Epson RC180 - Setup & Operation

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Setup & Operation

This section contains information for setup and operation

of the Robot Controller.

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Default Chapter7
- Table of Contents7
Safety15
Conventions15
Safety Precautions16
Setup & Operation19
Specifications21
- System Example21
- Standard Specifications22
- Outer Dimensions24
Part Names and Functions25
- Part Names25
- Functions26
- LED and Seven-Segment LED29
  - LED and Seven-Segment Display29
  - Particular Status Display30
- Safety Features30
Installation33
- Unpacking33
- Environmental Requirements33
- Power Supply37
  - Specifications37
  - AC Power Cable38
- Cable Connection39
  - Typical Cable Connection39
  - Connecting Manipulator to Controller42
- Noise Countermeasures44
Operation Mode (TEACH/AUTO)45
- Overview45
- Switch Operation Mode45
- Program Mode (AUTO)46
- Auto Mode (AUTO)47
Development PC Connection Port49
- About Development PC Connection Port49
- Precaution50
- Software Setup and Connection Check50
- Disconnection of Development PC and Controller51
Memory Port52
- What Is Controller Status Storage Function52
- Before Using Controller Status Storage Function52
  - Precautions52
  - Adoptable USB Memory52
- Controller Status Storage Function53
- Details of Data56
LAN (Ethernet Communication) Port57
- About LAN (Ethernet Communication) Port57
- IP Address58
- Changing Controller IP Address58
- Connection of Development PC and Controller with Ethernet60
- Disconnection of Development PC and Controller with Ethernet61
TP/OP Port62
- What Is TP/OP Port62
- Teach Pendant Connection63
- Operator Panel Connection63
Emergency64
- Safety Door Switch and Latch Release Switch65
- Emergency Stop Switch Connection67
- Pin Assignments68
- Circuit Diagrams69
  - External Emergency Stop Switch Typical Application69
  - External Safety Relay Typical Application70
I/O Connector71
- Input Circuit71
- Output Circuit73
- Pin Assignment75
I/O Remote Set up76
- I/O Signal Description77
  - Remote Input Signals77
  - Remote Output Signals80
- Timing Specifications82
Option Units84
- What Are Option Units84
- Expansion I/O Board84
- Fieldbus I/O Board91
- RS-232C Board121
Maintenance125
Safety Precautions on Maintenance127
- Safety Precautions127
- Lockout / Tagout128
Regular Maintenance Inspection129
- Schedule for Maintenance Inspection129
- Inspection Point130
  - Inspection While the Controller Is Turned off130
  - Inspection While the Controller Is Turned on130
Controller Structure131
- Location of Parts131
- Diagram of Cable Connections133
- Connector Pin Assignment136
  - M/C Power Connector136
  - M/C Signal Connector137
Backup and Restore138
- What Is Backup Controller138
- Backup Data Types138
- Backup139
  - Backup from EPSON RC+5.0139
  - Backup from the Teach Pendant (Option)140
- Restore142
  - Restore from EPSON RC+5.0142
  - Restore from Teach Pendant (Option)144
Firmware Update147
- Updating Firmware147
- Firmware Upgrading Procedure147
- Controller Recovery150
- Firmware Initialization Procedure151
Maintenance Parts Replacement Procedures153
- Fan and Fan Filter154
- Battery158
- Motor Driver160
- CPU Board Unit167
- CF (Compact Flash)170
- Fuse171
- Option Unit173
Verifying Manipulator Operation180
Troubleshooting181
- Error Code Table181
- Cannot Connect the Development PC and the Controller Using the USB Cable255
  - Confirmation Using Windows Device Manager255
  - In Windows Device Manager258

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