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The control electronics come with a digital input / output module (DIO Module). This page shows how to connect actuators, valves or sensors to the module.
  
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The DIO module provides 7 digital inputs and 7 digital outputs. The inputs are electrically decoupled from the control electronics by an optocoupler and accept 24V input signals.
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* The outputs are solid state relays which can switch up to 500 mA per channel. The DIO module does not provide its own supply voltage for the DIOs.
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* The inputs are optocouplers which can detect a 24 V Signal. Signal and signal ground needs to be connected to the DIO Module.
  
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The CPR robolink control electronics come with a digital input / output module. This page shows how to connect actuators, valves or sensors to the module.  
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Please note: the integrated DIO modules of the igus ReBeL are not electrically decoupled from the control electronics, they share 24V and GND from the power supply.
  
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The Digital IO module provides 7 digital inputs and 7 digital outputs. The inputs are electrically decoupled from the control electronics by an optocoupler and accept 24V input signals. The outputs are reed relays which can drive up to 500 mA per channel.  
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Indicators: When the state of a sensor input or an output changes the yellow LED on the top blinks once.
  
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Indicators: When the state of a sensor input or and output changes the orange LED on the top is blinking once.
 
 
==Electrical connections==
 
==Electrical connections==
 
[[File:DIO-Connections.PNG|400px|thumb|Digital IO connection]]
 
[[File:DIO-Connections.PNG|400px|thumb|Digital IO connection]]
 
[[file:DIO_pinout.png|thumb|400px|left]]
 
[[file:DIO_pinout.png|thumb|400px|left]]
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===Digital Inputs:===
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===Connect Digital Inputs:===
 
* Disconnect the robot/electronics from power.
 
* Disconnect the robot/electronics from power.
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* Connect the ground pin (Output connector 1, to GND
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* Connect the ground pin (Output connector 1, to GND)
 
* Supply 24V to one of the input pins
 
* Supply 24V to one of the input pins
 
* Example on the left: 24V via switch to input pin 4
 
* Example on the left: 24V via switch to input pin 4
 
* Result in CPRog: digital input Din24 is triggered
 
* Result in CPRog: digital input Din24 is triggered
  
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===Digital Outputs===
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===Connect Digital Outputs===
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*Disconnect the robot/electronics from power.
 
*Connect the supply pin to 24V power supply
 
*Connect the supply pin to 24V power supply
 
*The supply is forwarded to one of the outputs pins via reed relays
 
*The supply is forwarded to one of the outputs pins via reed relays
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*See the example with the lamp on output 5 on the left.
 
*See the example with the lamp on output 5 on the left.
  
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*In CPRog:
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===Start the Robot and iRC / CPRog===
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*Connect electronics/robot to power, ensure the emergency stop button is disengaged.
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*Start CPRog:
 
**Reset and Enable the robot
 
**Reset and Enable the robot
 
**Set DOut 25 to true to switch on the lamp
 
**Set DOut 25 to true to switch on the lamp
 
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==Nomenclature==
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===Mover===
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To control the IOs in Software, all ''CPR robots'', such as the Mover, provide digital inputs and outputs that are named channel 1 through 4.
  
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==CPRog project configuration==
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===Modular Control Electronics / igus robolink arms/ igus gantry robots===
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In contrast, the ''igus robolink arms and gantry robots'' use the following nomenclature:
  
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<span style="color:#008000">'''Skip this section''', if you have only one Digital IO module and are not planning to add an additional module right now. Each robot control is shipped configured for a single Digital IO module as standard. </span>
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The Modular control electronics for these robots can be equipped with more than one DIO module. To address pins 1-7 of the inputs/outputs of every module, the modules are in three different address spaces:
  
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If you want to add an additional module, please add a line in the project file for your robot, e.g. <code>C:\CPRog\Data\Project\51_IGUS_arm5DOF_SV.prj</code>:
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* For the first DIO-Module: Channels 21 through 27, i.e. DOut21, DOut22,... or DIn21, DIn22,...
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You can see which project file is currently in use in the title bar of CPRog, while the CPRog window is not maximised to fill the screen. (In general, the correct project configuration file for a given robot can be found [[Which project file is the right one for my robot?|like this]].)
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** DOut21 switches pin 1 of DIO module 1.
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** DOut22 switches pin 2 of DIO module 1.
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<DIOModule ID="112"/>
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**..
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<DIOModule ID="128"/>
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**DOut27 switches pin 7 of DIO module 1.
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The first line shows the existing entry for the first Digital IO module (CAN ID 112 = 0x70). The ID switch at the top of this physical module is set to 1.
 
  
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The second line adds a Digital IO module with CAN ID 128 = 0x80. The ID switch on the physical module has to be set to 2 to match this ID.
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* For the second DIO-Module: Channels 31 through 37
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** DOut31 switches pin 1 of DIO module 2.
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** DOut32 switches pin 2 of DIO module 2.
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**..
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**DOut37 switches pin 7 of DIO module 2.
  
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There is a detailled '''Tutorial''' on how to add an additional DIO module available [[Additional DIO-Modules|here]].
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* For the third DIO-Module: Channels 41 through 47
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** DOut41 switches pin 1 of DIO module 3.
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==Nomenclature==
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** DOut42 switches pin 2 of DIO module 3.
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To control the IOs in Software, all ''CPR robots'' provide digital inputs and outputs are named channel 1 through 4.
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**...
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**DOut47 switches pin 7 of DIO module 3.
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This should get clearer as you read the "How to use the inputs" and "How to use the outputs" paragraphs.
 
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In contrast, the ''igus robolink arms and gantry robots'' use the following nomenclature:
 
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* For the first DIO-Modul: Channels 21 through 27, i.e. DOut21, DOut22,... or DIn21, DIn22,...
 
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* For the second DIO-Modul: Channels 31 through 37
 
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* For the third DIO-Modul: Channels 41 through 47
 
  
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The nomenclature for the inputs is DInXX analogous to the DOutXX nomenclature explained above.
 
The maximum amount of DIO modules installed in the control electronics is currently 3.
 
The maximum amount of DIO modules installed in the control electronics is currently 3.
  
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==How to use the outputs==
 
==How to use the outputs==
 
[[file:DIO_add_digitalout.png|thumb|600px|Add Digital Out command]]
 
[[file:DIO_add_digitalout.png|thumb|600px|Add Digital Out command]]
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The output signals can be switched on or off with the 'Digital Out' command in CPRog (see screenshot on the right).
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The output signals can be switched on or off with the 'Digital Out' command in CPRog (see screenshot on the right). To add this command in the program editor click "Action" -> "Digital Output".
  
 
Please be aware that the outputs can only be switched on when the robot is enabled!
 
Please be aware that the outputs can only be switched on when the robot is enabled!
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The digital inputs can be used e.g. in if-then-else statements.
 
The digital inputs can be used e.g. in if-then-else statements.
  
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The '''example''' program on the right shows a simple test. The first input of the first DIO module (DIn21) is checked. If it is true than the first output of the first DIO module (DOut21) is switched on; otherwise it is switched off.
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The picture on the right side shows a simple example: The first input of the first DIO module (DIn21) is checked. If it is true than the first output of the first DIO module (DOut21) is switched on; otherwise it is switched off.
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[[Category:CPRog]][[Category:robolink]]
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==Additional IO Modules==
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If not ordered otherwise each robot control cabinet comes with one digital IO module. The following guides explain how you can add up to 2 additional modules:
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* How to add [[Additional DIO-Modules]]
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* How to add [[Additional DIO-Boards of the DCi Control Electronics]]
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[[Category:CPRog]][[Category:robolink]][[Category:DIO_Modules]]

Latest revision as of 14:39, 23 March 2023

The control electronics come with a digital input / output module (DIO Module). This page shows how to connect actuators, valves or sensors to the module.

The DIO module provides 7 digital inputs and 7 digital outputs. The inputs are electrically decoupled from the control electronics by an optocoupler and accept 24V input signals.

  • The outputs are solid state relays which can switch up to 500 mA per channel. The DIO module does not provide its own supply voltage for the DIOs.
  • The inputs are optocouplers which can detect a 24 V Signal. Signal and signal ground needs to be connected to the DIO Module.

Please note: the integrated DIO modules of the igus ReBeL are not electrically decoupled from the control electronics, they share 24V and GND from the power supply.

Indicators: When the state of a sensor input or an output changes the yellow LED on the top blinks once.

Electrical connections

Digital IO connection
DIO pinout.png

Connect Digital Inputs:

  • Disconnect the robot/electronics from power.
  • Connect the ground pin (Output connector 1, to GND)
  • Supply 24V to one of the input pins
  • Example on the left: 24V via switch to input pin 4
  • Result in CPRog: digital input Din24 is triggered

Connect Digital Outputs

  • Disconnect the robot/electronics from power.
  • Connect the supply pin to 24V power supply
  • The supply is forwarded to one of the outputs pins via reed relays
  • Connect a valve or another component to the output pin
  • Connect the component to GND to close the electrical circuit
  • See the example with the lamp on output 5 on the left.

Start the Robot and iRC / CPRog

  • Connect electronics/robot to power, ensure the emergency stop button is disengaged.
  • Start CPRog:
    • Reset and Enable the robot
    • Set DOut 25 to true to switch on the lamp


Nomenclature

Mover

To control the IOs in Software, all CPR robots, such as the Mover, provide digital inputs and outputs that are named channel 1 through 4.

Modular Control Electronics / igus robolink arms/ igus gantry robots

In contrast, the igus robolink arms and gantry robots use the following nomenclature:

The Modular control electronics for these robots can be equipped with more than one DIO module. To address pins 1-7 of the inputs/outputs of every module, the modules are in three different address spaces:

  • For the first DIO-Module: Channels 21 through 27, i.e. DOut21, DOut22,... or DIn21, DIn22,...
    • DOut21 switches pin 1 of DIO module 1.
    • DOut22 switches pin 2 of DIO module 1.
    • ..
    • DOut27 switches pin 7 of DIO module 1.
  • For the second DIO-Module: Channels 31 through 37
    • DOut31 switches pin 1 of DIO module 2.
    • DOut32 switches pin 2 of DIO module 2.
    • ..
    • DOut37 switches pin 7 of DIO module 2.
  • For the third DIO-Module: Channels 41 through 47
    • DOut41 switches pin 1 of DIO module 3.
    • DOut42 switches pin 2 of DIO module 3.
    • ...
    • DOut47 switches pin 7 of DIO module 3.

The nomenclature for the inputs is DInXX analogous to the DOutXX nomenclature explained above. The maximum amount of DIO modules installed in the control electronics is currently 3.

Attention: The DIO are also used by the PLC Interface (if active), refer to this.

How to use the outputs

Add Digital Out command

The output signals can be switched on or off with the 'Digital Out' command in CPRog (see screenshot on the right). To add this command in the program editor click "Action" -> "Digital Output".

Please be aware that the outputs can only be switched on when the robot is enabled!

Caution.pngThe outputs must not drive more then 500 mA, also not at startup! Avoid higher currents, e.g. caused by the inrush current of capacitors! Use a secondary relay in this case to prevent damage to the DIO module.

Here an example on How to operate a gripper using CPRog and the Modular Control Electronics

How to use the inputs

Check status of Digital Input in an if-statement

The digital inputs can be used e.g. in if-then-else statements.

The picture on the right side shows a simple example: The first input of the first DIO module (DIn21) is checked. If it is true than the first output of the first DIO module (DOut21) is switched on; otherwise it is switched off.

Additional IO Modules

If not ordered otherwise each robot control cabinet comes with one digital IO module. The following guides explain how you can add up to 2 additional modules:

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