Epson LS-B Series Manual page 58

LS3-B LS6-B Manipulator 4. Setting of End Effectors
Brake release switch: LS6-B
- Joint #3 and #4 cannot be moved up/down and rotated
by hand because the electromagnetic brake is applied
to the joint while power to the robot system is turned
OFF.
This prevents the shaft from colliding with peripheral
equipment in the case that the shaft is lowered by the
weight of the end effector when the power is
disconnected during operation, or when the motor is
turned OFF even though the power is turned ON.
To move Joint #3 up/down or rotate Joint #4 while
attaching an end effector, turn ON the Controller and
move the joint up/down or rotate the joint while
pressing the brake release switch.
This button switch is a momentary-type; the brake is
released only while the button switch is being pressed
- Be careful of the shaft falling and rotating while the brake release switch is being
pressed because the shaft may be lowered by the weight of an end effector.
Layouts
- When you operate the manipulator with an end effector, the end effector may interfere
with the Manipulator because of the outer diameter of the end effector, the size of the
work piece, or the position of the arms. When designing your system layout, pay
attention to the interference area of the end effector.
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Brake release switch
Shaft may be lowered
by the weight of the
end effector.
LS-B series Rev.5