NOTE For the EPSON RC+ 7.0 Ver. 7.2.x or later (firmware Ver.7.2.x.x or later), the recommended replacement time for the parts subject to maintenance (Motors, Reduction Gears, Timing Belts, and Ball Screw Spline Unit) can be checked in the [Maintenance] dialog box of the EPSON RC+ 7.0.
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Maintenance Information GX8 Series Service Manual How to View the Maintenance Information The configured maintenance information can be checked in the EPSON RC+ 7.0 Ver.7.2.x or later. (1) Select the EPSON RC+ 7.0 menu-[Tools]- (3) Select “General” or specify the axis from the tree to [Maintenance] to display the [Controller Tools] dialog display information of the target parts.
How to Edit the Maintenance Information The configured maintenance information can be edited in the EPSON RC+ 7.0 Ver.7.2.x or later. When replaced the parts subject to maintenance (Motors, Reduction Gears, Timing Belts, and Ball screw spline) or greased to Joint #3 Ball Screw Spline Unit, please edit the Maintenance Information.
NOTE For the EPSON RC+ 7.0 Ver. 7.2.x or later (firmware Ver.7.2.x.x or later), the recommended replacement time for the grease on the Ball Screw Spline Unit can be checked in the [Maintenance] dialog box of the EPSON RC+ 7.0.
GX8 Series Service Manual 3.1.2 Calibration Methods Using the calibration wizard EPSON RC+ has a wizard for calibration. The wizard guides you through the calibration process from specifying the joints to be adjusted and the adjustment items (calibration to be performed).
Jog Motion The process to set the jog motion is included in the [Jog & Teach] page of the Robot Manager. Select EPSON RC+ menu - [Tools] - [Robot Manager] and select the [Jog & Teach] tab to use the [Jog & Teach] page.
This section describes the method of performing calibration and Joint accuracy calibration of Joint #1 and Joint #2. Start the calibration wizard. Confirm the warning message and click the <Yes> button. I. Select EPSON RC+ menu - [Setup] - [System Configuration]. II. Select [Robots] - [Robot**] - [Calibration]. NOTE Only selected robot can be calibrated.
0 (non-correction state). Start the calibration wizard. Confirm the warning message and click the <Yes> button. I. Select EPSON RC+ menu - [Setup] - [System Configuration]. II. Select [Robots] - [Robot**] - [Calibration].
2) are moved. Movement point 1 and movement point 2 are specified according to the wizard. Start the calibration wizard. Confirm the warning message and click the <Yes> button. I. Select EPSON RC+ menu - [Setup] - [System Configuration]. II. Select [Robots] - [Robot**] - [Calibration].
GX8 Series Service Manual 3.1.6.6 Calibration Procedure without Using Calibration Wizard NOTE This section indicates the calibration without using the calibration wizard of EPSON RC+. For details of calibration using the calibration wizard, refer to 3.1.6.1 Implementing Calibration and Joint Accuracy Calibration using Wizard.
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Joint #3: >EncReset 3 Joint #4: >EncReset 3, 4 (3)-5 Reboot the Controller. 0 pulse Select EPSON RC+ menu- [Tools] - [Controller] and click the <Reset Controller> button. NOTE For details on the 0-pulse position, refer to 3.1.5 0-Pulse Position of Each Joint.
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(4)-1 Execute the following command from the menu - (5)-1 Reboot the Controller. [Tools] - [Command Window]. Select EPSON RC+ menu - [Tools] - [Controller] and >calpls 0,0,0,0 click the <Reset Controller> button. * Manipulator does not move. (5)-2 Click [Control Panel] - <Free All> button to free all...
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* On RC700D, go on to the step (17). Joint #1: >Calib 1 (8)-1 In EPSON RC+, select [Setup] - [System Joint #2: >Calib 2 Configuration], and then under [Controller] - [Safety Joint #3: >Calib 3 Functions], click [Safety Joint #4: >Calib 3, 4...
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