Reliance electric PSC PC-2 User manual

PSC Console PC-2
for Distributed Programmable Servo Controller
Operation Manual
Instruction Manual 23005-2E
Reliance Electric Limited

The information in this instruction manual is subject to change without notice. Reliance Electric assumes no
responsibility for errors that may appear in this manual.
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ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal
injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.
Important: Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product.
ATTENTION: Only qualified personnel familiar with the construction and operation of this
equipment and the hazards involved should install, adjust, operate, or service this
equipment. Read and understand this instruction manual and other applicable manuals in their
entirety before proceeding. Failure to observe this precaution could result in bodily injury, and/
or damage to the system.
ATTENTION: Programs inserted into the product should be reviewed by qualified personnel
who are familiar with the construction and operation of the system and the potential hazards
involved. Failure to observe this precaution could result in bodily injury and/or damage to the
system.
ATTENTION: User must provide a hardwired emergency shutdown circuit outside the
programmable controller circuit. The emergency stop circuit must disable the system in case
of improper operation. Failure to observe this precaution could result in bodily injury and/or
damage to the equipment.
PSC3000,PSC4000, PSC5000, and Reliance are trademarks of Rockwell Automation.
© 2003 Reliance Electric Limited
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ......................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Receiving Inspection.................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Storing........................................................................................................ 1-1
Chapter 2 Description of the PSC Console ..................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Functions of the PSC Console .................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Appearance and Components of the PSC Console .................................. 2-2
2.3 Description of Main Components .............................................................. 2-3
2.3.1 Display ............................................................................................ 2-3
2.3.2 Keyboard ........................................................................................ 2-3
2.3.3 Reset Switch................................................................................... 2-4
2.3.4 Interface Cable and Connectors..................................................... 2-4
Chapter 3 Preparation before Using the PSC Console .................................................. 3-1
3.1 Connection of the PSC Console to the PSC3000/PSC4000/PSC5000
System ....................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Standard Settings for Operation of the PSC Console ............................... 3-2
Chapter 4 Operation of the PSC Console ........................................................................ 4-1
4.1 Operation Modes of the PSC Console ...................................................... 4-1
4.2 Operation of the PSC Console in the RUN Mode ..................................... 4-2
4.2.1 Selection of the RUN Mode ............................................................ 4-2
4.2.2 Keys That Can be Used in the RUN Mode .................................... 4-2
4.3 Operation of the PSC Console in the MONITOR Mode ............................ 4-3
4.3.1 Selection of the MONITOR Mode................................................... 4-3
4.3.2 Keys Usable in the MONITOR Mode ............................................. 4-3
4.3.3 Key Operations and Displays in the MONITOR Mode................... 4-4
4.3.3.1 To Display Control Variable ............................................. 4-4
4.3.3.2 To Discontinue Displaying Control Variables................... 4-4
4.3.3.3 To Display Additional Control Variables........................... 4-5
4.3.3.4 To Scroll Control Variables .............................................. 4-5
4.4 Operation of the PSC Console in the PROGRAM Mode........................... 4-6
4.4.1 Selection of the PROGRAM Mode ................................................. 4-6
4.4.2 Keys That Can be Used in the PROGRAM Mode.......................... 4-6
4.4.3 Key Operations and Displays in the PROGRAM Mode ................. 4-7
4.4.3.1 To Display Attribute Data ................................................. 4-7
4.4.3.2 To Discontinue Displaying Attribute Data ........................ 4-7
4.4.3.3 To Set or Modify Attribute Data........................................ 4-7
4.4.3.4 To Discontinue Modification of Attribute Data.................. 4-10
4.4.3.5 To Scroll Attribute Data .................................................... 4-10
CONTENTS

II PSC Console PC-2
Appendix A Error Messages................................................................................................. A-1
Appendix B Hardware Basic Specifications ....................................................................... B-1
Appendix C Items to be Purchased Separately.................................................................. C-1
Appendix D Key Codes ......................................................................................................... D-1
Appendix E Pin Arrangement of Connector ....................................................................... E-1
Appendix F Outline Dimensions.......................................................................................... F-1

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Table of Contents
Figure 2.1 – Appearance and Main Components of the PSC Console....... 2-2
Figure 2.2 – Key Arrangement and Effective Keys ..................................... 2-3
Figure 3.1 – Conversion Adapter for Connection between the PSC
Console and the PSC3000/PSC4000/PSC5000 System........ 3-1
Figure 4.1 – Keys That Can be Used in the RUN Mode ............................. 4-2
Figure 4.2 – Keys Usable in the MONITOR Mode ...................................... 4-3
Figure 4.3 – Keys That Can be Used in the PROGRAM Mode .................. 4-6
List of Figures

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General Information
CHAPTER 1
General Information
The products described in this Operation Manual are manufactured or distributed by
Reliance Electric Limited.
The PSC Console PC-2 (hereinafter called "PSC Console) is used for monitoring,
setting and modifying various data to be required for the PSC3000/PSC4000/
PSC5000 Programmable Servo Control System.
1.1 Receiving Inspection
It is the user's responsibility that as soon as the equipment is delivered to his place,
he thoroughly inspects the equipment and ensures that he has received the
equipment ordered by him, that there are no missing items, and that no damaged
items are found.
1.2 Storing
After receiving inspection is completed, pack the equipment again and store it in a
cool, clean, and dry area until it is used. The equipment should not be stored under
direct sun light and/or at a place having corrosive atmosphere and/or vibration.

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Description of the PSC Console
CHAPTER 2
Description of the PSC Console
This chapter describes the functions that can be performed by the PSC Console,
and the components of the PSC Console.
ATTENTION: Only qualified personnel who have read and understood
all applicable PSC3000, PSC4000 or PSC5000 manuals and are fully
familiar with the particular application can set and/or modify the
attribute data of the PSC3000, PSC4000 or PSC5000 controller.
Extreme caution must be exercised when setting or modifying the
attribute data. Setting wrong data may result in uncontrolled machine
operation. Failure to observe these precautions could result in bodily
injury and/or damage to the system.
2.1 Functions of the PSC Console
The PSC Console is used for monitoring control variables and for monitoring, setting
and modifying attribute data of the PSC3000, PSC4000 or PSC5000 Programmable
Servo Control System. Despite its small size, the PSC Console has almost same
capability as large size CRT terminal.
The internal control variables can be monitored in real time. The attribute data are
basic data for system operation. The following are examples of the attribute data:
• Data on the machine such as motor specifications, gear ratio, etc.
• Set length and target position data
• Operation speed data
• Conditions to provide various signals such as operation completion signal
• Conditions to provide error signals such as overrun.
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2.2 Appearance and Components of the PSC Console
Figure 2.1 shows the appearance and the main components of the PSC Console.
These components will be described in Section 2.3.
Figure 2.1 – Appearance and Main Components of the PSC Console
RESET
PC-2
Power Supply +5 VDC
Interface Type RS232C
Serial No.
INTERNIX
RUN
MONI
TOR PROG RAM P-ROM
SHIFT
ALLCLR
VRFY MON DATA NO
123
456
789
+/- 0.CLR
ENTER
C
E
PLAY RCD
DEL
TEST
ABC
DEF
PON
POFF
Hand Strap Connecting Portion
Display
Connector for
Console Side
Keyboard
Name Plate
Rubber Pad
Rubber Pad
Reset Switch
Connector for
Controller Side
Interface Cable

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Description of the PSC Console
2.3 Description of Main Components
This section describes the main components of the PSC Console shown in Figure
2.1.
2.3.1 Display
The display consists of 20 characters x 4 lines and each character consists of 5 x 7
dots.
2.3.2 Keyboard
Figure 2.2 shows the key arrangement of the PSC Console keyboard. There are
two kinds of keys: usable ones for the PSC Console and unusable ones. The keys
grey-colored in Figure 2.2 are usable, and the remaining are not usable. Pressing
the unusable keys will do nothing.
RUN MONITOR PROGRAM P-ROM SHIFT
ALLCLR VRFY MON DATA NO
123
456
789
0 CLR
C
E
PLAY RCD
TEST
ENTER
DEL
+/
Figure 2.2 – Key Arrangement and Effective Keys
The functions of the usable keys are as follows.
Legend Description
RUN To switch the PSC Console to RUN Mode.
MONITOR To switch the PSC Console to MONITOR Mode.
PROGRAM To switch the PSC Console to PROGRAM Mode.
ALLCLR To clear errors or to move to the initial state of each mode.
MON To display control variable
DATA To display attribute data.
0 to 9 To enter numbers Naught to Nine.
+/– To switch polarity of data. Every time this key is pressed, the polarity
is switched between "+" and "–".
.To enter decimal point.
CLR To set or modify attribute data.
ENTER To confirm the data and to execute the program.

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2.3.3 Reset Switch
As shown in Figure 2.1, there is a switch called "Reset Switch" at the left lower
corner on the rear side of the PSC Console. Pushing the Reset Switch with a thin
bar like needle will initialize the PSC Console.
2.3.4 Interface Cable and Connectors
Communication between the PSC Console and the PSC3000, PSC4000 or
PSC5000 System is performed through the interface cable and the connectors. The
power to the PSC Console is also supplied from the PSC3000/PSC4000/PSC5000
System through the interface cable and connectors.
ATTENTION: The interface cable is fixed to the PSC Console. Do not
attempt to remove the interface cable from the PSC Console by force.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to, or
destruction of, the PSC Console of the interface cable.
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Preparation before Using the PSC Console
CHAPTER 3
Preparation before Using the PSC Console
This chapter describes connection of the PSC Console to the PSC3000, PSC4000
or PSC5000 System and the standard setting for operation of the PSC Console.
3.1 Connection of the PSC Console to the PSC3000/
PSC4000/PSC5000 System
The interface cable connector on the PSC3000, PSC4000 or PSC5000 System side
must be connected to the PORT-A of the PSC Power Supply Card or PSC Power
Supply Card II (see PSC Power Supply Card and PSC Power Supply Card II
Engineering Manual EM 23602). Connecting or disconnecting the interface cable
connector to or from the PORT-A can be performed even while the PSC3000,
PSC4000 or PSC5000 System is powered ON. Note that when the PSC Console is
connected to the PSC Power Supply Card while the PSC3000, PSC4000 or
PSC5000 System is powered ON, a communication error (TRANSFER FAILED)
may be raised, but this error will automatically be cleared in about one second.
A 25-pin D-shell female connector is used for the Console side and a 9-pin D-shell
male connector for the PSC3000, PSC4000 or PSC5000 System side. Therefore, a
conversion adapter (SM-9407) as shown in Figure 3.1 is required for this
connection. Note that the conversion adapter is an item to be purchased separately.
Figure 3.1 – Conversion Adapter for Connection between the PSC Console
and the PSC3000/PSC4000/PSC5000 System
25-pin D-shell female connector
on the PSC Console side 9-pin D-shell male connector
on the PSC3000/PSC4000/PSC5000 side
2
3
9
7
10
2
3
9
5
Note: The unused pins must be kept open.

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3.2 Standard Settings for Operation of the PSC Console
ATTENTION: Changing the settings of the PSC Console may cause
malfunction of the system. Exercise extreme caution when the setting
of the PSC Console must be changed. Note that the settings of the
PSC Console will be maintained even when the power to the Console
is disconnected.
The following are the standard settings of the PSC Console for communication with
the PSC3000, PSC4000 or PSC5000 System.
• Baud rate : 4800 bps
• Code used : JIS8
• Parity bit : Even
• Stop bit : 1
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Operation of the PSC Console
CHAPTER 4
Operation of the PSC Console
This chapter describes operation modes of the PSC Console, how to select each
operation mode and how to operate the PSC Console in each operation mode.
4.1 Operation Modes of the PSC Console
There are the following three operation modes: "RUN", "MONITOR" and
"PROGRAM" Modes. The function of each mode is described in the following.
1) RUN Mode
In this mode, control operations of the PSC3000, PSC4000 or PSC5000 System
can be performed. When the PSC3000, PSC4000 or PSC5000 System is
powered up, the PSC Console will automatically be turned to the RUN Mode.
2) MONITOR Mode
In the MONITOR Mode, values of the control variables can be monitored.
3) PROGRAM Mode
The attribute data can be monitored, set and modified in this mode.

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RUN MONITOR PROGRAM P-ROM SHIFT
ALLCLR VRFY MON DATA NO
123
456
789
0 CLR
C
E
PLAY RCD
TEST
ENTER
DEL
+/
In the RUN Mode, only the grey-colored keys shown in this figure can be used.
Figure 4.1 – Keys That Can be Used in the RUN Mode
4.2 Operation of the PSC Console in the RUN Mode
The RUN Mode must be selected for normal operation of the PSC3000, PSC4000 or
PSC5000 System. This section describes the selection method of the RUN Mode
and the keys that can be used in the RUN Mode.
4.2.1 Selection of the RUN Mode
To select the RUN Mode of the PSC Console, press the RUN key. The following
display will appear on the PSC Console.
When the PSC Console is powered up, the RUN Mode is automatically selected.
4.2.2 Keys That Can be Used in the RUN Mode
In the RUN Mode, only the keys grey-colored in Figure 4.1 can be used.
R U NSystem Line

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4.3 Operation of the PSC Console in the MONITOR Mode
The MONITOR Mode must be selected to monitor the values of the control
variables. This section describes how to select the MONITOR Mode and how to
operate the PSC Console in the MONITOR Mode.
4.3.1 Selection of the MONITOR Mode
To select the MONITOR Mode of the PSC Console, press the MONITOR key. The
following display will appear on the PSC Console.
M O N I T O RSystem Line
Display Line 1
Display Line 2
Display Line 3
4.3.2 Keys Usable in the MONITOR Mode
Figure 4.2 shows the keys usable in the MONITOR Mode. Only the keys grey-
colored in the figure can be used.
RUN MONITOR PROGRAM P-ROM SHIFT
ALLCLR VRFY MON DATA NO
123
456
789
0 CLR
C
E
PLAY RCD
TEST
ENTER
DEL
+/
In the MONITOR Mode, only the grey-colored keys shown in this figure can be used.
Figure 4.2 – Keys Usable in the MONITOR Mode

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4.3.3 Key Operations and Displays in the MONITOR Mode
This section describes various key operations in the MONITOR Mode and the
displays obtained as a result of such key operations.
4.3.3.1 To Display Control Variable
When you press the MON key, "M" will appear in the display as shown below. If it
is followed by pressing the 0 to 9 ENTER keys, the control variable of the
entered number will be shown in the Display Line 1 (for the Display Line 1, see the
figure in Section 4.3.1). If no value has been set to the specified control variable, a
question mark (?) will be displayed in the same line.
M O N I T O R M
Important: It is impossible to switch the MONITOR Mode to other mode while "M"
is displayed as a result of pressing the MON key. If you desire to
switch to any other mode, first clear "M" from the display by pressing
the ALLCLR key or the MON ENTER keys, and then change
the mode to a desired one.
If a wrong number was entered by mistake, press the MON key and enter the
correct number.
Example: When you desire to monitor the control variable of Monitor No. 102,
press the following keys in the shown order. The display as shown
below will appear.
MON 1 0 2 ENTER
M O N I T O R
M 1 0 2 : 0 . 0
Important: Number of digits after decimal of control variables must be specified by
the command data D1-6 (sixth digit of command data 1).
4.3.3.2 To Discontinue Displaying Control Variables
When you desire to discontinue displaying control variables, press the ENTER key
without entering any number; i.e. pressing the MON ENTER keys discontinues
to display control variables.
Important: If you press the ALLCLR key, the display will be cleared and the PSC
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4.3.3.3 To Display Additional Control Variables
To display other control variable(s) in addition to control variable already displayed,
press the following keys in the following order.
MON 0 to 9 ENTER
The additional control variable(s) is (are) displayed in the Display Lines 2 and 3 (for
the Display Lines 2 and 3, see the figure in Section 4.3.1). If no value has been set
to a specified control variable, a question mark (?) will be displayed in the
corresponding Display Line.
Example: If you desire to monitor the control variables of Monitor No. 105 and 200
in addition to the control variable of Monitor No. 102 being displayed,
press the following keys continuously.
MON 1 0 5 ENTER
MON 2 0 0 ENTER
A display as shown below will appear.
M O N I T O R
M 1 0 2 : 0 . 0
M 1 0 5 : 1 0 . 0
M 2 0 0 : ?
Important: The maximum number of lines that can be displayed at a time are
three. If you enter a Monitor Number to be displayed when three
control variables are already displayed, the newly added Monitor
Number will be displayed in the Display Line 3 and the control variable
shown in the Display Line 1 will disappear by scrolling. If you desire to
monitor again the control variable having disappeared by scrolling,
press the keys again in the following order.
MON 0 to 9 ENTER
4.3.3.4 To Scroll Control Variables
Use the following steps to scroll control variables:
1) Press the ENTER key only. The control variable of the Monitor Number
following the last entered control variable will be displayed.
2) Press the ENTER key repeatedly. Control variables will be scrolled in the
numerical order of the Monitor Numbers.
Important: If no control variable is shown in the display, the above-mentioned
scrolling will not function. In such a case, first enter the Monitor
Number from which you desire to start scrolling, by pressing the
following keys.
MON 0 to 9 ENTER
Note that it is impossible to scroll control variables in the reverse order.

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4.4 Operation of the PSC Console in the PROGRAM Mode
The PROGRAM Mode is used for displaying, setting and modifying the attribute
data. This section describes the selection method of the PROGRAM Mode and the
operation of the PSC Console in this mode.
4.4.1 Selection of the PROGRAM Mode
Press the PROGRAM key to select the PROGRAM Mode. The following display
will appear.
P R O G R A MSystem Line
Error/Status Display Line
Attribute Data Monitoring Line
Attribute Data Setting/Modifying Line
4.4.2 Keys That Can be Used in the PROGRAM Mode
Only the keys grey-colored in Figure 4.3 can be used in the PROGRAM Mode.
RUN MONITOR PROGRAM P-ROM SHIFT
ALLCLR VRFY MON DATA NO
123
456
789
0 CLR
C
E
PLAY RCD
TEST
ENTER
DEL
+/
In the PROGRAM Mode, only the grey-colored keys shown in this figure can be used.
Figure 4.3 – Keys That Can be Used in the PROGRAM Mode