Epson RC620 CU - Lockout; Tagout

Maintenance 1. Safety Precautions on Maintenance
124 RC620 Rev.8
CAUTION
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Do not lose the screws removed at maintenance. When the screw is dropped
into the Controller, be sure to take it out. Leaving the screw in the Controller
may
cause short circuit and may result in equipment damage to the parts and/or
robot system.
■
Make sure that the
power rating (wattage) of a new Motor Driver module is
correct.
Using a Motor Driver module with improper power rating (wattage) in
the
Controller may cause improper function of the robot system and errors.
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The serial number of the Manipulator that should be connected is indicated on
the
Connection Check Label on the Controller. Connect the Controller and the
Manipulator correctly.
Improper connection between the Controller and the
Manipulator may cause not only improper function of the robot system but also
serious safety problems.
Before performing maintenance on the Controller, all the data must be copied as a backup.
The details of data backup/restore are described in the Maintenance 4. Backup and
Restore.
1.2 Lockout / Tagout
Lockout / tagout is a method to prevent any one from turning ON the robot system by
mistake while someone else is within the safeguarded area for maintenance or repair.
When performing maintenance and repair, lockout and tagout using the following
procedure.
(1) Turn OFF the POWER switch.
(2) Turn the key towards the direction of arrow shown below with the POWER switch in
OFF position.
POWER Switch
Mounting Metal
Hasp
POWER Switch
(3) Unplug the power supply plug of the Controller from the power supply socket.
(4) Attach a note to the POWER switch or the power supply plug to prevent any one from
turning ON the robot system by mistake.
RC620-UL:
For maintenance and repair, make sure to lockout and tagout the external disconnecting
means.
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NOTE