Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; CAUTION
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Ethernet unit for the YAMAHA single-axis/dual-axis ro-bot controllers SRCP/SRCD/ERCX/SRCX/DRCX series. This is an optional unit to allow connecting YAMAHA single-axis/dual-axis robot con-trollers SRCP/SRCD/ERCX/SRCX/DRCX series (hereafter called "control...
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C o n t e n t s C o n t e n t s Chapter 1 Cautions To Ensure Safety ................................... 1 1-1 Basic safety points ............................................................................. 21-2 System design safety points ..............................................................
Page 7 - CHAPTER; Cautions To Ensure Safety
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Page 8 - Basic safety points; System design safety points
2 CHAPTER1 Cautions To Ensure Safety 1-1 Basic safety points Besides reading this instruction manual and the controller user’s manual, also be sure tohandle the equipment correctly while paying sufficient attention to safety.Points regarding safety in this instruction manual only list items involvin...
Page 9 - Installation and wiring safety points
3 CHAPTER1 Cautions To Ensure Safety 1-3 Installation and wiring safety points ! CAUTION Always cut off all power to the controller and the overall system before attemptinginstallation or wiring jobs. This will prevent possible electrical shocks.After the controller has been on for a while, some poi...
Page 10 - Start-up and maintenance safety points; Precautions when disposing of the unit
4 CHAPTER1 Cautions To Ensure Safety 1-4 Start-up and maintenance safety points ! CAUTION Never attempt to disassemble the robot or controller. When a robot or controllercomponent must be repaired or replaced, contact us for details on how to performthe servicing. ! CAUTION Always cut off all power ...
Page 11 - Warranty
5 CHAPTER1 Cautions To Ensure Safety 1-6 Warranty The YAMAHA robot and/or related product you have purchased are warranted againstthe defects or malfunctions as described below. Warranty description : If a failure or breakdown occurs due to defects in materials or workmanship in the genuine parts co...
Page 13 - Ethernet Unit
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Page 14 - Ethernet unit features
8 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-1 Ethernet unit features Ethernet is the network most commonly used by office equipment today. This Ethernetunit is an optional device for connecting to controllers over the Ethernet.The communications protocol utilizes TCP/IP which is a standard Internet protocol soPCs an...
Page 15 - How data is exchanged
9 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-2 How data is exchanged The following is a brief explanation to help understand how information is exchangedover the Ethernet with the other devices, such as between the controller and PC. In the communications method called TCP/IP, an IP address is assigned to each device...
Page 16 - How to connect to Ethernet
10 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-3 How to connect to Ethernet The Ethernet unit employs 10BASE-T specifications, so the controller connects by acable to the HUB.Use UTP cables (unshielded twisted-pair cables) or STP cables (shielded twisted-paircables) for category 3 or higher, with straight-through wiri...
Page 17 - Making system settings for the controller (server); Validating the Ethernet unit
11 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-4 Making system settings for the controller (server) A minimum of IP address, subnet mask and gateway settings must be made so that thecontroller will be correctly identified and acknowledged on Ethernet.These settings are made from the TPB and enabled after the controlle...
Page 18 - Setting the IP address
12 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-4-2 Setting the IP address This following explains how to set the IP address.The IP address is a number unique to each device and identifies that device from amongmany other devices connected on the network. The IP address of one device must not bethe same number as anoth...
Page 20 - Setting the subnet mask
14 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-4-3 Setting the subnet mask This following explains how to set the subnet mask.The subnet mask is a numerical address used to subdivide the network into smaller parts. 1) Press F 3 (SYS) on the initial menu screen. 2) Press F 4 (next) to switch the function display and th...
Page 21 - Setting the gateway
15 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-4-4 Setting the gateway The following explains how to set the gateway. Basically this is specifying the router IPaddress. The router is a device relaying information from a certain network to a differentnetwork when two or more networks are present. 1) Press F 3 (SYS) on ...
Page 23 - Setting the TCP/IP protocol
17 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-5 Making the PC settings (client) The settings for the device (PC) are also essential for correctly exchanging informationwith the controller. A basic method for setting a computer using Windows 98 is de-scribed below. If using a device having a different OS (operating sy...
Page 25 - Checking the connection with “ping”
19 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-6 Checking the connection with “ping” Once you are finished with the network settings, make a check with “ping” to confirmthat you can send and receive data normally. Here, “ping” is a network diagnostic toolincorporated into the OS as a standard feature. A simple descrip...
Page 26 - Using TELNET; Difference between TELNET and RS-232C communications
20 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-7 Using TELNET Communicating by TELNET (remote operation) allows loading and editing point orprogram data and operating the robot just the same if connected through an RS-232Cport.Commands are easy to understand because they are identical to RS-232C communica-tion command...
Page 27 - TELNET dedicated parameters; TELNET dedicated parameters: Setup method 1
21 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-8 TELNET dedicated parameters To ensure reliable TELNET communications that match customer system settings, theEthernet unit can be used with TELNET dedicated parameters explained in this section. 2-8-1 TELNET dedicated parameters: Setup method 1 To set up TELNET dedicate...
Page 28 - TELNET dedicated parameters: Setup method 2
22 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-8-2 TELNET dedicated parameters: Setup method 2 To set the user name and password for login, use the procedure below. 1) Perform step 1 through step 3 in “2-8-1TELNET dedicated parameters: Setupmethod 1”. 2) Select F 1 (LIN) to display the submenu. Press F 1 (CHEK) to set...
Page 29 - Description of TELNET dedicated parameters
23 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-8-3 Description of TELNET dedicated parameters ■ PORT (TCP port No.) Use this parameter to set the TCP port No. of the controller.The port No. set here is specified along the IP address when the client connects to thecontroller. Input range : 0 to 65535 Default value : 23...
Page 31 - TELENET communication commands; Communication command specifications
25 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-9 TELENET communication commands 2-9-1 Communication command specifications TELNET communication commands are broadly classified into two types.One type is commands that instruct the Ethernet unit to process the command task. Theother type is robot control commands to acc...
Page 32 - Ethernet unit control commands; Robot control commands
26 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-9-2 Ethernet unit control commands These commands instruct the Ethernet unit to process the command task. Unlike therobot control commands described later on, the Ethernet unit control commands may notrequire a start code ‘@’ (=40H) at the beginning of the command. (1) LO...
Page 33 - Making a connection with TELNET.EXE
27 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-10 Making a connection with TELNET.EXE A typical Windows PC has a TELNET terminal called TELNET.EXE as standard equip-ment. The following briefly explains how to make a connection using TELNET.EXE.Preconditions are a controller IP address of 192.168.0.2, a port No. of 23,...
Page 35 - Other operating tasks; Displaying the MAC address
29 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-11 Other operating tasks 2-11-1 Displaying the MAC address Use the following procedure to display the MAC address of the Ethernet unit. 1) Press F 3 (SYS) on the initial menu screen. 2) Press F 4 (next) to switch the function display and then press F 2 (OPT). 3) Press F 2...
Page 36 - Displaying the version of the Ethernet unit
30 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-11-2 Displaying the version of the Ethernet unit 1) Press F 3 (SYS) on the initial screen. 2) Press F 4 (next) to switch the function display and then press F 2 (OPT). 3) Press F 3 (VER). 4) The version of the Ethernet unit now ap-pears on the screen. P re s s ESC t o re ...
Page 37 - Message List; Error messages
31 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-12 Message List 2-12-1 Error messages The following error messages involving the Ethernet system have been added. Message net link error Cause • TELNET connection terminated due to error.• A TELNET dedicated parameter is set so as to stop operation during logout processin...
Page 38 - Troubleshooting
32 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-13 Troubleshooting When problems occur, then troubleshoot as needed by using the following informationas a guide. Be sure to always also refer to sections on “Troubleshooting” in the controlleruser’s manual as well as the instruction manual for the other party’s equipment...
Page 41 - Specifications; Ethernet unit specifications
35 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-14 Specifications 2-14-1 Ethernet unit specifications ! CAUTION We use an FL HUB (made by Phoenix Contact) to check operation. Using thisHUB is recommended if constructing your own system.HUBs generally available on the market are not designed for use in locations suchas ...
Page 42 - Modular connector
36 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-14-2 Modular connector The pin layout for the modular connector used in the Ethernet unit is shown below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pin No Signal name 1 TD+ 2 TD- 3 RD+ 4 N.C 5 N.C 6 RD- 7 N.C 8 N.C *Pins 4, 5, 7, 8 are not used.
Page 44 - Supplement; Typical network systems
38 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-15 Supplement 2-15-1 Typical network systems How a particular user builds up a network system depends on factors such asthe scale of the network. ■ Example 1 In this example, several controllers are operated from one PC using one HUB. 10BASE-T cable 10BASE-T cable PC Cont...
Page 49 - Description of terminology
43 CHAPTER2 Ethernet Unit 2-15-2 Description of terminology ■ TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) TCP/IP is a general term for a group of standard protocols for carrying out communi-cations over the Internet centering around TCP and IP protocols. Computers and PCscapable of acce...
