System Configuration diagram

The following figure shows a system configuration of MC9 series.

In the below of this figure, there are simple descriptions of the components.

Standard components

MC9 series controller

A controller that equips motor controlling functions and realizes high-speed processing. By connecting an RC8 series robot controller, MC9 series controller can operate DENSO WAVE robots as well.

Required option

AC power cable

To supply power to RC9.

Safety I/O cable

This cable includes safety-related signals. Use this cable to connect a robot controller to a robot unit.

Option

Digital I/O cable

Cable that includes robot signal lines. Use this cable to connect a robot controller to a robot unit.

Hand I/O cable

Cable that includes signal lines for a robot-installed tool. Use this cable to connect a robot controller to a robot unit.

Pendant extension cable

Pendant extension cable for Smart TP and mini-pendant.

Smart TP

Control device to operate a robot and to create/start/stop a robot program.

Mini pendant

Control device to operate a robot and to start/stop a robot program.

WINCAPS III

Robot programming and simulation software for computer.

WINCAPS Plus

Using with WINCAPS III, this provides optimal application for each stage of product life cycle; design, installation, and maintenance.

RC Vision (EVP2)

Program-less image processing application that is specifically designed for "Pick&Place" operation.

Extension terminal

Extension application manufactured by Beckhoff automation.

The following software is available for the field network master terminal.

• TwinCAT3 PLC
• TwinCAT3 HMI
• TwinCAT3 OPC UA

Customer prepared items

Computer

To create programs.
Prepare a computer with Windows OS.

Ethernet cable

To use a computer, or to connect an external device.

EtherCAT cable

Use this cable to connect with an RC8 series robot controller or an EtherCAT-compatible servo amplifier.