We are in the process of replacing a RD80N with a brand new RS050N. Both were e-controllers. Unfortunately there was a mix up when specing the IO and instead of a 1UR board in the new controller we received a 1TW board. Our physical IO connections do not allow for the connection to the 1TW board, only for the 1UR board so we decided to re-use the original 1UR board. Now we have no errors on the pendant, but when are not seeing any inputs made when they should be and are not receiving 24v to our outputs. Our integrator traced the lack or 24v to our 1UR board. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to troubleshoot this further or a suggestion on how to the remedy the situation?
1UR board issue
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ericwiz7923 -
August 27, 2020 at 10:16 PM -
Thread is Unresolved
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We do have a manual for the 1UR board but it hasn't been much help
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Also when using the AS command ioboard_status this is the result. Everything on the teach pendant appears enabled to us though.
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here is a current back up of the new robot.
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Here is the final backup from the robot we were replacing.
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I've never used one, however it appears to operate in the same way as 1TW and as it's an option, I am sure there will be a charge to enable it.
I think you will need the addressing correct, if not correct, you would receive an error, as you're not receiving errors, I can assume the addressing is correct.
Check your conversation and try what I've suggested and let me know if it works..............
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It was 100% the issue, once we got the option enabled we began receiving our discrete IO signals. Thanks again for the help.
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Fantastic, glad to hear it resolved it, I'll stick that one in the little black book for future reference.
Also you have an additional 1TW board, and according to the manual, you can mix the boards and possibly increase your hardwired IO if required.
Thanks for letting me know.............
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Unfortunately it’s a temporary arrangement, once we get the correct connectors for the 1TW board we will revert back to it. Then I’ll throw the 1UR board back in the old controller and sell it with it. We are going through upgrading and homogenizing out equipment so after some upgrades all of our robots will have a 1TW board, we can reduce parts inventory that way. If any one wants a RD80N with a EController and a 1UR board let me know. I also have it posted in the forum Market place.
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Makes sense indeed, also removes the electro-mechanical wear aspect of the relays/welded contacts/duty cycle etc.
I'd love to acquire the RD80 off you, but from the UK, logistically it would not be possible.....However, I'll ask around and forward them here.