IAI America ACON-CY - Manual (Page 21)

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1. Overview
1. Overview
1.1 Introduction
As a dedicated controller for our RCS actuators, this controller becomes smaller and more affordable and
incorporates a new set of features to offer greater convenience and safety, while maintaining the functions of the
RCA, RCA2 and RCL controller.
This controller also provides a power-saving function to address the growing need for saving energy.
The key features and functions of this controller are summarized below.
z Limited I/O positioning points (3 points)
The I/O signals are designed to function in the same manner as those of air cylinders. Two operation types
are supported. The movement complete signals have different meanings in each type.
x Solenoid valve mode 0--- Each movement complete signal works as an auto switch. Even when
positioning operation is not performed, a movement complete signal is output
once the specified position is passed.
x Solenoid valve mode 1--- A movement complete signal is output only when positioning operation has
completed following a move command.
* It is set to solenoid valve mode 0 at the time of shipment.
z Separate zone output limits for each of 3 positions (rear end, intermediate point, front end)
Before, the zone output limits were set by parameters and thus fixed to a certain width for all positions. To
increase flexibility, setting fields have been added to the position table to allow different limits to be set for
each position.
This function is useful in preventing contact with peripheral equipment or reducing the tact time.
z Independent acceleration and deceleration settings
The position table now has separate fields for acceleration and deceleration.
The purpose of this change is to prevent loads made of certain materials or having certain shapes from
receiving impact or vibration when the actuator decelerates to a stop.
By reducing the deceleration setting, a more gradual deceleration curve can be achieved.
z Limitation of feed speed during adjustment by test operation
The feed speed during adjustment by test operation can be limited to ensure safety.
z Power-saving measure
An automatic servo-off function is provided by assuming situations where the motor is used in applications
requiring a long standby time.
When actually starting your system or if you have encountered any problem, also refer to the manuals for the
actuator, teaching pendant, PC software and/or any other component you are using, in addition to this manual.
This manual does not cover all possible deviations from normal operations or unexpected phenomena such
as complex signal changes resulting from critical timings.
Therefore, the reader should assume that items not described in this manual are “not permitted,” as a rule.
* This manual has been prepared with the utmost attention to ensure precision and completeness. However,
there may still be inaccuracies and omissions. Should you find any inaccurate description or if you have any
comment, please contact IAI.
Keep this manual in a convenient place so that you can easily reference it whenever necessary.