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ROBOT CONTROLLER RC700 Series Maintenance Manual Rev.3 ENM226C5418F Original instructions Control Unit RC700 RC700-A Drive Unit RC700DU RC700DU-A...
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ROBOT CONTROLLER RC700 Series Maintenance Manual Rev.3 Seiko Epson Corporation 2021-2022 RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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Please notify us if you should find any errors in this manual or if you have any comments regarding its contents. MANUFACTURER CONTACT INFORMATION Contact information is described in “SUPPLIERS” in the first pages of the following manual: Robot System Safety Manual Read this manual first RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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For more details on available collection facilities please contact your local government office or the retailer where you purchased this product. For California customers only The lithium batteries in this product contain Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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Jog Pad JP500 Teaching Pendant TP-3** Operator Panel OP1 For RC700 / RC700-A, be sure to install the EPSON RC+7.0 to the development PC first, then NOTE connect the development PC and RC700 / RC700-A with the USB cable.
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Structure of Robot System The Drive Unit RC700DU can be used with the following version. EPSON RC+ 7.0 Ver.7.1.0 or later Control Unit RC700-A Drive Unit RC700DU-A can be used with the following version. EPSON RC+ 7.0 Ver.7.1.2 or later Each manipulator can be used with the following version.
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This manual contains a list of code numbers displayed on the controller and messages displayed in the software message area. The manual is primarily intended for people who design robot systems or do programming. RC700 series Maintenance Manual (PDF) xx series Maintenance Manual (PDF) (xx: Manipulator series name) This manual describes the details of maintenance etc.
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EPSON RC+ 7.0 User’s Guide (PDF) This manual describes general information about program development software. EPSON RC+ 7.0 SPEL+ Language Reference (PDF) This manual describes the robot programming language “SPEL+”. Other Manual (PDF) Manuals for each option are available. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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8.6.2 DMB for Drive Unit ..............60 8.7 DMB-SUB Board..................62 8.8 DMB-LED Board ..................64 7.8.1 DMB-LED Board (RC700, RC700DU) ........64 7.8.2 DMB-LED Board (RC700-A, RC700DU-A)......... 65 8.9 DPB ......................66 9. Verifying Robot System Operation RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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10.2 Cannot Connect the Development PC and the Controller using the USB cable ....................69 10.2.1 Confirmation Using Windows Device Manager ......70 10.2.2 When recognized under “Other devices” in Windows Device Manager ..................72 11. Maintenance Parts List 12. Option Parts List RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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Table of Contents RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
WARNING This symbol indicates that a danger of possible harm to people or physical damage to equipment and facilities exists if the associated instructions are not followed properly. CAUTION RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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Manipulator may cause not only improper function of the robot system but also serious safety problems. Before performing maintenance on the Controller, all the data must be copied as a backup. NOTE The details of data backup/restore are described in the 4. Backup and Restore. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
Error 515 occurred or noise 20 min. 8.2.1 Front Fan 8.2.2 Fan 2 2157260 Fan (Rear) Error 515 occurred or noise 15 min. (only RC700-A) Every 5 years or error 511 2113554 Battery 5 min. 8.3 Battery occurred RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
MDB : Motor Drive Board DMB : Drive Main Board DPB : Drive Power Board DMB-LED Board Battery Fan1 DMB-SUB Board (Front Fan) * MDB3 is not supplied for G1, G3, G6, G10, G20, and RS. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
Fan 2 24V Switching Power Supply Module 15V Switching Power Supply Module 5V Switching Power Supply Module DMB-LED Board DMB-SUB Board Fan 1 (Front Fan) (There is no MDB3 for G1, G3, G6, G10, G20, RS.) RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
Maintenance 3. Controller Structure 3.2 Diagram of Cable Connections 3.2.1 RC700 (Connecters in the red dotted line work properly in any order.) RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
(Motor Driver (5, 6 axis) is not supplied for G1, G3, G6, G10, G20, and RS.) (Connecters in the red dotted line work properly in any order.) N2, N6 (Combinations of axes for motor drivers differ from other manipulators.) (Connecters in the red dotted line work properly in any order.) RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
(Motor Driver (5, 6 axis) is not supplied for G1, G3, G6, G10, G20, and RS.) (Connecters in the red dotted line work properly in any order.) (Combinations of axes for motor drivers differ from other manipulators.) (Connecters in the red dotted line work properly in any order.) RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
4. Backup and Restore 4.1 What is the Backup Controller Function? The Controller configuration set by EPSON RC+ 7.0 can be stored with the “Backup Controller” function. The Controller settings can be restored easily using the data previously stored with “Backup Controller”...
Maintenance 4. Backup and Restore 4.3 Backup Backup the Controller status from the EPSON RC+ 7.0. (1) Select EPSON RC+ 7.0 menu-[Tools]-[Controller] to display the [Controller Tools] dialog. (2) Click the <Backup Controller…> button to display the [Browse For Folder] dialog.
■ Do not edit the backup files. Otherwise, operation of the robot system after data restoration to the Controller is not assured. CAUTION (1) Select the EPSON RC+ 7.0 menu-[Tools]-[Controller] to display the [Controller Tools] dialog. (2) Click the <Restore Controller…> button to display the [Browse For Folder] dialog.
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The default is unchecked. When a project is restored, the values of Global Preserve variables are loaded. For details about Global Preserve variable backup, refer to EPSON RC+ 7.0 User’s Guide 5.10.10 [Display Variables] Command (Run Menu). Vision hardware configuration This checkbox allows you to restore the vision hardware configuration.
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When restoring the backup which includes the data of the robot configured to the Drive NOTE Unit, be sure to restore the data while the Drive Unit is connected and turned ON. When restoring the backup including unsupported robot information to the target NOTE Controller, an error occurs. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
Controller firmware is supplied by CD-ROM as needed. Please contact the supplier of your region for information. You must use a PC running EPSON RC+ 7.0 connected to a Controller with USB to update the Controller firmware. Firmware cannot be updated with an Ethernet connection.
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(8) The firmware upgrade starts. It takes several minutes to complete. Do not disconnect the USB cable during transfer or turn OFF the Controller or the NOTE development PC. (9) Continuous data file transfer starts. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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The firmware upgrade is complete. When you install the firmware (Ver.7.4.0.2 or later) on the Controller which the firmware NOTE (before Ver.7.4.0.2) has been installed, the following message is displayed. When the message is displayed, re-install the firmware. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
30 seconds. This will cause the Controller to start in Recovery mode. (3) Make sure that the LED of ERROR, TEACH, and PROGRAM are lighting. (4) Follow the procedure in 5.4 Firmware Initialization Procedure from step (3) to initialize the firmware. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
(1) Connect the development PC to the Controller with a USB cable (the firmware cannot be changed with an Ethernet connection). (2) Turn ON the Controller. Do not start the development software EPSON RC+ 7.0 until firmware initialization is complete.
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(9) The following dialog appears after the Controller reboot. Click the <Finish> button. The firmware upgrade is completed. Start EPSON RC+ 7.0 and restore the Controller settings. For details of restoring the operating system, refer to 4. Backup and Restore.
Controller IP address is set to global IP address Firmware version is 7.4.8.x or later EPSON RC+7.0 is Ver.7.4.7 or before When the Controller firmware is updated under the following conditions, additional steps to confirm whether to continue the firmware update may be execute depending on the configuration settings of the Controller.
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When the <OK> button is clicked, Step3 window is displayed. Go to the step (6). When the <Cancel> button is clicked, Step3 window is displayed. The [Disable connection password] checkbox and the <Install> button will be grayed out and cannot be selected. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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When the <OK> button is clicked, Step 4 window is displayed. Go to the step (7). When the <Cancel> button is clicked, the window is closed. (7) Firmware installation starts. When the firmware is installed, click the <Next> button. Reboot the Controller. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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Maintenance 5. Firmware Update (8) When the Controller is rebooted, the following window is displayed. Confirm that the firmware is installed. Click the <Finish> button. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
- Robot battery replacement - Grease up Ver.7.2.0.x or later - Replacement of the timing belt - Replacement of the motor - Replacement of the reduction gear unit - Replacement of the ball screw spline unit RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
SCARA (including RS series): Ball screw spline unit on the Joint # 3 When the robot is deleted from the configuration, the alarm will also be automatically deleted. For details on the robot configuration, refer to the EPSON RC+ 7.0 User’s Guide 10.1 Setting the Robot Model. ...
Maintenance 6. Alarm 6.1.1.2 Controller Battery The Controller battery is automatically configured at the first connection with the EPSON RC+7.0 after upgrading to the firmware version 7.1.0.x and later. If you are using the Controller before the version upgrade, there may be a difference in the NOTE ...
6.1.4 Alarm Notifying Method The alarm notifying method needs to be configured by the output bit of the Remote I/O. The Remote I/O can be configured in the EPSON RC+ 7.0- [Setup] - [System Configuration] - [Controller] - [Remote Control].
By referring to 6.1.3 How to Edit the Alarm, change the alarm information in the same steps. 6.1.5.2 Remote Input The alarm can be canceled by the input bit of the Remote I/O. For details, refer to the EPSON RC+ 7.0 User’s Guide 12.1 Remote I/O. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
Initial installation : Maintenance is enabled. Upgrade : Maintenance inherits the previous data. (Disables as default) For details for enabling or disabling the maintenance, refer to the EPSON RC+ 7.0 User’s Guide 5.12.2 [System Configuration] Command (Setup Menu) - [Setup]-[System Configuration]-[Controller]-[Preferences] Page NOTE ...
6.2.1.2 Controller Maintenance Information If the maintenance is enabled, the Controller battery is automatically configured at the first connection with the EPSON RC+7.0 after upgrading to the firmware version 7.2.0.x and later. If you are using the Controller before the version upgrade, there may be a difference in the NOTE ...
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Remaining months is calculated based on the past operation conditions. Enable to set the period for calculation by “HealthCalcPeriod” command. (Default: seven days of the Controller ON time) Remaining months may not be calculated properly until the period for the calculation passed. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
Maintenance 6. Alarm 6.2.3 How to Edit the Maintenance Information The configured maintenance information can be edited in the EPSON RC+ 7.0 Ver.7.2.x or later. (1) Select the EPSON RC+ 7.0 menu-[Tools]-[Maintenance] to display the [Controller Tools] dialog box. (2) To edit the maintenance information, display the [Maintenance] dialog box.
Status Code / Error Code List The alarm notifying method can be configured by the output bit of the Remote I/O. The Remote I/O can be configured in the EPSON RC+ 7.0- [Setup] - [System Configuration] - [Controller] - [Remote Control].
(in the direction of an arrow) (7) Mount the attachment L-shaped plate with a screw from the front side. At this point, one screw for the Option Slot Panel is left unused. (8) Mount the Top Panel. (Mounting screws ×6) RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
(9) After connecting the power plug, turn ON the Controller and check it works normally without vibration and abnormal sound. 7.2 EUROMAP67 Board For the detail of the board, refer to the RC700 Series manual. (1) Turn OFF the Controller. (2) Disconnect the power plug.
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Maintenance 7. Option Parts Replacement Procedures safety door, latch). RC700 Series Manual 11. EMERGENCY (8) Connect “CN3”. Use a cross-point screwdriver to fasten the connector (CN3). (9) Connect “Cable2 CN1”. Use a cross-point screwdriver to fasten the connector (CN1). (10) Mount the Top Panel. (Mounting screw ×6) (11) Connect “Cable2 CN4”...
(Figure/Picture: RC700) Wall mounting with the front side down Wall mounting with the front side up Controller outer dimensions when using the wall mounting option Dimensions of the mounting holes for the wall (Unit: mm) RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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Included items of the wall mounting option WALL FIXING BRACKET 2 brackets LED DISPLAY FIXING PLATE 1 plate LED DISPLAY PLATE 1 plate Screw (M3 × 6 mm) 4 screws Screw (M4 × 8 mm) 4 screws RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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(7) below, the cable which passes the ferrite core will be an opposite direction. Remove the latch of the ferrite core and change the cable direction, and then install the ferrite core again. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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Wall mounting with the front side down Wall mounting with the front side up Front side Front side Front side Front side NOTE Be careful not to pull the cable. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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The rubber foot may be needed when the installation type is changed. Please keep the rubber foot for future use. (13) Mount the Controller to the wall. (Mounting screw×8 M5 × 8 mm or longer) Tightening torque 80 to 110 N·cm RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
(1) Set the fan filter to the fan filter cover. Installation (2) Mount the fan filter cover with the screw. (3) Connect the power plug. Turn ON the Controller and make sure that the Controller starts properly without any vibration or abnormal noise. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
(4) Connect the power plug. Turn ON the Controller and make sure that the Controller starts properly without any vibration or abnormal noise. * Pay attention to the right and wrong sides of the fan when installing it. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
(7) Remove the regenerative module connector from the DPB. (8) Remove the rear plate from the body. (Mounting screw ×5) (9) Remove the regenerative resistance from the rear plate. (Mounting screw ×4) (10) Remove the fan from the fan fixing plate. (Mounting screw ×2) RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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(9) Connect the power plug. Turn ON the Controller and make sure that the Controller starts properly without any vibration or abnormal noise. * Pay attention to the right and wrong sides of the fan when installing it. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
・Forced Discharge CAUTION ■ Be sure to use the battery supplied as maintenance part from EPSON (Refer to 11. Maintenance Parts List). ■ When disposing of the battery, consult with the professional disposal services or comply with the local regulation.
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(3) Insert the battery bracket and secure it with the screws. (Mounting screw ×2) (4) Connect the power plug. Turn ON the Controller and make sure that the Controller starts properly without any vibration or abnormal noise. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
(3) Connect the connector (CN39). (4) Mount the Top Panel. (Mounting screw ×6) (5) Connect the power plug. Turn ON the Controller and make sure that the Controller starts properly without any vibration or abnormal noise. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
Joint #3, #4 Joint #2, #6 Drive Unit 5A/5A MDB type N2 * 2175610** Assy. No. RC700-A 2176557** RC700DU-A 30A/5A 15A/5A 30A/5A MDB type 2186906** 2186907** 2186906** Assy. No. 2188814** 2188815** 2188814** * No support for Drive Unit RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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Drive Unit 10A/10A MDB type 2145517** 2157372** Assy. No. 2172039** 15A/15A-2 10A/10A MDB type RC700-A 2166640** 2145517** RC700DU-A 2171936** 2157372** Assy. No. 2168582** 2172039** 30A/30A 15A/15A-2 MDB type 2146123** 2166640** 2153723** 2171936** Assy. No. 2171456** 2168582** RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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(7) Pull out the MDBs in the direction shown in the picture. NOTE When removing the MDBs, make sure to remember the position of each board. Install the boards to the same positions after replacement. (8) Remove the MDB clamp 3. (Mounting screw ×2) RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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MDB clamp 1 and on the connectors are the same. (6) Mount the Top Panel. (Mounting screw ×6) (7) Connect the power plug. Turn ON the Controller and make sure that the Controller starts properly without any vibration or abnormal noise. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
DU OUT Connector (5) Remove the MDBs. Refer to 8.5 MDB. (6) Remove the DMB-OPTION board. (Mounting screw ×3) (7) Remove five screws on the side of the chassis. (8) Remove the fixing plate of the DMB-OPTION board. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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At this point, be careful not to touch the chassis and other parts. (13) Remove the plate fixing the connectors on the front side from the DMB and the DMB- SUB boards. RC700 RC700-A (14) Remove the DMB-SUB board from the DMB. (Mounting screw ×3) RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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Refer to 8.2 Fan. (5) Tighten the DMB mounting screw (×14). (6) RC700: Connect the five connectors to the DMB. RC700-A: Connect the twelve connectors to the DMB. (7) Mount the fixing plate of the DMB-OPTION board. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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R-I/O Connector DU OUT Connector (12) Mount the Top Panel. (Mounting screw ×6) (13) Connect the power plug. Turn ON the Control Unit and make sure that the Controller starts properly without any vibration or abnormal noise. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
At this point, be careful not to touch the chassis and other parts. (10) Remove the plate fixing the connectors on the front side from the DMB and the DMB- SUB boards. (11) Remove the DMB-SUB board from the DMB. (Mounting screw × 3) RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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I/O Connector (9) Mount the Top Panel. (Mounting screw ×6) (10) Plug in the power plug. Turn ON the Drive Unit and make sure that the Drive Unit starts properly without any vibration or abnormal noise. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
(4) Remove the cables from the DMB-SUB board. RC700 RC700-A RC700DU RC700-DU-A (5) Remove the screws fixing the DMB-SUB board to the front side plate. RC700 RC700-A RC700DU RC700-DU-A (6) Remove the DMB-SUB Board from the DMB. (Mounting screws ×3) RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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Set the Encoder Voltage Adjustment Switch according to the length of the M/C cable. Switch Length of M/C Cable 10 m 15, 20 m (6) Connect the power plug. Turn ON the Controller and make sure that the Controller starts properly without any vibration or abnormal noise. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
(2) Connect the cables to the DMB-LED board. (RC700 RC700DU) (3) Mount the Top Panel. (Mounting screw ×6) (4) After connecting the power plug, turn ON the Controller and check it works normally without vibration and abnormal sound. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
(5) Mount the DMB-LED board to the front panel. (Mounting screw ×4) (6) Mount the Top Panel. (Mounting screw ×6) (7) After connecting the power plug, turn ON the Controller and check it works normally without vibration and abnormal sound. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
(7) RC700-A, RC700DU-A Remove the fan 2 extension connector. (8) RC700-A, RC700DU-A Remove the rear plate from the body. (Mounting screw ×5) (9) Remove the DPB mounting screws. (Mounting screw ×12) (10) Remove the DPB from the chassis. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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(7) Mount the DMB. Refer to 8.6 DMB (8) Mount the top plate. (Mounting screw ×6) (9) After connecting the power plug, turn ON the Controller and check it works normally without vibration and abnormal sound. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
All lights out Safeguard Four digits Error For details of the display, refer to RC700 Series Manual Functions 2.1.1 LED and Seven-segment LED Display. For error numbers, refer to Status Code / Error Code List Manual. (3) Execute MOTOR ON and check the following: - No error is displayed.
Click the <Cancel> button to close the [Add New Hardware] wizard. - If the following error message appears when connecting the development PC and Controller with the USB cable and connecting the Controller to EPSON RC+ 7.0, Windows may not recognize the Controller properly.
When checking the Controller connection using the Windows device manager, the NOTE development PC and the Controller must be connected with the USB cable. (2) Open Control Panel and click [Hardware and Sound]. (3) The [Hardware and Sound] dialog appears. Click <Device Manager>. RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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!! Error: 1805, Connection failure, check the controller startup and connection of the communication cable.” If “EPSON Robot Controller” is not located under “Universal Serial Bus controllers” but located under “Other devices” in step (4), refer to 10.2.2 When recognized under “Other devices”...
(3) The [Uninstall Device] dialog appears. Click the <Uninstall> button. Remove the USB cable and connect the USB cable again. The massage, “Install EPSON Robot Controller”, will be displayed at the bottom right of the window screen. Controller is installed automatically.
Joint #3, #4 Remarks Drive Unit 10A/10A MDB type 2172039 Code R13N874011 Old Code 15A/15A-2 10A/10A MDB type RC700-A 2168582 2172039 Code RC700DU-A R13N874011 Old Code − 30A/30A 15A/15A-2 MDB type 2171456 2168582 Code R13NZ90002 Old Code − RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...
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Same as RC700 DMB-MAIN 2204998 - C4, C8 series 2157195 R13NZ90004 Same as RC700DU DMB- G series 2171817 Same as RC700DU - RC700DU-A RS series DMB-LED 2157209 R13NZ90005 Same as RC700DU 2171263 Same as RC700-A - RC700 Series Maintenance Rev.3...