Yamaha RCX Series Saving the robot controller data, Installing the CC-Link compatible module

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Connection

2. Setting to the CC-Link system specification controller

When connecting the CC-Link compatible module to an existing robot controller, the CC-Link compat- ible module must be installed in the robot controller. Check the CC-Link system specifications with the procedure given in section 1.

2.1Saving the robot controller data

Before installing the CC-Link compatible module into the robot controller, be sure to save the data stored in the robot controller into an external memory by using VIP soft- ware, etc.

	2.2	Installing the CC-Link compatible module
c CAUTION	Install the CC-Link compatible module into the robot controller while referring to the
	procedure for installing an option board. Also set the station No. and communication
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installing the option board, please	baud rate for the CC-Link compatible module with the procedures given in “3. Setting the
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2.3 Response when starting the robot controller

The robot controller will always start up with an “option board setting error” after the CC-Link compatible module has been installed. Make the following settings as explained below.

[Procedure]

1.Make connections to all input connectors on the front panel of the robot controller.

2.The following type of question will appear on the MPB screen, so answer as “YES”.

POWER ON

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n NOTE

For instructions on how to load data using the support software VIP, refer to the VIP user's manual.

change OptionSlot OK? YES NO

3.If the controller does not operate properly because of a memory error, etc., load the data saved in step 2.1 into the controller. Refer to the controller instruction manual for details on loading the data.

If the robot controller is not correctly connected with the CC-Link system, the mes- sage “CC-Link Communication Error” will appear on the MPB.

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