[I/O Monitor] Command (Tools Menu)
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The I/O Monitor window lets you monitor all controller hardware inputs and outputs and also memory I/O. You can display up to five screens (three screens in standard view, and two screens in user view) side by side.
A custom view can have any combination of input, output, or memory elements you want to monitor.
- Labels that have been defined using the [I/O Label Editor] are displayed next to each bit, byte, or word.
- After the [I/O Monitor] window has been opened, the input and output status for the current view is constantly updated.
- Mouse over any comment entered in the I/O Label Editor to display it as a tooltip.
- You can turn outputs on and off by double clicking on the output LED images in the Status column.
- Specify byte and word values to change the status of multiple bits at the same time.
Open the I/O Monitor
Open the I/O Monitor by either of the following methods.
- Select the Epson RC+ 8.0 menu-[Tools]-[I/O Monitor]
- Or, click on the [I/ O Monitor] button on the toolbar.
- Or, type the [Ctrl] + [I] keys on the keyboard.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
 | Adds a standard or user view screen. |
 | Searches for labels, and moves the cursor to the row of the label found. |
| Status (when [Bit] is selected) | Double-click the LED images to turn outputs on and off. When the virtual I/O is working, you can turn outputs on and off by double-clicking the output LED images in the Status column.
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| Value (when [Byte], [Word] are selected) | Displays the status of each bit summarized in bytes and words. |
| Show labeled only | Only shows I/Os with preset labels. |
| Hexadecimal Values | To view bytes and words in hexadecimal format, check the [Hexadecimal Values] checkbox. |
| Edit | Select the [Edit] checkbox to change the value. Only bytes and words can be used. |
| Read (when [Edit] is selected) | Reads the current I/O status and value. |
| Write (when [Edit] is selected) | Sets current values after changes have been made. |
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Enter a bit, byte, or word number on the active window to move the cursor to the corresponding row.
Using the I/O Monitor
Add view screen
The I/O Monitor window can display up to five screens (three screens in standard view, and two screens in custom view) side by side. There are two standard views available by default. To add a view, click the [+] button on the top right of the window.
Split screen
Drag the split bar at the top of the grid down to split each grid into two scroll regions.
Using Custom View
Select the [Custom View] tab.
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- If a Custom View does not appear, click the [+] button on the top right of the window to select it.
- Right-click on a custom view tab to rename the tab.
- Click the [Add] button to add a new row to the list.
- Click the Type column, and then select an I/O type.
- Click on the Port column, and then select a port number.
- Add more rows as needed by repeating steps 2 to 4.
- [Apply]: Save changes.
- [Delete]: Delete row.
- [Restore]: Cancel changes.
To rename a view
You can rename custom view tabs.
Select the [Custom View] tab. If no custom views appear, click the [+] button on the top right of the window to select it.
Right click on the view tab and select [Rename].
Rename Custom View will be displayed. Type in a new name, and then click [OK].
Using Monitor of the Safety Board
Select the [Safety Board] tab. I/O status of the safety board will be shown.
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To show the monitor of the safety board, connect Epson RC+ to the Controller installed the safety board.
For the setting of safety functions, refer to the following manual.
"Robot Controller Safety Function Manual"
The following cannot be operated with I/O monitor of the safety board.
- Output on/off
- Displaying custom view
- Renaming the tab name
Signal for the safety board and the status
| Signal | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inputs and Outputs | SAFETY_IN1, SAFETY_IN2, SAFETY_IN3, SAFETY_IN4, SAFETY_IN5 | Signal level for safety input is
| Safety input signal is negative logic (Active Low). |
| SAFETY_OUT1, SAFETY_OUT2, SAFETY_OUT3 | Signal level for safety output is
| Safety output signal is negative logic (Active Low). | |
| State | SLS_1, SLS_2, SLS_3 | Safety Limited Speed is
| For the violation of the limited speed, refer to the system history. |
| SLP_A, SLP_B, SLP_C | Safety Limited Position is
| For the violation of the limited position, refer to the system history. | |
| SLP_J | Soft Axis Limiting
| Soft axis limiting is always enabled outside of TEACH mode. | |
| FAIL | Fault detection for safety board
| For the information on the fault, refer to the system history. |
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For more details on the PG board monitor, refer to the following manual:
"PG Motion System - Show PG Signal Status"