Epson RC700 Series User Manual

Maintenance 6. Alarm
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6.2 Controller Firmware Ver.7.2.0.x or later
X5 series cannot use this function.
6.2.1 Maintenance
The recommended replacement time can be configured for the controller batteries, robot
batteries/grease, timing belts, motors, reduction gear units, and ball screw spline units.
CAUTION
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Make sure that the date and time on the controller are set correctly.
The maintenance cannot function properly with improper date and time setting.
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If the CPU board or CF is replaced, the maintenance
information may be lost.
When you replaced these parts, confirm the date and time of the controller and
the maintenance information.
Setting of the maintenance vary depending on installation methods to update from the
firmware version 7.1.0.x or earlier to 7.2.0.x or later.
Initial installation : Maintenance is enabled.
Upgrade : Maintenance inherits the previous data.
(Disables as default)
For details for enabling or disabling the maintenance, refer to the EPSON RC+ 7.0 User’s
Guide 5.12.2
[System Configuration] Command (Setup Menu) - [Setup]-[System
Configuration]-[Controller]-[Preferences] Page
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Maintenance is enabled at shipment.
6.2.1.1 Robot Maintenance Information
If enabled, the maintenance information for the battery, timing belts, motors, reduction
gear units, ball screw spline unit, and grease up will be configured automatically when the
robot is configured or changed.
The following parts are subject to grease up:
SCARA (including RS series): Ball screw spline unit on the Joint # 3
When the robot is deleted from the configuration, the maintenance information will also be
automatically deleted.
For details on the robot configuration, refer to the EPSON RC+ 7.0 User’s Guide 10.1
Setting the Robot Model.
CAUTION
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Changing of the robot should be done carefully. The alarm setting will be reset
when the robot is changed.
If you are using the controller with the firmware version before 7.1.0.x, the maintenance
information is not configured. In such case, edit the information.
For details on the maintenance information editing, refer to Maintenance 6.2.3 How to
Edit the Maintenance Information.
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Epson RC700 Series Specifications

General

Model	RC700 series
Category	Controller
Programming Language	SPEL+
Safety Standard	ISO 10218-1
Type	Robot Controller
Communication Interface	Ethernet, RS-232, USB
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Humidity	20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Number of controllable robots	4