How to get output signals in IRC5 Compact controller?

MFB

Hey guys. I've read and searched a lot about IO signals. There are lots of discussion in this regard but I still couldn't solve my problem. Here are the points that I think might be important if you wanna help me:
1- I have a compact IRC5 controller. The NS and MS LEDs on the exterior side of the controller are off(I don't know if those LEDs should be on or not!)
2- I made a device in I/O system menu based on the DSQC 651 Combi I/O device template:

           Address: 10 __ Vendor ID: 75 __ Product code: 26 __ Device type: 7 __ Connection output size: 2 __  Connection output size: 2

   A_ Are these numbers ok?  B_ Is there any other option for "address"?  C_ Does the controller have 651 or 652 board?
3- I made a Digital output signal and set the mentioned device for that. Device mapping : 0   (I read something about this mapping number should start from 32 for 651 device, but it resulted into an error stating it should be 16 bytes! I guess I have a 652 board! True?)
4- Again I read something about supplying power to XS12 (pin 9 &10) from XS16 (pin 2&1) respectively. I have 24V current in XS16 So I did connect the pins.
5- I used a multimeter to see if I have any current on the pin 0 in XS12 after changing the signal status; I don't!  I also tried XS 14 and the result was the same.

Anybody please could help me with the issue? 

graemepaulin

If both the NS and MS LEDs are off you have no power to the I/O  module (which if it is the one that comes standard with the compact controller will be a DSQC652).

Check X5 connector pin 1 = 0VDC, pin 5 24 VDC.

For the outputs to work you need either X1 or X2 connected (they are internally connected together)  pin 9 = 0 VDC, pin 10 24 VDC.

For the inputs  either X3 or X4 pin 9 = 0 VDC.

All the above are the plugs on the actual I/O unit not the front of the controller.

What version of the compact controller do you have (first or second generation) as the front connectors are different between the two?

graemepaulin

You have a generation 2 controller.

You have correctly connected the 24 VDC to the digital outputs (no need to do it inside the controller - I just did not know which generation controller you had), if you are going to use the inputs you also need to connect pin 9 on either XS12 or XS13 to pin 2 or 4 on XS16.

It sound like the signal is inverted - check the configuration of the signal to make sure this parameter is not set.

There is a connector at the base of the robot, internal wiring connects it to the plug you show in your photo.

Simply wire your signals into plugs (to match the sockets on the robot) at both ends (note there are limitations on the current through these connections).

The circuit diagram for the robot shows the pin out.

The 4 "screws' to the right of the electrical plug are plugs for pneumatics (have matching ports on the base of the robot).

Hoki

Hi

1. I´dont know. Maybe the LED´s are for external DN.

2. You need to know which board is installed. Maybe check the order or open the controller to find it out.

You can find predefined configuration-files on the SD-card in the controller (see picture for directory). You can simply load the correct file to the IO-Configuration (Choose "Load Parameters and replace duplicates)

If you do this you have solved point 3.

4+5: This depends on the board you have installed:

DSQC652 (16DI and 16DO):

XS12 (DI1-8) and XS13 (DI9-16): Connect 0V to Pin 9

XS14 (DO1-8) and XS15 (DO9-16): Connect 0V to Pin 9 and 24V to Pin 10

DSQC651 (8DI, 8DO, 2AO):

XS13 (DI1-8): Connect 0V to Pin 9

XS12 (DO1-8): Connect 0V to Pin 9 and 24V to Pin 10

XS14 is used for AO

MFB

@Hoki @graemepaulin
Thank you both for the reply. As you mentioned, the module inside the controller is DSQC65. I fed XS14 with 0 and 24 V from XS16. Magically it's sending my Digital output signals, but :
When my signal is OFF/False/0, it sends 24V to the pin and when I turn the signal ON/True/1 the current would be 1.5 like all other ports in XS14 that have 1.5 V current!
But NS & MS LEDs are still off (if that matters at all!).

@graemepaulin You mean I should connect the X1 or X2 and X3 or X4 to the source of power on the main module inside the controller?
I Don't know the generation of the controller! do you see it on the attached info label?

Now, I have also a new question: I heard that I can receive the signal on the robotic arm. I think I see the output but I have no clue how to use it and avoid making a mess around the controller.

MFB

@graemepaulin Thank you so much man, that helped. It was really vague and I couldn't find any visual documentation for that. You inspired me to make a short Youtube video and explain how it works for those who later looking for the same issue.