Control Unit; Front Panel - Epson RC520 Manual

2.4 Control Unit

2.4.1 Control Unit
The Control Unit is an FA personal computer that includes an MIB (Motion Interface
Board) and a system panel. The Control Unit sends commands to the Drive Unit to
control the Manipulator motors. The Control Unit also controls such peripheral devices
as I/O and stepper motors.
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Only install optional hardware specifically designed for the robot system. If any
other hardware is installed to the robot system, the robot system may function
improperly and also cause safety problems. (For EPSON RC+ Users, only the
hardware that has been approved by EPSON can be installed on the robot
system.)
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Do not install any other software in the robot system except for the software
CAUTION
that was originally installed at ship time. If any other software is installed, the
robot system may function improperly and also cause safety problems. (For
EPSON RC+ Users, only the software that has been approved by EPSON can
be installed on the robot system.)

2.4.2 Front Panel

The Control Unit has a door on the front panel, which can be opened/closed by a key
supplied with the unit.
Front Panel, Closed
Front Panel, Open
Names and functions for the front panel components are as follows:
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RC520 Rev.7
Setup & Operation 2.4 Control Unit (Part Names and Functions)
(2) (3) (4)
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(10)
(5) (6) (7) (8)
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(12)
Key Cylinder
Door
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