Epson RC620 Series Setup guide

Robot Controller RC620
Programming Software EPSON RC+6.0
Manipulator G series
RS series
C3 series
S5 series
X5
Robot System
Safety and Installation
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Rev.12 EM15XB3080F

Safety and Installation (RC620 / EPSON RC+ 6.0)
Rev.12

Safety and Installation (RC620 / EPSON RC+ 6.0) Rev.12 i
Robot System Safety and Installation
(RC620 / EPSON RC+ 6.0)
Rev.12
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 Operator
Panel.
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 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
spec
ifications 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
-Adescription 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
J
apan
TEL
: [phone]
FAX
: [phone]
SUPPLIERS
North & South
America
EpsonAmerica, 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]

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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
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]

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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
:[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
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.
RC90 / RC420 / RC520 / SRC5** / SRC-3** / SRC-2**
Be careful of the operating instructions of the TP1 when connecting it to
the Robot
Controller RC180, it is different from the explanation in this manual.
When using the TP1 with the RC180, refer to theRC180 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**
Teach Pendant TP2
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.