Lockout / Tagout - Epson RC620+ Manual

Maintenance 1. Safety Precautions on Maintenance
■ Do not lose the screws removed at maintenance. When the screw is dropped
into the Drive unit, be sure to take it out. Leaving the screw in the Drive unit 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 Drive unit 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 Drive unit. Connect the Drive unit and the
Manipulator correctly.
Manipulator may cause not only improper function of the robot system but also
serious safety problems.

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.
(1) Turn OFF the POWER switch.
(2) Secure the POWER switch mounting metal hasp in the POWER switch OFF position
(3) Unplug the power supply plug of the Drive unit from the power supply socket.
(4) Attach a note to the POWER switch or the power supply plug to prevent any one from
(5) Lockout and tagout also for the Control Unit RC620CU.
RC620DU-UL:
For maintenance and repair, make sure to lockout and tagout the external disconnecting
means.
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with screws.
turning ON the robot system by mistake.
For details, refer to the RC620 Robot Controller: Maintenance 1.2 Lockout / Tagout.
Improper connection between the Drive unit and the
POWER Switch
POWER Switch
Mounting Metal Hasp
RC620DU Rev.5