Epson RC+ 8.0 Configuration

To use the Fieldbus master board, the Robot system option setting and Fieldbus master setting should be enabled on Epson RC+ 8.0.

1. Select [Setup] - [License Configuration] and display the [Options] dialog box.

2. Enable the Fieldbus Master option.

   Refer to the following section for details.

   "Epson RC+ 8.0 User's Guide - Installing Controller License"

3. When the following message displays, click the [OK] button.

   

4. Select [Setup] - [System Configuration] and display the [System Configuration] dialog box.

5. Select [Controller] - [Inputs/Outputs] - [Fieldbus Master] - [General].

   

6. Set the following items:
   Fieldbus Type: DeviceNet
   Board Type: Hilscher
   Update Interval: Update cycle for the DeviceNet master I/O

   

   Click [Import Configuration].

7. Select the configuration file (.csv) for RC+.
   Click [Open].

   

8. Confirm that the configuration file (.csv) for RC+ is imported and click [OK].

   

9. Click [Apply]. Confirm that following items are displayed.

   

   Total Input Bytes: Number of inputs the master controls (Bytes)
   Total Output Bytes: Number of outputs the master controls (Bytes)

10. Click [Close]. The following dialog box appears and the Controller automatically starts rebooting.