Connecting Drive Unit And Control Unit - Epson RC520 Manual

Setup & Operation 3.3 Cable Connection (Installation)
(11) Keyboard cable (Separate connectors)
(12) Mouse / Keyboard cable (Integrated connector)
■
Connect the mouse and the keyboard properly. If the mouse or keyboard is
incorrectly connected, the robot system cannot function properly.
CAUTION
The configuration data for the Drive Unit is stored in the Control Unit.
connecting these units, it is crucial that the Drive Unit must be connected to the specified
Control Unit.
indicates the serial number of the Drive Unit to be connected and the DU (Drive Unit)
number. (See the picture in the next page.) Connect the appropriate Drive Unit.
Connect the Drive Unit and the Control Unit by using Motion cable. The Motion
Interface cable has a rectangular, 100-pin connector on both ends, which must go into the
MOTION connectors on both the Control Unit and the Drive Unit.
Connect the AC OUTLET connector of the Drive Unit to the AC IN connector of the
Control Unit with the Power cable to supply AC200V power to the Control Unit from via
the Drive Unit.
■ 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/or 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 a contact failure is extremely hazardous and may result in
electric shock and/or improper function of the system.
■ The serial numbers of the Drive Unit and Manipulator that should be connected
are indicated on the Connection Check Label on the Control Unit. Connect the
Control Unit, the Drive Unit and the Manipulator correctly.
connections between the Drive Unit and the Manipulator and between the
Control Unit and the Drive Unit may cause improper function of the robot system
and also serious safety problems.
■ If there is more than one Drive Unit connected to the Control Unit in the robot
CAUTION
system, make sure that the DU numbers (DU1 - DU3) indicated above the MIB
connector on the Control Unit and the Drive Unit (above the MOTION
connector) match.
Drive Unit may cause malfunction of the robot system and/or serious safety
problems as it may make the Manipulator move abnormally.
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Cable for a keyboard.
Branch cable for a mouse and a keyboard. Connect the cable to a mouse and a
keyboard following the symbols on the cable.

3.3.2 Connecting Drive Unit and Control Unit

The Connection Check label on the front door of the Control Unit
Improper connection between the Control Unit and the
Connecting or disconnecting any
Damaged cables,
When
Improper
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