Epson LS-B Series Setup guide

Robot Controller RC90-B
Programming Software EPSON RC+ 7.0
Manipulator LS-B series
(LS20-B, LS10-B, LS6-B, LS3-B)
Robot System
Safety and Installation
Read this manual first
Rev.4 EM196B3937F

Robot System Safety and Installation
(RC90-B / EPSON RC+ 7.0) Rev.4

Safety and Installation (RC90-B / EPSON RC+ 7.0) Rev.4 i
Robot System Safety and Installation
(RC90-B / EPSON RC+ 7.0)
Rev.4
Copyright 2018-2019 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. All rights reserved

ii Safety and Installation (RC90-B / EPSON RC+ 7.0) Rev.4
FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing our robot products.
This manual contains the information necessary for the correct use of the robot
system.
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, 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® 7 Operating system
Microsoft® Windows® 8 Operating system
Microsoft® Windows® 10 Operating system
Throughout this manual, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 refer to above
respective operating systems. In some cases, Windows refers generically to
Windows 7, 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
Seiko Epson Corporation
3-3-5 Owa, Suwa-shi, Nagano, 392-8502
URL
:http://global.epson.com/company/
: http://www.epson.jp/prod/robots/
Toyoshina Plant
Robotics Solutions Operations Division
6925 Toyoshina Tazawa,
Azumino
-shi, Nagano, 399-8285
J
apan
TEL
: [phone]
FAX
: [phone]

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SUPPLIERS (Country/Region)
North & South
America
Epson America, Inc.
Factory Automation/Robotics
1650 Glenn Curtiss Street
Carson, CA 90746
USA
TEL
: [phone]
FAX
: [phone]
E-MAIL
: [e-mail]
Europe
Epson Deutschland GmbH
Robotic Solutions
Otto
-Hahn-Str.4
D
-40670 Meerbusch
Germany
TEL
: [phone]
FAX
: [phone]
E-MAIL
: [e-mail]
URL:
: www.epson.de/robots
China
Epson (China) Co., Ltd.
Factory Automation Division
4F,
Tower 1, China Central Place,
81 Jianguo Road,
Chaoyang District,
Beijing, 100025, PRC
TEL
: [phone]
FAX
: [phone]
Taiwan
Epson Taiwan Technology & Trading Ltd.
Factory Automation Division
15F., No.100, Songren Rd., Sinyi Dist., Taipei City, 11073
Taiwan
TEL
: [phone]
FAX
: [phone]

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Korea
Epson Korea Co., Ltd.
Marketing Team (Robot Business)
10F Posco P&
S Tower, Teheranro 134(Yeoksam-dong)
Gangnam
-gu, Seoul, 06235
Korea
TEL
: [phone]
FAX
: [phone]
Southeast Asia
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
29
th floor, JR Shinjuku Miraina Tower, 4-1-6
S
hinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8801
Japan
TEL
:[phone]
FAX
:[phone]

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Regarding battery disposal
The crossed out wheeled bin label that can be found on your product indicates that this
product and incorporated batteries should not be disposed of via the normal household
waste stream. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health please
separate this product and its batteries from other waste streams to ensure that it can be
recycled in an environmentally sound manner. For more details on available collection
facilities please contact your local government office or the retailer where you purchased
this product. Use of the chemical symbols Pb, Cd or Hg indicates if these metals are
used in the battery.
This information only applies to customers in the European Union, according to
DIRECTIVE 2006/66/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
OF 6 September 2006 on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and
accumulators and repealing Directive 91/157/EEC and legislation transposing and
implementing it into the various national legal systems.
For other countries, please contact your local government to investigate the possibility of
recycling your product.
The battery removal/replacement procedure is described in the following manuals:
Controller manual / Manipulator manual (Maintenance section)
For California customers only
The lithium batteries in this product contain
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

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Before Reading This Manual
TP port of RC90-B is for the Teach Pendant TP1 and TP2. Do not connect
the followings to TP port of RC90. 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
Jog Pad JP500
Teaching Pendant TP-3** series
Operator Panel OP1
For RC90-B, be sure to install the EPSON RC+7.0 to the development PC
first, then connect the development PC and RC90-B with the USB cable.
If RC90-B and the development PC are connected without installing the
EPSON RC+7.0 to the development PC, [Add New Hardware Wizard]
appears. If this wizard appears, click the <Cancel> button.
Concerning the 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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Control System Configuration
This manual explains with the following combinations of Controllers and
software.
LS20-B****
RC90-B controller firmware
Ver.7.4.5 or later
EPSON RC+ 7.0
Before Ver.7.4.4
!!!
Ver.7.4.5 or later
OK
OK: Compatible All functions of the EPSON RC+ 7.0 and the Controller are
available.
!!!: Compatible Connection is OK. We recommend using EPSON RC+7.0 Ver.
7.4.5 or later.
LS10-B****
RC90-B controller firmware
Ver.7.4.2.1 or later
EPSON RC+ 7.0
Before Ver.7.4.1
!!!
Ver.7.4.2 or later
OK
OK: Compatible All functions of the EPSON RC+ 7.0 and the Controller are
available.
!!!: Compatible Connection is OK. We recommend using EPSON RC+7.0 Ver.
7.4.2 or later.
LS6-B****
RC90-B controller firmware
Ver.7.4.3.1 or later
EPSON RC+ 7.0
Before Ver.7.4.2
!!!
Ver.7.4.3 or later
OK
OK: Compatible All functions of the EPSON RC+ 7.0 and the Controller are
available.
!!!: Compatible Connection is OK. We recommend using EPSON RC+7.0 Ver.
7.4.3 or later.
LS3-B****
RC90-B controller firmware
Ver.7.4.4.2 or later
EPSON RC+ 7.0
Before Ver.7.4.3
!!!
Ver.7.4.4 or later
OK
OK: Compatible All functions of the EPSON RC+ 7.0 and the Controller are
available.
!!!: Compatible Connection is OK. We recommend using EPSON RC+7.0
Ver.7.4.4 or later.

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China RoHS
This sheet and environmental protection use period label are based on the regulation
in China. These are not necessary to be concerned in other countries.
产品中有害物质的名称及含量
机器人型号名称
LS-B系列
部件名称
有害物质
铅
汞
镉
六价铬
多溴
联苯
多溴
二苯醚
(Pb)
(Hg)
(Cd)
(Cr(VI))
(PBB)
(PBDE)
机器人
× ○○○○○
电机 （执行器单元、电机单元）
× ○○○○○
减速机单元
× ○○○○○
电磁制动器
× ○○○○○
同步皮带
○○○○○○
电池单元
（电池、电池固定架、电池基板）
× ○○○○○
密封
（密封填料、油封、密封脂、垫片、
O型环）
× ○○○○○
润滑脂
○○○○○○
电缆
（M/C电缆、连接电缆）
× ○○○○○
散热片
○○○○○○
LED指示灯
○○○○○○
电路板
× ○○○○○
外罩
○○○○○○
滚珠丝杠花键
○○○○○○
制动解除开关
× ○○○○○
伸缩罩
○○○○○○
扎带
○○○○○○
气管接头
× ○○○○○
选
件
相机安装板
× ○○○○○
本表格依据SJ/T 11364的规定编制。
○：表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量在GB/T 26572规定的限量要求以下。
×：表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出GB/T 26572规定的限量要求。
本产品中含有的有害物质的部件皆因全球技术发展水平限制而无法实现有害物质的替代。
产品环保使用期限的使用条件
关于适用于在中华人民共和国境内销售的电器电子产品的环保使用期限，在遵守该产品的安全及使用注意
事项的条件下，从生产日期开始计算，在标志的年限内，本产品中含有的有害物质不会对环境造成严重污
染或对人身、财产造成严重损害。
附注：
本表格及环保使用期限标志依据中国的有关规定而制定，中国以外的国家/地区则无需关注。
Note:
This sheet and environmental protection use period label are based on the regulation
in China. These are not necessary to be concerned in other countries.

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产品中有害物质的名称及含量
控制器型号名称
RC90-B系列
部件名称
有害物质
铅
汞
镉
六价铬
多溴
联苯
多溴
二苯醚
(Pb)
(Hg)
(Cd)
(Cr(VI))
(PBB)
(PBDE)
控制器
× ○○○○○
机壳
○○○○○○
电路板
× ○○○○○
开关电源
× ○○○○○
风扇
× ○○○○○
线束
× ○○○○○
电源保护装置
× ○○○○○
存储卡
× ○○○○○
电池
○○○○○○
连接器附件
× ○○○○○
选
件
电路板
× ○○○○○
接线
× ○○○○○
接线端子
× ○○○○○
紧急停止开关
× ○○○○○
TP1
× ○○○○○
TP2
× ○○○○○
墙面安装金属件
× ○○○○○
CK1
× ○○○○○
CV1
× ○○○○○
CV2
× ○○○○○
相机
× ○○○○○
延长管
× ○○○○○
GigE相机PoE转换器
× ○○○○○
GigE相机PoE交换集线器
× ○○○○○
GigE相机三脚架适配器
× ○○○○○
以太网交换机
× ○○○○○
USB选件密钥
× ○○○○○
VRT
× ○○○○○
本表格依据SJ/T 11364的规定编制。
○：表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量在GB/T 26572规定的限量要求以下。
×：表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出GB/T 26572规定的限量要求。
本产品中含有的有害物质的部件皆因全球技术发展水平限制而无法实现有害物质的替代。
产品环保使用期限的使用条件
关于适用于在中华人民共和国境内销售的电器电子产品的环保使用期限，在遵守该产品的安全及使用注
意事项的条件下，从生产日期开始计算，在标志的年限内，本产品中含有的有害物质不会对环境造成严
重污染或对人身、财产造成严重损害。
附注：
本表格及环保使用期限标志依据中国的有关规定而制定，中国以外的国家/地区则无需关注。
Note:
This sheet and environmental protection use period label are based on the regulation
in China. These are not necessary to be concerned in other countries.

Table of Contents
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1. Safety 1
1.1 Conventions .............................................................................. 1
1.2 Design and Installation Safety................................................... 2
1.2.1 Relevant Manuals .......................................................... 2
1.2.2 Designing a Safe Robot System.................................... 3
1.3 Operation Safety ....................................................................... 7
1.3.1 Safety-related Requirements ....................................... 10
1.3.2 Part Names / Arm Motion..............................................11
1.3.3 Operation Modes ......................................................... 15
1.4 Maintenance Safety................................................................. 16
1.5 Emergency Stop...................................................................... 19
1.5.1 Free running distance in emergency............................ 19
1.5.2 How to Reset the Emergency Mode ............................ 24
1.6 Labels...................................................................................... 24
1.6.1 Controller ..................................................................... 25
1.6.2 Manipulator.................................................................. 26
1.7 Safety Features....................................................................... 31
1.8 Lockout / Tagout ...................................................................... 34
Installing the Lockout Attachment............................................ 34
Padlock Size and Weight ........................................................ 35
Safety Precautions .................................................................. 35
1.9 Manipulator Specifications ...................................................... 36
1.10 Motion Range Setting by Mechanical Stops.......................... 43
1.11 End User Training.................................................................. 44
2. Installation 45
System Example.............................................................................. 46
2.1 Outline from Unpacking to Operation of Robot System........... 47
2.2 Unpacking ............................................................................... 48
2.3 Transportation ......................................................................... 49
2.3.1 Transportation Precautions.......................................... 49
2.3.2 Manipulator Transportation .......................................... 50
2.4 Manipulator Installation ........................................................... 51
2.4.1 Installation Precautions................................................ 51
2.4.2 Environment................................................................. 52
2.4.3 Noise level ................................................................... 53
2.4.4 Base Table................................................................... 54
2.4.5 Installation Procedure .................................................. 55
2.5 Controller Installation............................................................... 58
2.5.1 Installation Precautions................................................ 58
2.5.2 Environment................................................................. 59

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2.5.3 Installation ................................................................... 60
2.6 Connection to EMERGENCY Connector (Controller).............. 62
2.6.1 Safety Door Switch and Latch Release Switch............ 62
2.6.2 Safety Door Switch ...................................................... 63
2.6.3 Latch Release Switch .................................................. 64
2.6.4 Checking Latch Release Switch Operation.................. 65
2.6.5 Emergency Stop Switch............................................... 65
2.6.6 Checking Emergency Stop Switch Operation .............. 66
2.6.7 Pin Assignments .......................................................... 67
2.6.8 Circuit Diagrams .......................................................... 68
2.7 Power Source.......................................................................... 70
2.7.1 Power Supply .............................................................. 70
2.7.2 AC Power Cable .......................................................... 71
2.7.3 M/C Power Cable Connection ..................................... 72
2.8 Connecting Manipulator and Controller................................... 73
2.9 Power-on................................................................................. 74
2.9.1 Power-on Precautions ................................................. 74
2.9.2 Power ON Procedure................................................... 75
2.10 Saving Default Status............................................................ 75
3. First Step 76
3.1 Installing EPSON RC+ 7.0 Software ....................................... 76
3.2 Development PC and Controller Connection........................... 79
3.2.1 About Development PC Connection Port..................... 79
3.2.2 Precaution ................................................................... 80
3.2.3 Software Setup and Connection Check....................... 80
3.2.4 Backup the initial condition of the Controller................ 81
3.2.5 Disconnection of Development PC and Controller....... 82
3.2.6 Moving the Robot to Initial Position.............................. 82
3.3 Writing your first program ........................................................ 86
4. Second Step 93
4.1 Connection with External Equipment....................................... 93
4.1.1 Remote Control............................................................ 93
4.1.2 Ethernet ....................................................................... 93
4.1.3 RS-232C (Option)........................................................ 93
4.1.4 Analog I/O (Option)...................................................... 93
4.2 Ethernet Connection of Development PC and Controller........ 94
4.3 Connection of Option Teaching Pendant................................. 94

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5. General Maintenance 95
5.1 Schedule for Maintenance Inspection ..................................... 95
5.1.1 Manipulator.................................................................. 95
5.1.2 Controller ..................................................................... 98
5.2 Overhaul (Parts Replacement)................................................ 99
5.3 Tightening Hexagon Socket Head Cap Bolts ........................ 101
5.4 Greasing................................................................................ 102
5.5 Handling and Disposal of Batteries ....................................... 104
6. Manuals 106
Software......................................................................................... 106
Software Options ........................................................................... 106
Controller ....................................................................................... 107
Controller Options.......................................................................... 107
Manipulator.................................................................................... 107
7. Directives and Norms 108

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1. Safety
Safety and Installation (RC90-B / EPSON RC+ 7.0) Rev.4 1
1. Safety
Installation and transportation of robots and robotic equipment shall be performed
by qualified personnel and should conform to all national and local codes.
Please read this manual and other related manuals before installing the robot
system or before connecting cables.
Keep this manual handy for easy access at all times.
1.1 Conventions
Important safety considerations are indicated throughout the manual by the
following symbols. Be sure to read the descriptions shown with each symbol.
WARNING
This symbol indicates that a danger of possible serious injury
or death exists if the associated instructions are not followed
properly.
WARNING
This symbol indicates that a danger of possible harm to
people caused by electric shock exists if the associated
instructions are not followed properly.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates that a danger of possible harm to
people or physical damage to equipment and facilities exists
if the associated instructions are not followed properly.

1. Safety
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1.2 Design and Installation Safety
Only trained personnel should design and install the robot system. Trained
personnel are defined as those who have taken robot system training held by the
manufacturer, dealer, or local representative company, or those who understand the
manuals thoroughly and have the same knowledge and skill level as those who
have completed the training courses.
To ensure safety, a safeguard must be installed for the robot system. For details
on the safeguard, refer to the Installation and Design Precautions in the Safety
chapter of the EPSON RC+ User’s Guide.
The following items are safety precautions for design personnel:
WARNING
■
Personnel who
design and/or construct the robot system with this product
must read the
Safety chapter in the EPSON RC+ User’s Guide to understand
the safety requirements before designing and/or constructing the robot
system. Designing and/or constructing the robot system without
understanding the safety requirements is extremely hazardous, and may
result in serious bodily injury and/
or severe equipment damage to the robot
system.
■
The Manipulator and the Controller must be used within the environmental
conditions described in their respective manuals. This product has been
designed and manufactured strictly for use in a normal
indoor environment.
Using the product in an environment that exceeds the specified
environmental conditions may not only shorten the life cycle of the product
but may also cause serious safety problems.
■
The robot system must be used within the
installation requirements described
in the manuals. Using the robot system outside of the installation
requirements may not only shorten the life cycle of the product but also
cause serious safety problems.
Further precautions for installation are mentioned in the following manuals.
Please read this chapter carefully to understand safe installation procedures before
installing the robots and robotic equipment.
1.2.1 Relevant Manuals
Refer

This manual : 2. Installation
Manipulator manual : Setup & Operation 3. Environment and Installation
Controller manual : Setup & Operation 3. Installation

1. Safety
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1.2.2 Designing a Safe Robot System
It is important to operate robots safely. It is also important for robot users to give
careful consideration to the safety of the overall robot system design.
This section summarizes the minimum conditions that should be observed when
using EPSON robots in your robot systems.
Please design and manufacture robot systems in accordance with the principles
described in this and the following sections.
Environmental Conditions
Carefully observe the conditions for installing robots and robot systems that are
listed in the “Environmental Conditions” tables included in the manuals for all
equipment used in the system.
System Layout
When designing the layout for a robot system, carefully consider the possibility of
error between robots and peripheral equipment. Emergency stops require
particular attention, since a robot will stop after following a path that is different
from its normal movement path. The layout design should provide enough
margins for safety. Refer to the manuals for each manipulator, and ensure that
the layout secures ample space for maintenance and inspection work.
When designing a robot system to restrict the area of motion of the robots, do so in
accordance with the methods described in each manipulator manual. Utilize both
software and mechanical stops as measures to restrict motion.
Install the emergency stop switch at a location near the operation unit for the robot
system where the operator can easily press and hold it in an emergency.
Do not install the controller at a location where water or other liquids can leak
inside the controller. In addition, never use liquids to clean the controller.
Disabling Power to the System using lock out / tag out
The power connection for the robot controller should be such that it can be locked
and tagged in the off position to prevent anyone from turning on power while
someone else is in the safeguarded area.
For further details, refer to the following section:
1.8 Lockout/Tagout

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End Effector Design
Provide wiring and piping that will prevent the robot end effector from releasing
the object held (the work piece) when the robot system power is shut off.
Design the robot end effector such that its weight and moment of inertia do not
exceed the allowable limits. Use of values that exceed the allowable limits can
subject the robot to excessive loads. This will not only shorten the service life of
the robot but can lead to unexpectedly dangerous situations due to additional
external forces applied to the end effector and the work piece.
Design the size of the end effector with care, since the robot body and robot end
effector can interfere with each other.
Peripheral Equipment Design
When designing equipment that removes and supplies parts and materials to the
robot system, ensure that the design provides the operator with sufficient safety.
If there is a need to remove and supply materials without stopping the robot, install
a shuttle device or take other measures to ensure that the operator does not need to
enter a potentially dangerous zone.
Ensure that an interruption to the power supply (power shutoff) of peripheral
equipment does not lead to a dangerous situation. Take measures that not only
prevent a work piece held from being released as mentioned in “End effector
Design” but that also ensure peripheral equipment other than the robots can stop
safely. Verify equipment safety to ensure that, when the power shuts off, the area
is safe.
Remote Control
To prevent operation by remote control from being dangerous, start signals from
the remote controller are allowed only when the control device is set to REMOTE,
TEACH mode is OFF, and the system is configured to accept remote signals.
Also when remote is valid, motion command execution and I/O output are
available only from remote. For the safety of the overall system, however, safety
measures are needed to eliminate the risks associated with the start-up and
shutdown of peripheral equipment by remote control.
Emergency Stop
Each robot system needs equipment that will allow the operator to immediately
stop the system’s operation. Install an emergency stop device that utilizes
emergency stop input from the controller and all other equipment.
During the emergency stop, the power supplied to the motor for driving the robot
is shut off, and the robot is stopped due to the dynamic brake.