2. If you do not follow the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS in this manual, we cannot be responsible for any malfunction or accident, even if the result is injury or death. 3. We cannot foresee all possible dangers and consequences. Therefore, this manual cannot warn the user of all possible hazards. TP1 Rev.5...
Please prepare the following items before you contact us. - Your controller model and its serial number - Your manipulator model and its serial number - Software and its version in your robot system - A description of the problem SERVICE CENTER TP1 Rev.5...
Following descriptions are indicated throughout the manual by these symbols. NOTE NOTE Do not connect the TP1 to following Robot Controllers. Connecting to following Robot Controllers may result in malfunction of the device since the pin assignments are different. RC420 / RC520 / SRC5** / SRC-3** / SRC-2** NOTE A coordinate point including the arm pose is defined as “position (point),”...
Functions & Installation This section contains information about functions and installation of the Teach Pendant to be known before operation and maintenance.
The personnel who have completed the robot system-training class held by the manufacturer, dealer, or locally-incorporated company are allowed to maintain the robot system. TP1 Rev.5 Functions & Installation 1. Safety This symbol indicates that a danger of possible serious injury or death exists if the associated instructions are not followed properly.
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WARNING contact failure is extremely hazardous and may result in electric shock and/or improper function of the system. Do not use the cables near heat or fire. have completed Damaged cables, disconnection, or robot system-training TP1 Rev.5...
EN ISO 12100-1 EN ISO 12100-2 EN 418 EN 614-1 EN 894-1 EN 894-2 TP1 Rev.5 Functions & Installation 1. Safety Using this product in the Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Generic standards. Immunity standard for industrial environments Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Generic standards.
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Industrial robots and robotic equipment American National Standard; Industrial Robots and Robot Systems - Safety Requirements Industrial automation systems - Safety of integrated manufacturing systems - Basic requirements Machine tools. Safety. Machining centers Safety of machine tools - Transfer and special-purpose machines. TP1 Rev.5...
(3) Turn the Teach Pendant mode selector key switch to “Teach”. (4) Press the <Reset> key on the operation panel to reset the Emergency Stop. (5) Make sure that the E-STOP lamp on the operation panel is OFF. TP1 Rev.5 Functions & Installation 1. Safety Before E-STOP Lamp <Reset> Key...
(4) Return the mode selector key switch to “Auto”. (5) Close the latch release input. EMERGENCY connector, refer to Setup & Operation 9.3 Pin Assignments in the RC170 controller manual.) (For details on the pin assignments of the TP1 Rev.5...
Functions & Installation 2. Specifications 2. Specifications 2.1 Part Names and Functions Front view Back view TP1 Rev.5...
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Teach Pendant is operated in TEACH mode. The switch turns ON when it is at the midpoint, and it turns OFF when it is fully gripped or released. (7) Handle Use this part as the hand strap while operating the Teach Pendant. TP1 Rev.5...
Electrical characteristics specifications 2.3 Outer Dimensions NOTE Use the installation metal in the attachment when attaching the Teach Pendant to a panel, or the like. TP1 Rev.5 Functions & Installation 2. Specifications Item DC24 V 6 W or less 1075 g...
Functions & Installation 3. Installation 3. Installation 3.1 Contents TP1 (with cables) Mode selector key 3.2 Environmental Conditions The Teach Pendant must be used in an environment that conforms to the following requirements to ensure safe and reliable operation. Item...
Controller B: Only using Teach Pendant (TP Cable B) Controller C: Only using Operator Panel Controller D: Using Teach Pendant and Operator Panel Controller TP1 Rev.5 Functions & Installation 3. Installation TP Cable Teach Pendant Conversion Kit CK1 Teach TP Cable...
Operator Panel, both Operator Panel and Teach Pendant are available. (Connection D) NOTE Do not connect TP1 to the following Robot Controllers. following Robot Controllers may result in malfunction of the device since the pin assignments are different. RC420 / RC520 / SRC5** / SRC-3** / SRC-2** 3.4.2 Connection to the Controller...
The power of the Teach Pendant is supplied via the TP/OP connector on the Controller. After the completing the Controller and the Teach Pendant communication, the following screen will appear on the display of the Teach Pendant. TEACH mode AUTO mode TP1 Rev.5...
Functions & Installation 3. Installation 3.6 Wall Bracket (Option) Outer Dimension [Unit :mm] 201.4 56.2 Detail : J Detail : K Front View Hook A 39.6 Hook B Back View Side View TP1 Rev.5...
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(1) Secure the wall bracket to the wall with three screws (positions are indicated by dotted line in the Outer Dimension). (2) Hang the handle of the Teach Pendant to Hook A. (3) Hang the cable of the Teach Pendant to Hook B. Teach Pendant Cable TP1 Rev.5...
Change the TEACH mode and AUTO mode with the mode selector key switch on the Teach Pendant. TEACH mode AUTO mode TP1 Rev.5 Functions & Installation 4. Operation Mode (TEACH/AUTO) Turn the mode selector key switch to “Teach” for TEACH mode. Pauses the executing program when operation mode is switched to TEACH mode.
SP (space) Common Enter E-STOP lamp Safety lamp Jog keys Reset key Motor key Home key OK key Function keys Function Number input Alphabet input Space input Case selector Symbol input Clear number and alphabet Set number and alphabet TP1 Rev.5...
Example : Press the <F3> key to display the Motion screen. NOTE When a function key is not assigned to a screen, the key is invalid. Example : <F7> TP1 Rev.5 Functions & Installation 5. Operation Panel (Key Description) Mode +1 the value ↑...
Save the setting and move on to the next screen Set the initial setup status Switch the motor power ON/OFF Move the robot to home position Function Turns ON when the EMERGENCY STOP switch is pressed Turns ON when the safeguard is open TP1 Rev.5...
Enable Switch (for Right Hand) Right side view Back view Left side view How to press the Enable switch Grip the enable switch by the finger on the hand holding the handler. Example : When gripping by the left hand Handle TP1 Rev.5...
In Continuous Jog, moves the Robot while pressing the Jog key. Press the <Jog Dist> key to select “Cont Jog” for the [Jog Dist]. Execute the continuous jog by gripping the enable switch as pressing the Jog key. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 1. Teaching Procedure...
(4) Press the <OK> key to assign the robot position. (5) Press the <Save Points> key to display the following screen. Enter the file name and press the <Enter> key. (6) Press the <OK> key to save the file. TP1 Rev.5...
(4) Press the <Teach> key. (5) The following screen appears. When the point number is already used, the following screen appears. (6) Press the <OK> key to assign the robot position. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 1. Teaching Procedure : Lock : Servo OFF the joint...
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Operation 1. Teaching Procedure (7) Press the <Save Points> key to display the following screen. Enter the file name and press the <Enter> key. (8) Press the <OK> key to save the file. TP1 Rev.5...
2.1 Jog & Teach Maintenance NOTE A coordinate point including the arm pose is defined as “position (point),” and the data is called “point data.” TP1 Rev.5 Point Editor 2.2 Editing Points Edit Distance 2.3 Changing the Jog Distance Data Arm/Tool/Local/ECP 2.4 Arm / Tool / Local / ECP...
A separate set of jog buttons will appear when using joint mode when using non-Cartesian robots. : Jogs the robot along the axes of the coordinate system defined by the current external control point. Coordinates are World coordinates. TP1 Rev.5...
Set On/Off for each joint. <+> key <−> key <F2> key : All Lock : Sets all joints to Off. <F3> key : All Free TP1 Rev.5 : Low jog speed : High jog speed : Long jog distance : Short jog distance : Lock : Sets the joint to Off.
(2) The following screen appears. When the point number is already used, the following screen appears. (3) Press the <OK> key to assign the point data. (4) Press the <Save Points> key. This can also be executed in the [Point Editor] screen. TP1 Rev.5...
(2) The following screen appears. Move the cursor to select a file. (3) Press the <OK> key to load the point data in the file memory. This can also be executed in the [Point Editor] screen. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 2. TEACH Mode...
(2) Move the cursor to each joint, and set the coordinate data/pose flag. (3) Press the <Enter> key. (4) Press the <OK> key to apply the memory. 2.2.4 Deleting Point Data Press the <F3> key to delete the point data. TP1 Rev.5...
Medium, Short) that is to be changed. (2) Move the cursor to each joint, and set the value. 2.3.2 Return Data to Defaults Press the <F1> key to return jog distance data to their defaults. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 2. TEACH Mode...
2.4.3 Changing Local No. (1) Press the <F3> key and move the cursor to [Local]. (2) Set the local number. 2.4.4 Changing ECP No. (1) Press the <F4> key and move the cursor to [ECP]. (2) Set the ECP No. TP1 Rev.5...
(1) Press the <F3> key to display the “Outputs” status. (2) Move the cursor to the output bit that you want to change. (3) Switch the ON/OFF status of the output bit. <F1> key: On <F2> key: Off TP1 Rev.5 Operation 2. TEACH Mode...
Move the cursor to the desired motion command, and press the <OK> key. (2) The motion command screen appears. Set the information required for the command, and press the <Enter> key to apply the settings. (3) Press the <OK> key to execute the command. TP1 Rev.5...
The following screen appears when the password is set up. NOTE Enter the password (1 to 16 characters) and press the <OK> key. For password setting, refer to Operation 4. Password Setup. (3) The following calibration menu screen appears. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 2. TEACH Mode...
Joint #4 alone because of the structure of the Manipulator. (1) In the [Calibration] screen, move the cursor to “0 Joint #1-4”, and press the <OK> key. (2) The following screen appears. Press the <F2> key. (3) The following screen appears. TP1 Rev.5...
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(4) When a message appears regarding the capacitor charge, leave the power ON for 3 or more minutes to sufficiently charge the capacitor. Press the <F2> key to display the following screen. (5) The following screen appears. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 2. TEACH Mode...
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0 pulse position of Joint #4 : position where the flat surface on the shaft faces toward system 0 pulse (Regardless of the Joint #1 direction) 0 pulse Upper limit: 0 pulse the tip of Arm #2 0 pulse TP1 Rev.5...
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ON position. Sensor monitor DIP switch (SD1) (10) Press and hold the reset switch (SW1) for 1 or more seconds. (11) Press the <F2> key to display the following screen. TP1 Rev.5 Acrylic Panel Reset switch (SW1) Operation 2. TEACH Mode...
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One revolution of the Joint #1 motor: ± 4.5 degrees One revolution of the Joint #2 motor: ± 7.2 degrees One revolution of the Joint #3 motor: ± 13.4 mm One revolution of the Joint #4 motor: ± 22.5 degrees Acrylic Panel TP1 Rev.5...
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Press the <F2> key to display the following screen. (17) The following screen appears. Manually move and position the joint that needs origin alignment while pushing the Joint #3 brake release button and lowering Joint #3. Press the <F2> key. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 2. TEACH Mode...
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Move the joints except the calibrated joints to the point data position by the motion command. For an example the motion command will be executed to Joint #1 and #2 when Joint #4 is calibrated. Press the <OK> key while gripping the enable switch to execute Go P1. TP1 Rev.5...
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Set the calibrated joints to the selected point data position accurately by the jog motion. Press the Jog key to move the joint to the basic pose as accurate as possible. Press the <F2> key. (21) The following screen appears. Press the <F1> key. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 2. TEACH Mode...
Joint #4 alone because of the structure of the Manipulator. (1) In the [Calibration] screen, move the cursor to “0 Joint #1-4”, and press the <OK> key. (2) The following screen appears. Press the <F2> key. TP1 Rev.5...
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<F2> key. <→> key : Joint selection <←> key : Joint selection reset The following screen appears when selection Joint #4 and Joint #3 is selected automatically. (4) The following screen appears. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 2. TEACH Mode...
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0 pulse position of Joint #4 : position where the flat surface on the shaft faces toward system 0 pulse (Regardless of the Joint #1 direction) 0 pulse Upper limit: 0 pulse the tip of Arm #2 0 pulse TP1 Rev.5...
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One revolution of the Joint #3 motor: Z180 : ± 11.94 mm One revolution of the Joint #4 motor: ± 24.06 degrees (8) The following screen appears. Press the <Motor> key to turn ON the motor. Press the <F2> key. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 2. TEACH Mode Z330 : ± 23.87 mm...
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(10) The following screen appears. Manually move and position the joint that needs origin alignment while pushing the Joint #3 brake release button and lowering Joint #3. Press the <F2> key. (11) The following screen appears. Press the <F1> key to execute temporary calibration. TP1 Rev.5...
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For an example the motion command will be executed to Joint #1 and #2 when Joint #4 is calibrated. Press the <OK> key while gripping the enable switch to execute Go P1. The following screen appears during Go P1 execution. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 2. TEACH Mode...
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Press the Jog key to move the joint to the basic pose as accurate as possible. Press the <F2> key. (14) The following screen appears. Press the <F1> key. (15) The origin calibration completed screen appears. NOTE For righty or lefty setting, refer to 2.7.3 Setting Righty / Lefty. TP1 Rev.5...
<↑> and <↓> keys and press the <Enter> key. Press the <F2>key. (3) The following screen appears. Press the <Motor> key to turn ON the motor. Press the <F2> key. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 2. TEACH Mode...
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(5) The following screen appears after Jump P1 execution. Press the <F2> key. (6) The following screen appears. Switch the arm orientation between right and left and move to the same point. Press the <OK> key while gripping the enable switch to execute Jump P1. TP1 Rev.5...
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(7) The following screen appears after executing Jump P1. Set the calibrated joints to the basic pose accurately by the jog key. Press the <F2> key. (8) The following screen appears. Press the <F1> key. (9) The origin calibration completed screen appears. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 2. TEACH Mode...
The following screen appears when the password is set up. Enter the password (1 to 16 characters) and press the <OK> key. For password setting, refer to Operation 4. Password Setup. (3) The following screen appears. Press the <F2> key. TP1 Rev.5...
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<→> key : Joint selection <←> key : Joint selection reset The following screen appears when selecting Joint #5 and Joint #6 is selected automatically. (5) The following screen appears. Press the <F2> key. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 2. TEACH Mode...
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When the joint does not move to 0 pulse, move the joint to the set basic pose marked in Setup & Operation Setting the Basic Pose for Calibration in the Manipulator manual. Press the <F2> key. (8) The following screen appears. Press the <F2> key. TP1 Rev.5...
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Press the <Motor> key to turn ON the motor. Press the <F2> key. (11) The following screen appears. Press the Jog key to move the joint to the basic pose as accurate as possible. Press the <F2> key. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 2. TEACH Mode...
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For an example the motion command will be executed to Joint #1 to #4 when Joint #5 is calibrated. Press the <OK> key while gripping the enable switch to execute Go P0. The following screen appears during Go P0 execution. TP1 Rev.5...
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Press the Jog key to move the joint to the basic pose as accurate as possible. Press the <F2> key. (15) The following screen appears. Press the <F1> key. (16) The origin calibration completed screen appears. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 2. TEACH Mode...
Move the cursor to “1 Brake” and press the <OK> key. The following screen appears when the password is set up. Enter the password (1 to 16 characters) and press the <OK> key. For password setting, refer to Operation 4. Password Setup. (3) The following screen appears. TP1 Rev.5...
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(4) Press the <Jog-> key of the joint whose brake On/Off setting is to be switched. (5) The brake Off confirmation message appears. Confirm the message and press the <F1> key. (6) The brake is released, and the specified joint moves manually. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 2. TEACH Mode...
3.6.8 Restoring the System 3.6.9 Changing Speed 3.6.10 Configuration Program editor execution 3.6.11 Changing the Display 3.6.12 Updating the System 3.7 Backup/Restore 3.8 Saving Controller Statuses 3.9 Displaying Date and Time 3.10 Adjusting Brightness and 3.11 Error Messages TP1 Rev.5...
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<F4> key to display the [Main Menu] screen. Menus with “...” at the end have following procedures after selecting the menu and cannot be executed only by pressing the <OK> key. TP1 Rev.5...
When a message appears and a response is requested Program Example : PRINT #24,“Test Print” INPUT #24,a$ Input the response to the message at the cursor position. (Characters or numerical values) <F1> Deletes all entered characters or numerical values. <F4> The [Main Menu] screen appears. TP1 Rev.5...
In the [Main Menu] screen, move the cursor to [2 Memory I/O Monitor], and press the <OK> key. Memory I/O status (bit units) <F2> Switches the I/O bit status display (Bit units or port units). TP1 Rev.5 Operation 3. AUTO Mode...
When the task is “NoEmgAbort task”, “*E” is attached at the end of the task name. <F1> Displays the line number and task name in the program specified by the cursor. <F2> Displays the status and line number of all tasks in the program specified by the cursor. TP1 Rev.5...
In the [Main Menu] screen, move the cursor to [4 System History], and press the <OK> key. Displays the item type, Number, joint #, task #, date, and time in this order from the left. [System History] main screen <F2> Displays the details of the error specified by the cursor. TP1 Rev.5...
<OK> key. When a password is set up, the following screen appears before displaying the [Program Mode] screen. Enter the password (1 to 16 characters). Press the <OK> key. For password setting, refer to Operation 4. Password Setup. TP1 Rev.5...
Select the “function” and press the <OK> key to open the file. When there are two or more files Select the file, and press the <OK> key to open the file. (2) The following screen appears. Program edit screen (example) TP1 Rev.5 Operation 3. AUTO Mode...
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SP (space) Character input mode Common Enter <Alph/Num> key <CLR> key <Enter> key Function Numerical value input Character input Space input Switching between lowercase and uppercase Symbol input Clears numerical values and text. Determines numerical values and characters. TP1 Rev.5...
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If you enter a space ( ) , . = > following a specific command statement, such as “MOTOR” or “POWER”, candidate characters to enter appear. Move the cursor, select the desired character, and press the <Enter> key. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 3. AUTO Mode...
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The following screen appears when the program file has been changed but not saved. <F1> Saves the file, and returns to the program edit screen. <F2> Returns to the [Program Mode] screen without saving the changes of the program file. TP1 Rev.5...
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If the character string is not found, the cursor position does not change. Jump This section describes settings that can be made in the [Go to] screen. In the program edit screen, press the <F4> key. The following screen appears. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 3. AUTO Mode...
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(1) Move the cursor to [Function], and press the <Enter> key. (2) The following screen appears. Move the cursor to the desired “function” and press the <OK> key. The following screen appears during execution. (3) The specified “function” screen appears. TP1 Rev.5...
The error message list appears. Move the cursor to the desired error, and press the <OK> key. The file with the error appears, and the error line is indicated by the cursor. TP1 Rev.5 Building of the project is started. Operation 3. AUTO Mode...
Press the <OK> key to execute the project backup. Saves the project to the folder “\EpsonRC50\Projects” in the USB memory. When a project of the same name exists in the USB memory, the following screen appears. <OK> Overwrites the project. <Cancel> Cancels the project backup. TP1 Rev.5...
Displays the project list in the folder “\EpsonRC50\Projects” in the USB memory. Move the cursor to the desired project, and press the <OK> key. (5) The following screen appears. Press the <F1> key. (6) Executes the project restore. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 3. AUTO Mode...
Displays the hierarchy one level above the selected folder. (4) Executes the file import. When a file of the same name already exists, the following screen appears. <F1> Overwrites the file. <F2> Moves to the [Program Mode] screen. TP1 Rev.5...
(5) The following screen appears. Move the cursor to export and press the <OK> key. <Enter> Displays the hierarchy one level below the selected folder. <F1> Displays the hierarchy one level above the selected folder. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 3. AUTO Mode...
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(6) The following screen appears. Press the <OK> key. (7) Executes the file export. When a file of the same name already exists, the following screen appears. <F1> Overwrites the file. <F2> Moves to the [Program Mode] screen. TP1 Rev.5...
USB memory. For procedure to specify the folder, refer to (5). (5) The following screen appears. Move the cursor to the folder to save the backup data and press the <OK> key. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 3. AUTO Mode...
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(6) The following screen appears. Press the <OK> key to execute the system backup. When a file of the same name already exists, the following screen appears. <F1> Overwrites the file. <F2> Moves to the [Program Mode] screen. (7) After execution is completed, the following screen appears TP1 Rev.5...
[Project] and press the <→> key. (4) Press the <OK> key (5) The following screen appears. Press the <OK> key. (6) The following screen appears. Move the cursor to the desired folder. Press the <Enter> key. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 3. AUTO Mode...
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When the Controller system software version does not match the version of the selected Controller setting data, the following screen appears. To continue, press the <F1> key. (8) After execution is completed, the following screen appears. Press the <OK> key and the Controller reboots. TP1 Rev.5...
Returns the factor to its default (100). (3) Press the <OK> key to set the value. 3.6.10 Configuration In the [Program Mode] screen, move the cursor to [9 Configuration...], and press the <OK> key. The following screen appears. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 3. AUTO Mode...
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Press the <OK> key and the Controller reboots. To change an item: Move the cursor to the left column. To change item settings: Move the cursor to the right column. : Set the area to the entire file. TP1 Rev.5...
(1) In the [Program Mode] screen, move the cursor to the last line, and press the <↓> key. The following screen appears. Move the cursor to [0 Language...] and press the <OK> key. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 3. AUTO Mode To change an item: Move the cursor to the left column.
(2) In the [Program Mode] screen, move the cursor to the last line, and press the <↓> key. The following screen appears. Move the cursor to [1 Update System Software], and press the <OK> key. (3) The following screen appears. Press the <OK> key. TP1 Rev.5...
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<Enter> Displays the hierarchy one level below the selected folder. <F1> Displays the hierarchy one level above the selected folder. (5) The following screen appears. Press the <F1> key to execute the update. (6) After the software is updated, the following screen appears. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 3. AUTO Mode...
(1) In the [Main Menu] screen, move the cursor to [8 Date / Time], and press the <OK> key. (2) The following screen appears. Able to check the date and time. <F1> Returns to the [Main Menu] screen. TP1 Rev.5 Operation 3. AUTO Mode...
These arrow keys can adjust the brightness. <←><→> These arrow keys can adjust the contrast. 3.11 Error Messages The following screen appears when an error occurs. <F4> Moves to the [Main Menu]. <OK> Moves to the screen before the error occurred. TP1 Rev.5...
AUTO mode ... [Main Menu]-[Program Mode...] Follow the procedure below to set the password. (1) Turn ON the Controller. (2) Double click the <EPSON RC+ 5.0> icon on the desktop. (3) Select EPSON RC+5.0 menu-[Setup]-[Controller]-[Configuration] to display the following page.
- Send the latch release input signal to release the latch status. If the condition does not change after performing the countermeasure above, the unit may have suffered a breakdown. Please contact the service center or the manufacturer. TP1 Rev.5...
6. Maintenance Parts List and Option Be sure to specify the proper codes and Option when ordering maintenance parts. Part Name TP1 (with cables) Wall Bracket Conversion Kit TP1 Rev.5 Operation 6. Maintenance Parts List and Option Code Type A...
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Operation 6. Maintenance Parts List and Option TP1 Rev.5...
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