Command and Data Areas

This section describes the usage of the command area (3 bits, input) and data area (3 bits, input).

Function

Specifies the commands to be executed by the Robot Controller.

Sets the command area at all times, and data area if necessary.

Terminal Numbers

For information about each bit, see "Allocation" of "MINI I/O MANUAL"

Input Conditions and Operation

1. Set the command area whenever I/O commands are to be executed. Set data for data area if commands require them.
2. "Shorted" represents the bit value = 1. "Open" represents the bit value = 0.
3. Input the command area and data area before the Strobe Signal (1 ms or more). Retain the status until the Command Processing Completed signal is output.