3 Description of functions
3-2
3.1. Controller communication function
The operations for communicating with the personal computer support software are explained in this section.
Connecting the controller and personal computer.
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Setting the personal computer network.
Setting the controller parameters.
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Starting the support software.
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3.1.1. Connecting the controller and personal computer
Connect the controller and the personal computer with the following Ethernet cable.
100BASE-TX compatible cable
100BASE-TX compatible cable
1000BASE-TX compatible cable
Refer to the connection described in section "2.1 Ethernet cable".
3.1.2. Setting the personal computer network
Refer to section "2.2.3 Example of setting the parameters 1 (for using the support software)" and set the network.
3.1.3. Setting the controller parameters
Turn ON the robot controller power, and set the parameters as shown below.
If the default settings are to be used, the parameters do not need to be changed.
Name of parameter
to change
Parameter value
NETIP
192.168.0.20 (Default value)
NETPORT
10000,10001,10002,10003,10004,10005,10006,10007,10008,10009
After
10000,10001,10002,10003,10004,10005,10006,10007,10008,10009
(Default value)
After setting the parameters, turn the robot controller power OFF and ON.
Refer to the instruction manual enclosed with the robot controller for details on setting the parameters.