Epson RC620 CU - TP Port

Setup & Operation 7. TP Port
44 RC620 Rev.8
7. TP Port
The TP port connects the Teach Pendant to the Controller.
For the details, refer to Setup & Operation
13. Option: Teach Pendant.
Example
When nothing is connected to the TP port, Emergency Stop status occurs in the Controller.
When the Teach Pendant is not connected, connect the TP/OP bypass plug.
Typical cable connection
A: TP Cable A
Controller
TP Cable
A
Teach
Pendant
Conversion Kit CK1
B: TP Cable B
Controller
TP Cable
B
Teach
Pendant
The shape of the cable connector used in connection A differs to connection B.
TP Cable A : Circular connector to connect to the conversion kit CK1.
TP Cable B : D-sub connector to connect directly to the Controller.
- Do not connect TP1 to the following Robot Controllers. Connecting to the following
Robot Controllers may result in malfunction of the device since the pin assignments are
different. RC420 / RC520 / SRC5** / SRC-3** / SRC-2**
- Do not connect the following devices to the TP port of RC620. Connecting these
devices may result in malfunction of the device since the pin assignments are different.
OPTIONAL DEVICE dummy plug
Operation Pendant OP500 Jog Pad JP500
Operator Pendant OP500RC
Teaching Pendant TP-3**
- Be careful of the operating instructions of the TP1 when connecting it to the Robot
Controller RC180/RC170, it is different from the explanation in this manual Setup &
operation 13. Option: Teach Pendant.
When using the TP1 with the RC180/RC170, refer to the RC170 / RC180 Option Teach
Pendant.
Teach Pendant Connection
(1) Make sure the Controller and manipulator are surely connected.
(2) Connect the Teach Pendant connector to the TP port on RC620 Controller.
(3) Turn on the RC620 Controller.
Teach Pendant connection and disconnection from the Controller are allowed when the
Controller power is ON.
When the Teach Pendant connector is removed from the Controller with the mode selector
key switch of the Teach Pendant in the “Teach” position, the operation mode will remain
in the TEACH mode. The operation mode cannot be switched to AUTO mode. Be sure
to remove the Teach Pendant after switching the operation mode to “Auto” mode.
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