard I/O

Details the specifications for standard Input/Output (I/O) connections.

1.4.2 Extension I/O

Details the specifications for extension Input/Output (I/O) with PIO and fieldbus options.

1.5 Absolute Battery Box (to be Connected for Simple Absolute Type)

Explains the connection and use of the absolute battery box for simple absolute types.

1.6 Installation and Storage Environment

Specifies suitable environments for installation and storage, including pollution degree.

1.7 Noise Prevention and the Installation

Provides guidance on protective grounding, wiring precautions, and noise sources elimination.

Chapter 2 Wiring

2.1 Wiring (Example connection of devices) Diagram

Illustrates typical wiring diagrams for PC/PG/PCF/PGF and PCX/PGX controllers.

2.2 Circuit Diagram (Example)

Provides example circuit diagrams for key functionalities.

2.2.1 Power Supply Circuit

Details the circuit diagram for the power supply connection.

2.2.2 Emergency Stop and Enable Circuit (PC/PCF/PCX Type)

Shows the circuit design for emergency stop and enable signals for PC/PCF/PCX types.

2.2.3 Emergency Stop and Enable Circuit (PG/PGF/PGX Type)

Shows the circuit design for emergency stop and enable signals for PG/PGF/PGX types.

2.2.4 Motor Encoder Circuit

Illustrates the wiring connections for motor encoder circuits for linear axes and SCARA robots.

2.2.5 PIO Circuit

Details the circuit diagrams and function allocation for Parallel Input/Output (PIO).

2.3 Wiring Method

Explains the general methods for connecting various components.

2.3.1 Connection to AC Power Input Connector

Provides instructions for connecting the AC power input connector.

2.3.2 Wiring the Emergency Stop Circuit (System I/O)

Details the wiring for the emergency stop and enable signal circuits using System I/O.

2.3.3 Wiring for Actuator

Explains how to connect the relay cables to the actuator connectors.

2.3.4 Wiring for Motor Driving Power Line Connector

Instructions for wiring the motor driving power line connector for external power source cutoff.

2.3.5 Wiring to Single Absolute Battery Unit

Details the wiring for connecting the absolute battery unit for simple absolute type.

2.3.6 Wiring for PIO

Explains the wiring procedure for Parallel Input/Output (PIO) using dedicated cables.

2.3.7 Wiring for the Teaching Tool (SIO Connector, USB Connector)

Describes wiring for connecting teaching tools via SIO or USB connectors.

Chapter 3 Operation

3.1 Types of Operations

Outlines the different operation methods available for the MSEL controller.

3.2 Receiving and Forwarding of I/O Signals Necessary for Operation

Explains how the I/O ports deliver data and exchange signals with external devices.

3.3 Starting the Controller

Details the procedures for powering on and starting the controller.

3.3.1 Turning on the Power and Cutoff

Describes the step-by-step procedure for turning the controller power on and off.

3.3.2 Panel Window Display

Explains the status indications shown on the controller's 4-digit, 7-segment LED display.

3.3.3 Status LED

Describes the status of PIO or Fieldbus connected to the extension I/O connector via LEDs.

3.3.4 Position Table and Program Creation and Writing

Guides on creating position tables and programs using the SEL language.

3.4 Program Operation

Covers methods for starting programs, including automatic and external selection.

3.4.1 Auto Start upon Power On

Details how to configure the controller for automatic program startup after power on.

3.4.2 Starting a Program by Specifying its Program Number

Explains how to start a program by externally specifying its number and input signal.

3.4.3 7-Segment Display SEL Program

Describes how to control the 7-segment LED display using SEL programs.

Chapter 4 Home-Return / Absolute Reset

4.1 Home-Return Preparation (Incremental Type)

Outlines the preparation steps for home-return operation for incremental type encoders.

4.2 Absolute Reset Preparation (for Battery-less Absolute Type except for SCARA Robot)

Details absolute reset preparation for specific battery-less absolute types.

4.3 Absolute Reset for SCARA Robot (Battery-less Absolute Type)

Provides procedures for absolute reset on SCARA robots (battery-less absolute type).

4.3.1 Absolute Reset Preparation

Steps for preparing an absolute reset for SCARA robots, including parameter backup.

4.4 Simple Absolute Type (PC/PG/PCF/PGF Type Dedicated)

Describes features and procedures for simple absolute type controllers.

4.4.1 Status LED

Explains how status LED lamps indicate the condition for each connected axis.

4.4.2 Absolute Reset Preparation

Provides the procedure to conduct an absolute reset using PC software.

4.4.3 Simple Absolute Type

Details the insertion of absolute batteries and battery box for simple absolute type controllers.

4.4.4 Absolute Encoder Backup Type

Specifies the model and capacity for absolute encoder backup.

4.4.5 Charging Absolute Battery

Explains the procedure and duration for charging the absolute battery.

4.4.6 Detection of Absolute Battery Voltage Drop

Describes how voltage drops are detected and when an absolute reset is required.

Chapter 5 I/O Parameter

5.1 I/O Parameters

Details the I/O parameters, their default values, input ranges, and remarks.

5.2 All Axes Common Parameters

Lists common parameters applicable to all axes of the controller.

5.3 Axis-Specific Parameters

Details parameters that are specific to individual axes of the controller.

5.4 Driver Card Parameters

Lists parameters related to the driver card, including manufacturing and function information.

5.5 Encoder Parameters

Details parameters specific to encoder settings and information.

5.6 I/O-Slot Card Parameters

Lists parameters for I/O slot cards, including type and board information.

5.7 Other Parameters

Covers various other parameters not categorized elsewhere.

5.8 Parameters for Linear / Rotation Controls

Details parameter combinations for linear and rotation control operations.

5.9 Permission of SIO/PIO Program Startup with Password

Explains how to set parameters for SIO/PIO program startup permissions using passwords.

5.10 Parameter Setting (Applied)

Provides examples of parameter settings for various operating conditions and desired operations.

5.10.1 Want to Operate the System Tentatively Without Using I/Os

Guides on disabling error monitors for tentative I/O and fieldbus testing.

5.10.2 Want to Output an Auto Operation Determination Signal from the Controller

Explains setting an output signal for auto operation determination.

5.10.3 Want to Retain Current Output Statuses Even during Emergency Stop

Details setting output ports to retain their status during emergency stop.

5.10.4 Want to Start an Emergency Program

Describes how to set an emergency program number and output port range.

5.10.5 Want to Enable Auto Recovery (Restart) upon Cancellation of Emergency Stop

Explains how to automatically restart the system after emergency stop cancellation.

5.10.6 Want to Enable Auto Recovery (Error Reset) upon Cancellation of Emergency Stop

Details how to automatically reset errors after emergency stop cancellation.

5.10.7 Want to Return to the Condition Immediately before Emergency Stop

Guides on resuming operation to the state before an emergency stop.

5.10.8 Want to Restart the Controller Externally

Explains how to restart the controller externally via a software reset.

5.10.9 Want to Turn ON the Servo Externally

Describes how to turn the servo ON or OFF externally using an input port.

5.10.10 Want to Make a Home-Return on Actuators Externally

Explains how to initiate a home-return operation on actuators externally.

5.10.11 Want to Execute the Controller Program Externally

Guides on executing the controller program externally via input port signals.

5.10.12 Want to Execute a Program Externally by Making an Indication of a Program Number in Binary

Details external program execution using a program number indicated in binary.

5.10.13 Want to Pause Controller Externally during Automatic Operation

Explains how to pause the controller externally during automatic operation.

5.10.14 Want to Reset Errors Externally

Guides on resetting errors externally using an input port.

5.10.15 Want to Change Input Port Assignments

Describes how to select and assign input functions to desired input ports.

5.10.16 Want to Change Output Port Assignments

Explains how to select output functions and assign them to desired output ports.

5.10.17 Want to Output that Home-Return (Home Position) Operation is Complete on All Actuators

Details how to output a signal confirming home-return completion for all actuators.

5.10.18 Want to Output the Error Level

Explains how to output the error level using specific output ports.

5.10.19 Want to Output the Emergency Stop Status

Describes how to check the emergency stop status via output port signals.

5.10.20 Want to Know the Current Operation Mode

Explains how to check the current operation mode via output port status.

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

6.1 Action to Be Taken upon Occurrence of Problem

Provides a systematic approach to diagnosing and resolving problems.

6.2 Error Level Control

Details error levels, system error sources, and corresponding actions for troubleshooting.

6.3 Error List (MAIN Application)

Lists error numbers, names, and descriptions for the MAIN application core.

Chapter 7 Appendix

7.1 Example of Safety Circuit for PG/PGF/PGX Type (Conforming to Safety Category)

Presents an example safety circuit conforming to Safety Categories B to 3.

7.2 Stopping method and Recovery

Explains methods for stopping the actuator and recovering from operational states.

7.2.1 Stopping method

Details normal operation stop and emergency stop procedures.

7.2.2 Recovery

Provides methods for requesting drive-source recovery and operation-pause reset.

7.3 Extension SIO

Covers features and specifications for extension Serial I/O (SIO) communication.

7.3.1 Specification

Lists the communication specifications for SEL and IAI protocol on extension SIO.

7.3.4 Status Display

Explains the status indications provided by LED lamps on the controller.

7.3.5 Parameter Settings

Details parameter settings required for using extension SIO features.

7.4 Cartesian Axis Coordinate Systems

Describes coordinate systems applicable to Cartesian axis robots.

7.4.1 Coordinates for Coordinate System Definition Unit

Explains the four coordinate axes (X, Y, Z, R) used in coordinate system definition.

7.4.2 Base Coordinate System

Defines the Base Coordinate System for tool installation datum point.

7.4.3 Work Coordinate System

Describes the 32 types of coordinate systems defined by offsets from the base coordinate system.

7.4.4 Tool Coordinate System

Explains the 128 coordinate systems defined by tool dimensions (offsets).

7.4.5 Setting of Parameters

Guides on setting parameters for work and tool coordinate systems on linear axes.

7.4.6 Caution Note

Highlights limitations and cautions regarding coordinate system construction axes.

Chapter 8 Warranty

8.1 Warranty Period

Specifies the warranty duration based on shipment or delivery date.

8.2 Scope of the Warranty

Details the conditions under which products are covered by warranty.

8.3 Honoring the Warranty

Explains the procedure for warranty repairs, typically requiring the product to be returned.

8.4 Limited Liability

Defines limitations on liability for special damages or customer-created programs.

8.5 Conditions of Conformance with Applicable Standards/Regulations, Etc., and Applications

Addresses customer responsibility for checking applicable standards and lists excluded applications.

8.6 Other Items Excluded from Warranty

Lists services like programming and guidance that incur separate fees, even during the warranty period.

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