9. Appendix
9.1 Way to Set Multiple Controllers with 1 Teaching Tool
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9.1.5 SIO Converter
The SIO converter converts the communication mode from RS232C to RS485 or vice versa.
1) Power/Emergency Stop Terminal Board (TB2)
Symbol Description
EMG1, EMG2
Turn the PORT switch ON to output the emergency stop switch signal, OFF to
short-circuit EMG1 and EMG2.
When applying the emergency stop switch of the teaching pendant to the
emergency stop of the system, obtain the signal from here.
Positive side of the 24V DC power supply (Power supply for the teaching
pendant and conversion circuit.)
0V Negative side of the 24V DC power supply
FG Frame ground
Note 0V is connected to the pin No. 7 (GND) on the communication connector for the
controller.
● Connection method
Use a connection cable satisfying the following specifications :
Item Specification
Applicable wire
Solid Wire : φ0.8 to 1.2mm/Stranded : AWG Size 20 to 18 (0.5 to 0.75mm
2
)
Stripped wire length
Insert a flathead scewdriver with a bit size of approx. 2.6mm.
9.1 Way to Set Multiple Controllers with 1 Teaching Tool
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2) Link-connection Terminal Board (TB1)
This is the connection port to obtain communication connection with the controller.
Connect terminal “A” on the left side to communication line SGA of the controller. (Terminal A
is connected to pin 1 of 7) internally.)
Connect terminal “B” on the right side to communication line SGB of the controller. (Terminal
B is connected to pin 2 of 7) internally.)
Use a twisted pair shielded cable for the connection of SGA and SGB to TB1.
3) D-sub, 9-pin connector
A connection port with the PC. (RS232C)
It is used when the operation is conducted with using SIO communication.
4) Mini DIN, 8-pin connector
This connector is connected to PC software, teaching pendant.
5) PORT Switch
The PORT switch is used to exchange enable/disable of connector 4).
Set the switch to ON if connector 4) is used or OFF if not used.
The switchover of valid/invalid on the teaching pendant is held at the same time as the
emergency stop button switch signal output (between EMG1 and 2).
6) LED Indicators for Monitoring
LED1 : Lights/blinks while the controller sends signals.
LED2 : Lights/blinks while signals are sent from the RS232C connector.
7) e-CON Connector
It is used when connecting to the controller with e-CON connector without using 2).