IAI America PCON-ABU - Manual (Page 5)

1. Controller Versions Supporting the Simple Absolute Unit
The simple absolute unit can be connected to controllers of the following firmware versions or higher:
ACON-C/CG: Ver. D
ACON-CY/SE: Ver. B
PCON: Ver. B
PSEL: Ver. 0.19
*
ACON-PL/PO and PCON-PL/PO controllers do not support the simple absolute unit.
* When connecting to a controller of an older version, please contact IAI.
2. Actuators Not Supporting the Absolute Unit
RA10C and RCL
The simple absolute unit cannot be connected to the actuators mentioned above.
3. Charging the Battery
Always charge the battery when the simple absolute unit is started for the first time after the delivery,
or after the battery has been replaced.
The battery in the simple absolute unit is charged automatically while the power is supplied to the
controller, so keep the main power on for at least 72 hours. (The STATUS0 lamp will illuminate in
green when the battery has been fully charged.)
The actuator can be moved and its position table changed while the battery is charged. If the power
has been cut off for an extended period (not exceeding the specified backup time), also charge the
battery for at least 72 hours.
4. When the Power Is Cut Off
(1) Absolute data may be lost if the actuator receives vibration, shock, etc., or the slider, etc., is
moved while the power is cut off.
When you turn on the power the next time, an absolute encoder error may generate, indicated by
a green RDY/ALM lamp and red STATUS1 lamp. In this case, you must reset the alarm and
perform home return.
While the power is cut off, do not move the slider or rod at a speed greater than the specified
speed.
(2) While the battery is charged, the surrounding air temperature affects the charge efficiency. It is
recommended that the surrounding air temperature be kept to normal temperature (+10 to
+30
qC) while the battery is charged.
If the surrounding air temperature exceeds 45
qC, the charge efficiency will drop and the battery
will not be charged sufficiently. An excessively high surrounding air temperature during charge
may also lead to performance degradation or leakage of battery fluid.