IAI America RCP2-CF - Manual (Page 5)

[2] Enabling/disabling the servo ON input signal (SON)
The servo ON input signal has been added to allow for servo ON/OFF control on the PLC side. Depending
on the needs, therefore, the user must enable/disable this signal.
To select a desired setting, set “0” or “1” in parameter No. 21 (Servo ON input disable selection).
Enable (use) the signal 0
Disable (do not use) the signal 1
If “0” or “2” has been selected as the above PIO pattern, the servo ON signal is not provided. However, you
must still set “1: [Disable]” in parameter No. 21 (SON). (If “0” is set, the servo will not turn ON.)
The factory setting for this parameter is “1: [Disable].”
[3] Enabling/disabling the pause signal (*STP)
The pause signal uses the contact B logic to provide a failsafe function.
Therefore, this signal must remain ON in normal conditions of use.
(The pause signal must also remain ON when issuing movement commands from the teaching pendant or
PC.)
Since there are applications where this signal is not used, a parameter is provided to disable the pause
signal so it doesn’t have to be turned ON.
To select a desired setting, set “0” or “1” in parameter No. 15 (Pause input disable selection).
Enable (use) the signal 0
Disable (do not use) the signal 1
If the pause input is not used, set “1: [Disable]” in this parameter and the signal need not be turned ON.
The factory setting for this parameter is “0: [Enable].”
3. Recommendation for Backing up Latest Data
This controller uses nonvolatile memory to store the position table and parameters. Normally the memory
will retain the stored data even after the power is disconnected. However, the data may be lost if the
nonvolatile memory becomes faulty.
We strongly recommend that the latest position table and parameter data be backed up so that the data can
be restored quickly in the event of power failure, or when the controller must be replaced for a given reason.
The data can be backed up using the following methods:
[1] Save to a CD or FD from the PC software.
[2] Hand write the position table and parameter table on paper.
4. Compatibility of Teaching Pendant
The existing teaching pendants of <RCA-T> and <RCA-E> types can be used with the RCP2 controller, but
your RCA-T/RCA-E teaching pendant will require some modification.
If you are using a teaching pendant of either type, please send it to IAI. We will perform the necessary
modification and return it to you as soon as possible.
Teaching pendants that have already been modified have a specific code at the end of their serial number.
Please check the serial number of your teaching pendant to see if it requires modification.
Teaching pendant model number Code at the end of serial number
RCA-T …F3 (or later)
RCA-E …H3 (or later)
RCA-P …H3 (or later)
RCB-J …B2 (or later)
5. PC Software Versions
The software versions that support this controller are 4.0.0.0 and later.