Tp Port; What Is The Tp Port; Teach Pendant Connection - Epson RC90 User Manual

Setup & Operation 8. TP Port
8.

TP Port

8.1 What is the TP Port?

The TP port connects the Teach Pendant to the Controller. You can connect the Teach
Pendant.
When nothing is connected to the TP port, Emergency Stop status occurs in the Controller.
NOTE

When the Teach Pendant is not connected, connect the TP bypass plug.
Do not connect the following devices to the TP port of RC90. Connecting these devices
may result in malfunction of the device since the pin assignments are different.

8.2 Teach Pendant Connection

A cable for connection to the RC90 Controller is attached to the Teach Pendant. Connect
this cable connector to the TP port.
Communication is set automatically. Enable the Teach Pendant by one of the following
procedures.
- Insert the Teach Pendant connector to the Controller and turn ON the Controller.
- Insert the Teach Pendant connector while the Controller is turned ON.
Teach Pendant connection and disconnection from the Controller are allowed when the
NOTE

Controller power is ON.
When the Teach Pendant connector is removed from the Controller with the mode selector
key switch of the Teach Pendant in the "Teach" position, the operation mode will remain
in the TEACH mode. The operation mode cannot be switched to AUTO mode. Be sure
to remove the Teach Pendant after switching the operation mode to "Auto" mode.
For details, refer to manual
Robot Contoroller RC700/RC90 Option Teach Pendant TP1.
Robot Contoroller RC700/RC90 Option Teach Pendant TP2.
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OPTIONAL DEVICE dummy plug
Operation Pendant OP500
Operator Pendant OP500RC
Jog Pad JP500
Teaching Pendant TP-3**
Operator Panel OP1
RC90 (EPSON RC+ 7.0) Rev.4