E Series Automated Dispensing System113www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.Appendix B, RS-232 Communication ProtocolYou can perform some robot operations remotely through a personal computer (PC) or programmable logiccontroller (PLC).Setting Up the System for Remote Operation1. Connect a DB9 female straight cable to (1) the RS232 port on the back ofthe robot and (2) to the PC/PLC.NOTE: If the PC does not have an on-board serial port, use a USB-to-serialconverter with the DB9 cable. Refer to “Pre-Configured Output Cables” onpage 78 for part numbers.2. Enable Remote Command under the Setup menu. Refer to “Enabling orDisabling Remote Communication” below.3. Refer to the following additional information also provided in this section:• “Communication Specifications” on page 114• “Commands” on page 114RS232 portEnabling or Disabling Remote Communication# Key Press Step Teach Pendant Display1> > >• Press F1.• MOVE UP / DOWN to TEACH/RUN.• Press ENTER.• Press HOME. If prompted, entera password.[PROGRAM MENU] 1/101*Teach/Run02 Program List03 Reset Counter04 Program Offset05 Needle Adjust06 Auto Needle Adjust2> >• Press SETUP.• MOVE UP / DOWN to REMOTECOMMAND.• Press ENTER.[SETUP] 3/315 Measurement Unit16 Password Setup17*Remote Command18 Height Sensor19 Language20 System Information3or >• Press 1 ENABLE to enableremote communication.• Press 2 DISABLE to disableremote communication.• Press F1 to save or exit.Remote CommandDisable-----------------------------1 Enable2 DisableSelect: _[F1] OK
