Yamaha RCX series User Manual page 3

INTRODUCTION
Our thanks for your purchase of this Ethernet unit for use with YAMAHA RCX series robot control-
lers.
This is an optional unit to allow connecting YAMAHA RCX series robot controllers to the widely
used Ethernet which is a de facto standard for office equipment network.
This manual describes typical examples for taking safety measures, installing wiring, making ma-
chine settings and operating the machine to ensure that the Ethernet unit is used safely and effec-
tively. Be sure to read this manual before use. Even after reading this manual, keep it in a safe, easily
accessible location so it can be referred to whenever needed. When moving this unit, always make
sure this manual accompanies it, and make sure that the person who will actually use this Ethernet
unit reads this manual thoroughly.
This manual only contains information involving the Ethernet unit. Please refer to the controller
user's manual and programming manual for information on basic robot controller operation and
programming.
• The contents of this manual may be changed in advance without prior notice.
• Every effort was made to ensure the contents of this manual are complete,
however please contact us if errors, ambiguities or possible trouble points are
found.
• This manual does not constitute a warranty of industrial rights or other rights nor
a concession of utility rights. Further, no responsibility whatsoever is accepted for
problems arising from use of the information contents listed in this manual.
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