Field Networks (RCX221/222)
Robot positioner RCX221/222 is applicable to the field networks CC-Link, DeviceNet, PROFIBUS.
RCX221/222 : CC-Link, DeviceNet, PROFIBUS
| Item | Network modules CC-Link |
|---|---|
| Applicable controllers | RCX221 / RCX222 / RCX320 / RCX340 |
| Version supporting CC-Link | Ver. 1.10 |
| Remote station type | Remote device node |
| Number of occupied stations | Fixed to 4 stations |
| Station number setting | 1 to 61 (Set from the programming box or support software) |
| Communication speed setting | 10Mbps, 5Mbps, 2.5Mbps, 625Kbps, 156Kbps (set from the Rotary swich on board) |
| No. of CC-Link I/O Note1 | General input 96 points, General output 96 points, Dedicated input 16 points, Dedicated output16 points |
| Parallel external I/O Note2 | A function that simulates serial communication enables individual control of the various points from a master sequencer, regardless of the robot program. |
| Shortest distance between nodes Note3 | 0.2 m or more |
| Overall length Note3 | 100m/10Mbps, 150m/5Mbps, 200m/2.5Mbps, 600m/625Kbps, 1200m/156Kbps |
| Monitor LED | RUN, ERR, SD, RD |
- Note1.
- In case of RCX221/RCX222, the controller I/Os are updated every 10ms.
For RCX 340, the controller I/Os are updated every 5ms for the shortest. The actual update time changes depending on the communication cycle of the master unit.
- Note2.
- With RCX 141/142, the exclusive input of the parallel I/O cannot be used other than the interlock input.With RCX221 / 222, the exclusive input of the parallel I/O cannot be used. (The interlock input terminal is located on the SAFETY connector side.)
- Note3.
- These values apply when a cable that supports CC-Link Ver.1.10 is used.
| Item | Network modules DeviceNet™ | |
|---|---|---|
| Applicable controllers | RCX221 / RCX222 / RCX320 / RCX340 | |
| Applicable DeviceNet™ specifications | Volume 1 Release2.0 / Volume 2 Release2.0 | |
| Device Profile Name | Generic Device (device number 0) | |
| Number of occupied CH Note1 | Normal: Input/output 24ch each, Compact: Input/output 2ch each | |
| MAC ID setting | 0 to 63 | |
| Transmission speed setting | 500Kbps, 250Kbps, 125Kbps (set using DIP switch on board) | |
| DeviceNet™ I/O Note2 | Normal | General input 96 points, General output 96 points, Dedicated input 16 points, Dedicated output 16 points |
| Compact | General input 16 points, General output 16 points, Dedicated input 16 points, Dedicated output 16 points | |
| Parallel external I/O Note3 | The master module and up to four ports can be controlled regardless of the robot program by using the pseudoserialization function. | |
| Network length | Overall length Note4 | 100m/500Kbps, 250m/250Kbps, 500m/125Kbps |
| Branch length / Overall branch length | 6m max./39m max., 6m max./78m max., 6m max./156m max. | |
| Monitor LED | MS (Module Status), NS (Network Status) | |
- Note1.
- Use the robot parameter to select Normal or Compact. However, with the controllers earlier than Ver.9.08 of RCX221 / 222, this selection is not available and the setting remains the same as Normal.
- Note2.
- In case of RCX221/RCX222, the controller I/Os are updated every 10ms.
For RCX 340, the controller I/Os are updated every 5ms for the shortest. The actual update time changes depending on the communication cycle of the master unit.
- Note3.
- With RCX221 / 222, the exclusive input of the parallel I/O cannot be used. (The interlock input terminal is located on the SAFETY connector side.)
- Note4.
- These values apply when a thick cable is used. The distance is less when a fine cable is used or when thick and fine cables are mixed in use.
| Item | Network modules PROFIBUS |
|---|---|
| Applicable controllers | RCX221 / RCX222 / RCX320 / RCX340 |
| Communication profile | PROFIBUS-DP slave |
| Number of occupied nodes | 1 node |
| Setting of station address | 1 to 99 (set using Rotary switch on board) |
| Setting of communication speed | 9.6Kbps, 19.2Kbps, 93.75Kbps, 187.5Kbps, 500Kbps, 1.5Mbps, 3Mbps, 6Mbps, 12Mbps (automatic recognition) |
| PROFIBUS I/O Note1 | General input 96 points, General output 96 points, Dedicated intput 16 points, Dedicated output 16 points |
| Parallel external I/O Note2 | The master module and up to four ports can be controlled regardless of the robot program by using the pseudoserialization function. |
| Overall length | 100m/3M·6M·12Mbps, 200m/1.5Mbps, 400m/500Kbps, 1000m/187.5Kbps, 1200m/9.6K·19.2K·93.75Kbps |
| Monitor LED | RUN, ERR, SD, RD, DATA-EX |
- Note1.
- In case of RCX221/RCX222, the shortest I/O update interval of the controller is 10ms but the actual I/O update time varies depending on the update time with the master station.
For RCX 340, the controller I/Os are updated every 5ms for the shortest. The actual update time changes depending on the communication cycle of the master unit.
- Note2.
- With RCX221 / 222, the exclusive input of the parallel I/O cannot be used. (The interlock input terminal is located on the SAFETY connector side.)
Related contents
- Controller
- Introduces the robot controller with advanced functions. Select the ideal controller from various command input formats.
- Field Networks
- Compatible field networks are introduced per controller.
- Fieldbus setting file
- DeviceNet(TM), EtherNet/IP(TM) EDS files, PROFIBUS GDS files, and Ether CAT files can be downloaded.
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