3.11 Setting the [CLAMP / ARC] key3.11 Setting the [CLAMP / ARC] key
• The same signal cannot be input for both signal 1 and signal 2.• The same signal cannot be input for both signal 1 and signal 2.
• When you want to set a multiple-output signal, set it for signal 1 only.• When you want to set a multiple-output signal, set it for signal 1 only.
Two multiple-output signals cannot be set.Two multiple-output signals cannot be set.
• Signals that have already been • Signals that have already been
assigned cannot be set.assigned cannot be set.
• If 0 is set for the signal number, the key has no function.• If 0 is set for the signal number, the key has no function.
• Even if the application differs depending on the unit, only one• Even if the application differs depending on the unit, only one
application can be set for application can be set for
the clamp key for safety reasons.the clamp key for safety reasons.
After completion of the settings, press the After completion of the settings, press the
f12 <Complete> key.f12 <Complete> key.
The settings are written to The settings are written to
the controller general constant file C00ctrl.con.the controller general constant file C00ctrl.con.
To stop configuring the settings, press the [RETo stop configuring the settings, press the [RE
Using Clamp/Arc key (normal operation)Using Clamp/Arc key (normal operation)
Just pressing the [CLAMP/ARC] key has no effect when the signal ON/OFFJust pressing the [CLAMP/ARC] key has no effect when the signal ON/OFF
function has been set for function has been set for
the key. Furthermore, a function command cannot bethe key. Furthermore, a function command cannot be
Using Clamp/Arc key (with [ENABLE] key)Using Clamp/Arc key (with [ENABLE] key)
(1) When a general-purpose output signal (1) When a general-purpose output signal
In teach mode, the set output signal can be turned ON/OFF manually.In teach mode, the set output signal can be turned ON/OFF manually.
Using the signal assigned to signal 1 of the clamp key output as the referenceUsing the signal assigned to signal 1 of the clamp key output as the reference
signal, output is performed by switching between Osignal, output is performed by switching between O
N and OFF alternatively.N and OFF alternatively.
The ON/OFF state of the output signal assigned to signal 2 is always theThe ON/OFF state of the output signal assigned to signal 2 is always the
opposite to that of signal 1.opposite to that of signal 1.
>>Pressing the [ENABLE] and [CLAMP/ARC] keys when signal 1 is OFF.>>Pressing the [ENABLE] and [CLAMP/ARC] keys when signal 1 is OFF.
Signal 1 is set to ON and signal 2 is set to OFF, regardless of the state of Signal 1 is set to ON and signal 2 is set to OFF, regardless of the state of
>>Pressing the [ENABLE] and [CLAMP/ARC] keys when signal 1 is ON.>>Pressing the [ENABLE] and [CLAMP/ARC] keys when signal 1 is ON.
Signal 1 is set to OFF and signal 2 is set to ON, regardless of the state of Signal 1 is set to OFF and signal 2 is set to ON, regardless of the state of
(2) When a multiple-output signal is (2) When a multiple-output signal is
In teach mode, the In teach mode, the
set multiple-output signal can be output manually.set multiple-output signal can be output manually.
>>The following dialog box for inputting the output data appears.>>The following dialog box for inputting the output data appears.
Input decimal numbers for the data you wInput decimal numbers for the data you w
ant to output and press ant to output and press
>>The registered output signal is turned >>The registered output signal is turned
ON/OFF in accordance with the specifiedON/OFF in accordance with the specified
numerical value.numerical value.