YASKAWA

DX100 OPTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
SUPPLEMENTARY FOR CONVEYOR SYNCHRONIZED FUNCTION
CONTINUOUS OPERATION CONVEYOR SYNCHRONIZED FUNCTION

Upon receipt of the product and prior to initial operation, read these instructions thoroughly, and retain
for future reference.

MOTOMAN INSTRUCTIONS
MOTOMAN-……… INSTRUCTIONS
DX100 INSTRUCTIONS
DX100 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
DX100 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
The DX100 operator’s manual above corresponds to specific usage.
Be sure to use the appropriate manual.

Part Number: 156791-1CD

Revision: 1

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DX100

MANDATORY
• This manual explains the conveyor synchronized funtion of the
DX100 system. Read this manual carefully and be sure to
understand its contents before handling the DX100.

• General items related to safety are listed in Section 1: Safety of the

DX100 Instructions. To ensure correct and safe operation, carefully
read the DX100 Instructions before reading this manual.

CAUTION
• Some drawings in this manual are shown with the protective covers
or shields removed for clarity. Be sure all covers and shields are
replaced before operating this product.
• The drawings and photos in this manual are representative
examples and differences may exist between them and the
delivered product.
• YASKAWA may modify this model without notice when necessary
due to product improvements, modifications, or changes in
specifications.
• If such modification is made, the manual number will also be
revised.
• If your copy of the manual is damaged or lost, contact a YASKAWA
representative to order a new copy. The representatives are listed
on the back cover. Be sure to tell the representative the manual
number listed on the front cover.
• YASKAWA is not responsible for incidents arising from unauthorized
modification of its products. Unauthorized modification voids your
product's warranty.

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Notes for Safe Operation

Read this manual carefully before installation, operation, maintenance, or
inspection of the DX100.
In this manual, the Notes for Safe Operation are classified as
“WARNING”, “CAUTION”, “MANDATORY”, or “PROHIBITED”.

Indicates a potentially hazardous

WARNING situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury to
personnel.

Indicates a potentially hazardous

CAUTION situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury to
personnel and damage to equipment.
It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.

Always be sure to follow explicitly the

MANDATORY items listed under this heading.

Must never be performed.

PROHIBITED

Even items described as “CAUTION” may result in a serious accident in

some situations.
At any rate, be sure to follow these important items

To ensure safe and efficient operation at all times, be sure to

NOTE follow all instructions, even if not designated as "CAUTION"
and "WARNING".

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WARNING
• Before operating the manipulator, check that servo power is turned
OFF pressing the emergency stop buttons on the front door of the
DX100 and the programming pendant.
When the servo power is turned OFF, the SERVO ON LED on the
programming pendant is turned OFF.
Injury or damage to machinery may result if the emergency stop circuit
cannot stop the manipulator during an emergency. The manipulator
should not be used if the emergency stop buttons do not function.
Fig. : Emergency Stop Button

• Once the emergency stop button is released, clear the cell of all
items which could interfere with the operation of the manipulator.
Then turn the servo power ON.
Injury may result from unintentional or unexpected manipulator motion.
Fig. : Release of Emergency Stop
TURN

• Observe the following precautions when performing teaching

operations within the P-point maximum envelope of the
manipulator:
– View the manipulator from the front whenever possible.
– Always follow the predetermined operating procedure.
– Keep in mind the emergency response measures against the
manipulator’s unexpected motion toward you.
– Ensure that you have a safe place to retreat in case of
emergency.
Improper or unintended manipulator operation may result in injury.
• Confirm that no person is present in the P-point maximum envelope
of the manipulator and that you are in a safe location before:
– Turning ON the power for the DX100.
– Moving the manipulator with the programming pendant.
– Running the system in the check mode.
– Performing automatic operations.
Injury may result if anyone enters the P-point maximum envelope of the
manipulator during operation. Always press an emergency stop button
immediately if there is a problem.
The emergency stop buttons are located on the right of front door of the
DX100 and the programming pendant.

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CAUTION
• Perform the following inspection procedures prior to conducting
manipulator teaching. If problems are found, repair them
immediately, and be sure that all other necessary processing has
been performed.
– Check for problems in manipulator movement.
– Check for damage to insulation and sheathing of external wires.
• Always return the programming pendant to the hook on the cabinet
of the DX100 after use.
The programming pendant can be damaged if it is left in the
manipulator's work area, on the floor, or near fixtures.
• Read and understand the Explanation of Warning Labels in the
DX100 Instructions before operating the manipulator:

Definition of Terms Used Often in This Manual

The MOTOMAN is the YASKAWA industrial robot product.
The MOTOMAN usually consists of the manipulator, the controller, the
programming pendant, and supply cables.
In this manual, the equipment is designated as follows:
Equipment Manual Designation
DX100 controller DX100
DX100 programming pendant Programming pendant
Cable between the manipulator and the Manipulator cable
controller

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Descriptions of the programming pendant, buttons, and displays are

shown as follows:

Equipment Manual Designation

Programming Character The keys which have characters printed on
Pendant Keys them are denoted with [ ].
ex. [ENTER]
Symbol The keys which have a symbol printed on them
Keys are not denoted with [ ] but depicted with a small
picture.

ex. page key

The cursor key is an exception, and a picture is
not shown.

Axis Keys “Axis Keys” and “Number Keys” are generic

Number Keys names for the keys for axis operation and
number input.

Keys pressed When two keys are to be pressed

simultaneously simultaneously, the keys are shown with a “+”
sign between them, ex. [SHIFT]+[COORD]

Displays The menu displayed in the programming

pendant is denoted with { }.
ex. {JOB}

Description of the Operation Procedure

In the explanation of the operation procedure, the expression "Select • • • "
means that the cursor is moved to the object item and the SELECT key is
pressed, or that the item is directly selected by touching the screen.

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1 Continuous operation conveyor synchronized function................................................................... 1-1

2 Instructions related to continuous operation conveyor synchronization.......................................... 2-1

2.1 SYSTART instruction ......................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1.1 Syntax tree ........................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1.2 Addition of [CONT] tag.......................................................................................... 2-1

2.1.3 Addition of [TRAP] tag .......................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 SYEND instruction ............................................................................................................. 2-2

2.2.1 Syntax tree ........................................................................................................... 2-2

2.2.2 Addition of [CONT] tag.......................................................................................... 2-2

2.3 GETS instruction................................................................................................................ 2-3

3 Application example ........................................................................................................................ 3-1

3.1 System configuration ......................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Overall processing flow...................................................................................................... 3-1

3.3 Example of a job ................................................................................................................ 3-2

3.4 Notes ................................................................................................................................. 3-3

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1 Continuous operation conveyor synchronized function
DX100

1 Continuous operation conveyor synchronized function

The “conveyor synchronized function” has been used in such applications
as painting and sealing of large work pieces that are brought in mainly on
a single conveyor.
On the other hand, for applications in which work pieces that are brought
in intermittently on a conveyor are handled, and subsequently paid out on
a different conveyor (while synchronized with the motion of the conveyor),
it is necessary to frequently switch over between synchronization control
of the carry-in side conveyor, and synchronization control of the discharge
side conveyor.
In order to switch over conveyor synchronization control using the
conventional conveyor synchronized function, it is necessary to end the
conveyor synchronized status after the conveyor synchronization
operation has been fully completed. This will enable the next conveyor
synchronization operation to be executed. For this reason, each time
synchronization control is switched over, the robot always stops
momentarily.

Stop Stop
P010 P022

P012 P020
P010 P022
P020 Follows CV#(1)
P012 Follows CV#(2)
P011
P021 P011 P021

CV#(1) CV#(2)
CV#(1) CV#(2)

The “continuous operation conveyor synchronized function” is an

expanded version of the conveyor synchronized function. It enables the
interpolation motion to continue during conveyor synchronization
switchover between two different conveyors.
By using this method of control, conveyor synchronization can be realized
without stopping the synchronization switchover operation, hence the
cycle time can be reduced.

P010 P022

P012 P020

P011 P021

CV#(1) CV#(2)

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synchronization
DX100 2.1 SYSTART instruction
2 Instructions related to continuous operation conveyor
synchronization
The continuous operation conveyor synchronized function is an expanded
version of the conventional “conveyor synchronous operation
function.”Consequently, the basic part of this function is identical to the
conventional conveyor synchronous operation function.
For details, refer to the “DX100 Conveyor Synchronous Operation
Function Instruction Manual.”
Here, a description is given of the part concerning “continuous operation
conveyor synchronization.”

2.1 SYSTART instruction

The SYSTART instruction is a instruction which indicates the start of the
conveyor synchronous operation section.

2.1.1 Syntax tree

SYSTART CV#() STP=

CONT OL=

TRAP

2.1.2 Addition of [CONT] tag

In order to execute continuous operation conveyor synchronization, the
CONT tag must be added to the SYSTART instruction.
By adding the CONT tag, switchover from the specified conveyor
synchronization section to the next conveyor synchronization section can
be performed without interruption.

2.1.3 Addition of [TRAP] tag

During execution of the SYSTART instruction, if the conveyor position has
already gone past STP, and in addition the allowable quantity (the
maximum excess amount specified by “OL=”) has been exceeded, the
SYSTART instruction will be terminated, and conveyor synchronization
will not be executed.
Consequently, normally after the SYSTART instruction has been
executed, the $B variable ($B008) is read using the GETS instruction, and
a check is carried out “to see if conveyor synchronization started
normally.” If conveyor synchronization was not executed, the job
execution destination is changed using a JUMP instruction.

:
SYSTART CV#(1) STP=50.000 OL=10.0
GETS B000 $B008
JUMP *END IF B000=0
SYMOVL CV#(1) CTP=60.000
SYMOVL CV#(1) CTP=70.000
*END
SYEND CV#(1)
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2 Instructions related to continuous operation conveyor
synchronization
DX100 2.2 SYEND instruction
However, in the case of such a job configuration, it is not known whether
or not a JUMP instruction will be executed until the actual time of
execution, so a prior read operation (an operation for reducing the
instruction processing time by performing the necessary computation for
execution of the instruction in advance) cannot be executed.
Consequently, operation cannot take place continuously when a
SYSTART instruction is executed.
For this reason, a “TRAP” tag is added to the SYSTART instruction. When
a TRAP tag is used, a prior read operation takes place based on the
assumption that “conveyor synchronization is executed normally.”
When a TRAP tag is used, if conveyor synchronization was not executed
because the allowable quantity was exceeded, the program will jump to
the label position specified by the TRAP tag.

:
SYSTART CV#(1) STP=50.000 CONT OL=10.0 TRAP *END
SYMOVL CV#(1) CTP=60.000
SYMOVL CV#(1) CTP=70.000
*END
SYEND CV#(1)
:

2.2 SYEND instruction

The SYEND instruction is a instruction which indicates the end of the
conveyor synchronous operation section.

2.2.1 Syntax tree

SYEND CV#()

CONT

2.2.2 Addition of [CONT] tag

Normally, when a SYEND instruction is executed, the conveyor origin
registration status is canceled, and when the conveyor origin limit switch is
subsequently turned ON, the conveyor origin is updated.
However, if the conveyor synchronization is switched over frequently, and
the conveyor waits for an input from the limit switch during each
switchover, the processing time will become long. To overcome this, the
program will be modified so that each time a conveyor SYSTART
instruction is executed, the conveyor position is not reset but remains
fixed, and conveyor synchronization control alone starts and ends.
When a [CONT] tag is added to the SYEND instruction, the conveyor
follow-up operation ends, but the conveyor origin registration status is not
canceled, permitting ongoing monitoring of the conveyor position.
Consequently, there is no need to input the conveyor origin limit each time
the conveyor synchronization is to be switched over.

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2 Instructions related to continuous operation conveyor

synchronization
DX100 2.3 GETS instruction
2.3 GETS instruction
In order to make an STP specification using a SYSTART instruction, or set
the value of a CTP specification of an SYMOVL instruction to a value that
corresponds to the position of the work piece or the tray with respect to
the conveyor, it is necessary to acquire the conveyor position as the
“instant at which the work piece is detected using a vision camera” or the
“instant at which the tray is detected by the sensor,” for example.
When a GETS instruction is used, the present position of the conveyor
can be acquired as a double accuracy type variable (D variable).
$D004 : Present position of conveyor CV# (1)
$D005 : Present position of conveyor CV# (2)
$D006 : Present position of conveyor CV# (3)
$D007 : Present position of conveyor CV# (4)
$D008 : Present position of conveyor CV# (5)
$D009 : Present position of conveyor CV# (6)
* Unit : 0.001 mm

z Method of use
GETS D0010 $D004 xxx The present position of the CV#(1) conveyor is
stored in D0010.

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DX100 3.1 System configuration

3 Application example
The continuous operation conveyor synchronized function is used in a
system that necessitates frequent switchover of synchronization control
for a different conveyor.
Concretely, this function can be used with the following picking system, for
example.

3.1 System configuration

• The work pieces are supplied randomly from the “carry-in side con-
veyor.” The position of the work piece can be detected by a vision
camera. The information concerning the detected position is sent to
the robot controller.
• There are trays on the “discharge side conveyor” for holding the work
pieces. The end face of the tray can be detected by a photoelectric
tube sensor.
• An encoder is installed on each conveyor, and the information output
from the encoder is sent to the robot controller.

3.2 Overall processing flow

[Detecting the position of the work piece]
• The work pieces that are brought in on the carry-in side conveyor are
detected by a vision camera, and the position information is stored
as a variable. The conveyor position at the time of detection is also
stored. This operation is repeated at the prescribed timing.
[Detection of tray position]
• The trays that are brought in on the discharge side conveyor are rec-
ognized by a sensor, and the conveyor position when a signal is
received from the sensor is stored as a variable.
[Removing and storing the work pieces]
• When a work piece arrives at the front of the robot, it is removed
while the conveyor is being synchronized with the robot.
• The removed work piece is stored in a tray on the discharge side
conveyor while the conveyor is being synchronized with the robot.

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DX100 3.3 Example of a job

Empty tray Tray position

detection sensor

discharge side
Discharge side: Direction of advance
conveyor
carry-in side
Carry-in side: Direction of advance
conveyor
Vision The trays that are brought in on
camera the discharge side conveyor are
recognized by a sensor, and the
conveyor position when a signal
is received from the sensor is
The work pieces that are brought in stored as a variable.
on the carry-in side conveyor are
detected by a vision camera, and When a work piece The removed work piece
the position information is stored as arrives at the front of is stored in a tray on the
a variable. The conveyor position at the robot, it is removed discharge side conveyor
the time of detection is also stored. while the conveyor is while the conveyor is
(This operation is repeated at the being synchronized with being synchronized with
prescribed timing.) the robot. the robot.

3.3 Example of a job

Shown below is an example of a motion job in which the conveyor
synchronization instruction (SYMOVL) for removing and storing the work
piece is actually executed.

NOP
:
*0
’ === Pick ===
CALL JOB:PickPos-Calc
SYSTART CV#(1) STP=D021 CONT OL=D023 TRAP *PASS1
SYMOVL P0010 V=5000.0 CV#(1) CTP=D025
SYMOVL P0011 V=5000.0 CV#(1) CTP=D025
DOUT OT#(10) ON // Vacuum
TIMER T=0.02
SYMOVL P0012 V=5000.0 CV#(1) CTP=D025
*PASS1
SYEND CV#(1) CONT
:
’ === Place ===
CALL JOB:PlacePos-Calc
SYSTART CV#(2) STP=D031 CONT OL=D033 TRAP *PASS2
SYMOVL P0020 V=5000.0 CV#(2) CTP=D035
SYMOVL P0021 V=5000.0 CV#(2) CTP=D035
DOUT OT#(10) OFF // Vacuum
TIMER T=0.02
SYMOVL P0022 V=5000.0 CV#(2) CTP=D035
*PASS2
SYEND CV#(2) CONT
JUMP *0
:
END

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DX100 3.4 Notes

Note that the overall flow of [detection of the work piece position],
[detection of the tray position], and so on, can be realized by performing
parallel execution using an independent control function (optional).

3.4 Notes
• If a “instruction that cannot execute continuous operation,” such as a
TIMER instruction, exists between the end of conveyor synchroniza-
tion (SYEND) and the start of the next conveyor synchronization
(SYSTART), continuous operation will not take place.

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INSTRUCTIONS
SUPPLEMENTARY FOR CONVEYOR SYNCHRONIZED FUNTION
CONTINUOUS OPERATION CONVEYOR SYNCHRONIZED FUNCTION

HEAD OFFICE
2-1 Kurosaki-Shiroishi, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyusyu-shi, 806-0004, Japan
Phone +81-93-645-7745 Fax +81-93-645-7746
MOTOMAN INC. HEADQUARTERS
805 Liberty Lane, West Carrollton, OH 45449, U.S.A.
Phone +1-937-847-6200 Fax +1-937-847-6277
MOTOMAN ROBOTICS EUROPE AB
Franska Vagen 10, Box 4004, SE-390 04 Kalmar, Sweden
Phone +46-480-417800 Fax +46-480-417999
MOTOMAN ROBOTEC GmbH
Kammerfeld strasse 1, 85391 Allershausen, Germany
Phone +49-8166-90-100 Fax +49-8166-90-103
YASKAWA ELECTRIC KOREA CORPORATION
1F, Samyang Bldg. 89-1, Shinchun-dong, Donk-Ku, Daegu, Korea
Phone +82-53-382-7844 Fax +82-53-382-7845
YASKAWA ELECTRIC (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
151 Lorong Chuan, #04-01, New Tech Park, Singapore 556741
Phone +65-6282-3003 Fax +65-6289-3003
YASKAWA ELECTRIC (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.
Unit 47-1 and 2. Jalan PJU 5/9, Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara, 47810, Petailng Jaya Selangor, Malaysia
Phone +60-3614-08919 Fax +60-3614-08929
YASKAWA ELECTRIC (THAILAND) CO., LTD.
252/246, 4th Floor. Muang Thai-Phatra office Tower II Rechadapisek Road, Huaykwang Bangkok 10320, Thailand
Phone +66-2-693-2200 Fax +66-2-693-4200
SHOUGANG MOTOMAN ROBOT CO., LTD.
No.7,Yongchang-North Road, Beijing Economic and Technological and Development Area, Beijing 100076, China
Phone +86-10-6788-0541 Fax +86-10-6788-0542
MOTOMAN MOTHERSON ROBOTICS LTD.
Plot Number 195-196, First Floor, Imt Manesar -Sector 4, Gurgaon (Haryana),Pin-122050, India
Phone +91-124-475-8500 Fax +91-124-475-8542

YASKAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION

YASKAWA

Specifications are subject to change without notice

for ongoing product modifications and improvements. C Printed in Japan June 2009 09-06

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DX100 OPTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR CONVEYOR SYNCHRONIZED FUNCTION

Upon receipt of the product and prior to initial operation, read these instructions thoroughly, and retain
for future reference.

MOTOMAN INSTRUCTIONS
MOTOMAN- INSTRUCTIONS
DX100 INSTRUCTIONS
DX100 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
DX100 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
The DX100 operator’s manual above corresponds to specific usage.
Be sure to use the appropriate manual.

YASKAWA MANUAL NO.

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DX100

MANDATORY
• This manual explains the conveyor synchronized funtion of the
DX100 system. Read this manual carefully and be sure to
understand its contents before handling the DX100.

• General items related to safety are listed in Chapter 1: Safety of the

DX100 Instructions. To ensure correct and safe operation, carefully
read the DX100 Instructions before reading this manual.

CAUTION
• Some drawings in this manual are shown with the protective covers
or shields removed for clarity. Be sure all covers and shields are
replaced before operating this product.
• The drawings and photos in this manual are representative
examples and differences may exist between them and the
delivered product.
• YASKAWA may modify this model without notice when necessary
due to product improvements, modifications, or changes in
specifications.
• If such modification is made, the manual number will also be
revised.
• If your copy of the manual is damaged or lost, contact a YASKAWA
representative to order a new copy. The representatives are listed
on the back cover. Be sure to tell the representative the manual
number listed on the front cover.
• YASKAWA is not responsible for incidents arising from unauthorized
modification of its products. Unauthorized modification voids your
product's warranty.

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Notes for Safe Operation

Read this manual carefully before installation, operation, maintenance, or
inspection of the DX100.
In this manual, the Notes for Safe Operation are classified as
“WARNING”, “CAUTION”, “MANDATORY”, or “PROHIBITED”.

Indicates a potentially hazardous

WARNING situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury to
personnel.

Indicates a potentially hazardous

CAUTION situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury to
personnel and damage to equipment.
It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.

Always be sure to follow explicitly the

MANDATORY items listed under this heading.

Must never be performed.

PROHIBITED

Even items described as “CAUTION” may result in a serious accident in

some situations.
At any rate, be sure to follow these important items

To ensure safe and efficient operation at all times, be sure to

NOTE follow all instructions, even if not designated as "CAUTION"
and "WARNING".

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WARNING
• Before operating the manipulator, check that servo power is turned
OFF pressing the emergency stop buttons on the front door of the
DX100 and the programming pendant.
When the servo power is turned OFF, the SERVO ON LED on the
programming pendant is turned OFF.
Injury or damage to machinery may result if the emergency stop circuit
cannot stop the manipulator during an emergency. The manipulator
should not be used if the emergency stop buttons do not function.
Fig. : Emergency Stop Button

• Once the emergency stop button is released, clear the cell of all
items which could interfere with the operation of the manipulator.
Then turn the servo power ON.
Injury may result from unintentional or unexpected manipulator motion.
Fig. : Release of Emergency Stop
TURN

• Observe the following precautions when performing teaching

operations within the P-point maximum envelope of the
manipulator:
– View the manipulator from the front whenever possible.
– Always follow the predetermined operating procedure.
– Keep in mind the emergency response measures against the
manipulator’s unexpected motion toward you.
– Ensure that you have a safe place to retreat in case of
emergency.
Improper or unintended manipulator operation may result in injury.
• Confirm that no person is present in the P-point maximum envelope
of the manipulator and that you are in a safe location before:
– Turning ON the power for the DX100.
– Moving the manipulator with the programming pendant.
– Running the system in the check mode.
– Performing automatic operations.
Injury may result if anyone enters the P-point maximum envelope of the
manipulator during operation. Always press an emergency stop button
immediately if there is a problem.
The emergency stop buttons are located on the right of front door of the
DX100 and the programming pendant.

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CAUTION
• Perform the following inspection procedures prior to conducting
manipulator teaching. If problems are found, repair them
immediately, and be sure that all other necessary processing has
been performed.
– Check for problems in manipulator movement.
– Check for damage to insulation and sheathing of external wires.
• Always return the programming pendant to the hook on the cabinet
of the DX100 after use.
The programming pendant can be damaged if it is left in the
manipulator's work area, on the floor, or near fixtures.
• Read and understand the Explanation of Warning Labels in the
DX100 Instructions before operating the manipulator:

Definition of Terms Used Often in This Manual

The MOTOMAN is the YASKAWA industrial robot product.
The MOTOMAN usually consists of the manipulator, the controller, the
programming pendant, and supply cables.
In this manual, the equipment is designated as follows:
Equipment Manual Designation
DX100 controller DX100
DX100 programming pendant Programming pendant
Cable between the manipulator and the Manipulator cable
controller

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Descriptions of the programming pendant, buttons, and displays are

shown as follows:

Equipment Manual Designation

Programming Character The keys which have characters printed on
Pendant Keys them are denoted with [ ].
ex. [ENTER]
Symbol The keys which have a symbol printed on them
Keys are not denoted with [ ] but depicted with a small
picture.

ex. page key

The cursor key is an exception, and a picture is
not shown.

Axis Keys “Axis Keys” and “Number Keys” are generic

Number Keys names for the keys for axis operation and
number input.

Keys pressed When two keys are to be pressed

simultaneously simultaneously, the keys are shown with a “+”
sign between them, ex. [SHIFT]+[COORD]

Displays The menu displayed in the programming

pendant is denoted with { }.
ex. {JOB}

Description of the Operation Procedure

In the explanation of the operation procedure, the expression "Select • • • "
means that the cursor is moved to the object item and the SELECT key is
pressed, or that the item is directly selected by touching the screen.

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1 Conveyor Synchronized Function ................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 System Configuration Example.......................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Conveyor Synchronized Operation .................................................................................... 1-2

1.2.1 Conveyor Home-position Limit Switch .................................................................. 1-3

1.2.2 Conveyor Home-position Input Signal .................................................................. 1-3

1.2.3 SYSTART Instruction and Manipulator Motion ..................................................... 1-3

1.3 Conveyor............................................................................................................................ 1-5

1.3.1 Conveyor Form ..................................................................................................... 1-5

1.3.2 Definition of Conveyor Moving Direction............................................................... 1-6

1.3.3 Conveyor Distance for Follow-up.......................................................................... 1-6

1.3.4 Measurement of Conveyor Moving Amount ......................................................... 1-6

2 Hardware Specifications ................................................................................................................. 2-1

2.1 Required Boards and Setup............................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Connecting YCP02 Board to DX100................................................................................. 2-1

2.3 Connecting Conveyor Home-Position Signals to DX100 ................................................... 2-3

2.4 Applicable Encoder and Connection Specification ............................................................ 2-4

2.5 Connection Example of One Conveyor.............................................................................. 2-5

2.6 Detecting Encoder Cable Disconnection ........................................................................... 2-5

3 Connector Connection .................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1 Opening the Front Door ..................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Sensor Cable Connection .................................................................................................. 3-2

3.3 Closing the Front Door....................................................................................................... 3-3

4 Settings for Conveyor Condition File............................................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Conveyor Condition File..................................................................................................... 4-1

4.2 Editing Conveyor Condition File....................................................................................... 4-10

4.2.1 Displaying Conveyor Condition File.................................................................... 4-10

4.2.2 Editing Conveyor Condition File ......................................................................... 4-10

4.2.2.1 Editing “USED STATUS” ....................................................................... 4-10
4.2.2.2 Editing “PORT NO.”............................................................................... 4-10
4.2.2.3 Editing “BROKEN LINE DETECT”......................................................... 4-10
4.2.2.4 Editing “ENCODER INPUT” .................................................................. 4-10
4.2.2.5 Editing “ENCODER SIGN” .................................................................... 4-10
4.2.2.6 Editing “CORRECTION” ........................................................................ 4-11
4.2.2.7 Editing “TRACKING”.............................................................................. 4-11
4.2.2.8 Editing “USER COORD NO.” ................................................................ 4-11

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4.2.2.9 Editing “BASE AXIS” ............................................................................. 4-11

4.2.2.10 Editing “POSITIONAL RESOLUTION” ................................................ 4-11
4.2.2.11 Editing “VIRTUAL CONVEYOR SPEED” ............................................ 4-11
4.2.2.12 Editing “AVERAGED TRAVEL TIME” ................................................. 4-11
4.2.2.13 Editing “RESET SIGNAL MONITORING” ........................................... 4-11
4.2.2.14 Editing “CONVEYOR SPEED DOWN MODE” .................................... 4-11
4.2.2.15 Editing “CONVEYOR LOWER LIMIT SPD”......................................... 4-11
4.2.2.16 Editing “VIRTUAL ENCODER INPUT” ................................................ 4-12
4.2.2.17 Editing “VIRTUAL ENCODER OUTPUT” ............................................ 4-12

4.3 Setting Conveyor Positional Resolution........................................................................... 4-13

4.3.1 Setting Conveyor Positional Resolution ............................................................. 4-14

4.3.2 Verifying and Adjusting Conveyor Positional Resolution.................................... 4-15

5 Teaching ......................................................................................................................................... 5-1

5.1 Registering Instructions ..................................................................................................... 5-1

5.1.1 SYSTART Instruction ........................................................................................... 5-1

5.1.1.1 Function .................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1.1.2 Format ..................................................................................................... 5-2
5.1.1.3 Registering SYSTART Instruction ........................................................... 5-2

5.1.2 SYEND Instruction................................................................................................ 5-4

5.1.2.1 Function .................................................................................................. 5-4
5.1.2.2 Format ..................................................................................................... 5-4
5.1.2.3 Registering SYEND Instruction ............................................................... 5-4

5.1.3 SYMOV¨ Instruction.............................................................................................. 5-6

5.1.3.1 Function .................................................................................................. 5-6
5.1.3.2 Format ..................................................................................................... 5-6

5.1.4 Interpolation Mode for Conveyor Synchronized Operation................................... 5-7

5.1.4.1 Switching the Interpolation Mode ............................................................ 5-7

5.2 Motion Speed .................................................................................................................... 5-8

5.3 Wrist Posture in Synchronization..................................................................................... 5-10

5.4 Circular Interpolation Steps ............................................................................................. 5-11

5.5 Teaching .......................................................................................................................... 5-11

5.6 Teaching After Interruption of Playback in Synchronized Operation ............................... 5-14

5.6.1 When Adding or Changing Step After Interruption of Synchronized Operation.. 5-14

5.6.2 When Performing Another Teaching (for Other Workpiece)............................... 5-15

5.7 Notes on Operation.......................................................................................................... 5-17

5.7.1 Confirming Reach to Step .................................................................................. 5-17

5.7.2 Backward (BWD) Operation ............................................................................... 5-17

5.7.3 Changing Tool .................................................................................................... 5-17

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5.7.4 Deleting Taught Points ....................................................................................... 5-17

5.8 Job Example .................................................................................................................... 5-18

6 Playback.......................................................................................................................................... 6-1

6.1 Conveyor Speed Down ......................................................................................................6-1

6.2 Accuracy ............................................................................................................................ 6-2

6.3 Conveyor Resolution Error................................................................................................. 6-2

6.4 Restarting Synchronization After Manipulator Stops ......................................................... 6-3

6.5 Continuance of Conveyor Synchronized Status ................................................................ 6-3

6.6 Continuance of Parallel Shift Status .................................................................................. 6-3

6.7 Conveyor Synchronized Operation During Execution of TIMER and WAIT ...................... 6-3

7 Conveyor Monitoring Windows ....................................................................................................... 7-1

7.1 Conveyor Position Window ................................................................................................ 7-2

7.2 Conveyor Speed Window .................................................................................................. 7-3

7.3 Conveyor Tracking Status Window.................................................................................... 7-4

8 Virtual Encoder Mode...................................................................................................................... 8-1

8.1 Virtual Encoder Pulse Count.............................................................................................. 8-1

8.2 Relation Between Encoder Input and Virtual Encoder Input.............................................. 8-1

8.3 Precaution on Switching the Encoder Mode ...................................................................... 8-1

9 Turntable Synchronized Function ................................................................................................... 9-1

9.1 Setting Up the Turntable Synchronized System ................................................................ 9-1

9.1.1 Settings for Conveyor Condition File .................................................................... 9-1

9.1.2 Calibration between Manipulator and Turntable ................................................... 9-2

9.1.2.1 Setting a Calibration Tool ........................................................................ 9-2
9.1.2.2 Teaching Calibration Position.................................................................. 9-3
9.1.2.3 Operating Calibration............................................................................... 9-3

9.2 Modifying Instructions ........................................................................................................ 9-6

10 Manual Conveyor Function ......................................................................................................... 10-1

10.1 Settings for Manual Conveyor Function......................................................................... 10-2

10.1.1 Setting the Conveyor Position .......................................................................... 10-2

10.1.2 Enabling/Disabling the Setting.......................................................................... 10-2

10.2 Precautions .................................................................................................................... 10-2

10.2.1 When the Power is Turned ON......................................................................... 10-2

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11 Manual Setting Function for Conveyor Home-Position Limit Switch........................................... 11-1

12 Instruction List............................................................................................................................. 12-1

13 Alarm List .................................................................................................................................... 13-1

14 Sensor Parameters (SxE) .......................................................................................................... 14-1

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1 Conveyor Synchronized Function

1.1 System Configuration Example

A basic system configuration example using DX100 conveyor
synchronized function is shown below.
The manipulator detects the conveyor moving amount by the encoder
mounted on the conveyor.

Conveyor
control Conveyor home-position
panel limit switch

Synchronized section
Motor

Conveyor
moving direction

Encoder
(Detects the conveyor
moving amount)

DX100 Manipulator
NX100
TYPE ERCR-
*****
POWER SUPPLY
200V 50Hz
GE N
ER
220V 50/60Hz 3PHASE kVA
EM

SERIAL No.
Y

DATE

MADE IN JAPAN NJ2484-1

THE MANIPULATOR AND THE CONTROLLER

S
T O P
SHOULD HAVE SAME ORDER NUMBER.
ORDER NO.

WARNING
May cause an electrick shock.
Do not open the door when
the power is ON.
REMOTE TEACH
PLAY

ON
PED
TRIP
OFF
RESET

X- X+ x x
S- S+ R- R+

Y- Y+ y y
L- L+ B- B+

- + z z
R- R+ T- T+

7 8 9

4 5 6

1 2 3
0 . -

Fig. 1-1: System Configuration Example for Conveyor Synchronized

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1.2 Conveyor Synchronized Operation

The position tracking type conveyor synchronized operation function
modifies the taught path in conveyor non-moving state according to the
conveyor moving amount so that the manipulator performs follow-up
motion in the conveyor moving direction with constant speed relative to
the workpiece.
For example, teach P1 to P7 (P2 to P6 are the points in synchronization)
with the conveyor stopped. In playback operation, the manipulator follows
the conveyor (workpiece) with the motion path modified in the conveyor
moving direction as shown in the "Fig.1- 2 (b) Synchronized Motion Path
in Playback Mode".
The conveyor synchronized function can use either the manipulator base
axis or the traveling axis (external axis) to follow the movement of
conveyor. However, the base axis and the traveling axis can not be
selected simultaneously.

Workpiece Conveyor

P3 P4

P2 P5

P1 P7

Fig. 1-2(a): Teaching

Conveyor
1 moving
P2 direction
P1

P3
2
P2

P1

3 P3 P4
P2

P1

4 P4
P3

P2
P5
P1
5
P3 P4
P2 P6 P5
P1
6
P3 P4
P2 P6
P5
P1 P7

Fig. 1-2(b): Synchronized Motion Path in Playback Mode

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1.2.1 Conveyor Home-position Limit Switch

The conveyor home-position limit switch turns ON the conveyor home-
position input signal when a workpiece is detected by a sensor.

1.2.2 Conveyor Home-position Input Signal

When the conveyor home-position input signal is input, the conveyor
current value is automatically reset to 0 mm.
Then, the manipulator can enter synchronized operation status by
execution of SYSTART instruction.

Conveyor home-position
limit switch

Conveyor moving
direction

0 mm

1.2.3 SYSTART Instruction and Manipulator Motion

The SYSTART is a conveyor synchronized operation start instruction.

Format: SYSTART CV#(1) <STP= Synchronization start position (units:

mm)>

After having executed the SYSTART instruction, when the conveyor

reaches the position specified at STP as the synchronization start
position, the manipulator enters the synchronized operation status. Up to
this moment, the manipulator does not move.

When a workpiece reaches the position set as the synchronization start

position, the manipulator starts the synchronized operation.

STP
(The distance to the synchronization start point)

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If the SYSTART instruction is executed before the input of conveyor

home-position input signal, the manipulator waits until the conveyor home-
position input signal is input and the conveyor reaches the
synchronization start position, then starts the synchronized operation.
If the conveyor home-position input signal is input before the execution of
SYSTART instruction, the manipulator waits until the conveyor reaches
the synchronization start position, then enters in synchronized operation
status.

Job Manipulator Motion

MOVJ : Moves to Step 1

Conveyor home-position
limit switch
Step 1
Conveyor
moving direction

SYSTART CV#(1) STP=100.00 : Stops, and waits until the conveyor

reaches “STP = 100”.

0 mm

SYMOVL : Moves to Step 2 in the conveyor

synchronized operation after the
conveyor position has come to 100
mm.
Step 2

100 mm

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<Job Example>
A job example of conveyor synchronized operation is shown. Refer to
Section 5.11 “Job Example”.

0000 NOP
0001 SYEND CV#(1) Resets the conveyor home-position registration status
0002 MOVJ Moves to the stand-by position near the conveyor
0003 SYSTART CV#(1) STP=100.000 Conveyor synchronized operation starts.
0004 GETS B000 $B008
0005 JUMP *END IF B000=0
0006 SYMOVL CV#(1) CTP=50.000
0007 SYMOVL CV#(1) CTP=50.000 Conveyor synchronized motion
0008 SYMOVL CV#(1) CTP=50.000 (Linear interpolation)
0009 SYMOVL CV#(1) CTP=50.000
0010 *END
0011 SYEND CV#(1) Conveyor synchronized operation ends.
0012 MOVJ Returns to the stand-by position
0013 END
Synchronized operation section

1.3 Conveyor

1.3.1 Conveyor Form

There are three types of the conveyor tracking motion: robot-axis tracking,
base-axis tracking, and circular tracking.
Each type must be set according to its system configuration (tracking
motion type).

Linear form conveyor

Circular Tracking

Linear Tracking

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1.3.2 Definition of Conveyor Moving Direction

The conveyor moving amount pulses detected by the encoder mounted
on the conveyor are scalar. From this number of pulses, the manipulator
determines how far to move, but not in which direction. Therefore, the
conveyor moving direction must be defined for the manipulator. For the
definition of moving direction, a user coordinate is used. (Refer to “
TRACKING (ROBOT-AXIS/BASE-AXIS/CIRCULAR)".)

SUPPLE
For registration of user coordinates, refer to “DX100
-MENT INSTRUCTIONS”.

ORG

XY XX
X-axis
Y-axis
Conveyor moving
direction

1.3.3 Conveyor Distance for Follow-up

With the conveyor synchronized function of DX100, a manipulator can
synchronize a conveyor continuously over a maximum distance of 21 m
within the manipulator working envelop.
Since the distance more than 21 m can not be processed internally, if the
moving distance reaches 21 m during synchronized operation, the alarm
5022 “CONVEYOR POSITION LIMIT” occurs and the manipulator stops
disregarding the succeeding synchronization.

1.3.4 Measurement of Conveyor Moving Amount

How far the conveyor has moved from the conveyor home-position is
measured by the cumulative number of feedback pulses from the encoder
mounted on the conveyor. The accumulation starts when the conveyor
home-position limit switch is turned ON. At the start, the cumulative
amount is zero (0).

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DX100 2.1 Required Boards and Setup

2 Hardware Specifications
This chapter explains the required equipment and boards to use the
conveyor synchronized function, as well as what data are required and
how they should be set. Before setting up a system, read carefully this
chapter.

2.1 Required Boards and Setup

For the conveyor synchronized function, the optional base board JANCD-
YCP02 is required besides the standard boards.
Three encoder signal input ports are provided on the YCP02 board. (Note
that the connectors are unified in one.)
Up to three conveyor encoders can be connected to a single YCP02
board.

2.2 Connecting YCP02 Board to DX100

Sensor board
Robot I/F board
JANCD-YCP02 JANCD-YIF01- E
Control circuit board
JANCD-YCP01-E
CN107

CN106
CN105
CN104
CN103

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8
LED

CN122

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LAN PG Input (1, 2, 3-axes) Analog Input, General I/O, and
Conveyor Syncronized start
CN121 CN120
LED

CN122 MDR36 MDR50

JANCD-YCP02

Rj-45
Connecting YCP02 Board to DX100
Hardware Specifications

RS422
CN123

2-2
RS232/RS422
CN124
2.2

CNBUS 32bit
key

key
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2.3 Connecting Conveyor Home-Position Signals to DX100

The conveyor home-position input signals are connected through each
encoder input port on the JANCD-YCP02 board. Since the conveyor
home-position input signals are used for the reference to the conveyor
position, they must be as in phase as possible. It is recommended to
connect the conveyor home position signal from the conveyor home-
position limit switch directly to the DX100 so as to eliminate dispersion
caused by sequencer scan time errors. Input the conveyor home-position
limit switch signals to the corresponding conveyor port channels as shown
in the figure below so that each signal will not be received while the
corresponding channel is executing synchronization.
Check whether the conveyor home-position input signals function
correctly on the conveyor condition file window explained later.

JZNC-YPS01-E JANCD-YCP02 Board JZNC-YPS01-E JANCD-YCP02 Board

CN157 (24V) CN157 (24V)

ST01 (CN120-15) ST01 (CN120-15)

ST02 (CN120-40) ST02 (CN120-40)

GND (CN120-1, CN120-26) GND (CN120-1, CN120-26)

ST11 (CN120-14) ST11 (CN120-14)

ST12(CN120-39) ST12(CN120-39)

GND (CN120-1, CN120-26) GND (CN120-1, CN120-26)

ST21 (CN120-13) ST21 (CN120-13)

ST22 (CN120-38) ST22 (CN120-38)

GND (CN120-1, CN120-26) GND (CN120-1, CN120-26)

For 24 V common For 0 V common

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DX100 2.4 Applicable Encoder and Connection Specification

2.4 Applicable Encoder and Connection Specification

For DX100 conveyor synchronized function, use a conveyor encoder with
two-phase line driver outputs (equivalent to RS422). Encoders with open-
collector output or signal-phase output are not applicable.
The connection of encoder to the YCP02 board is as shown below. Check
if the encoder operates correctly on the conveyor position window
explained later.

JANCD-YCP02 Board

PA P0A (CN121-9)
/PA P0A*(CN121-8)
PB P0B (CN121-27)
Encoder /PB
P0B*(CN121-26)
5V +5V (CN121-10)
0V 0V (CN121-28)
Shield (Shell)

PA
P1A (CN121-6)
/PA
P1A*(CN121-5)
PB
P1B (CN121-24)
Encoder /PB
P1B*(CN121-23)
5V
+5V (CN121-7)
0V
0V (CN121-25)
Shield (Shell)

PA
P2A (CN121-3)
/PA
P2A*(CN121-2)
PB
P1B (CN121-21)
Encoder /PB
P1B* (CN121-20)
5V
+5V (CN121-4)
0V
0V (CN121-22)
Shield (Shell)

For 5 V encoder with line driver, PREA-3C3 / manufactured by

Yaskawa Control is recommended.

2-phase output: Phase A

Phase A

Phase B
Phase B

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DX100 2.5 Connection Example of One Conveyor

2.5 Connection Example of One Conveyor

A connection example of one conveyor is shown below. Use a cable of
0.2 pt size.

DX100

JANCD-YCP02 Board

CN121 Connector
A 9 PA
A 8 /PA
B 27 PB
B 26 /PB

+5V 10 +5V

0V 28 05
0

Shell Shield

Conveyor encoder JZNC-YPS01-E

PREA-3C3C 2000W
manufactured by
CN120
YASKAWA Control CN157 24V
15 ST01
5mA
40 ST02
1 024

2.6 Detecting Encoder Cable Disconnection

With the conveyor synchronized function, at disconnection of encoder
cable, the alarm 1400 “ENCODER ERROR (CONVEYOR)” occurs and
the servo power supply is shut down.

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DX100 3.1 Opening the Front Door

3 Connector Connection

3.1 Opening the Front Door

Open the front door of the DX100.

1. Turn the two door locks on the front face of the DX100 clockwise
by 90 ° by using a coin or flat tip screwdriver.

Door l ock

Cl ockwise

Flat ti p screwdri ver

2. With the door locks turned clockwise by 90 °, turn the main switch
handle to the “OFF” position, and then gently open the door.

Mai n power suppl y switch

ON
D
PE
IP
TR
OFF
T
SE
RE

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DX100 3.2 Sensor Cable Connection

3.2 Sensor Cable Connection

Connect the cable from the sensor to the YCP02 board.

Sensor board
Robot I/F board
JANCD-YCP02 JANCD-YIF01- E
Control circuit board
JANCD-YCP01-E

CN107

CN106
CN105
CN104
CN103

Cable Connection to YCP02 Board

NOTE Be sure to securely tighten the connectors with a screw-

driver.

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3.3 Closing the Front Door

Close the front door of the DX100.

1. Gently close the door of the DX100.

Main power supply switch

ON

D
PE
IP
TR
OFF
T
SE
RE

2. Turn the two door locks counterclockwise by 90°.

Counterclockwise

Door lock

Flat tip screwdriver

NOTE To ensure the dust resistance, be sure to securely close the

door of the DX100.

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DX100 4.1 Conveyor Condition File

4 Settings for Conveyor Condition File

4.1 Conveyor Condition File

For proper operation of conveyor synchronized function, the data of
conveyor must be provided to the DX100 by setting them in the conveyor
condition files.
There are six conveyor condition files from File No. 1 to 6. Up to three
files can be used for each JANCD-YCP02 board for conveyor
synchronized operation. In the system with one JANCD-YCP02 board, up
to three files from File No. 1 to 3 can be set.

DX100

Selection of use/not use

Encoder Port No. the conveyor condition
input port selection data file
Encoder
CN6-1

CN6-2 ID=1
Conveyor
condition
file 1
CN6-3
Board for
conveyor
synchronized File slot
operation

Conveyor
condition
file 2 JANCD-
YCP02

Conveyor
condition
file 3
ID=2

Indicates the connection on the software.

Relevancy of Conveyor Condition Files

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FILE NO.
Indicates the conveyor condition file No.

Number of Boards File No.

Board for Conveyor
Synchronized Operation 1 1 to 3
JANCD-YCP02
2 1 to 6

STATUS OF USE (USED/NOT USED)

Select whether to use the conveyor condition file or not.

PORT NO. (CN1/CN2/CN3)

Specify the port number of which the encoder in use is connected.

BROKEN LINE DETECT (ON/OFF)

Select whether to use disconnection detection or not.

ENCODER INPUT (ENCODER/VIRTUAL ENCDR)

Select whether the synchronization is to be carried out with actual
encoder input or virtual pulse encoder.
When “VIRTUAL ENCDR” is selected, the manipulator can perform syn-
chronization even when no encoder is connected or the conveyor is not
in operation. This function is convenient for operation check in test run.

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ENCODER SIGN (FORWARD/REVERSE)

Select whether to invert the sign of encoder position pulse input from
encoder or not.
When “REVERSE” is specified, the signs of data on the windows of con-
veyor position and conveyor speed are inverted, and the synchronized
direction of the manipulator is reversed.

Conveyor Motion (From 1000 pulses to 2000 pulses)

CORRECTION (FORWARD/REVERSE)
Specify whether to reverse the synchronized direction or not.
When “REVERSE” is selected, the sign of correction position on the
conveyor speed window is inverted and the manipulator synchronizes in
the reverse direction.

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DX100 4.1 Conveyor Condition File

When "BASE AXIS" (explained in the item ) is selected for "TRACKING"

"FORWARD" "REVERSE"

TRACKING (ROBOT-AXIS/BASE-AXIS/CIRCULAR)
Specify whether to carry out the synchronization with the robot-axis or
the base-axis (servo track).
If “BASE AXIS” is selected for the system without base axis, no synchro-
nized motion can be performed.
Robot axis: Teach three points as P1, P2 and P3 on the conveyor as ref-
erence points of user coordinate as shown in the figure
below. Set the X-axis of user coordinate to the conveyor
moving direction.
Register these user coordinates in “USER COORD NO.” of
the conveyor condition file so that the manipulator synchro-
nizing direction is the conveyor moving direction.

• For registration of user coordinates, refer to “DX100

INSTRUCTIONS”.
SUPPLE
-MENT
• For details of circular tacking, refer to "9 Turntable Syn-
chronized Function".

Robot coordinate
Y-axis
P3
(XY)
Robot coordinate X-axis
P2
(XX)
P1

(ORG)
Conveyor moving direction

ORG: User coordinate home position

XX: Point to define user coordinate X-axis
XY: Point to define user coordinate Y-axis

Base axis: Select a base axis (servo track) among X, Y, or Z-axis, which
is parallel to the conveyor. In this case, the conveyor moving
direction does not need to be defined in a user coordinate.
The relations of the base axis, X, Y and Z, the conveyor, and

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the robot coordinate axis are shown below.

Conveyor moving direction Robot coordinate X-axis

Robot coordinate Y-axis

Conveyor Base axis

When Synchronized by Servo Track X-axis

Robot coordinate X-axis

Conveyor moving direction

Conveyor

Robot coordinate Y-axis

Base axis

When Synchronized by Servo Track Y-axis

Conveyor moving direction

Robot coordinate Z-axis

Robot coordinate X-axis

Base axis Conveyor

When Synchronized by Traveling Axis Z-axis

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USER COORD NO. (1 to 24)

When “ROBOT AXIS” is selected in , specify with which X-axis direc-
tion of user coordinate is to be carried out for the synchronization by
selecting the user coordinate number.

BASE AXIS (X/Y/Z)

When “BASE AXIS” is selected in , specify with which base axis the
manipulator is to be synchronized among X, Y, or Z-axis.

11 POSITIONAL RESOLUTION (0.01 to 999.99 μm)

The data for converting 1 pulse from encoder to the conveyor moving
amount (μm). For details of setting method, refer to "4.3 Setting Con-
veyor Positional Resolution".

12 VIRTUAL ENCODER SPEED (-3276.8 to +3276.7 mm/sec)

Set the virtual encoder speed when “VIRTUAL ENCODER” is selected
in .

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13 AVERAGED TRAVEL TIME (0 to 3000 ms)

At sudden change in the conveyor moving amount, the moving amounts
is automatically averaged so that the manipulator moves smoothly.
However, the synchronization responsiveness is lowered in this case.
When the conveyor motion is not smooth, set the value to approx. “200”.
When this function is not used, set at “0”.

Conveyor manipulator
Speed Speed 200 ms

Time Time

When "0" is set When "200" is set

14 RESET SIGNAL MONITORING (0 to 65535 ms)

Set a time to wait for the conveyor home-position input signal when no
encoder reset signal for a specified conveyor has been input at the exe-
cution of SYSTART instruction.
When the waiting time exceeds the set value, the SYSTART instruction
is aborted and the next instruction is executed. Therefore, prepare the
job so that the manipulator takes retreat motion by internal status.
When “0” is set, the system waits for the conveyor home-position input
signal without being interrupted by the time limit for encoder reset signal
monitoring.

15 CONVEYOR SPEED DOWN MODE (EXECUTE/ALARM/

PAUSE JOB)
Specify the manipulator motion when the conveyor speed is reduced
lower than the conveyor lower speed limit specified in 16 .

EXECUTE: The manipulator is operative regardless of the conveyor

speed. Accordingly, when the conveyor stops, the manipu-
lator performs the synchronized operation with the conveyor
speed 0.

Conveyor moving direction

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ALARM: When the conveyor averaged speed is so lowered that it

becomes below the set value in “CONVEYOR LOWER LIMIT
SPD” of the conveyor condition file continuously for 0.1 sec-
ond, an alarm occurs and the manipulator stops. This mode is
used where a conveyor stop detection mechanism does not
exist in the conveyor control board.

When the conveyor speed is lowered below the

conveyor lower limit speed, an alarm occurs and
the manipulator stops.

PAUSE JOB: When the conveyor speed is so lowered that it becomes

below the set value in “CONVEYOR LOWER LIMIT SPD”
of the conveyor condition file continuously for 0.1 second,
the job motion is interrupted and the manipulator performs
only the follow-up motion in the conveyor moving direc-
tion.
Then, when the conveyor speed is recovered to the set
value in CONVEYOR LOWER LIMIT SPD” and higher
continuously for 0.1 second, the job execution restarts. In
this case, only the execution of move instructions in the
job are suppressed.

When the conveyor speed is lowered below the conveyor When the conveyor speed is recovered
lower limit speed, the execution of move instruction in the and become higher than the conveyor
job is interrupted and the manipulator performs only the lower limit speed, the execution of job
follow-up motion in the conveyor moving direction. restarts.

16 CONVEYOR LOWER LIMIT SPD (0 to 65535 mm/sec)

This value is used when “ALARM” or “PAUSE JOB” is selected in 15 .
When the conveyor speed becomes lower than this value, the manipu-
lator will be in the “ALARM” mode or “PAUSE JOB” mode.

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17 VIRTUAL ENCODER INPUT (IN#000 to IN#1024)

When the general purpose input signal of the number which is set in
“VIRTUAL ENCODER INPUT” is input, the encoder input enters the vir-
tual encoder mode.
The virtual encoder input signal is used to operate the manipulator with
the conveyor stopped in the simulation of conveyor system operation.
IN#000: Not used
IN#001 to IN#1024: The set general purpose input signal is valid.

18 VIRTUAL ENCODER OUTPUT (OUT#000 to OUT#1024)

If “VIRTUAL ENCDR” is selected in , the output signal of the number
which is set in “VIRTUAL ENCODER OUTPUT” is output.
OUT#000: Not used
OUT#001 to OUT#1024: The set signal is output.

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DX100 4.2 Editing Conveyor Condition File

4.2 Editing Conveyor Condition File

4.2.1 Displaying Conveyor Condition File

1. Select {ROBOT} under the top menu.
2. Select {CV CONDITION}.
3. Display a desired conveyor condition file.
GO BACK

– Press the page key PAGE

. The next file No. is called.
GO BACK

– Press [SHIFT] + the page key PAGE

. The previous file No. is called.

4.2.2 Editing Conveyor Condition File

4.2.2.1 Editing “USED STATUS”

1. Select "USED STATUS"
2. "USED" and "NOT USED" switch alternately.

4.2.2.2 Editing “PORT NO.”

1. Select "PORT NO.".
2. The selection dialog appears.
3. Select a desired port number.

4.2.2.3 Editing “BROKEN LINE DETECT”

1. Select "BROKEN LINE DETECT".
2. "OFF" and "ON" switch alternately.

4.2.2.4 Editing “ENCODER INPUT”

1. Select "ENCODER INPUT".
2. “ENCODER” and “VIRTUAL ENCDR” switch alternately.

4.2.2.5 Editing “ENCODER SIGN”

1. Select "ENCODER SIGN".
2. "FORWARD" and "REVERSE" switch alternately.

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4.2.2.6 Editing “CORRECTION”

1. Select "CORRECTION"
2. "FORWARD" and "REVERSE" switch alternately.

4.2.2.7 Editing “TRACKING”

1. Select "TRACKING"
2. The selection dialog appears.
3. Select a desired method.

4.2.2.8 Editing “USER COORD NO.”

1. Select "USER COORD NO.".
2. Enter a value using the numeric keys.

4.2.2.9 Editing “BASE AXIS”

1. Select "BASE AXIS".
– Editable only if "BASE AXIS" has been selected as a tracking
method.
2. The selection dialog appears.
3. Select a desired axis.

4.2.2.10 Editing “POSITIONAL RESOLUTION”

1. Select "POSITIONAL RESOLUTION".
2. Enter a value using the numeric keys.

4.2.2.11 Editing “VIRTUAL CONVEYOR SPEED”

1. Select "VIRTUAL CONVEYOR SPEED".
2. Enter a value using the numeric keys.

4.2.2.12 Editing “AVERAGED TRAVEL TIME”

1. Select "AVERAGED TRAVEL TIME".
2. Enter a value using the numeric keys.

4.2.2.13 Editing “RESET SIGNAL MONITORING”

1. Select "RESET SIGNAL MONITORING".
2. Enter a value using the numeric keys.

4.2.2.14 Editing “CONVEYOR SPEED DOWN MODE”

1. Select "CONVEYOR SPEED DOWN MODE".
2. The selection dialog appears.
3. Select a desired mode.

4.2.2.15 Editing “CONVEYOR LOWER LIMIT SPD”

1. Select "CONVEYOR LOWER LIMIT SPD".
2. Enter a value using the numeric keys.

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4.2.2.16 Editing “VIRTUAL ENCODER INPUT”

1. Select "VIRTUAL ENCODER INPUT".
2. Enter a value using the numeric keys.

4.2.2.17 Editing “VIRTUAL ENCODER OUTPUT”

1. Select "VIRTUAL ENCODER OUTPUT".
2. Enter a value using the numeric keys.

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DX100 4.3 Setting Conveyor Positional Resolution

4.3 Setting Conveyor Positional Resolution

The encoder mounted on the conveyor sends a pulse amount as the
conveyor current position. In order that the manipulator recognizes this
pulse amount as the conveyor moving amount for its synchronized motion,
the pulse amount must be converted into a distance.
The conveyor moving amount (μm) per 1 pulse to be used for this
conversion is called “POSITIONAL RESOLUTION”.

Encoder

DX100

Pulse amount Distance

(in units of pulse) (in units of mm)

Converted by the conveyor

positional resolution

POSITIONAL RESOLUTION 240.00 /p

Conveyor Condition File Window

The conveyor positional resolution is set in units of μ. For example, when

the positional resolution is 30 μ/pulse, set “30.00” in POSITIONAL
RESOLUTION”.
The setting range is from 0 to 999.99 μ. Since the DX100 internally
quadruples every encoder pulse number, the actual conveyor positional
resolution for the conveyor encoder is up to 3999.96 μ/pulse.
As the resolution error accumulates for the conveyor moving pulse
amount, the setting must be made correctly. For example, setting the
resolution 0.01 μ/pulse bigger causes the follow-up error of 0.1 mm at the
point that the conveyor moves for 10000 pulses.
The conveyor resolution is mentioned in the specification of each
conveyor, however, the value cannot be used as it is for the reasons
explained below. Measure the actual conveyor resolution in the following
manner.

The DX100 internally quadruples the feedback pulse from

NOTE the conveyor encoder. Accordingly, the conveyor positional
resolution set in the conveyor condition file is 1/4 of the con-
veyor resolution mentioned on your conveyor specification.

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4.3.1 Setting Conveyor Positional Resolution

Set the conveyor positional resolution in the following manner.
1. Select {ROBOT} under the top menu, then select {CV MONITOR}.
– The conveyor position window appears.
2. Take note of the current value (pulses) of the conveyor axis to be used
as C1 (pulses).
– At this moment, the conveyor should be in stop status.

3. Move the conveyor for 1 m and more to the conveyor moving direction
and stop.
– The conveyor moving amount at this moment is referred as L (m).
4. Take note of the conveyor current value (pulses) at this moment as C2
(pulses).

5. The resolution can be obtained by the formula with the measured

valued C1, C2 and L.

L x 1000000
– Formula Resolution = ( /pulse)
C2-C1

Since the conveyor resolution influences largely the follow-up accuracy,

set a value as accurate as possible.

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4.3.2 Verifying and Adjusting Conveyor Positional Resolution

After the setting has been completed, verify and adjust the conveyor
positional resolution in the following operations.
Prepare a job as shown below. This job is to perform a synchronized
operation at execution of TIMER at P3 ( in the below figures) on a
conveyor. For teaching methods, refer to "5 Teaching".

<Job Example>
0000 NOP
0001 MOVJ VJ=25.00
0002 MOVL V=300.0
0003 SYSTART CV#(1) ST=10.000
0004 SYMOVL V=200.0 CV#(1) CTP=100.000
0005 TIMER T=10.00
0006 SYMOVL V=200.0 CV#(1) CTP=100.000
0007 SYEND CV#(1)
0008 MOVJ VJ=25.00
0009 END

Conveyor

In the execution of this job, when the conveyor resolution value is correct,
the tool center point of manipulator synchronizes the conveyor as shown
in Fig. 3 and the manipulator moves as if its tool center point is fixed on
the point .

Conveyor moving
direction ’

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On the contrary, when the conveyor resolution value is not appropriate,

the tool center point is dislocated farther from the point as the follow-up
time elapses as shown in Fig. 4-1 and Fig. 4-2, the conveyor resolution
value is too big. In Fig. 4-2, the conveyor resolution value is too small.
According to the resulted follow-up error, adjust the positional resolution
value in the conveyor condition file and re-set if necessary.

Conveyor moving
direction ’ ’

Fig. 4-3: Fig. 4-4:

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DX100 5.1 Registering Instructions

5 Teaching

5.1 Registering Instructions

The instructions can be registered when the cursor is in the address area
on the job content window in teach mode.
1. Select {JOB} under the top menu.
2. Select {JOB CONTENT}.
3. Move the cursor to the address area.

Address Instruction
area area

Input buffer line

5.1.1 SYSTART Instruction

5.1.1.1 Function
This instruction indicates the start of a conveyor synchronized operation
sequence. The manipulator starts follow-up motion by a move instruction
after the SYSTART instruction, or TIMER or WAIT instruction.
When this instruction is executed, the manipulator stops and waits until
the conveyor current position value exceeds the synchronization start
position value. When it exceeds, the manipulator starts the synchronized
motion.
After the instruction is executed, if the encoder reset signal is OFF and
remains OFF for the time specified for “Reset signal monitoring” in the
conveyor condition file, the execution of instruction is skipped and the
succeeding instructions are executed. In this case, no synchronization
takes place.

When the SYSTART instruction is executed, if the conveyor current

position value already exceeds the synchronization start position value
and the difference is within the tolerance (OL), the manipulator starts
immediately from the current position the synchronized motion.
However, when the SYSTART instruction is executed, if the conveyor
current position value already exceeds the synchronization start position
value and the difference is greater than the tolerance (OL), execute the
succeeding instructions without synchronized operation resetting the

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system variable $B008 to 0. The system variable $B008 is 1 when the

operation has been normally completed.

The system variable $B008 can not be directly referenced.

Copy to the variable Bxxx by GETS instruction and refer.
<Example>
NOTE GETS B000 $B0008
JUMP ∗NG IF B000 <1

5.1.1.2 Format
SYSTART CV#(1) STP=50.000 OL=10.0

Conveyor Condition File No. (CONVEYOR FILE)

Set the conveyor condition data file No. to be used.
Synchronization Start Position (SYNC START POS)
Set the conveyor position where the synchronized operation starts.
Tolerance (OVER LIMIT)
Specify the maximum excess to execute the synchronized operation
when the conveyor current position value exceeds the synchronization
start position value at the execution of SYSTART instruction. Tolerance
check will not be executed if setting is omitted or specified at 0.

5.1.1.3 Registering SYSTART Instruction

1. Move the cursor to the line just above the place where a SYSTART
instruction is to be registered.
2. Press [INFORM LIST].
– The instruction list dialog appears.

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3. Select "SYSTART".
– An instruction SYSTART is displayed in the input buffer line.

4. Change additional items.

<Register without editing additional items>
– Perform the operation in step 5.

<Edit the additional items>

To change the conveyor condition file No. or/and the synchronization start position
– Move the cursor to CONVEYOR FILE or SYNC START POS, and
press [SELECT].
Enter a desired number or value by using the number keys, then
press [ENTER].
To add, change or delete the additional item
– Move the cursor to CONVEYOR FILE or SYNC START POS, and
press [SELECT].
Move the cursor to the instruction in the input buffer line, then press
[SELECT]. The detail edit window appears.

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– To add a tolerance, select “UNUSED” in OVER LIMIT. The selection

dialog appears. Select “OL =”.

– After having added or changed the additional item, press [ENTER].

The detail edit window is closed and the job content window
appears.
5. Press [INSERT] and [ENTER].
– The instruction displayed in the input buffer line is registered.

5.1.2 SYEND Instruction

5.1.2.1 Function
This instruction indicates the end of a conveyor synchronized operation
sequence. The synchronized operation ends at the step where this
instruction is registered.
Executing the SYEND instruction clears the conveyor home-position
registered status. Then, when the conveyor home-position limit switch is
ON, the conveyor home-position is updated.
Register SYEND instruction at the synchronized operation sequence end
step and the head of job where the synchronized motion is performed.

5.1.2.2 Format
SYEND CV#(1)

Conveyor Condition File No. (CONVEYOR FILE)

Set the conveyor condition file No. to be used.

5.1.2.3 Registering SYEND Instruction

1. Move the cursor to the line just above the place where a SYEND
instruction is to be registered.
2. Press [INFORM LIST].

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– The instruction list dialog appears.

3. Select "SYEND".
– An instruction SYEND is displayed in the input buffer line.

4. Press [INSERT] and [ENTER].

– The instruction displayed in the input buffer line is registered.

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5.1.3 SYMOV Instruction

5.1.3.1 Function
These move instructions perform the conveyor synchronized motion.
Except that the conveyor position at the time of teaching is registered as
CTP (conveyor teaching position), these instructions are the same as
ordinary move instructions. Joint motion, linear interpolation, and circular
interpolation can be performed in the same way as the ordinary move
instructions. However, SYMOVJ (joint motion for conveyor synchronized
operation) can be used only when the base axis is selected for
synchronization. If SYMOVJ is executed when the robot axis is used for
synchronization, the alarm 4583 “CAN NOT USE SMOVJ DURING
TRACKING” occurs and the manipulator stops.

SYMOVJ Joint motion for conveyor synchronized operation (can be used

only for synchronization by base axis).

SYMOVL Liner interpolation for conveyor synchronized operation

SYMOVC Circular interpolation for conveyor synchronized operation

When these instructions are used, the teaching method is different from
that with the ordinary move instructions. Refer to 5.1.4 “Interpolation
Mode for Conveyor Synchronized Operation”.

5.1.3.2 Format
SYMOVJ VJ=50.00 CV#(1) CTP=100.000
SYMOVL V=200.0 CV#(1) CTP=100.000
SYMOVC V=200.0 CV#(1) CTP=100.000

Play speed
Set the motion speed at playback.

Conveyor condition file No.

Set the conveyor condition data file No. to be used.

Conveyor position at teaching

Set the conveyor position for teaching.

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5.1.4 Interpolation Mode for Conveyor Synchronized Operation

The interpolation mode of move instructions for conveyor synchronized
operation differs from that of ordinary move instructions. Therefore,
teaching is performed in “interpolation mode for conveyor synchronized
operation”. Switch the interpolation mode in the following manner.
Since the conveyor positions at teaching is registered, they must be
properly set up in relation to the conveyor home-position (the position
where the conveyor home-position limit switch is ON).

5.1.4.1 Switching the Interpolation Mode

Pressing [SHIFT] + [MOTION TYPE] switches the interpolation mode in
the input buffer line between conveyor synchronized interpolation and
standard interpolation.

MOVL
(Standard interpolation)

SYMOVL
(Conveyor synchronized interpolation)

Press [MOTION TYPE].

The interpolation mode switches as: SYMOVJ SYMOVL SYMOVC.

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DX100 5.2 Motion Speed

5.2 Motion Speed

Generally, teaching in the direction opposite to the conveyor moving
direction gives such a result as a manipulator can move more easily and
slowly in playback operation.
In the conveyor synchronized operation, the manipulator motion speed is
the teaching speed added the conveyor motion speed.
However, depending on the relation between the direction of manipulator
motion and the conveyor moving direction, the speed is added in the
different way as shown below.

A B A B

Conveyor speed
10 m/s
Manipulator motion speed Manipulator motion speed
= Teaching speed = Teaching speed + Conveyor speed
= 20 (m/s) = 20 + 10
= 30 (m/s)
When the conveyor stops When the conveyor moves

Fig. 5-5: When Teaching Direction is the Same as the Conveyor Moving
Direction

B B

A A Conveyor speed
10 m/s
Manipulator motion speed Manipulator motion speed
= Teaching speed = Teaching speed + Conveyor speed
= 20 (m/s) = 202+102
= 22 (m/s)

When the conveyor stops When the conveyor moves

Fig. 5-6: When Teaching Direction is Different from Conveyor Moving

Direction by 90°

A B A

Conveyor speed
10 m/s
Manipulator motion speed Manipulator motion speed
= Teaching speed = Teaching speed + Conveyor speed
= 20 (m/s) = 20 - 10
= 10 (m/s)
When the conveyor stops When the conveyor moves

Fig. 5-7: When Teaching Direction is Opposite to Conveyor Moving

Direction

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B
B

A Conveyor speed
A 10 m/s

Manipulator motion speed Manipulator motion speed

= Teaching speed = Teaching speed + Conveyor speed
= Vr (m/s) = VT2 + VC2 +2 VT VC cosθ
θ: Angle between conveyor moving
direction and teaching direction

When the conveyor stops When the conveyor moves

Fig. 5-8: Relation among Manipulator Motion Speed, Teaching Speed,

and Conveyor Speed

As shown in Fig. 8, the manipulator motion speed when the conveyor

moves is slower than that when the conveyor stops even though the
teaching speed remains same. On the contrary, in case of Fig. 6, the
manipulator motion speed when the conveyor moves is faster than that
when the conveyor stops.
Therefore, teaching in the direction opposite to the conveyor moving
direction is more useful for manipulator.

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DX100 5.3 Wrist Posture in Synchronization

5.3 Wrist Posture in Synchronization

In the synchronization section, the wrist maintains its taught posture while
the manipulator is synchronizing the conveyor. Teach a posture so that
the wrist can be moved in the conveyor moving direction.

R-axis

T-axis
T-axis

Fig. 5-9: Wrist Posture Not Fig. 5-10: Wrist Posture

Recommended Recommended

For example, if the wrist is taught the posture as shown in Fig. 10, the
structure of the manipulator prevents T-axis control in the conveyor
moving direction. Trying to compensate this, R-axis turns sharply,
possibly leading to an alarm such as segment over during the
synchronized operation, which stops the manipulator.
On the contrary, if the wrist is postured as shown in Fig. 11 in teaching, T-
axis can turn to adapt to position changes in the conveyor moving
direction. In this case, sufficient clearance must be provided around the
wrist to allow T-axis to turn for position control.

To check whether the wrist posture is appropriate, move the user

coordinate X-axis in the conveyor moving direction with the wrist held in
the taught posture to confirm that any axis does not move sharply.

With a move instruction for conveyor synchronized operation, when

teaching is performed so that the posture changes largely in short
distance, a segment over alarm may occur. To avoid such an alarm, take
the following method.

• Set the speed not as “V = (Tool center point speed)” but as “VR =
(Posture angle speed)
• Lower the speed of “V = ”

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DX100 5.4 Circular Interpolation Steps

5.4 Circular Interpolation Steps

Continuous circular interpolation steps should be performed on the same
conveyor position.
When continuous circular interpolation steps are taught on different
conveyor positions, a path different from the taught path may be resulted
in the synchronized operation.

5.5 Teaching
Since the conveyor positions at teaching are registered in a job, they must
be properly set up in relation to the conveyor home-position (the position
where the conveyor home-position limit switch is ON).
When teaching with a workpiece, move the conveyor and turn ON the
conveyor home-position limit switch by the workpiece, then move to a
teaching position. When the conveyor home-position limit switch is turned
ON, the position where the switch is turned ON is registered automatically
as the conveyor home-position.

Conveyor home-position limit switch

Conveyor moves

Conveyor home-position limit switch turns ON.

Conveyor position is reset to 0 mm.

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200

Confirm by FWD operation, and add or

change the step.

Add or change

SYMOVL V=1000 CV#(1) CTP=200.000

Perform teaching after having confirmed that the conveyor

NOTE is completely stopped. Teaching while the conveyor moves
may cause an error or segment over alarm.

1. Select {ROBOT} under the top menu.

2. Select {CV MONITOR}.
– The CONVEYOR POSITION window appears.

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3. Move the conveyor.

– Move the conveyor, and after the conveyor home-position limit
switch is ON, stop the workpiece at the teaching position.
At the moment the conveyor home-position limit switch is ON,
“CURR POS (PULSE)” in the conveyor position window is reset to
“0”, which confirms that the counter is reset.

4. Display JOB CONTENT window

5. Press [SHIFT] + [MOTION TYPE].
– The motion type is set to the conveyor synchronized interpolation
mode.
6. Select a motion type
– Select a motion type to be used by pressing [MOTION TYPE].
7. Press an axis key.
– Move the manipulator to a desired position by using axis keys.
8. Press [ENTER].
– The step is registered.
<Example>
When teaching is performed at the position 1000 mm from the conveyor
home-position in linear interpolation, using the conveyor condition file
No. 1, it will be registered as follows.

0005 SYMOVL V=100.0 CV#(1) CTP=1000.000

The registration after the above is the same as that for an ordinary
teaching.

When a move instruction for conveyor synchronized operation is used

again after the motion type mode is changed to other than conveyor
synchronized interpolation mode in a teaching for air-cut and so on, the
conveyor synchronized interpolation mode must be re-selected.

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DX100 5.6 Teaching After Interruption of Playback in Synchronized Operation

5.6 Teaching After Interruption of Playback in Synchronized

Operation
When the synchronized operation is interrupted by hold operation or
switching to teach mode and so on during playback in synchronized
operation, if another conveyor home-position is attempted to be
registered, a conveyor home-position input signal is not accepted. At this
moment, the tracking status in the conveyor tracking window is “ON”
(marked with ).
The operations in the following two cases are explained:

• When adding or changing step after interruption of synchronized

operation.
• When performing another teaching (for other workpiece).

5.6.1 When Adding or Changing Step After Interruption of Synchronized Operation

In the state that the synchronized operation in play mode is interrupted, a
step can be added or changed. Confirm the step position by FWD
operation, then add or change.

200

During conveyor synchronized operation

in play mode

200

Synchronized operation interrupted

Switched to teach mode.
( Manipulator stops; the conveyor
also stops.
(

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200

Confirm by FWD operation, and add or change

the step.

Add or change

SYMOVL V=1000 CV#(1) CTP=200.000

5.6.2 When Performing Another Teaching (for Other Workpiece)

1. Reset the synchronized operation status by executing an instruction
SYEND or shutting down the control power supply.

Conveyor synchronized operation interrupted.

(
Switched to teach mode.
Manipulator stops; the conveyor
also stops.
(

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2. Confirm that TRACKING STATUS in the conveyor tracking status window is

OFF (marked with ).

Execute SYEND instruction.

3. Move the conveyor, and turn ON the conveyor home-position limit

switch by the workpiece.
4. Move the manipulator to the teaching point and teach.

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5.7 Notes on Operation

The conveyor synchronized move instructions are special instructions for
registering a conveyor position together with a manipulator position.
Therefore, different from ordinary move instructions such as MOVJ, these
instructions have the following restrictions on operations.

5.7.1 Confirming Reach to Step

When the manipulator reaches the target step in FWD/BWD operation or
test run (step motion mode) by a conveyor synchronized move instruction,
the operation is stopped and the cursor stops blinking. In this way, it can
be easily confirmed that the manipulator reaches the target step.

When the manipulator reaches the target step, the cursor

stops blinking, however, the cursor restarts blinking when
the following operations are performed. In this case, move
the cursor to the target step and perform FWD operation
again.
NOTE
• Emergency stop
• The cursor is moved in editing job
• File and job editing operation
• Jog operation

5.7.2 Backward (BWD) Operation

Releasing [FWD] and pressing [BWD] in middle of FWD operation does
not return the manipulator to the previous step, but the manipulator
continues the FWD operation to the next step. Pressing [BWD] after the
manipulator reaches the next step, returns the manipulator to the previous
step.

5.7.3 Changing Tool

The FWD operation of the first SYMOV instruction after changing a tool,
should be performed on the conveyor position at changing a tool.
Performing the FWD operation after changing a tool and moving the
conveyor causes a segment over alarm.

5.7.4 Deleting Taught Points

Before deleting a move instruction, the manipulator must be placed at the
step position to be deleted. However, this condition can not be satisfied
with conveyor synchronized move instructions. This is because a taught
position for a conveyor synchronized move instruction is interpreted to
different step positions on the conveyor position, as explained before.
Therefore, ordinary deleting operation is not possible.
To delete a conveyor synchronized move instruction, press [MODIFY] to
change the step position. Then, after the cursor blinks, press [DELETE].

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DX100 5.8 Job Example

5.8 Job Example

A basic job example is shown below.

Instruction Explanation

NOP

SYEND CV#(1) Resets the conveyor home-position registered status.

After then, a conveyor home-position limit switch signal is accepted.

MOVJ After the job is started, the manipulator moves to its stand-by position.

SYSTART CV#(1) STP=100.000 Conveyor synchronization start instruction

If the conveyor reaches the specified position (ex.: 100 mm), the
conveyor synchronization starts.

GETS B000 $B008 Convents system variable $B008, which indicated whether the
synchronized operation starts normally or not, to B000.
Normal if B000 = 1, abnormal if B000 = 0.

JUMP *END IF B000=0 If B000 is 0 (synchronized operation could not start due to an error),
jump to the label “*END”.

SYMOVL CV#(1) CTP=50.000 Conveyor synchronized move instruction

Moves in conveyor synchronized status.

SYMOVL CV#(1) CTP=50.000

*END Jump destination in case of failure in normal starting of conveyor

synchronized operation

SYEND CV#(1) Ends the conveyor synchronized operation.

MOVJ The manipulator returns to the stand-by position.

END End.

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DX100 6.1 Conveyor Speed Down

6 Playback

6.1 Conveyor Speed Down

When the conveyor slows down while the manipulator is synchronizing the
conveyor, the manipulator will react according to the mode setting in the
conveyor condition data file:

Conveyor Condition File Window

• EXECUTE
Regardless of the conveyor speed, the manipulator continues its
operation.

• ALARM
An alarm occurs when the conveyor speed slows down.

• PAUSE JOB
The manipulator stops the job operation but only continues follow-up
motion when the conveyor speed slows down.

For details of these three modes, refer to “ 15 CONVEYOR SPEED

DOWN MODE (EXECUTE/ALARM/PAUSE JOB)" explained in "4.1
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DX100 6.2 Accuracy

6.2 Accuracy
The conveyor synchronized operation function reproduces the path taught
with the conveyor in stop status.
Therefore, the accuracy of conveyor synchronized operation function is
determined by the amount of difference between the taught path and the
synchronized path. Since the object is moving, it is impossible to
appreciate the accuracy in the same way as the repetitive positioning
accuracy for the still-object.
The amount of difference between the taught path and the synchronized
path is resulted from the following factors in interaction. Even if the
following factors are adjusted not to cause the difference, the difference
shows about ten times the difference from repetitive positioning for still-
object.

• Linearity of the conveyor in the synchronization section.

• Conveyor movements that are not indicated in motion pulse data
from a conveyor encoder (such as swings with a hanger conveyor).
• Differences between the manipulator actual dimensions and the
dimensions registered in DX100.
• Conversion resolution error that occurs when converting the con-
veyor motion pulse (number of pulses) from the conveyor encoder to
the conveyor moving amount (mm). The details of conversion reso-
lution error will be explained in "6.3 Conveyor Resolution Error".
• Manipulator mechanical accuracy such as arm bending.
• Follow-up delay for the conveyor speed fluctuation.
• Manipulator system lag time.
• Difference between the conveyor moving direction and the traveling
axis moving direction when the synchronization is performed by the
traveling axis.

6.3 Conveyor Resolution Error

The synchronization error resulted from the conveyor resolution setting
error increases as the conveyor position value increases. The farther the
conveyor moves, the bigger the synchronization error becomes. The
minimum value for conveyor positional resolution setting is 0.01 μm.
Therefore, a maximum error of 0.005 μm per pulse may occur.
For example, when the conveyor resolution is 10 μm and the
synchronization distance is 2 m, 200000 pulses are output while the
conveyor moves for 2 m. Since the maximum error per pulse is 0.005 μm,
the synchronization error would be: 200000 pulses ∗ 0.005 μm = 1 mm.

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DX100 6.4 Restarting Synchronization After Manipulator Stops

6.4 Restarting Synchronization After Manipulator Stops

When a manipulator stops during the conveyor synchronized operation in
the following cases, the synchronized operation is restarted by restarting
the manipulator:

• Minor failure alarm (excluding occurrence of alarm related to the con-

veyor synchronized function)
• Emergency stop or external emergency stop
• Hold or external hold
• Switch of the mode (mode switching between play and teach mode)
• Switch of the operation cycle (switching among auto/ 1 cycle/ step)

6.5 Continuance of Conveyor Synchronized Status

The conveyor synchronized status started by execution of SYSTART
instruction remains until SYEND instruction is executed or the control
power supply is turned OFF. Even if a manipulator stops in the cases
explained in the previous section, the conveyor synchronized status
remains.
Note that the synchronized operation is performed by execution of
SYMOV instruction even if the cursor is moved in teach mode, the
master job is called or a job selection is made.

6.6 Continuance of Parallel Shift Status

The parallel shift status in the conveyor synchronized status continues
even after a manipulator stops in the cases explained in the previous
section. However, the parallel shift status is cleared in the following
cases. Be careful when using the parallel shift function in combination
with the conveyor synchronized function.

• Execution of SFTOF instruction

• The cursor is moved in teach mode
• The master job is called
• Job selection
• The main power supply is shut down.

6.7 Conveyor Synchronized Operation During Execution of

TIMER and WAIT
While the manipulator is in waiting status by execution of TIMER, WAIT,
and so forth, the conveyor synchronized operation continues.

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DX100

7 Conveyor Monitoring Windows

There are three windows for conveyor monitoring as follows:
• Conveyor position window.
• Conveyor speed window.
• Conveyor tracking status window.

Call each window in the following manner.

1. Select {ROBOT} under the top menu.
2. Select {CV MONITOR}.
3. Display the conveyor position window.
4. Display a desired window.
GO BACK

– Page key PAGE switches from one window to another in the

following order:

CONVEYOR POSITION window → CONVEYOR SPEED window → CV

TRACKING STATUS window.
GO BACK

Press [SHIFT] + the page key PAGE to return to the previous

window.

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DX100 7.1 Conveyor Position Window

7.1 Conveyor Position Window

Conveyor Condition File No.

With one conveyor board, CV#1 to CV#3 are displayed. With two con-
veyor boards, CV#1 to CV#6 are displayed.

CURR POS (PULSE)

The number of feedback pulses from the encoder connected to the con-
veyor calculated on the base of the position where the conveyor home-
position limit switch turns ON as “0”. Used for setting of conveyor reso-
lution.

CURR POS (mm)

The value converted from the number of pulses of current position into
the distance from the position where the conveyor home-position limit
switch turns ON by using the resolution. When the resolution is not set,
“0” is displayed.

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DX100 7.2 Conveyor Speed Window

7.2 Conveyor Speed Window

Conveyor Condition File No.

With one conveyor board, CV#1 to CV#3 are displayed. With two con-
veyor boards, CV#1 to CV#6 are displayed.

SPEED (mm/sec)
Conveyor averaged speed per 0.1 sec.

CORRECT POS (mm)

The manipulator follows up the conveyor with a certain delay time to the
input conveyor position. Therefore, performing the follow-up motion
according to the conveyor current position causes a follow-up error.
With the DX100, the follow-up motion is performed according to the con-
veyor position compensated for the follow-up error. This compensated
conveyor position is displayed here.

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DX100 7.3 Conveyor Tracking Status Window

7.3 Conveyor Tracking Status Window

Conveyor Home-Position Input Signal No.

The conveyor home-position input signal Nos. LS#1, LS#2, and LS#3
are the input signals connected to CN1, CN2, and CN3 respectively.
LS#4, LS#5, and LS#6 are the input signals connected to CN1, CN2,
and CN3 of the 2nd conveyor board respectively.

INPUT STATUS
Indicates each conveyor home-position input status.
: Indicated when the manipulator is not synchronizing the conveyor
and the conveyor home-position input signal turns ON.
: Indicated when the conveyor home-position input signal turns OFF.

Conveyor Condition File No.

With one conveyor board, CV#1 to CV#3 are displayed. With two con-
veyor boards, CV#1 to CV#6 are displayed.

TRACKING STATUS
Indicates the manipulator synchronizing status.
: Indicated when the manipulator is in synchronized operation status
after the synchronized operation starts by execution of SYSTART
instruction or after SYMOV instruction is executed in FWD opera-
tion.
As long as “ ” is indicated, the conveyor home-position input signal
is not accepted and the synchronized status remains until the execu-
tion of SYEND instruction or the control power supply is shut down.
: Indicated when the manipulator synchronizing status is cancelled.

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DX100 8.1 Virtual Encoder Pulse Count

8 Virtual Encoder Mode

8.1 Virtual Encoder Pulse Count

When the manipulator is stopped during operation with a virtual encoder,
the virtual encoder pulse counting is stopped as well as the manipulator.
Since the virtual encoder continues counting pulses by restarting the
manipulator, the manipulator can be restarted from the position where it
stopped.

8.2 Relation Between Encoder Input and Virtual Encoder

Input
There are two types of settings for encoder input:

• Setting by “ENCODER INPUT” in the conveyor condition file.

• Setting by “VIRTUAL ENCORDER INPUT” in the conveyor condition
file.

The relation between “ENCORDER INPUT” setting and the virtual

encoder by “general purpose input signal” setting is as follows:

• When the “ENCORDER INPUT” = “VIRTUAL ENCDR”

Regardless of the status of general purpose input signal, the
manipulator operates with the virtual encoder pulse.
• When the “ENCORDER INPUT” = “ENCODER”
When the general input signal is ON, the manipulator operates with
the virtual encoder pulse.
When the general input signal is OFF, the manipulator operates with
the encoder input.

8.3 Precaution on Switching the Encoder Mode

Switching the mode “Encoder/Virtual Encoder” by the general purpose
input signal during the conveyor synchronized operation causes the alarm
“CANNOT CHANGE CONVEYOR MODE”.
Be sure to switch the encoder mode by the general purpose input signal
while the manipulator is not in the conveyor synchronized operation.

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DX100 9.1 Setting Up the Turntable Synchronized System

9 Turntable Synchronized Function

Functional Overview
This function enables interpolation motion of the manipulator,
synchronized with circular conveyor and turntable.

9.1 Setting Up the Turntable Synchronized System

9.1.1 Settings for Conveyor Condition File

To use this function, set the TRACKING ( ) in CONVEYOR COND FILE
window to "CIRCULAR". (Use a cursor key to scroll the window.)

TRACKING (ROBOT-AXIS/BASE-AXIS/CIRCULAR)
CIRCULAR: specify CIRCULAR for turntable synchronized function.
If CIRCULAR is specified, the manipulator performs a circular tracking
operation in accordance with a result of calibration executed in 9.1.2.

USER COORD NO. (1 to 24)

Specify the user coordinate number to store the result of calibration (rel-
ative position of the turntable).

POS RESOLUTION (1 to 2147483647 pulse/rev)

Set a pulse count from encoder per turntable revolution. If the turntable
positional resolution is unknown, use the data calculated in the calibra-
tion.

VIRTUAL CV SPEED (-32767 to +32767 pulse/sec)

CV LOWER LIMIT SPEED (0 to 65535 pulse/sec)

Input unit changes to "mm/sec" to "p/sec" by setting the tracking method
(item ) to CIRCULAR.

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DX100 9.1 Setting Up the Turntable Synchronized System

9.1.2 Calibration between Manipulator and Turntable

The manipulator-turntable calibration is a setting required before carrying
out a synchronized operation of manipulator and turntable. Before the
synchronized operation, register their positional correlation following the
procedures explained in this section.

9.1.2.1 Setting a Calibration Tool

1. Equip the manipulator with a calibration tool.
– Use a tool of which accurate dimensions are given.

2. Select {ROBOT} under the top menu.

3. Select {TOOL}.
– The TOOL window appears.

4. Input the tool measurement.

5. Press [ENTER].

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DX100 9.1 Setting Up the Turntable Synchronized System

9.1.2.2 Teaching Calibration Position

1. Define a desired point (P-point) on turntable.
Adjust the manipulator control point to the P-point, and register C1.

P-point

C1

2. Rotate the turntable to desirable extent. (Make sure to rotate it in

direction of normal rotation.)
Adjust the manipulator control point to the rotated P-point, and register
C2.

C2
Rotate

3. Rotate the turntable in the same direction as the previous step.

Adjust the manipulator control point to the rotated P-point, and register
C3.

C3
Rotate

9.1.2.3 Operating Calibration

1. Select {ROBOT} under the top menu.
2. Select {CONVEYOR CALIBRATION}.

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DX100 9.1 Setting Up the Turntable Synchronized System

– The CONVEYOR CALIBRATION window appears.

3. Click on {PAGE} to select a desired conveyor condition file. Press

[ENTER] after deciding the file number.
GO BACK

(Note that this process can be achieved by pressing PAGE key.)

4. Move the cursor to “ “ to select a manipulator.

(Note that the asterisk indicates that there is more than one manipulator:
skip this process if there is only one manipulator to control.)

– Select a manipulator from a drop-down listbox.

5. Select {SET POS].
6. Turn ON the home position limit switch by moving the turntable.
7. Move the manipulator to the calibration position with axis keys.
8. Press [MODIFY], then [ENTER].
– The taught position will be displayed on the window.

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DX100 9.1 Setting Up the Turntable Synchronized System

9. Select {COMPLETE}.
– The calibration position is registered.
– The taught coordinates are registered in the user coordinate number
which is specified in the conveyor condition file. The registered data
can be modified by inputting numbers.

– The turntable positional resolution will be calculated when the

calibration is carried out.
– If the turntable positional resolution has not been given, set the
calculated resolution in the conveyor condition file.

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DX100 9.2 Modifying Instructions

9.2 Modifying Instructions

In case of using the turntable synchronized function, the units used for
distance and speed are changed from mm (μ) to pulse. The instructions
are modified accordingly as follows:

• SYSTART Instruction

[Linear Conveyor Synchronization]

SYSTART CV (#1) STP=50.000 OL=10.0

[Turntable Synchronization]
SYSTART CV (#1) STPP=5000 OLP=100

Synchronization start position in pulse

Set the conveyor position where the synchronized operation starts
in pulse.
Tolerance
Specify the maximum excess in pulse to execute the
synchronized operation when the conveyor current position value
exceeds the synchronization start position value at the execution
of SYSTART instruction. Tolerance check will not be executed if
setting is omitted or specified at 0.

• SYMOV Instruction

[Linear Conveyor Synchronization]

SYMOVL V=200.0CV (#1) CTP=100.000
SYMOVC V=200.0CV (#1) CTP=100.000

[Turntable Synchronization]
SYMOVL V=200.0CV (#1) CTPP=100.000
SYMOVL V=200.0CV (#1) CTPP=100.000

Conveyor position at teaching

Set the conveyor position for teaching in pulse.

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DX100

10 Manual Conveyor Function

Manual Conveyor Function is a manual setting function for conveyor
position. This function enables the conveyor position to be set from the
programming pendant without moving the conveyor to modify the taught
job.
With this function, instead of moving the conveyor to move the workpiece
to the teaching position, by removing a fastening device such as a dog
and moving the workpiece to the desired position on the conveyor, the
conveyor position can be input to modify the taught job. When the taught
job is modified by using the Manual Conveyor Function, the newly set
value of the conveyor position is registered to the value of CTP when the
registration of the move instruction for the synchronized motion
(SYMOV ) is modified.

1. Select {ROBOT} under the top menu.

2. Select {MANUAL CONVEYOR}.
– The MANUAL CONVEYOR window appears.

Conveyor Condition File No.

Displays CV#1 to 3 when one conveyor board is mounted, and CV#1 to
6 when two conveyor boards are mounted.

CURRENT (mm)
Indicates the conveyor’s current position (in actual amount of pulses).
When the Manual Conveyor Function is used, the position data set is
displayed.

SET (mm) (0 to 21000 mm)

Sets the conveyor position. A value out of the setting range cannot be
entered.

SET
Enables or disables the manual setting mode for the conveyor position.

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DX100 10.1 Settings for Manual Conveyor Function

10.1 Settings for Manual Conveyor Function

10.1.1 Setting the Conveyor Position

1. Move the cursor to the desired value in the column of the {SET (mm)}
2. Enter a value using the numeric keys.

10.1.2 Enabling/Disabling the Setting

1. Move the cursor to the desired value in the column of the {SET}.
2. Press [SELECT].
– “VALID” and “INVALID” switch alternately.

10.2 Precautions

10.2.1 When the Power is Turned ON

When the power is turned ON, all the setting for the Manual Conveyor
Function are disabled regardless of the play or teach mode, and the actual
conveyor positions are indicated in {CURRENT (mm)}.
When the MANUAL CONVEYOR window is called up after the power is
turned ON, “
*** ” appears in the column of {SET (mm)}. The set
conveyor positions are retained until the power is turned OFF.

• When the teach mode is switched to the play mode while

the Manual Conveyor Function is enabled, the function is
automatically disabled.
NOTE • The MANUAL CONVEYOR window can be viewed only in
the teach mode.
• The Manual Conveyor Function is enabled only when the
turntable synchronized function is disabled.

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DX100

11 Manual Setting Function for Conveyor Home-Position Limit

Switch
When the conveyor home-position limit switch cannot be turned ON, it can
be pseudonymously turned ON in the following manner:

1. Open the CV TRACKING STATUS window.

LS#
Indicates the conveyor home-position input signal number.
INPUT STATUS
Indicates the conveyor home-position input signal status, or inputs the
conveyor home-position input signal.

2. Move the cursor to the limit switch number connected to the conveyor
home-position input signal that is set in PORT NO. in the conveyor
condition file.
3. By pressing [INTERLOCK] and [SELECT] at the same time, select
“ON” status to pseudonymously turn the conveyor home-position input
signal ON.

The manual setting function for pseudo ON of the conveyor home-position

limit switch is valid only in the teach mode. This function is disabled in the
play mode.

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DX100

12 Instruction List
“< >” indicates numerical or alphabetical data. If one or more items are
shown in one section, select one of them.

Function Starts the conveyor synchronized operation.

Instruction CV# (<Conveyor condition file No.>) 1 to 6

items
STP= <Synchronization start position (mm)>
SYSTART
OL= <Tolerance (mm)> When omitted or 0 is set,
the tolerance check is not
performed.

Example SYSTART CV#(1) STP=100.000

Function Moves in joint motion in synchronization with the conveyor.

Instruction CV# (<Conveyor condition file No.>) 1 to 6

items
SYMOVJ*1 CTP= <Conveyor position at teaching (mm)>

VJ= <Play speed (%)> VJ: 0.01 to 100.00

Example SYMOVJ VJ=50.00 CV#(1) CTP=100.000

Function Moves in linear interpolation in synchronization with the conveyor.

Instruction CV# (<Conveyor condition file No.>) 1 to 6

items
CTP= <Conveyor position at teaching (mm)>
SYMOVL
V= <Play speed> V: 0.1 to 1500.0 mm/sec.
0.6 to 9000.0 cm/min.

Example SYMOVL V=200.0 CV#(1) CTP=100.000

Function Moves in circular interpolation in synchronization with the conveyor.

Instruction CV# (<Conveyor condition file No.>) 1 to 6

items Can be omitted.

SYMOVC CTP= <Conveyor position at teaching (mm)>

V= <Play speed> V: 0.1 to 1500.0 mm/sec.

0.6 to 9000.0 cm/min.

Example SYMOVC V=200.0 CV#(1) CTP=100.000

Function Ends the conveyor synchronized operation.

Instruction CV# (<Conveyor condition file No.>) 1 to 6

SYEND
items

Example SYEND CV#(1)

*1 SYMOVJ can be used only when synchronizing with a

base axis.

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DX100

13 Alarm List

Alarm Message Causes Corrective Actions

No.

1003 ROM ERROR Replace the YCP02 board

(NCP02) (ROM).

1109 SYSTEM ERROR Internal error. Replace the YCP02 board.

(CONVEYOR)
[10], Decimal Data:
0 to 255

1400 CONVEYOR Conveyor encoder error at the error Replace the encoder cable
ENCONDER ERROR occurred conveyor No. or the encoder.
[Error occurred
conveyor No: 1, 2, 3]

1401 CANNOT CHANGE The encoder mode “ENCODER/ Switch the encoder mode
CONVEYOR MODE VIRTUAL ENCDR” has been by the general purpose
switched by the general purpose input signal while the
input signal during the conveyor manipulator is not in the
synchronized operation. conveyor synchronized
operation.

4021 MEMORY ERROR The conveyor condition file data in the Initialize the conveyor
(CONVEYOR memory has been destroyed. condition file in customer
CONDITION FILE) maintenance mode.
[10], Decimal Data: 0
to 255

4530 CONVEYOR 1: The base axis specification in the Turn the power OFF then
SYNCHRONIZATION conveyor condition file is set to other back ON.
ERROR than 0, 1, and 2. If the alarm occurs again,
[10], Decimal Data; 0 2: The robot axis for tracking robot contact your YASKAWA
to 255 axis does not exist. representative.
3: The base axis does not exist in the
job for tracking the base axis.
The error data other than 1, 2, and 3
is an internal error.

4531 UNDEFINED The conveyor condition file specified Set the conveyor condition
CONVEYOR COND for the job is not set for use. file to “USED”
FILE
[10], Decimal Data:
0 to 255

4532 CONVEYOR SPEED When the mode for conveyor speed Increase the conveyor
DOWN down mode in the conveyor condition speed so that it becomes
[10], Decimal Data: file is set to “ALARM”, the conveyor larger than the conveyor
0 to 255 speed is lowered to less than its lower speed lower limit specified
limit specified in the conveyor in the conveyor condition
condition file. file.

4533 ARITHMETIC ERROR Internal error. Turn the power OFF then
[10], Decimal Data, back ON.
0 to 255 If the alarm occurs again,
contact your YASKAWA
representative.

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Alarm Message Causes Corrective Actions

No.

4538 CAN NOT USE SYMOVJ was executed when a robot SYMOVJ can be used only
SMOVJ DURING axis was used for synchronization. when the base axis is used
TRACKING for synchronization.
[10], Decimal Data,
0 to 255

5020 SENSOR On the YCP02 board, when Check whether the data
PARAMETER ERROR parameters were calculated using are properly set in the
[10], Decimal Data: 0 data in the conveyor condition file, an conveyor condition file.
to 255 operation error occurred. Confirm:
-that “0” is not set for the
user coordinate number.
-that “0” is not set for the
conveyor positional
resolution.

5022 CONVEYOR The corrected conveyor position Review the synchronized

POSITION LIMIT value exceeds ±21 m section.
OVER After this alarm occurs, the
[Alarm occurred conveyor position is not
conveyor condition file updated. Therefore, the
No: 1, 2, or 3] synchronized operation is
not performed after the
alarm is reset, and the
manipulator continues
operation at the position
where the alarm occurred.

5023 CONVERYOR The conveyor position counter pulse Review the conveyor
COUNTER LIMIT overflowed. resolution or the
OVER synchronized section.
[Alarm occurred After this alarm occurs, the
conveyor condition file conveyor position is not
No: 1, 2, or 3] updated. Therefore, the
synchronized operation is
not performed after the
alarm is reset, and the
manipulator continues
operation at the position
where the alarm occurred.

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DX100

14 Sensor Parameters (SxE)

Use the sensor parameters with their initial value settings.

No. Contents Initial Value

0 Application designation 16

1 Time to recognize the input of start signal 5

2 Reference time to recognize the occurrence of 100

speed down

3 Time for averaging the speed variation amount 60

4 Time to recognize the falling edge of start 5

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INSTRUCTIONS
FOR CONVEYOR SYNCHRONIZED FUNCTION

HEAD OFFICE
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Unit 47-1 and 2. Jalan PJU 5/9, Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara, 47810, Petailng Jaya Selangor, Malaysia
Phone +60-3614-08919 Fax +60-3614-08929
YASKAWA ELECTRIC (THAILAND) CO., LTD.
252/246, 4th Floor. Muang Thai-Phatra office Tower II Rechadapisek Road, Huaykwang Bangkok 10320, Thailand
Phone +66-2-693-2200 Fax +66-2-693-4200
SHOUGANG MOTOMAN ROBOT CO., LTD.
No.7,Yongchang-North Road, Beijing Economic and Technological and Development Area, Beijing 100076, China
Phone +86-10-6788-0541 Fax +86-10-6788-0542
MOTOMAN MOTHERSON ROBOTICS LTD.
Plot Number 195-196, First Floor, Imt Manesar -Sector 4, Gurgaon (Haryana),Pin-122050, India
Phone +91-124-475-8500 Fax +91-124-475-8542

YASKAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION

YASKAWA

Specifications are subject to change without notice

for ongoing product modifications and improvements. C Printed in Japan MAY 2009 09-05

MANUAL NO.

HW0485517 80/80