Software version
YBS2.48 (or newer).Setup steps
Install fieldbus board
Mount the option board in the robot controller.Setup MotoLogix
Activate the (paid) option function (by Yaskawa) and setup MotoLogix for the desired fieldbus and PLC architecture.Setup fieldbus
Define the fieldbus data packet for MotoLogix.Set parameters
Set the internal parameters required for MotoLogix usage.
The setup process requires the robot controller to be in maintenance mode
and a sufficient authorization level (management or higher).
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Activate maintenance mode:
- Power off
- Press (and hold) main menu
- Power on
- Release main menu when the beeping sound is heard (usually within a few seconds)
Change the authorization level:
- system » security » select
- select the desired level using ▼ ▲ » select
- enter the password and press enter
Install fieldbus board
Yaskawa robot controllers use various fieldbus solutions:
| type | description |
|---|---|
PCI | Large form factor option board |
PCIe | Compact form factor option board |
cpu board | Software option (uses the built-in LAN port) |
EtherNet/IP CPU Board option function
cpu board, using the built-in LAN port.
Setup MotoLogix
Open the MotoLogix option function settings: system » setup » option function » motologix
MotoLogix option function Customers: Please contact Yaskawa if the MotoLogix option function is not available in the list.Activate the MotoLogix option function:
This requiresYaskawaauthorization level and cannot be changed by the customer.
MotoLogix settings Enter the settings:
item value FUNCTION ENABLEDCONNECTION TYPE Ethernet/IP(CPU Board)ENDIANNESS Rockwell: LITTLE
Yaskawa MPiec:BIGCustomers can disable MotoLogix afterwards by settingFUNCTIONtoDISABLED.TheENDIANNESS(byte order) depends on the PLC cpu architecture.Disable the SRCI option function (if applicable):
item value SRCI OPTION NOT USEDSRCI FUNCTION DISABLEUse enter to confirm and leave the settings screen.
Setup fieldbus
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Open the EtherNet/IP option function settings: system » setup » option function » EtherNet/IP(CPU Board)
EtherNet/IP option function Customers: Please contact Yaskawa if the EtherNet/IP option function is not available in the list.Open the board settings:
Open board settings Enter the settings:
Board used for MotoLogix item value EtherNet/IP(CPU Board) USED (MotoLogix)Open the adapter screen and enter the settings:
EtherNet/IP adapter settings item value ADAPTER ENABLEINPUT SIZE + MotoLogix 0 byte + 400 byteOUTPUT SIZE + MotoLogix 0 byte + 436 byteCONFIGURATION SIZE 10 wordINPUT INSTANCE 201OUTPUT INSTANCE 200CONFIGURATION INSTANCE 202Use enter (multiple times) to confirm this- and the following screens. Make sure the IO allocation is set to
AUTOand check if the IO entries match below screenshots.
Allocation mode AUTO 
Input allocation 
Output allocation
IP address setting
The system ships with the following default address settings:
| item | default setting |
|---|---|
| IP ADDRESS | 192.168.255.1 |
| SUBNET MASK | 255.255.255.0 |
| DEFAULT GATEWAY SETTING | NOT USED |
Open the LAN option function settings: system » setup » option function » LAN interface setting
LAN option function Adjust settings to your needs:
LAN settings item value IP ADDRESS SETTING MANUAL SETTINGIP ADDRESS <IPv4 address> SUBNET MASK <subnet mask> DEFAULT GATEWAY SETTING NOT USED/USEDDEFAULT GATEWAY <gateway address> Use enter to confirm and leave the settings screen.