IAI America ACON-CG - Manual (Page 23)

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1. Overview
1. Overview
1.1 Introduction
This product is a dedicated RCA, RCA2 and RCL actuator controller that provides the same functions of
the RCS controller as well as a set of new functions designed to achieve greater convenience and safety.
The product also provides a power-saving function in response to growing energy-saving needs.
The key features and functions are listed below.
z More positioning points
Positioning of up to 512 points for the PIO (transistor input/output) specification and up to 768 points
for the network connection specifications (note 2) is possible; the controller can support product lines
manufacturing a wide variety of products in small quantities.
z Setting of zone output boundaries for each position in the position table
Before, zone output boundaries were set by parameters and therefore fixed. To add flexibility, new
fields have been added to the position table so that different boundaries can be set for each position.
This feature is useful in preventing contact with surrounding equipment and reducing the tact time,
among others.
z Separate acceleration/deceleration settings
Acceleration and deceleration are now set in separate fields of the position table.
Depending on the material or shape of the load, it is desirable to reduce shock and vibration when the
actuator stops.
Since acceleration and deceleration can be set differently, only the deceleration value can be reduced
to make the deceleration curve more gradual.
z Limitation of feed speed in test operation and adjustment
The feed speed to be used in test operation and adjustment can be limited for added safety.
z Power-saving measures
This product provides a power-saving means to support situations where the actuator must stand by
for a long period.
When actually starting up your system or if you have encountered any problem, also refer to the operation
manuals for the actuator, teaching pendant, PC software and other components used with the system, in
addition to this manual.
This manual does not cover all possible operations other than normal operations, or unexpected events
such as complex signal changes resulting from use of critical timings.
Accordingly, you should consider items not specifically explained in this manual as “prohibited.”
(Note 1) We have made every effort to ensure precision of the information provided in this manual.
Should you find an error, however, or if you have any comment, please contact IAI.
Keep this manual in a convenient place so it can be referenced readily when necessary.
(Note 2) Refer to the operation manual for each network (CC-Link, DeviceNet and ProfiBus) for the
detailed explanation of the network connection specifications.