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6.
EMERGENCY
The details of safety requirements for this section are described in EPSON RC+ 5.0 2.
NOTE
Safety. Please refer to them to keep the robot system safe.
Connect a safeguard switch or Emergency Stop switch to the Drive Unit EMERGENCY
connector for safety.
When nothing is connected to the EMERGENCY connector, the Drive Unit does not
operate normally.
■ Before connecting the connector, make sure that the pins are not bent.
Connecting with the pins bent may damage the connector and result in
malfunction of the robot system.
WARNING
6.1 Safety Door Switch and Latch Release Switch
The EMERGENCY connector has input terminals for the
Emergency Stop switch. Be sure to use these input terminals to keep the system safe.
* The connector cable, terminal block, and connector kit are offered as options.
6.1.1 Safety Door Switch
■ The interlock of the Safety Door must be functioning when the robot system is
operated. Do not operate the system under the condition that the switch cannot
be turned ON/OFF (e.g. The tape is put around the switch.). Operating the robot
system when the switch is not functioning properly is extremely hazardous and
WARNING
may cause serious safety problems as the Safety Door input cannot fulfill its
intended function.
In order to maintain a safe working zone, a safeguard must be erected around the
Manipulator. The safeguard must have an interlock switch at the entrance to the working
zone. The Safety Door that is described in this manual is one of the safeguards and an
interlock of the Safety Door is called a Safety Door switch. Connect the Safety
RC620DU Rev.5
EMERGENCY Connector
Connector
EMERGENCY connector
(Drive Unit side)
Setup & Operation 6. EMERGENCY
Safety Door
Standard
D-sub 25 male pin
Mounting style #4 - 40
switch and the
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