Robot
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 Robot models covered by this manual
Preface
 Interface Manual this book
How the documentation set is organized
 How this book is organized
Describes I/O cables and wiring Iii
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 Safety Precautions
 Structure. Therefore, when using the robot controller in an
Should not be installed in any environment where
Robot and peripheral equipment should be installed so that
Sufficient service space is maintained for safe teaching
 Safety Precautions
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 Refer to the Installation & Maintenance Guide
No robot modification allowed Cleaning of tools Lighting
 Operating procedures required to run the robot
Or maintenance inspections, set working regulations for
Robot speed when performing teaching
Signaling methods to be used when more than one worker
 Safety Precautions
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 Management of floppy disks
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 Contents
 Dedicated to Standard Mode
 100
 Index
 Position Code Denotes Coding Sample
Controller Model Name on Nameplate
Coding of Controller Model Name
 Symbol denoting Type a
How to identify your robot system as Type a
Deadman switches are located as shown below
 Setting the parameter
Internal Auto Limited Mode
External Auto Limited Mode
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Names of the Robot Controller Components
Left side Right side
Names of Robot Controller Components VM-D/HM-E series
 For robot series except VM-D/HM-E
 Connector Marking Name
 Robot Controller Specifications
Robot Controller Specifications
Table below lists the robot controller specifications
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 Outer dimensions of the robot controller are shown below
Outer Dimensions
 Series Location Models
Location of IPM boards
 Internal Circuits of the Controller Typical configuration
Controller System Configuration
 Robot System Configuration
Typical Robot System Configurations
 System Configuration Example
 Switching between Modes
Standard Mode and Compatible Mode
 Auxiliary Functions I/O window appears as shown below
I/O Monitor window appears
 Choose allocation window appears as shown below
I/O assignment mode is switched
Following system message appears
Screen returns to the Auxiliary Functions I/O window
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Computer
GUIDE, , Section
Click on the DIO Manager button in the System Manager
 Options window will appear as shown below
Hardware settings will appear
 Connect button appears in a pressed state
Options window closes
 Transfer Environment Table window appears
Update the data
 I/O assignment mode is switched
 Standard Mode
Types and General Information about I/O Signals
 Controlled by user program Type No. Function Points
Compatible Mode
Compatibility with conventional VS series robots
 User Input Commands
Using User I/O Signals common to both modes
1 I/O Type Variable Declaration
2 I/O Type Global Variables
 SET Command
User Output Commands
 Types and Functions of System Output Signals Standard Mode
System I/O Signals Standard Mode
 Robot Initialization Complete Output
Usage of System Output Signals Standard Mode
 Auto mode Output
Auto Mode Output
On condition
OFF conditions
 No.7 of connector CN10
External Mode Output
External Mode Output
Terminal number
 Servo on Output
No.4 of connector CN10
Servo on Output
 Robot-in-operation Output
Signal will be turned OFF with Stop ALL Programs
 Normal CPU Output
Normal CPU Output
 Robot Failure Output
Robot Failure Output
 Robot Warning Output
Robot Warning Output
 Dead Battery Warning Output
Dead Battery Warning Output
 Continue Start Permitted Output
SS mode Output
This signal comes on when the SS mode is selected
 Contact
No of connector CN10 Emergency stop +
Emergency Stop Output from a contact
 Types and Functions of System Input Signals Standard Mode
 Enable Auto Input
Usage of System Input Signals Standard Mode
No of connector CN8
Relationship Between Enable Auto Input and Selectable Mode
 Timing of the input
Robot Stop Input
 Step Stop Signal
No.5 of connector CN8
Step Stop All Tasks Input
Terminal
 Minimum Instantaneous Stop Pulse Width
Instantaneous Stop All Tasks Input
 Interrupt Skip Input
Terminal number No.9 of connector CN8
See the Programmers Manual I, , 12.3 Interrupt ON/OFF
Input Conditions and Operation of Interrupt Skip
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Example of Operation When an Interrupt Skip is Input
 Command Functions
General Information about Commands
Table below shows the I/O commands functions
 Outline of I/O Command Processing
Commands to be executed are processed as shown below
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 Terminal numbers
Using Each Signal Line
 Strobe Signal Input
 No of connector CN10
Command Processing Complete Output
 Status Area
Nos to 32 of connector CN10
 List of I/O Commands
3 I/O Commands Details List of I/O Commands
Table below lists I/O commands
 Description
Program Operation Command
Format
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 External Speed and Acceleration Setting
 Example of Error Number Output
Error Read
Hexadecimal codes
Refer to the figure given below
 Type I Variable Write
 Type I Variable Read
 Mode Switching
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 Clear Robot Failure
This command clears a robot failure that has been caused
 3.9 I/O Write
 3.10 I/O Read
 Example of Equipment Setup Using a Robot
Example of Using System I/O Signals in Standard Mode
Equipment setup example
 Start and stop procedure, and system I/O signals
Outline of procedure
 On following
Start and Stop Procedure and System I/O Signals-1
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From preceding
 System I/O Signals Compatible Mode
 Robot Power on Complete
Usage of System Output Signals in the Compatible Mode
 Teach Check
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 CAL Complete Output
Signal outputs to the external device that CAL is completed
CAL Complete Output
 External Mode Output
 Teaching Output
Teaching Output
 Program Start Reset Output on Condition
Program Start Reset Output
 Program will be turned OFF with Stop ALL Programs
 Single-Cycle End Output
Single-Cycle End Output
 Normal CPU Output
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 Robot Warning Output
 Power on
 No.17 to No.28 of connector CN10
Error No. Output
Signal will be output when an error occurs
Clear conditions
 Continue Start Permitted Output
 Emergency Stop Output from a contact
 Types and Functions of System Input Signals Compatible Mode
 OFF
Usage of System Input Signals in Compatible Mode
 Operation Preparation Start Input
Motor power on input
 Example of Operation Preparation Start Signal Timing Chart
 Program No. Select Input
No.11 to No.18 of connector CN8
Program No. Select Signal
 Example of Program No. Select Signal Sequence Circuit
Example of Program No. Select Signals
 Program Start Operation-1
Program Start Input
 Program Start Operation-2
 Program Start Operation-3
 Example of Program Start Signal Rise Timing
Example of program start signal rise on and fall OFF timing
 Example of Program Start Signal Fall Timing-2
Example of Program Start Signal Fall Timing-1
 Program Start Signal Rise Output Signal Timing
 Input Conditions and Operation of Program Reset Signal
Program Reset Input
 When issued with the Operation Preparation Start
 Input timing
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Clear Robot Failure Input
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Refer to the Programmers Manual I
 Continue Start Input
Example of Operation When an Interrupt Skip Signal is Input
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Example of Using System I/O Signals in Compatible Mode
 Start and stop procedure and system I/O signals
 On the next 108
 Operation Preparation Start Input
Signal
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Connector Pin Assignment NPN type
Connector Pin Assignment Common to Both Modes NPN type
 CN1 Pin Assignment Terminal No Name
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Connector Pin Assignment in Standard Mode
Output CN10 User-/System-output connector standard mode
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Input CN8 User-/System-input connector standard mode
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Connector Pin Assignment in Compatible Mode
Output CN10 User-/System-output connector compatible mode
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Input CN8 User-/System-input connector compatible mode
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Robot Controller I/O Circuits NPN type
User-Input, System-Input and Hand-Input Circuits NPN type
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 Robot Stop and Enable Auto Input Circuits
Robot Stop and Enable Auto Input Circuits
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 Example of Circuit with Lamp NPN type
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 Emergency Stop Circuit
When the internal power source is used
Standard type
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 Emergency Stop Circuit Dual emergency stop type
Dual emergency stop type
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5 I/O Power Connector NPN type
 127
 Checking Example
Wiring Notes for Robot Controller I/O Connectors NPN Type
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 Name Meaning Check Number Point
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Connector Pin Assignment PNP type
Connector Pin Assignment Common to Both Modes PNP type
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O Power CN7 Power connector for I/O common to both modes
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Terminal Number Name Port Wire Color Port Wire number color
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Input CN8 User-/System-input connector standard mode
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 #26, #2 and #27,…#25 and #50
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Robot Controller I/O Circuits PNP type
User-Input, System-Input and Hand-Input Circuits PNP type
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 Robot Stop and Enable Auto Input Circuits
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 Example of Circuit with Lamp PNP type
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5 I/O Power Connector PNP type
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Wiring Notes for Robot Controller I/O Connectors PNP Type
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 Cables Optional items
Multi-core Cables with Connectors
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Modifying the Shielding Wire Example
 Robot Controller Power Supply Specifications
Wiring of Primary Power Source
 Index
 Servo on Output
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