Setting The Mechanical Stop Of Joint #3 - Epson GX Series Manual

Industrial Robot: SCARA Robots GX series Manual

4.5.2.2 Setting the Mechanical Stop of Joint #3

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POINTS
This method can be used only for the Manipulator models with standard specifications (GX10-B***S*).
For Manipulator models with standard specifications (GX20-B***S*), cleanroom specifications (GX10-B/GX20-
B***C*), and protected-models (GX10-B/GX20-B***P*), the work envelope set by the Joint #3 mechanical stop
cannot be changed.
To change from the factory default position
1. Turn on the Controller, and turn off the motors using the Motor OFF statement.
2. Push up the shaft while pressing the brake release switch.
Do not push the shaft up to its upper limit or it will be difficult for the arm top cover to be removed. Push the shaft up to a
position where the Joint #3 mechanical stop can be changed.
Symbol Description
a Lower limit mechanical stop
b Brake release switch
c Shaft
POINTS
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When you press the brake release switch, the shaft may lower or rotate due to the weight of the hand. Be
sure to hold the shaft by hand while pressing the switch.
3. Turn off the Controller.
4. Loosen the lower limit mechanical stop screws (2 × M4 × 8, 2 × M6 × 6).
When changing the lower limit mechanical stop from the factory default position, use only the M6 set screws.
Remove the M4 set screws from the lower limit mechanical stop and do not lose them. They are used again when returning
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