Optional Device Connector - Epson RC520 Manual

4. OPTIONAL DEVICE Connector

The details of safety requirements for this section are described in the Safety chapter in
User's Guide. Please refer to them to keep the robot system safe.
EPSON RC+ :User's Guide - chapter Safety
SPEL CT
4.1 OPTIONAL DEVICE Connector
■ The front door of the Control Unit cannot be closed when an operation unit or
ATTEND (TEACH) control device is connected to the OPITIONAL DEVICE
connector since there is a cable of the operation unit or ATTEND (TEACH)
control device.
ATTEND (TEACH) control device that is connected to the OPTIONAL DEVICE
connector, be careful not to hit your leg or foot against the front door.
■ Do not connect the EPSON RC+ software key to the OPTIONAL DEVICE
CAUTION
connector.
DEVICE connector while the Control Unit is ON may cause damage to the
EPSON RC+ software key.
Connect the EPSON RC+ software key to the IEEE-1284 (parallel) connector on
the rear of the Control Unit.
The Optional Device connector is used for an optional operation unit, ATTEND
(TEACH) control device or OPTIONAL DEVICE Dummy Plug.
The "Optional Device Dummy Plug", an accessory that comes with the Control Unit,
must be connected to this connector if an operation unit or ATTEND (TEACH) control
device is not used. The robot system will be in the Emergency Stop condition when this
connector is left unconnected.
RC520 Rev.7
Setup & Operation 4. OPTIONAL DEVICE Connector
:User's Guide Introduction
Safety - 1. Safety and 2. Basic Safety-related Matters
When operating the Manipulator with an operation unit or
Connecting the EPSON RC+ software key to the OPTIONAL
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