Cable Connection - Epson RC520 Manual

Setup & Operation 3.3 Cable Connection (Installation)

3.3 Cable Connection

■ Make sure that the power to the Controller is turned OFF and locked out before
connecting or disconnecting any cables.
cables with the power ON is extremely hazardous and may result in electric
shock and/or malfunction of the Controller.
■ Be sure to connect the cables properly. Do not allow unnecessary strain on
the cables. (Do not put heavy objects on the cables. Do not bend or pull the
WARNING
cables forcibly.) The unnecessary strain on the cables may result in damage to
the cables, disconnection, and/or contact failure.
Damaged cables, disconnection, or a contact failure is extremely hazardous and
may result in electric shock and/or improper function of the system.
■ The serial numbers of the Drive Unit and Manipulator that should be connected
are indicated on the Connection Check Label on the Control Unit. Connect the
Control Unit, the Drive Unit and the Manipulator correctly.
connections between the Drive Unit and the Manipulator and between the
Control Unit and the Drive Unit may cause improper function of the robot system
and also serious safety problems.
■ If there is more than one Drive Unit connected to the Control Unit in the robot
CAUTION
system, make sure that the DU numbers (DU1 - DU3) indicated above the MIB
connector on the Control Unit and the Drive Unit (above the MOTION
connector) match.
Drive Unit may cause malfunction of the robot system and/or serious safety
problems as it may make the Manipulator move abnormally.
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Improper connection between the Control Unit and the
Connecting or disconnecting any
Improper
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