Lockout / Tagout; Installing The Lockout Attachment - Epson RC90 User Manual

Maintenance 1. Safety Precautions on Maintenance
■ Do not lose the screws removed at maintenance. When the screw is dropped
into the Controller, be sure to take it out. Leaving the screw in the Controller
may cause short circuit and may result in equipment damage to the parts and/or
robot system.
■ Make sure that the power rating (wattage) of a new Motor Driver module is
correct. Using a Motor Driver module with improper power rating (wattage) in
the Controller may cause improper function of the robot system and errors.
CAUTION
■ 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.
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
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The details of data backup/restore are described in the Maintenance 4. Backup and
Restore.

1.2 Lockout / Tagout

Lockout / tagout is a method to prevent any one from turning ON the robot system by
mistake while someone else is within the safeguarded area for maintenance or repair.
When performing maintenance and repair, lockout and tagout using the following
procedure. Use the lockout attachment for RC90.

Installing the Lockout Attachment

(1)
(2) Turn the lockout
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Improper connection between the Controller and the
Turn OFF the POWER switch and place the lockout attachment on the POWER switch.
Insert the pin in the holes under the retractable actuator.
Push the pin in the direction
of arrows, and insert the pin
in the holes.
attachment.
Lockout
Attachment
Hole
POWER
switch
(3) Install the lockout
attachment on the
switch.
Pin
(4) Slide the pin to the
lock position.
Lock position
RC90 (EPSON RC+ 7.0) Rev.4