Connecting Manipulator To Controller - Epson RC180 Manual

Setup & Operation 3. Installation

3.4.2 Connecting Manipulator to Controller

Connect the Manipulator to the Controller by using the Power cable and the Signal cable.
■ Make sure that the power to the Controller is turned OFF before connecting or
disconnecting any cables. Connecting or disconnecting any cables with the
power ON is extremely hazardous and may result in electric shock and
malfunction of the Controller.
■ Be sure to connect the cables properly. Do not allow unnecessary strain on the
cables. (Do not put heavy objects on the cables. Do not bend or pull the cables
WARNING
forcibly.) The unnecessary strain on the cables may result in damage to the
cables, disconnection, and/or contact failure. Damaged cables, disconnection,
or contact failure is extremely hazardous and may result in electric shock and/or
improper function of the system.
■ The serial number of the Manipulator that should be connected is indicated on the
Connection Check Label on the Controller.
Manipulator correctly.
Manipulator may cause not only improper function of the robot system but also
safety problems.
■ When connecting the Manipulator to the Controller, make sure that the serial
numbers on each equipment match.
CAUTION
Manipulator and Controller may not only cause improper function of the robot
system but also serious safety problems. The connection method varies with the
Controller used. For details on the connection, refer to the Controller manual.
If the SCARA Manipulator is connected to the Controller for the 6-axis
Manipulator, it may result in malfunction of the Manipulator.
The configuration data for the Manipulator and Manipulator model are stored in the
Controller. Therefore the Controller should be connected to the Manipulator whose
serial number is specified in the Connection Check label attached on the front of the
Controller.
The Manipulator's serial number is indicated on the signature label on the back of the
NOTE
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Manipulator.
G series
30
Improper connection between the Controller and the
G series Manipulator
(the figure is G6-553S)
M/C Power Cable
Connect the Controller and the
Improper connection between the
RC180 Controller
M/C Signal Cable
RC180 Rev.17