SC Series Controllers
Configuration
Lead IP
Input the IP address of the Spindle which acts as Lead Controller.
8.1.2.3
Serial
Under Setup Card header -> Select Communications Card -> Serial
The Serial Tab selects the function for the db-9 COM PORT connector on the bottom of the SC controller.
COM Port:
● Barcode/printer
● Barcode
The port reads input from a barcode scanner and places it into the PART ID buffer. Data in the PART ID
buffer is added to the fastening cycle data when stored and transmitted via a network protocol or printed.
● Printer
A predefined data string is sent out the port after each fastening cycle that exceeds the Threshold
Torque.
● Toyota PI
Connects this port to the Toyota PI box.
● PFCS
Connects this port to the Chrysler network.
● Open
Connects this port to a network using the open protocol with serial messaging.
● PLC
The internal PLC takes over communications on this port. Baud rate and Parity of the Serial port may be
changed for PLC communications. Set these values according to the requirements of the end user
Baudrate
The data transmission rate in bits/second for communication.
Parity
Used to determine if data was lost or compromised during transfer.
8.1.2.4
OPEN
Under Setup Card header -> Select Communications Card -> OPEN
The plant's IT department must provide these values to allow the SC controller to communicate on the OPEN
protocol network.
Port
The required virtual port on which the Alpha will communicate to the plant network. Normally 4545.
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