ES-8336 Rev.7

R3-NML3

Remote I/O R3 Series

MECHATROLINK INTERFACE MODULE

(MECHATROLINK-III)

MODEL: R3–NML3-[1][2]

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Code number: R3-NML3-[1][2]
Specify a code from below for each of [1] and [2].
  (e.g. R3-NML3-N/CE/Q)
• Specify the specification for option code /Q
  (e.g. /C01)

[1] POWER INPUT

N: No power supply
AC Power
K3: 100 – 120 V AC
(Operational voltage range 85 - 132 V, 47 - 66 Hz) *
(CE not available)
L3: 200 – 240 V AC
(Operational voltage range 170 - 264 V, 47 - 66 Hz) *
(CE not available)
DC Power
R: 24 V DC
(Operational voltage range 24 V ±10 %, ripple 10 %p-p max.) *
* Not selectable for use with independent power modules or network modules with the internal power input options.

[2] OPTIONS (multiple selections)

Standards & Approvals
blank: Without CE
/CE: CE marking
Other Options
blank: none
/Q: Option other than the above (specify the specification)

SPECIFICATIONS OF OPTION: Q

COATING (For the detail, refer to our web site.)
/C01: Silicone coating
/C02: Polyurethane coating
/C03: Rubber coating

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Connection
  MECHATROLINK: MECHATROLINK connector
  Internal bus: Via the Installation Base (model: R3-BSx)
  Internal power: Via the Installation Base (model: R3- BSx) 
  Power input, RUN contact output: M3 separable screw terminal (torque 0.5 N·m)
Screw terminal: Nickel-plated steel
Isolation: MECHATROLINK to internal bus or internal power to power supply to RUN contact output to FG 
Dual communication setting: Set with the side DIP switch
Data allocation setting: Set with the side DIP switch
RUN indicator: Bi-color (green/red) LED
Green ON after correctly receiving CONNECT command;
OFF after wire breakdown or correctly receiving DISCONNECT command;
Red ON when receiving data (Function selected with DIP SW)
ERR indicator: Bi-color (green/red) LED
Green ON when receiving abnormal command;
Green ON when communication cable broken;
OFF when receiving normal command;
Red ON when transmitting data;
OFF at cable breakdown 
(Function selected with DIP SW)
RUN CONTACT OUTPUT
RUN contact
: Turns ON when the ERR INDICATOR is OFF
(MECHATROLINK in normal communication).
Rated load: 250 V AC @ 0.5 A (cos ø = 1)
30 V DC @ 0.5 A (resistive load)
(Less than 50 V AC to conform with EU Directive)
Maximum switching voltage: 250 V AC or 30 V DC
Maximum switching power: 250 VA or 150 W
Minimum load: 1 V DC @ 1 mA
Mechanical life: 2 × 107 cycles (rate 300 cycles/min.) When driving an inductive load, external contact protection and noise quenching recommended.

MECHATROLINK COMMUNICATION

MECHATROLINK-III
Baud rate
: 100 Mbps
Transmission distance: 6300 m max.
Distance between stations: 100 m max.
Transmission media: CAT5e STP
Connector: TYCO AMP Industrial mini I/O connector
Max. number of slaves: 62
(The maximum number of slaves might change depending on the master unit. Refer to the manual of the master unit)
Input output data length: 16/32/48/64 byte (Function selected with DIP SW on side panel)
  12(16 byte setting)
  28(32 byte setting)
  44(48 byte setting)
  60(64 byte setting)
Station address: 03H - EFH
(Function selected with Rotary SW)
Available communication mode:
 Cyclic communication mode: For cyclic communication and message communication
 Event-driven communication mode: For Event-driven communication
Other slaves monitoring: Not supported
LNK 1 LED: ON at normal communication
LNK 2 LED: ON at normal communication

INSTALLATION

Power consumption
AC:
Approx. 25 VA at 100 V
Approx. 30 VA at 200 V
DC: Approx. 15 W
Current consumption (no power supply): 110 mA
Output current (power supply): 250 mA continuous at 20 V DC; 400 mA for 10 minutes
Operating temperature: -10 to +55°C (14 to 131°F)
Operating humidity: 30 to 90 %RH (non-condensing)
Atmosphere: No corrosive gas or heavy dust
Mounting: Installation Base (model: R3-BSx)
Weight: 200 g (0.44 lb)

PERFORMANCE

Insulation resistance: ≥ 100 MΩ with 500 V DC
Dielectric strength: 1000 V AC @ 1 minute (MECHATROLINK to internal bus or internal power to power input to RUN output to FG)

STANDARDS & APPROVALS

EU conformity:
EMC Directive 
  EMI EN 61000-6-4
  EMS EN 61000-6-2
RoHS Directive

EXTERNAL VIEW

MECHATROLINK RELATED COMMANDS

I/O DATA DESCRIPTIONS

The data allocations for typical I/O modules are shown below.
Refer to the manual for each module for detailed data allocations.
■ ANALOG DATA (16-bit data, models: R3-SV4, YV4, DS4, YS4, US4, etc.)
■ TEMPERATURE DATA (16-bit data, models: R3-RS4, TS4, US4, etc.)
■ ANALOG DATA (16-bit data, models: R3-CT4A, CT4B, etc.)
■ ACCUMULATED COUNT DATA (32-bit data, models: R3-PA2, PA4A, WT1, WT4, etc.)
■ BCD DATA (32-bit data, models: R3-BA32A, BC32A, etc.)
■ 16-POINT DISCRETE DATA (models: R3-DA16, DC16, etc.)

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS & TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS unit: mm [inch]

SCHEMATIC CIRCUITRY & CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Note: In order to improve EMC performance, bond the FG terminal to ground.
Caution: FG terminal is NOT a protective conductor terminal.