Epson RC700 User manual

Robot Controller
RC700 / RC90 Option
Fieldbus I/O
Rev.12
EM179C3513F

Robot Controller RC70
0/ RC90 Option Fieldbus I/O Rev.12

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Robot Controller RC700 / RC90 Option
Fieldbus I/O
Rev.12
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FOREWORD
This manual contains important information necessary to use the Robot Controller RC700
/ RC90 Option Fieldbus I/O properly and safely. This manual is intended for personnel
who perform any operations using the pendant, such as teaching robot points.
Please thoroughly read this manual and other related manuals before and while using the
equipment.
WARRANTY
The robot and its optional parts are shipped to our customers only after being subjected to
the strictest quality controls, tests, and inspections to certify its compliance with our high
performance standards.
Product malfunctions resulting from normal handling or operation will be repaired free of
charge during the normal warranty period. (Please ask your supplier for warranty period
information.)
However, customers will be charged for repairs in the following cases (even if they occur
during the warranty period):
1.
Damage or malfunction caused by improper use which is not described in the manual,
or careless use.
2.
Malfunctions caused by
customers’ unauthorized disassembly.
3.
Damage due to improper adjustments or unauthorized repair attempts.
4.
Damage caused by natural disasters such as earthquake, flood, etc.
Warnings, Cautions, Usage:
1.
If the robot or associated equipment is used outside of the usage conditions and product
specifications described in the manuals, this warranty is void.
2.
If you do not follow the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS in this manual, we cannot be
responsible for any malfunction or accident, even if the result
is injury or death.
3.
We cannot foresee all possible dangers and consequences. Therefore, this manual
cannot warn the user of all possible hazards.

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TRADEMARKS
Microsoft, Windows, Windows logo, Visual Basic, and Visual C++ are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States.
DeviceNet™ is a registered trademark of ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendor Association,
Inc.).
EtherNet/IP™ is a trademark used under license by ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendor
Association, Inc.).
PROFIBUS and PROFINET are registered trademarks of PROFIBUS International.
CC-Link is a registered trademark of the CC-Link Partner Association.
EtherCAT® is registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff
Automation GmbH, Germany.
Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective
holders.
TRADEMARK NOTATION IN THIS MANUAL
Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating system
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Operating system
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Operating system
Microsoft® Windows® 8 Operating system
Microsoft® Windows® 10 Operating system
Throughout this manual, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and
Windows 10 refer to above respective operating systems. In some cases, Windows refers
generically to Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.
NOTICE
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The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
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Before Reading This Manual
This section describes what you should know before reading this manual.
Safety Precautions
Installation and transportation of robots and robotic equipment shall be performed by
qualified personnel and should conform to all national and local codes.
Please carefully read this manual and other related manuals before installing the robot
system or before connecting cables.
Keep this manual handy for easy access at all times. Please read the Safety chapter in
User’s Guide to understand safety requirements before installing the robot system.
Conventions
Important safety considerations are indicated throughout the manual by the following
symbols. Be sure to read the descriptions shown with each symbol.
WARNING
This symbol indicates that a danger of possible serious injury
or death exists if the associated instructions are not followed
properly.
WARNING
This symbol indicates that a danger of possible harm to people
caused by electric shock exists if the associated instructions are
not followed properly.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates that a danger of possible harm to people
or physical damage to equipment and facilities exists if the
associated instructions are not followed properly.
Security support for the network connection
The network connecting function (Ethernet) on our products assumes the use in the local
network such as the factory LAN network. Do not connect to the external network such as
the Internet.
In addition, please take security measure such as the antivirus software to block the virus
from the network connection.
Security support for the USB memory
Make sure that the USB memory is not infected with virus when connecting to the
Controller.
For T series Manipulator user only
T series Manipulators are controller integrated manipulators.
Read “Controller” and “Robot Controller” described in this manual as “T series
Manipulator”. (However, except the screen of EPSON RC+.)

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Control System Configuration
This option is used with the following combinations of Controllers and software.
TYPE A:
Controller Software
RC700 EPSON RC+ 7.0
TYPE B: Robot Controller RC90 with the following label attached.
Label
Controller
Software
RC90 EPSON RC+ 7.0
RC90 controller firmware
Ver.7.0.2.0
EPSON RC+ 7.0
Before Ver.7.0.1
!!!
Ver.7.0.2 or later
OK
OK: Compatible All functions of the EPSON RC+ 7.0 and the Controller are
available.
!!!: Compatible Connection is OK. We recommend using EPSON RC+7.0 Ver.
7.0.2 or later.
TYPE C:
Manipulator
Software
T series EPSON RC+ 7.0
Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and EtherCAT of this option are not available for Robot
Controller RC90 (EPSON RC+ 5.0) without the label.
Refer to the Robot Controller RC90 Setup & Operation 13.3 Fieldbus I/O Board.
Manual PDF for TYPE B is available from EPSON RC+ 7.0 Ver. 7.0.2.
Electronic information file for TYPE B is available from EPSON RC+ 7.0 Ver. 7.0.2.
Fieldbus I/O supports the following OS.
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3
Windows Vista Business Service Pack 2
Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1
Windows 8.1 Pro
Windows 10 Pro
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Table of Contents
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1. Introduction.............................................................1
1.1 Overview of Fieldbus I/O............................................................1
1.2 DeviceNet...................................................................................3
1.2.1 Overview of DeviceNet .....................................................3
1.2.2 Features of DeviceNet......................................................3
1.2.3 General Specifications......................................................5
1.3 PROFIBUS DP ...........................................................................6
1.3.1 Overview of PROFIBUS DP .............................................6
1.3.2 Features of PROFIBUS DP..............................................6
1.3.3 General Specifications......................................................7
1.4 EtherNet/IP.................................................................................8
1.4.1 Overview of EtherNet/IP ...................................................8
1.4.2 Features of EtherNet/IP....................................................8
1.4.3 General Specifications......................................................9
1.5 CC-Link.....................................................................................10
1.5.1 Overview of CC-Link.......................................................10
1.5.2 Features of CC-Link........................................................10
1.5.3 General Specifications....................................................11
1.6 PROFINET ...............................................................................12
1.6.1 Overview of PROFINET .................................................12
1.6.2 Features of PROFINET ..................................................12
1.6.3 PROFINET Communication ...........................................13
1.7 EtherCAT..................................................................................14
1.7.1 Overview of EtherCAT....................................................14
1.7.2 Features of EtherCAT.....................................................14
1.7.3 General Specifications....................................................15
2. Installation ............................................................16
2.1 DeviceNet.................................................................................16
2.1.1 How to Setup a DeviceNet Network...............................16
2.1.2 DeviceNet Network Construction ...................................17
2.1.3 DeviceNet Master Board Installation..............................25
2.1.4 DeviceNet Slave Board Installation ................................46
2.1.5 DeviceNet Slave Module Installation .............................52
2.2 PROFIBUS-DP.........................................................................57
2.2.1 How to Setup a PROFIBUS DP Network .......................57
2.2.2 PROFIBUS DP Network Construction............................57
2.2.3 PROFIBUS-DP Master Board Installation......................62
2.2.4 PROFIBUS-DP Slave Board Installation........................85

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2.2.5 PROFIBUS-DP Slave Module Installation .....................93
2.3 EtherNet/IP.............................................................................100
2.3.1 How to Setup a EtherNet/IP Network...........................100
2.3.2 EtherNet/IP Network Construction ...............................101
2.3.3 EtherNet/IP Master Board Installation..........................102
2.3.4 EtherNet/IP Slave Board Installation............................125
2.3.5 EtherNet/IP Slave Module Installation .........................131
2.4 CC-Link ..................................................................................138
2.4.1 CC-Link Slave Board Installation .................................138
2.4.2 CC-Link Slave Module Installation ...............................149
2.5 PROFINET .............................................................................159
2.5.1 PROFINET Slave Board Installation ............................159
2.5.2 PROFINET Slave Module Installation..........................165
2.6 EtherCAT................................................................................171
2.6.1 EtherCAT Slave Board Installation...............................171
2.6.2 EtherCAT Slave Module Installation ............................178
3. Operation ...........................................................185
3.1 SPEL+ Fieldbus I/O Commands............................................185
3.2 Outputs Off by Emergency Stop and Reset Instruction.........185
3.3 Using FbusIO_SendMsg........................................................186
3.4 Explicit Message Connection (for DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP) ..187
3.5 Remote Control Input and Output Setting .............................188
4. Troubleshooting.................................................. 195
4.1 DeviceNet Troubleshooting....................................................195
4.1.1 Examining a Problem ...................................................195
4.1.2 Problems and Countermeasures .................................197
4.1.3 Procedures for Examining Possible Causes................215
4.2 PROFIBUS DP Troubleshooting............................................228
4.2.1 Examining a Problem ...................................................228
4.2.2 Problems and Countermeasures .................................230
4.2.3 Procedures for Examining Possible Causes................245
4.3 EtherNet/IP Troubleshooting..................................................255
4.3.1 Examining a Problem ...................................................255
4.3.2 Problems and Countermeasures .................................257
4.3.3 Tests and diagnostics...................................................257
5. Maintenance Parts List .......................................264

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1. Introduction
1.1 Overview of Fieldbus I/O
The Fieldbus I/O option is an integrated I/O system that supports the following Fieldbuses
of the Robot system:
DeviceNet
PROFIBUS DP
EtherNet/IP
CC-Link
PROFINET
EtherCAT
Fieldbus is a standard of signal communications between field devices operating in a
factory (sensor, actuator, robot controller, etc.) and controller (PLC or robot controller)
using serial communications. Compared to signal communications using analog signals,
Fieldbus has the following features:
Access to signals from multiple devices and multiple data from each device using one
cable.
Precise signal transmission since there is no need for A/D conversion and D/A conversion.
Less wiring costs, including signal relay board costs and installation area due to several
dozen (or a hundred) devices connected on one Fieldbus.
More flexible modification and expansion of a system because multiple devices are simply
added to one Fieldbus without additional wiring.
Slave devices can transmit self-diagnostics information.
Master Devices
RS-232c RS-232c
Fieldbus
Sample Parallel Connection
Sample Fieldbus Connection
Master Devices
The Fieldbus master function can be added to the PC with the EPSON RC+ 7.0 installed
by installing the Fieldbus master board. Each type of Fieldbus supports the following
boards.
DeviceNet master board
PROFIBUS-DP master board
EtherNet/IP master board
You can install one Fieldbus master board per PC. To use the Fieldbus master I/O, the
Fieldbus master option of the EPSON RC+ software options key must be enabled.

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You can also add the Fieldbus slave function by installing the Fieldbus slave board to the
Robot Controller. Each type of Fieldbus supports the following boards.
DeviceNet slave board
PROFIBUS-DP slave board
EtherNet/IP slave board
CC-Link slave board
PROFINET slave board
EtherCAT slave board
You can install one Fieldbus slave board per controller.
One Fieldbus master board and one Fieldbus slave board of different Fieldbus types can be
used together.

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1.2 DeviceNet
1.2.1 Overview of DeviceNet
DeviceNet is a fieldbus network that provides easy interconnection between control
devices (PLC, PC, sensor, actuator, etc.).
DeviceNet was developed by Allen-Bradley as an open communication standard to
connect various field devices (sensor, actuator, robot controller, etc.). Because of the open
communication standard, DeviceNet users can easily construct a multi-vendor system with
various devices developed around the world.
Master Devices
Motor Driver
from Company A
Motor Driver
from Company B
Intelligent I/O
from Company C
Intelligent I/O
from Company D
Photo Sensor
from Company E
Analog Device
from Company G
HMI Device
from Company F
DeviceNet Network
1.2.2 Features of DeviceNet
Reduced Wiring
Compared with parallel wiring, DeviceNet employs a dedicated 5-wire cable (signal wires
and power wires) which substantially reduces the number of necessary wires, wiring time
and cost.
Detachable communication connectors provide you with simple wiring between nodes and
easy network separation or reconstruction.
Specified environment-resistance cables allow you to construct an environment-resistant
system at low cost.

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Open Standard (Multi-vendor)
Due to an open communication standard, various devices from many manufacturers are
available. Standardized communication connectors provide you with easy network
reconstruction.
Maintenance spare parts stored on site (factory, etc.) can be reduced because different
manufacturers’ devices can be used in case of a breakdown. Similar products are available
around the world due to a global standard DeviceNet.
Communication Types
There are two types of messaging connections: I/O messaging connection and Explicit
messaging connection. I/O messaging connection includes the following 4 methods
explained below:
Polling : First, a master device sends output data to a slave device and then the
slave device responds. Data is normally exchanged in every
communication cycle. The communication frequency can be changed
by setting. This connection type is the most often used.
Strobe : First, a master device requests slave devices to send data with
multicast messages, and then, each slave device responds individually.
Data from many sensors on the system can be effectively gathered.
When the master does not receive responses from all requested slave
devices, a timeout error occurs.
Change Of State: A device sends data whenever it changes. Signals for device diagnosis
are sent regularly in the background. This connection type is useful for
remedying DeviceNet communication traffic.
Cyclic : A slave device transfers data regularly according to its internal timer.
This connection type is typically used for communicating with a
temperature controller. The data transfer frequency is defined by
master configuration.
For Change of State and Cyclic, the ACK which verifies communication completion
can be disabled by setting. However, never disable the ACK
since communication
errors cannot be detected.
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1.2.3 General Specifications
DeviceNet Communication Specifications
Item
Specification
Supported Connection - I/O messaging connection
(Polling, Strove, Cyclic, Change of State)
- Explicit messaging connection
All connections are conformed to DeviceNet
communication protocol.
Baud Rates
125 kbps, 250 kbps, 500 kbps
Transfer Distance Baud Rates Max. Network
Length
Drop Length Total Drop
Line Length
0 kbps
250 kbps
125 kbps
10 m
250 m *
500 m *
6m or under
6 m or under
6 m or under
39 m or under
78 m or under
156 m or under
Maximum Nodes
64 (including master unit)
Data Length / Frame
8 byte (data can be divided and transferred.)
Bus Access
CSMA/NBA
Error Detection
CRC error / Duplicate node address check
Cable 5-wire cable dedicated to DeviceNet (2 wires for signal,
2 wires for power supply, 1 shield wire)
Communications
Power Supply Voltage
24 V DC (supplied from a connector)
* When thin cable is used for trunk line, the maximum network length is 100 m.

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1.3 PROFIBUS DP
1.3.1 Overview of PROFIBUS DP
PROFIBUS DP is a fieldbus network that provides easy interconnection between control
devices (PLC, PC, sensor, actuator, etc.).
PROFIBUS DP was co-developed by Siemens, Bosch, and ABB as an open
communication standard to connect various field devices (sensor, actuator, robot controller,
etc.). Because of the open communication standard, PROFIBUS DP can easily construct
multi-vendor system with various devices developed around the world.
Master Device
Motor Driver
from Company B
Intelligent I/O
from Company C
Intelligent I/O
from Company D
Photo Sensor
from Company E
Analog Device
from Company G
HMI Device from
Company F
Motor Driver
from Company A
PROFIBUS-DP Network
1.3.2 Features of PROFIBUS DP
Reduced Wiring
Compared with a parallel wiring, PROFIBUS DP employing dedicated 2-wire cable
substantially reduces the number of necessary wires, wiring time and cost.
Detachable communication connector provides you a simple wiring between devices
(stations) and an easy network separation or reconstruction.
Fast Communication
PROFIBUS DP communication speed can be set up to 12Mbps. This is faster than
DeviceNet, another communication standard supported by the fieldbus I/O.
Open Standard (Multi-vendor)
Due to an open communication standard, various devices from many manufacturers are
available. Standardized communication connectors allow you to reconstruct your network
easily.
Maintenance parts stored on site (factory, etc.) can be reduced because different
manufacturers’ devices can be used in case of a breakdown. Similar products are available
around the world due to a global standard PROFIBUS DP.

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1.3.3 General Specifications
PROFIBUS DP Communication Specifications
Item
Specification
Communication
Method
Hybrid
(token passing procedure and master-slave communication)
Baud Rates 9.6 kbps, 19.2 kbps, 93.75 kbps, 187.5 kbps, 500 kbps,
1500 kbps, 3 Mbps, 6 Mbps, and 12 Mbps.
Transfer Distance
Baud Rates
Cable Length
12 Mbps
6 Mbps
3 Mbps
1500 kbps
500 kbps
187.5 kbps
93.75 kbps
19.2 kbps
9.6 kbps
100 m
100 m
100 m
200 m
400 m
1000 m
1200 m
1200 m
1200 m
Maximum Stations 126 (including master unit and repeater)
Data Length /
Frame
244 bytes
Cable 2-wire cable dedicated to PROFIBUS (2 wires for signal)

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1.4 EtherNet/IP
1.4.1 Overview of EtherNet/IP
EtherNet/IP is a fieldbus network that provides easy interconnection between control
devices (PLC, PC, sensor, actuator, etc.).
EtherNet/IP was developed by Allen-Bradley as an open communication standard to
connect various field devices (sensor, actuator, robot controller, etc.). Because of the open
communication standard, EtherNet/IP users can easily construct a multi-vendor system
with various devices developed around the world.
Master Device
Motor Driver
from Company A
Motor Driver
from Company B
Intelligent I/O
from Company C
Intelligent I/O
from Company D
Photo Sensor
from Company E
Analog Device
from Company G
HMI Device
from Company F
Ethernet/IP Network
1.4.2 Features of EtherNet/IP
Reduced Wiring
Compared with parallel wiring, EtherNet/IP employs a standard Ethernet cable which
substantially reduces the number of necessary wires, wiring time and cost.
Detachable communication connectors provide you with simple wiring between nodes and
easy network separation or reconstruction.
Specified environment-resistance cables allow you to construct an environment-resistant
system at low cost.
You can use the general Ethernet hub or Ethernet switch for EtherNet/IP.
However, be sure to use a product complying with the industrial standards or a noise-
resistant Ethernet cable (STP cable). If you use an office use product or UTP cable, it
may causes communication errors and may not offer the proper performance.
Open Standard (Multi-vendor)
Due to an open communication standard, various devices from many manufacturers are
available. Standardized communication connectors provide you with easy network
construction.
Maintenance spare parts stored on site (factory, etc.) can be reduced because different
manufacturers’ devices can be used in case of a breakdown. Similar products are available
around the world due to a global standard EtherNet/IP.
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Connection Types
There are two types of messaging connections: I/O messaging connection and Explicit
messaging connection. I/O messaging connection includes the following 2 methods
explained below:
Change Of State: A device sends data whenever it changes. Signals for device diagnosis
are sent regularly in the background. This connection type is useful for
remedying EtherNet/IP communication traffic.
Cyclic : A slave device transfers data regularly according to its internal timer.
This connection type is typically used for communicating with a
temperature controller. The data transfer frequency is defined by
master configuration.
For Change of State and Cyclic,
the ACK which verifies communication completion can
be disabled by setting. However, never disable the ACK since communication errors
cannot be detected.
1.4.3 General Specifications
EtherNet/IP Communication Specifications
Item
Specification
Supported
Connection
- I/O messaging connection
(Cyclic, Change of State)
- Explicit messaging connection
All connections are conformed to EtherNet/IP
communication protocol.
Baud Rates
100 Mbps, 10 Mbps
Maximum Nodes
128 (including master unit)
Data Length / Frame
244 bytes
Access Control Type
CSMA/CD
Cable
Universal Ethernet cable
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1.5 CC-Link
1.5.1 Overview of CC-Link
CC-Link is a Fieldbus network that provides easy interconnection between control devices
(PLC, PC, sensor, actuator, etc.).
CC-Link was developed as an open communication standard to connect various field
devices (sensor, actuator, robot controller, etc.). Because of the open communication
standard, CC-Link can easily construct multi-vendor system with various devices
developed around the world.
1.5.2 Features of CC-Link
Reduced Wiring
Compared with a parallel wiring, CC-Link employs triplex shielded twisted pair cable
which substantially reduces the number of necessary wires, wiring time and cost.
Detachable communication connector provides you a simple wiring between devices
(nodes) and an easy network separation or reconstruction.
Fast Communication
From 156k bps to 10M bps is available. The speed of 10M bps is the fastest field network
next to PROFIBUS-DP.
Transmission Control
The communication network includes master stations and slave stations. Normally, PLC
becomes a master station. Up to 64 slave stations can be connected to a master station.
The slave station includes remote device stations (handling the bit data and word data),
remote I/O stations (handling the bit data), and others.The master station stores the
information such as the type and address of slave stations in the network and controls the
whole network.
Open Standard (Multi-vendor)
Due to an open communication standard, various devices from many manufactures are
available. Standardized communication connectors allow you to reconstruct your network
easily.
Maintenance parts stored on site (such as factory) can be reduced because different
manufacturers’ devices can be used in case of a breakdown. Similar products are available
around the world due to a global standard PROFIBUS DP.
Master Device
Motor Driver
from Company A
Motor Driver
from Company B
Intelligent I/O
from Company C
Intelligent I/O
from Company D
Photo Sensor
from Company E
Analog Device
from Company G
HMI Device
from Company F
CC
-
Link Network