Epson RC620 CU User manual

Rev.8 EM15XC3076F
ROBOT CONTROLLER
RC620

ROBOT CONTROLLER RC620 Rev.8

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ROBOT CONTROLLER
RC620
Rev.8
Copyright © 2009-2015 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing our robot products.
This manual contains the information necessary for the correct use of the robot controller.
Please carefully read this manual and other related manuals before installing the robot
system.
Keep this manual handy for easy access at all times.
RC620 robot controller consists of the following:
RC620 CU (Control Unit)
RC620 DU (Drive Unit)
This manual contains the information for the RC620 CU (Control Unit).
For RC620 DU (Drive Unit), refer to the Robot Controller / Drive Unit RC620DU manual.
The information for the robot controller is describes as below, indicating both RC620 CU
and RC620 DU:
Robot controller
Controller
RC620
The information for the either unit (CU or DU) is described as below:
RC620CU Control Unit
RC620DU Drive Unit

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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 ask your Regional Sales Office 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, Cautions, 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 CAUTIONS 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 possible dangers and consequences. Therefore, this manual
cannot warn the user of all possible hazards.

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TRADEMARKS
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows logo are either registered 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® XP Operating system
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Operating system
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Operating system
Throughout this manual, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 refer to above
respective operating systems. In some cases, Windows refers generically to Windows XP,
Windows Vista, and Windows 7.
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.
INQUIRIES
Contact the following service center for robot repairs, inspections or adjustments.
If service center information is not indicated below, please contact the supplier office for
your region.
Please prepare the following items before you contact us.
-Your controller model and its serial number
-Your manipulator model and its serial number
-Software and its version in your robot system
-A description of the problem
SERVICE CENTER

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MANUFACTURER
Seiko Epson Corporation
Toyoshina Plant
Robotics Solutions Operations Division
6925 Toyoshina Tazawa,
Azumino
-shi, Nagano, 399-8285
Japan
TEL
: [phone]
FAX
: [phone]
SUPPLIERS
North & South America
Epson
America, Inc.
Factory Automation/Robotics
18300 Central Avenue
Carson, CA 90746
USA
TEL
: [phone]
FAX
: [phone]
E-MAIL
: [e-mail]
Europe
Epson Deutschland GmbH
Factory Automation Division
Otto
-Hahn-Str.4
D
-40670 Meerbusch
Germany
TEL
: [phone]
FAX
: [phone]
E-MAIL
: [e-mail]
China
Epson (China) Co., Ltd.
Factory Automation Division
7F, Jinbao Building No. 89, Jinbao Street,
Dongcheng District, Beijing,
China, 100005
TEL
: [phone]
FAX
: [phone]
Taiwan
Epson Taiwan Technology & Trading Ltd.
Factory Automation
Division
14F, No.7, Song Ren Road, Taipei 110,
Taiwan, ROC
TEL
: [phone]
FAX
: [phone]
Korea
Epson Korea Co., Ltd.
Marketing Team (Robot Business)
27F DaeSung D-Polis A, 606

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Seobusaet
-gil, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, 153-803
Korea
TEL
: [phone]
FAX
: [phone]
SoutheastAsia
Epson Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Factory Automation System
1 HarbourFront Place, #03
-02,
HarbourFront Tower One,
Singapore 098633
TEL
: [phone]
FAX
: [phone]
India
Epson India Pvt. Ltd.
Sales & Marketing (Factory Automation)
12th Floor, The Millenia, Tower A, No. 1,
Murphy Road, Ulsoor, Bangalore,
India 560008
TEL
: [phone]
FAX
: [phone]
Japan
Epson Sales
Japan Corporation
Factory Automation Systems Department
Nishi
-Shinjuku Mitsui Bldg.6-24-1
Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku
-ku, Tokyo 160-8324
Japan
TEL
: +81
-(0)3-5321-4161

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Before Reading This Manual
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**
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.
When using the TP1 with the RC180/RC170, refer to the RC170 / RC180 Option Teach
Pendant TP1.
Do not connect the followings to the TP port of RC620. Connecting to the followings may
result in malfunction of the device since the pin assignments are different.
OPTIONAL DEVICE dummy plug
Operation Pendant OP500
Operator Pendant OP500RC
Operator Panel OP1
Jog Pad JP500
Teaching Pendant TP-3**
Security support for the network connection
The network connecting function (Ethernet) on our products assumes the use in the local
network such as the factory LAN network. Do not connect to the external network such
as Internet.
In addition, please take security measure such as for the virus from the network connection
by installing the antivirus software.
Security support for the USB memory
Make sure the USB memory is not infected with virus when connecting to the Controller.
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Table of Contents
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Safety 1. Safety 3
2. Conventions 3
3. Safety Precautions 4
Setup & Operation
1. Specifications 9
1.1 System Example.......................................................................................9
1.2 Standard Specifications..........................................................................10
1.3 Outer Dimensions...................................................................................13
2. Part Names and Functions 14
2.1 Part Names.............................................................................................14
2.2 Functions................................................................................................16
2.3 LED and LCD..........................................................................................19
2.4 Safety Features......................................................................................22
3. Installation 24
3.1 Unpacking...............................................................................................24
3.2 Environmental Requirements.................................................................24
3.2.1 Environment............................................................................24
3.2.2 Installation...............................................................................25
3.3 Power Supply..........................................................................................26
3.3.1 Specifications..........................................................................26
3.3.2 AC Power Cable......................................................................27
3.4 Cable Connection...................................................................................27
3.4.1 Typical Cable Connection.......................................................28
3.4.2 Connecting Manipulator to Controller.....................................29
3.5 Noise Countermeasures.........................................................................30