Replacing M/C Cable - Epson G Series Maintenance Manual

4.3 Replacing M/C Cable

Since the power is supplied to each motor from the lithium battery installed on the battery
board via the battery connector, the position data will not be lost when the Controller is
turned OFF. When the battery connectors are disconnected, the position data will be lost,
and EPSON RC+ will display an error when the Controller is turned ON.
NOTE
If the connector connected to the battery was disconnected during cable replacement,

execute calibration.
For details, refer to 14. Calibration.
Maintenance
M/C Cable
parts
Hexagonal wrench (width across flats: 3 mm)
Tools
Torque wrench
■ If the connectors have been disconnected during the replacement of the cable
unit, be sure to reconnect the connectors to their proper positions. Refer to the
block diagrams.
Improper connection of the connectors may result in improper function of the robot
system.
For details on the connections, refer to 4.2 Wiring Diagrams.
■ When mounting the cover, be careful not to allow the cables to interfere with the
cover mounting and do not bend these cables forcibly to push them into the cover.
Unnecessary strain on cables may result in damage to the cables, disconnection,
and/or contact failure.
extremely hazardous and may result in electric shock and/or improper function of
CAUTION
the robot system.
When routing the cables, observe the cable locations after removing the cover.
Be sure to place the cables back to their original locations.
■ 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 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 electric shock and/or
improper function of the robot system.
G series Maintenance Rev.3
Name
Damaged cables, disconnection, or contact failure is
G3 Maintenance 4. Cable
Quantity
Each manipulator model
(Refer to
1
15. G3 Maintenance parts)
1 For M4 screw
1
Note
129