Connection; Typical Cable Connection - Epson RC700 Manual

Functions & Installation 3. Installation

3.4 Connection

This section indicates 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.
 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.
CAUTION
 The connector connected to the end of the cable is a general-purpose type
connector. When connecting the connector, note that the waterproof efficiency
and dustproof efficiency of the connector do not comply with IP65.
 When connecting the Teach Pendant TP2 to the TP port, be careful of the
connector inserting direction (up/down). It may cause malfunction and result in
improper function of the system.

3.4.1 Typical cable connection

The Teach Pendant is connected to TP port of
When nothing is connected to the TP port, Emergency Stop status occurs to the Controller.
NOTE
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When the Teach Pendant or the Operator Panel is not connected, connect the TP bypass
plug.
Do not connect TP2 to the following Robot Controllers. Connecting to the following
NOTE
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Robot Controllers may result in malfunction of the device since the pin assignments are
different.
Operation of RC700 / RC90 (EPSON RC+ 7.0) option TP2 deviates from the descriptions
NOTE
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in this manual when it is connected to the Robot Controller RC90 (EPSON RC+ 5.0) or
RC180.
In this case, refer to the following manuals.
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RC420 / RC520 / SRC5** / SRC-3** / SRC-2**
RC90 / RC180 option Teach Pendant TP2 Manual
ontroller.
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RC700 / RC90 option TP2 Rev.11