Connection; Connection To The Controller - Epson TP3 Manual

3.5 Connection

This section describes the connection of the Controller and the Teach Pendant.
■ Be sure to connect the cables of Controller and Teach Pendant properly. Do not
allow unnecessary strain on the cables. (Do not put heavy objects on the cables.
Do not bend or pull the cables forcibly.) The unnecessary strain on the cables
may result in damage to the cables, disconnection, and/or contact failure.
Damaged cables, disconnection, or contact failure is extremely hazardous and
may result in improper function of the system.
CAUTION
■ Make sure that the pins are not bent when connecting the connector. Connecting
the connector with the pin bent may cause malfunction and result in improper
function of the system.

3.5.1 Connection to the Controller

(1) Check that the Controller and the robot are connected properly.
(2) Connect the connector of the Teach Pendant cable to the TP port of the Controller.
(3) Turn ON the controller.
NOTE
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Removal from the Robot Controller
(1) Switch the mode selector key switch to "AUTO".
(2) Tap the [Configuration] tab to display the [Configuration] panel.
RC700-A option TP3 Rev.8
Turn the  mark on the connector of the Teach Pendant upwards and push the
connector into the connector on the Controller while aligning to the  mark.
The Teach Pendant can be connected to and removed from the Controller when the
Controller power is ON.
- When the Teach Pendant connector is removed from the Controller with the mode
selector key switch of the Teach Pendant is in "TEACH" position, the operation
mode will remain in TEACH mode. The operation mode cannot be switched to
AUTO mode. Make sure to remove the Teach Pendant after switching the
operation mode to "AUTO".
- The Controller enters the Emergency Stop state if nothing is connected to the TP
port. Connect the TP bypass plug when the Teach Pendant is not connected.
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