Connecting The Manipulator To The Controller - Epson RC420 Manual

3.3.2 Connecting the Manipulator to the 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 and locked out before
connecting or disconnecting any cables.
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
WARNING
cables forcibly.) The unnecessary strain on the cables may result in damage
to the cables, disconnection, and/or contact failure.
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. Connect the Controller and the
Manipulator correctly. Improper connection between the Controller and the
Manipulator may cause not only improper function of the robot system but also
CAUTION
safety problems.
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.
NOTE
The Manipulator's serial number is indicated on the signature label on the back of the
Manipulator.
RC420 Rev.9
Setup & Operation 3.3 Cable Connection (Installation)
Connecting or disconnecting any
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