Epson ProSix S5 Series User manual

Rev.5 EM133R2483F
EPSON ProSix
S5 series
MANIPULATOR MANUAL

Manipulator manual
S5 series Rev. 5

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EPSON ProSix
S5 series Manipulator Manual
Rev. 5
Copyright  2010-2013 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 manipulator.
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 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 or 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.
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
Toyoshina Plant
Industrial Solutions 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]
Taiwa n
EPSON Taiwan Technology & Trading Ltd.
Factory Automation Division
14F, No.7, Song Ren Road, Taipei 110
Taiwan, ROC
TEL
: [phone]
FAX
: [phone]

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Southeast Asia
Epson Singapore Pte Ltd.
India
Factory Automation System
1 HarbourFrontPlace, #03
-02
HarbourFront Tower one, Singapore
098633
TEL
: [phone]
FAX
: [phone]
Korea
EPSON Korea Co, Ltd.
Marketing Team (Robot
Business)
27F DaeSung D-Polis A, 606,
Seobusaet-gil, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, 153-803
Korea
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
: [phone]

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For Customers in the European Union
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)

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Before Reading This Manual
This section describes what you should know before reading this manual.
Structure of Control System
S5 series Manipulators can be used with the following combinations of Controllers and
software.
Controller
Software
Type
Composition (Hardware)
RC180 Controller EPSON RC+ 5.0
RC620 Control Unit
Drive Unit EPSON RC+ 6.0
For details on commands, refer to “EPSON RC+ User’s Guide” or “Online Help”.
Turning ON/OFF Controller
When you see the instruction “Turn ON/OFF the Controller” in this manual, be sure to
turn ON/OFF all the hardware components. For the hardware components, see the table
above.
Photos and Illustrations Used in This Manual
The appearance of some parts may differ from those on an actual product depending on
when it was shipped or the specifications. The procedures themselves, however, are
accurate.

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