Optional Device Connector - Epson RC420 Manual

Setup & Operation 4. OPTIONAL DEVICE Connector

4. OPTIONAL DEVICE Connector

The details of safety requirements for this section are described in the Safety chapter in
User's Guide. Please refer to them to keep the robot system safe.
4.1 OPTIONAL DEVICE Connector
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Do not connect the EPSON RC+ software key to the OPTIONAL DEVICE
connector. Connecting the EPSON RC+ software key to the OPTIONAL
DEVICE connector while the Controller is ON may cause damage to the
EPSON RC+ software key.
CAUTION
Connect the EPSON RC+ software key to the IEEE-1284 (parallel) connector
on the rear of the Controller.
The OPTIONAL DEVICE connector is used for an optional operation unit, ATTEND
(TEACH) control device or OPTIONAL DEVICE Dummy Plug.
The "OPTIONAL DEVICE Dummy Plug", an accessory that comes with the Controller,
must be connected to this connector if an operation unit or ATTEND (TEACH) control
device is not used. The robot system will be in the Emergency Stop condition when this
connector is left unconnected.
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