3.1. PROFINET IO-Device setting

3.1. PROFINET IO-Device setting

 

It is required to set Device name and the size of input and output data to use an PROFINET IO-Device as shown in the following procedure.

 

(1)   Select 『[F2]: System』 → 『2: Control parameter』 → 『2: Input/Output signal setting』 → 『14: BD525 real-time Ethernet setting and diagnosis』.

 

 

Figure 3.1 Real time Ethernet setting and diagnosis menus

 

(2)   As the PROFINET IO-Device corresponds to Channel 3, Use the 『[F3]: Previous』 or 『[F4]: Next』key to shift to Channel 3 and then check whether the Device Type shows “PROFINET IO Device”.

 

 

Figure 3.2 PROFINET IO-Device setting screen

 

(3)   Input device name. The node is identified with the device name by PROFINET IO-Controller. Communication becomes available if the name is the same as the one used in the configuration software of PROFINET IO-Controller in STEP 7.

 

(4)   Set size of I/O based on PROFINET IO-Controller. The input pertains to FB3.Y. The output pertains to FB3.X of the robot controller. The default size of the input and output data is 120 bytes.

 

(5)   Configure handling option of input data in case of communication errors. If it is set as Clear, all FB3.X's will be cleared to 0 in case of a communication error. If it is set as Hold, the last valid value will be maintained in case of a communication error.

 

(6)   In order to use the PROFINET IO-Device, shift it to the “On” position and then click the “Apply” or “Complete” button.

 

 

Figure 3.3 Function On/Off setting screen