Overview

The MC8 series is a controller that controls the positioning mechanism driven by an AC servo motor, such as X-Y table.

Shown below is a system configuration sample using the MC8 series controller.
First, move the X-Y table using the teach pendant to store the position into the controller memory. At the same time, store other conditions for synchronizing with external equipment. After that, in automatic operation, the controller drives the X-Y table as programmed, reading out the data stored in the memory.
The operation method is same as the RC8 series robot controller robot.

MC8 Series

There are two types of model; MC8A and MC8.

Basically, MC8A specification etc. is the same as the RC8A robot controller.

Basically, MC8 specification etc. is the same as the RC8 robot controller.

For information about controller type, refer to "Controller Type" of RC8 series.

A controller type consists of several categories. The following table shows the category of MC8 and MC8A.

Note in Operating the MC8 Series

The MC8 series is functionally equivalent to robot controllers except the MC8 series cannot specify arm mechanism. Using any of the following motions and commands in the MC8 series, therefore, may cause an unexpected movement. It is dangerous.

• CP motion (linear interpolation MOVE L or circular interpolation MOVE C)
• Tool movement
• Rotate command
• Coordinate instruction movement (DRAW)
• PALT command
• APPROACH command
• DEPART command
• Free curve interpolationl motion Move S