Epson RC+ 7.0 User manual

Rev.5 EM208S4401F
EPSON RC+ 7.0 Option
Part Feeding 7.0
IF-240

EPSON RC
+ 7.0 Option Part Feeding 7.0 IF-240 Rev.5

Part Feeding 7.0 IF-240 Rev.5 i
EPSON RC+ 7.0 Option
Part Feeding 7.0 IF-240
Rev.5
Copyright 2018-2020 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing our robot system.
This manual contains the information necessary for the correct use of the EPSON RC+
PartFeeding option.
Please carefully read this manual and other related manuals before installing the robot
system.
Keep this manual handy for easy access at all times.
WARRANTY
The robot system and its optional parts are shipped to our customers only after being
subjected to the strictest quality controls, tests, and inspections to certify its compliance with
our high performance standards.
Product malfunctions resulting from normal handling or operation will be repaired free of
charge during the normal warranty period. (Please contact the supplier of your region for
warranty period information.)
However, customers will be charged for repairs in the following cases (even if they occur
during the warranty period):
1.
Damage or malfunction caused by improper use which is not described in the manual,
or careless use.
2.
Malfunctions caused by customers’ unauthorized disassembly.
3.
Damage due to improper
adjustments or unauthorized repair attempts.
4.
Damage caused by natural disasters such as earthquake, flood, etc.
Warnings, Dangers, Usage:
1.
If the robot system associated equipment is used outside of the usage conditions and
product
specifications described in the manuals, this warranty is void.
2.
If you do not follow the WARNINGS and
DANGERS in this manual, we cannot be
responsible for any malfunction or accident, even if the result is injury or death.
3.
We cannot foresee all pos
sible dangers and consequences. Therefore, this manual
cannot warn the user of all possible hazards.

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TRADEMARKS
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trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the
respective holders.
TRADEMARK NOTATION IN THIS MANUAL
Microsoft® Windows® 8 Operating system
Microsoft® Windows® 10 Operating system
Throughout this manual, Windows 8 and Windows 10 refer to above respective operating
systems. In some cases, Windows refers generically to Windows 8 and Windows 10.
NOTICE
No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced without authorization.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
Please notify us if you should find any errors in this manual or if you have any comments
regarding its contents.
MANUFACTURER
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact information is described in “SUPPLIERS” in the first pages of the following
manual:
Robot System Safety and Installation Read this manual first

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Table of Contents
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Hardware (IF-240)
1. Introduction 3
1.1 Overview ............................................................................................... 3
1.2 Safety precautions ................................................................................ 4
1.2.1 General safety precaution......................................................... 4
1.2.2 Danger....................................................................................... 5
1.3 Warranty information............................................................................. 6
2. Description 7
2.1 First glimpse of product......................................................................... 7
2.2 General characteristics ......................................................................... 8
2.2.1 Technical features..................................................................... 8
2.2.2 Overall dimensions.................................................................... 9
2.2.3 Visual signals .......................................................................... 10
2.3 Performance........................................................................................ 11
2.3.1 Picking surface........................................................................ 11
2.4 Electrical interfaces............................................................................. 11
2.4.1 Overview ................................................................................. 11
2.4.2 Power connection.................................................................... 12
2.4.3 Communication ....................................................................... 14
2.4.4 Digital output for hoppers 1 and 2........................................... 15
2.5 Mechanical interfaces ......................................................................... 16
2.5.1 Mounting the IF-240 ................................................................ 16
2.6 Accessories and optional modules ..................................................... 17
2.6.1 Platform ................................................................................... 17
2.6.2 Backlight.................................................................................. 19
2.6.3 Hopper..................................................................................... 19
3. Transportation, handling, and installation 22
3.1 Packaging of the product, transportation and handling...................... 22
3.2 Before unpacking ................................................................................ 22
3.3 Unpacking instructions........................................................................ 23
3.4 Installation and storage environment.................................................. 23
3.4.1 Installation environment .......................................................... 23
3.4.2 Storage environment............................................................... 24

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4. Maintenance and component replacement 25
4.1 Safety precautions ...............................................................................25
4.1.1 General safety precautions......................................................25
4.1.2 Specific warnings .....................................................................25
4.2 Maintenance ........................................................................................26
4.2.1 Periodic maintenance schedule...............................................26
4.2.2 Remove the platform module...................................................27
4.2.3 Control and cleaning of the platform........................................28
4.3 Component replacement .....................................................................29
4.3.1 Exchanging / installing the backlight........................................29
4.3.2 Recover IP address using default IP address .........................32

Hardware
(IF-240)