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1-4 Setting the DIP Switch
It may be necessary to set the DIP switch when using the Teaching Box. The DIP
switch is on the rear panel of the MC Unit.
DIP switch
DIP Switch Settings Pin 2 of the DIP switch controls the language displayed on the Teaching Box, as
shown in the following table.
Pin Setting Usage
1
OFF Enables the initial setting and soft reset function of the absolute
encoder (the factory setting).
ON Disables the initial setting and soft reset function of the absolute
encoder (the factory setting).
2
OFF The Teaching Box will display Japanese text.
ON The Teaching Box will display English text (factory setting).
3 to 4 --- Leave these pins set to OFF (factory settings).
The pin 1 setting will be ignored when using an incremental encoder.
Note 1. Use the interface relay for the initial setting and soft reset setting of the abso-
lute encoder. Refer to Section 6-5 Interface Bit Specifics.
2. For setting the absolute encoder from the Teaching Box, refer to 7-6 Setting
Up the Absolute Encoder and 7-7 ABS Soft Reset.
3. The Teaching Box display language selector (pin 2) is referenced only when
the PC is turned ON.
Setting the DIP Switch
Section 1-4