Epson RC620 CU Manual page 96

Setup & Operation 14. Option : Teach Pendant TP1
Connection
This section indicates the connection of the Controller and the Teach Pendant.
 Be sure to connect the cables of Controller and Teach Pendant properly. Do not
allow unnecessary strain on the cables. (Do not put heavy objects on the cables. Do
not bend or pull the cables 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
improper function of the system.
 Make sure that the pins are not bent when connecting the connector. Connecting
the connector with the pin bent may cause malfunction and result in improper
function of the system.
CAUTION
 The connector connected to the end of the cable is a general-purpose type
connector. When connecting the connector, note that the waterproof efficiency and
dustproof efficiency of the connector do not comply with IP65.
 When connecting the Teach Pendant TP1 to the TP port, be careful of the connector
inserting direction (up/down).
function of the system.
Typical cable connection
The Teach Pendant is connected to TP port of controller RC620.
- When nothing is connected to the TP port, Emergency Stop status occurs to the
NOTE

Controller. When the Teach Pendant is not connected, connect the TP/OP bypass plug.
Example
A: TP cable A
Controller
NOTE - The shape of the cable connector used in connection A differs to connection B.

TP Cable A : Circular connector to connect to the conversion kit CK1.
TP Cable B : D-sub connector to connect directly to the Controller.
- 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.
- 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.
80
TP Cable
Teach
Pendant
A
Conversion Kit CK1
RC420 / RC520 / SRC5** / SRC-3** / SRC-2**
It may cause malfunction and result in improper
B: TP cable B
Controller
Teach
TP Cable
Pendant
B
RC620 Rev.8