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REC Terminal Unit 

EC Connection Unit

Model

Model Plate (Large)

Refer to “External Dimensions” 
for the attached position. 

Serial Number

Caution Mark

Model

Model Plate (Large)

Refer to “External Dimensions” 
for the attached position. 

Serial Number

Caution Mark

 

-GW, -EC 

RCON-GW-TRE

   

EC Gateway Unit, EC Connection Unit,   

REC Terminal Unit 

First Step Guide    First Edition 

 

Thank you for purchasing our product. 

Make sure to read the Safety Guide and detailed Instruction Manual (DVD) included with the 

product in addition to this First Step Guide to ensure correct use. 

This Instruction Manual is original.

 

 
 
 

 
 

  Using or copying all or part of this Instruction Manual without permission is prohibited. 

  The company names, names of products and trademarks of each company shown in the sentences 

are registered trademarks. 

REC system is constructed with EC Gateway Unit (REC-GW), EC Connection Unit (RCON-EC) and REC 
Terminal Unit (RCON-GW-TRE) that are explained in this manual. 
EC Gateway Unit is a communication unit to be connected to the field network and must be located on the 
most left side of the REC system. 
EC Connection Unit is a unit to be connected to the ELECYLINDER and must be located on the right side 
of the EC Gateway Unit. 
The REC Terminal Unit is a terminal resistor that should be allocated at the most right end of REC system. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

This product is comprised of the following parts if it is of standard configuration. 
If you find any fault in the contained model or any missing parts, contact us or our distributor. 
1. Parts 

(1) EC Gateway Unit (REC-GW) 

No. 

Part Name 

Model 

Number 

Remarks 

1  EC Gateway Unit 

Refer to “How to read the model 

plate”, “How to read the model code” 

 

Accessories 

2  REC Terminal Unit   

(Terminal Resistance)  RCON-GW-TRE 

Select-TRN (with no terminal 

unit) in the option if it is not 

necessary 

CC-Link

 

Connector 

(Enclosed for CC-Link 

Connection Type) 

MSTB2.5/5-STF-5.08 AU 

(Manufactured by   

PHOENIX CONTACT) 

 

 

 

 

Terminal Resistance (130

Ω

/110

Ω

enclosed one unit each 

Recommended Cable: 

Dedicated cable for CC-Link 

DeviceNet

 

Connector 

(Enclosed for DeviceNet 

Connection Type) 

MSTB2.5/5-STF-5.08 AU M 

(Manufactured by   

PHOENIX CONTACT) 

 

 

 

 

1

 

Recommended Cable: 

Dedicated cable for DeviceNet 

5  First Step Guide 

ME0395 

This Manual 

6  Instruction Manual (DVD)   

 

7  Safety Guide 

M0194 

 

(2) EC Connection Unit (RCON-EC) 

No. 

Part Name

Model

Number

Remarks

1  EC Connection Unit 

Refer to “How to read the model

plate”, “How to read the model code”

1

4 axis type 

Accessories 

2  Drive Source Cutoff 

Connector 

DFMC1.5/4-ST-3.5 

(Manufactured by PHOENIX CONTACT)

1

Recommended 

Cable Size 

0.5 to 1.25mm

2

   

(AWG20 to 16, Copper Wire) 

* Use cables with their rated 

temperature on the isolation 

sheath at 60

°

C or higher

3  First Step Guide

ME0395

1

This Manual

4  Safety Guide 

M0194

1

2. Teaching Tool (Please purchase separately) 

A teaching tool such as PC software is necessary when performing the setup for position setting, parameter 
setting, etc. that can only be done on the teaching tool. Please prepare either of the following teaching tools. 

No. 

Part Name

Model

1  PC Software (Includes USB Exchange A USB Cable + Peripheral Communication Cable)

RCM-101-USB

2  Touch Panel Teaching Pendant TB-02 (Standard/ Dead Man’s Switch Mounted)

TB-02/TB-02D

3  Touch Panel Teaching Pendant TB-03

TB-03

3. Instruction manuals related to this product, which are contained in the instruction manual (DVD). 

No. 

Name

Manual No.

1  REC Instruction Manual

ME0394

2  PC Software RCM-101-MW/RCM-101-USB Instruction Manual

ME0155

3  Touch Panel Teaching Pendant TB-02 Applicable for Position Controller 

Instruction Manual

ME0355 

4  Touch Panel Teaching Pendant TB-03 Wired Link Applicable for Position 

Controller Instruction Manual

ME0376 

4. How to read the model plate (This design is what is after UL/CE acquired.)

 

 

(1) EC Gateway Unit 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(2) EC Connection Unit 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Mark 

Explanation of Mark 

 

Use IAI specified cables only.

 

 
5. How to read the model code 

(1) EC Gateway Unit 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
(2) EC Connection Unit 
 

 

 
 
 
 

(3) ELECYLINDER 
* ELECYLINDER available for connection to REC System is only Option: ACR. 

 
 

1. Specifications of Power Supply 

Item 

Specification 

Power Input Voltage Range 

24V DC ±10% 

Supply Current 

Described in “Current Amperage”

Power Supply Frequency Range 

Current Amperage 

Described in “Current Amperage”

In-Rush Current 

Described in “Current Amperage”

Instantaneous Power Outage Endurance  By 24V power supply
Protection Function against Electric Shock  Class 

 

2. Specifications of Control Part 

Item 

Specification 

Number of Controlled Axes 

1 to 16 axes 

Data Memory System 

FRAM

 

256kbit 

SIO Interface (T. P. Connector) 

Communication System: RS485, Baud Rate: 9.6/19.2/38.4/57.6/115.2/230.4kbps

SIO Interface (USB Connector) 

Communication System: USB, Baud Rate: 12Mbps 

PIO Interface 

None 

Conformed Extension I/O Interface 

(Field Network Interface) 

CC-Link, CC-Link IE Field, DeviceNet, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, PROFIBUS-DP, 

PROFINET IO 

Pulse Train Type 

Unavailable to Control 

Brake Output Voltage 

24V DC ±10% 

Calendar Feature 

None 

Applied Safety Category 

Driver Source Cutoff System 

Drive source cutoff with semiconductor (Power MOSFET) 

Stop Input 

Break Contact Input 

Stop Action 

Turning servo OFF + Drive source cutoff 

Enable Input 

None 

T. P. Enable Input 

Available 

Enable Action 

Turning servo OFF 

Protective functions 

Overcurrent, temperature error, encoder line breakage and overload 

Preventive / Predictive Maintenance Feature  None 
LED Display 

Refer to section in “Troubleshooting (LED Display)” 

Brake Compulsory Release Feature 

Brake release switch equipped on EC Connection Unit 

Jog 

Jog switch equipped on EC Connection Unit 

Oversea Certifications 

Planned to acquire CE and UL 

3. Environmental Specifications 

Item 

Specification 

Envi

ronm

en

Environment of Use 

Pollution Degree 2 

Surrounding Air Temperature 

0 to 55

°

Surrounding Humidity 

85% RH or less (non-condensing) 

Peripheral Ambience of Use 

Refer to “Installation Environment” 

Surrounding Storage Temperature 

-20 to 70

°

Vibration Durability 

Frequency 10 to 57Hz/Swing width: 0.075mm

Frequency 57 to 150Hz/Acceleration: 9.8m/s

2

 

XYZ Each direction    Sweep time: 10min.    Number of sweep: 10times 

Protection Class 

IP20 

Altitude 

1000m 

Cooling Method 

Natural air-cooling 

Dielectric Withstanding Voltage 

Between power supply terminal and FG    500V DC 10M

Ω

 or more 

 

 

(1) EC Gateway Unit 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Front 

Top 

 
 
 

Product Check 

Basic Specifications 

Names for Each Part 

Serial Number

Model Code (Partially)

Model Plate (small)

It is attached on the 
bottom of the panel 
front face. 

Warning:  Operation of this equipment requires detailed installation and operation instructions 

which are provided on the DVD Manual included in the box this device was 

packaged in. It should be retained with this device at all times. 

A copy of the DVD Manual can be requested by contacting your nearest IAI Sales 

Office listed at the back cover of the Instruction Manual or on the First Step Guide. 

1B 

Serial Number

Model Code (Partially)

Model Plate (small)

It is attached on the 
bottom of the panel 
front face. 

< Type > 
EC :  ELECYLINDER

R C O N

 

-

 

E C

 

-

 

4  

< Number of Axes >
4 : 4

 

axis type 

* only 4

 

axis type

<

 

Series >

 

R E C

 

-

 

G W

 

-

 

C C

 

-

 

T R N

 

-

 

* *  

<

 

Series > 

 

< Type > 

GW  :  Gateway Unit

< Option >

    TRN : With No Terminal Unit

< I/OType > 
CC  : CC-Link Connection Type 

CIE : CC-Link IE Field Connection Type

DV  : DeviceNet Connection Type 

EC  : EtherCAT Connection Type 

EP  : EtherNet/IP Connection Type 

PR  : PROFIBUS-DP Type 

PRT : PROFINET IO Connection Type

 

< Identification for IAI use only >

* There is no identification in 

some cases

T RUN LED

Field Network Connector

< Series >  < Type > 

< Read >

< Stroke >

  < Option > 

ACR : RCON-EC Connection Type

< Cable length >

E C

 

-

 

-

 

-

(  

)  

-

-

- A C R

 

MODE LED 

C ERR LED 

STATUS 0 LED

STATUS 1 LED

STOP LED 

SYS LED 

T.P.(SIO)

 

Connector 

AUTO/MANU Switch 

Connector for   

FG Connection 

USB

 

Connector 

24V

 

Power   

Supply Connector 

Summary of Contents for REC-GW

Page 1: ... what is after UL CE acquired 1 EC Gateway Unit 2 EC Connection Unit Mark Explanation of Mark Use IAI specified cables only 5 How to read the model code 1 EC Gateway Unit 2 EC Connection Unit 3 ELECYLINDER ELECYLINDER available for connection to REC System is only Option ACR 1 Specifications of Power Supply Item Specification Power Input Voltage Range 24V DC 10 Supply Current Described in Current ...

Page 2: ...hine is to be stored and preserved in an environment where condensation is anticipated take the condensation preventive measures from outside of the entire package or directly after opening the package Installation and Noise Elimination 1 Noise Elimination Grounding Frame Ground 2 Precautions regarding wiring method 1 Wire is to be twisted for the 24V DC power supply 2 Separate the signal and enco...

Page 3: ...at the left end as the interface for the field network connection and freely construct with combination of multiple EC Connection Units There is an order of allocation for each unit EC Gateway Unit Left End EC Connection Unit No Order among REC Terminal Unit Right End Each unit should be linked in the process shown below Make sure it gets linked before connected to the DIN rails 1 Twist the operat...

Page 4: ...ating Inside bus communication in normal conditions Flashing Waiting for initializing communication Initializing communication failed OR Illuminating Inside bus communication in error SYS GN Illuminating Servo ON OFF Servo OFF RD Illuminating Alarm being generated stop switch on teaching pendant valid while pressed and held Forward End GN Illuminating Movement to forward end completed OFF Stop RD ...

Page 5: ...Flashing Malfunction with opportunity for recovery STATUS 1 NS GN Illuminating Online connection established Flashing Online No connection established OR Illuminating Critical error IP address duplicated error Flashing Connection Timeout GN OR OFF No IP address 6 PROFIBUS DP REC GW PR Name Panel Display Color Status Explanation STATUS 0 MS GN Illuminating Initialization completed Flashing Initiali...

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