RS-232C Board
RS-232C Board
The Controller is equipped with one RS-232C port as standard.
To communicate with external devices using two or more RS-232C ports, an RS-232C board must be installed in an option slot.
Each expansion RS-232C board can add two ports. Up to two expansion RS-232C boards can be installed for adding up to four ports.
When using the force sensor I/F board, the RS-232C board can be expanded to a maximum of one board and two ports.
Port numbers
Port numbers are assigned as shown in the following table.
| Port Number | Supported Hardware |
|---|---|
| #2, #3 | RS-232C, 1st board |
| #4 , #5 | RS-232C, 2nd board |
Board Settings (RS-232C)
Board appearance
Switch and jumper settings
Set DSW1, DSW2, and JMP1.
CN3 is all open.
| 1st Board | 2nd Board |
|---|---|
 |  |
Checking from Epson RC+ (RS-232C)
When an RS-232C board is installed in the Controller's option unit, the Controller software automatically recognizes the RS-232C board. Therefore, no software configuration is required.
You can confirm on the Epson RC+ screen that the board was correctly recognized.
In the Epson RC+ menu, select [Setup] - [System Configuration] to display the [System Configuration] dialog box.
Select [RS232] - [CU].
Communication Settings (RS-232C)
The available communication settings are shown in the following table.
| Item | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Communication speed | 110, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 |
| Data bit length | 7, 8 |
| Stop bit length | 1, 2 |
| Parity | odd, even, none |
| Terminator | CR, LF, CRLF |
For details on how to use the RS-232C communication function from the robot application, refer to the following manual or online help.
"Epson RC+ User's Guide - RS-232C Communications"
Communication Cable (RS-232C)
Communication cables must be provided by the customer.
| Connector Name | Standard |
|---|---|
RS-232C connector (Controller side) | D-Sub 9-pin male Mating screw lock part #4 - 40 |
KEY POINTS
Use twisted pair shielded wires for cables.
The shield should be clamped to the hood for noise reduction.
The pin assignment of the RS-232C connector is shown in the following table.
| Pin Number | Signal | Function | Signal Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DCD | Carrier send | Inputs |
| 2 | RXD | Received data | Inputs |
| 3 | TXD | Transmitted data | Outputs |
| 4 | DTR | Data terminal ready | Outputs |
| 5 | GND | Signal ground | － |
| 6 | DSR | Data set ready | Inputs |
| 7 | RTS | Request to send | Outputs |
| 8 | CTS | Permission to send | Inputs |
| 9 | RI | Ring indicator | Inputs |