Connecting Manipulator To Drive Unit - Epson RC620+ Manual

(4) EMERGENCY
(5) I/O connector
(6) DU IN connector
(7) DU OUT connector

3.4.2 Connecting Manipulator to Drive Unit

Connect the Manipulator to the Drive Unit by using the Power cable and the Signal cable.
■ Make sure that the power to the Drive Unit is turned OFF before connecting or
disconnecting any cables. Connecting or disconnecting any cables with the power
ON is extremely hazardous and may result in electric shock and malfunction of the
Drive Unit.
■ Be sure to connect the cables properly. Do not allow unnecessary strain on the
cables. (Do not put heavy objects on the cables. Do not bend or pull the cables
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forcibly.)
cables, disconnection, and/or contact failure. Damaged cables, disconnection, or
contact failure is extremely hazardous and may result in electric shock and/or
improper function of the system.
■ The serial number of the Manipulator that should be connected is indicated on the
Drive Unit.
connection between the Drive Unit and the Manipulator may cause not only improper
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function of the robot system but also serious safety problems.
NOTE
The Manipulator's serial number is indicated on the signature label on the back of the
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Manipulator.
RC620DU Rev.5
The EMERGENCY connector has inputs to connect the Emergency Stop switch and
the Safety Door switch. For safety reasons, connect proper switches for these input
devices.
For details, refer to the Setup & Operation 6. EMERGENCY.
This connector is used for input/output devices of the user.
When there are input/output devices, use this connector.
There are I/O cable (option) and terminal block (option) for the I/O connector.
For details, refer to the Setup & Operation 7. I/O Connector.
st
For the 1 Drive Unit:
Use the cable attached for Drive Unit and connect with the DU OUT connector of
the Control Unit.
nd
For the 2 Drive Unit:
Use the cable attached for Drive Unit and connect with the DU OUT connector of
st
the 1 Control Unit.
nd
To connect the 2 Drive Unit:
Use the cable attached for Drive Unit and connect with the DU IN connector of
nd
the 2 Drive Unit.
* Be sure not to connect anything to this connector when using only one Drive Unit.
Also, when using the 2
nd
the 2 Drive Unit.
The unnecessary strain on the cables may result in damage to the
Connect the Drive Unit and the Manipulator correctly.
Setup & Operation 3. Installation
nd
Drive Unit, do not connect anything to this connector on
Improper
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