1Before starting use
 
Using the instruction manuals
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1 Before starting use
This chapter explains the details and usage methods of the instruction manuals, the basic terminology and the 
safety precautions.
1.1 Using the instruction manuals
1.1.1 The details of each instruction manuals
The contents and purposes of the documents enclosed with this product are shown below. Use these documents 
according to the application.
For special specifications, a separate instruction manual describing the special section may be enclosed.
Explains the common precautions and safety measures to be taken for robot handling, 
system design and manufacture to ensure safety of the operators involved with the 
robot. 
Explains the product's standard specifications, factory-set special specifications, option 
configuration and maintenance parts, etc. Precautions for safety and technology, when 
incorporating the robot, are also explained. 
Explains the procedures required to operate the robot arm (unpacking, transportation, 
installation, confirmation of operation), and the maintenance and inspection procedures.
Explains the procedures required to operate the controller (unpacking, transportation, 
installation, confirmation of operation), basic operation from creating the program to 
automatic operation, and the maintenance and inspection procedures.
Explains details on the functions and operations such as each function and operation, 
commands used in the program, connection with the external input/output device, and 
parameters, etc.
Explains details on the MOVEMASTER commands used in the program.
(For RV-1A/2AJ and RV-2A/3AJ series)
Explains the causes and remedies to be taken when an error occurs. Explanations are 
given for each error No.
Safety Manual
Standard
Specifications
Robot Arm
Setup &
Maintenance
Controller
Setup, Basic
Operation and
Maintenance
Detailed 
Explanation of
Functions and
Operations
Explanations of 
MOVEMASTER
COMMANDS
Troubleshooting