I/O (Field Network Interface Module)

Field network interface module is a COBOTTA optional item that provides I/O ports and various field network interfaces. Select this option if the number of Mini I/O-provided I/O ports is insufficient for your application, or when you use any field networks for COBOTTA control.

Field network interface module is available for COBOTTA version 2.8.0 or higher.

Field network interface module provides up to three types of network at the same time. You can switch network types used according to your application.

When a Field network interface module is used, I/O allocation mode will be "Standard".

Standard mode is an I/O allocation mode that can direct "Program Start" and other commands with a bit combination (I/O command). All ports on the Mini I/O area will be user signals (except for CPU Normal).

Attention

• Before start using a Field network interface module, with WINCAPSIII, change the I/O allocation to the field network you use, and then send WINCAPSIII projects.
• Before connecting/disconnecting COBOTTA to/from a Field network interface module, be sure to turn off COBOTTA.
• Place a Field network interface module in a horizontal space with rubber caps facing downward.
• During power-on, do not move cables nor Field network interface module.
• Do not drop or apply impact on a Field network interface module.
• During installation or handling, do not apply strong or excessive force on connector ports. For example, do not pull cables, push or move a port into other than insert direction.
• Under the strong noise, a Field network interface module may not work properly. To prevent noise effect, pass a LAN cable through a ferrite core (TDK Co.Ltd : ZCAT3035-1330 or equivalent) and wind it around by two turns. Please prepare a ferrite core on your own.
  
  

Procedure

The following describes how to connect a Field network interface module.

1

Connect COBOTTA with a Field network interface module.

Remove a protective film from the field network port on the connector panel of COBOTTA. Leave a protective film other than field network port as-is.

Insert a cable of Field network interface module into the field network port.

2

Insert a LAN cable to the port of Field network interface module.

3

Insert a LAN cable external device.

Field network interface module equips two RJ45 port. Insert a LAN cable into either of them.

This completes connection setting.

Turn on COBOTTA. Check if the connection with an external device is established properly.

To communicate properly, before start using a field network interface module, with WINCAPSIII, you need to change the I/O allocation to the field network you use, and then send WINCAPSIII projects.

If COBOTTA communicates with an external device properly, link LED blinks with a certain interval.

Troubleshooting

Product Specification