Epson RC520 Safety And Installation page 36

2. Installation
C onnecting Drive Unit and Control Unit
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The configuration data for the Drive Unit is stored in the Control Unit. When
connecting these units, it is crucial that the Drive Unit must be connected to the
specified Control Unit. The Connection Check label on the front door of the
Control Unit indicates the serial number of the Drive Unit to be connected and the
DU (Drive Unit) number. (See the picture in the next page.)
appropriate Drive Unit.
Connect the Drive Unit and the Control Unit by using Motion cable. The Motion
Interface cable has a rectangular, 100-pin connector on both ends, which must go
into the MOTION connectors on both the Control Unit and the Drive Unit.
Connect the AC OUTLET connector of the Drive Unit to the AC IN connector of
the Control Unit with the Power cable to supply AC200V power to the Control
Unit from via the Drive Unit.
Power
Cable
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: Make sure that the power to the Controller is turned OFF and locked
out before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Connecting or
disconnecting any 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 cables forcibly.) The unnecessary strain on the
cables may result in damage to the cables, disconnection, and/or
contact failure.
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. Improper 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.
Damaged cables, disconnection, or a contact
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