Remote I/O

There are three basic steps required for remote control configuration:

1. Configure Remote Control inputs and outputs using the [Remote Control] tab on the [Setup]-[System Configuration]-[Remote Control] page.

   In default, the remote function is assigned to Input #0 to 7 and Output #0 to 8 in advance. If you need to change it, please set it.

2. Set the control device to remote on the [Setup]-[System Configuration]-[Configuration] page.

   To accept external remote inputs, assign the remote function and set remote to the control device. When control device setting is remote, the controller is only controllable from the remote device.

Remote control function can be used in the following systems.

Example: Control the robot from a PLC

Use remote control to control the robot (controller) from a PLC.

When using a PLC, you will need to be familiar with the handshake required to use remote inputs. See details below.

Remote Input Handshake Timing

Example: Control the robot using a push button box with buttons and lights

The lights are connected to remote control outputs on the controller to indicate status, such as AutoMode, MotorOn, Error, etc.

The buttons are connected to remote inputs to control motor power and start programs.

For details of each I/O connection, refer to the following manuals:

• "Robot Controller Functions"
  • "I/O Connector"
  • "I/O Remote Settings"
  • "Expansion I/O board"
• "Robot Controller Option Fieldbus I/O"