2. Part Names and Functions 13
2.2 Functions
(1) -1 Fan Filter (Without Option Unit)
A protective filter is installed in front of the fan to filter out dust.
Check the condition of the filter regularly and clean it when necessary. A dirty filter may result in malfunction of the robot system due to temperature rise of the Controller.
For inspection, cleaning, and replacement, refer to the Maintenance 6.1 Fan and Fan Filter.
(1) -2 Fan Filter (With Option Unit)
A protective filter is installed in front of the fan to filter out dust.
Check the condition of the filter regularly and clean it when necessary. A dirty filter may result in malfunction of the robot system due to temperature rise of the Controller.
For inspection, cleaning, and replacement, refer to the Maintenance 6.1 Fan and Fan Filter.
(2) LED
The LED indicates current operation mode (TEACH, AUTO, or PROGRAM mode).
For details, refer to Setup & Operation 2.3 LED and Seven-segment LED.
(3) Seven-segment LED
Four-digit seven-segment LED displays the line number and the status of the controller (error number, warning number, status of Emergency Stop and Safety Door).
For details, refer to Setup & Operation 2.3 LED and Seven-segment LED.
(4) Signature label (top panel)
The serial number of the Controller and other information are shown.
(5) MT label (top panel)
The label indicates the specification number for the customized Manipulator and is attached only to the customized Manipulator. If your Manipulator indicates this label, it may require a specific maintenance procedure. In this case, make sure to contact your dealer before performing any maintenance procedures.
(6) Controller Number label
The serial number of the Controller is indicated.
(7) M/C POWER connector
A connector for the Manipulator power source.
Connect the dedicated power cable attached to the Manipulator.
(8) Connection Check label
The details of the Manipulator to be connected are recorded on the label as shown in the right. The label indicates the Manipulator model and Manipulator serial number.
MANIPULATOR 00002 G6-551S
Setup & Operation 2. Part Names and Functions (9) M/C SIGNAL connector
This connector is used for signals such as the Manipulator’s motor encoders, the origin sensor signals, etc. Connect the Manipulator’s dedicated signal cable.
(10) EMERGENCY connector
This connector is used for input/output from/to Emergency Stop and Safety Door switches. For details, refer to the Setup & Operation 9. EMERGENCY.
(11) AC IN
The cable for AC 200V power input.
For details, refer to Setup & Operation 3.3.2 AC Power Cable.
(12) Thumb Head screw
This is two of the four screws used to attach the front cover of the Controller. Use these screws to pull out the Motor Driver module and CPU board unit.
- A spacer is attached to the thumb head screw on Controllers S/N01001 or later.
Do not remove the spacer.
Installing the front cover using a thumb head screw without a spacer may result in a cable being stuck and/or malfunction of the Controller.
- Installing the front cover using other screws may result in cable being stuck and/or malfunction of the Controller.
(13) POWER switch
Turns ON or OFF the Controller.
* This is not available for RC180-UL. For details, refer to the Setup & Operation 3.3.2 AC Power Cable, For RC180-UL.
(14) Power Switch metal hasp
To lock the power switch in the OFF position, set the power switch to the OFF position and mount the metal hasp. Lock the power off for maintenance or repair of the robot system.
* This is not available for RC180-UL. For details, refer to the Setup & Operation 3.3.2 AC Power Cable, For RC180-UL.
(15) Cable Clamp
This can be used to secure the M/C Signal Cable and the EMERGENCY cable if necessary.
(16) Option Unit
Option boards such as expansion I/O board, Fieldbus I/O board, RS-232C board can be installed. Two slots per unit are available. Up to two units (four slots) are supported.
For details, refer to Setup & Operation 12.Option Unit.
(17) Development PC connection port
This port connects the Controller and the Development PC using a USB cable.
Do not connect other devices except the Development PC.
For details, refer to Setup & Operation 5. Development PC Connection Port.
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(18) LAN (Ethernet communication) port
This port connects the Controller and the Development PC using an Ethernet cable.
100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T communication are available.
For details, refer to Setup & Operation 7. LAN (Ethernet communication) Port.
(19) Memory port
This port connects the common USB memory for Controller status storage function.
Do not connect other USB devices except the USB memory.
For details, refer to Setup & Operation 6. Memory Port.
(20) Trigger Switch
This switch is for Controller status storage function using the USB memory.
For details, refer to Setup & Operation 6. Memory Port.
(21) TP/OP port
Connects Teach Pendant TP1 (Option) TP2 (Option), Operator Panel OP1 (Option), and TP/OP bypass plug.
For details, refer to Setup & Operation 8. TP/OP Port.
Do not connect the following to the TP/OP port of RC180. Connecting to the followings may result in malfunction of the device since the pin assignments are different.
OPTIONAL DEVICE dummy plug Operation Pendant OP500
Operator Pendant OP500RC Jog Pad JP500
Teaching Pendant TP-3**
(22) I/O connector
This connector is used for input/output device. There are 24 inputs and 16 outputs.
For details, refer to Setup & Operation 10. I/O Connector.
(23) Battery
This is a lithium battery for data backup.
For replacement, refer to Maintenance 6.2 Battery.
(24) ProSix Driver Unit
This unit is used for C3 series and S5 series manipulators.
Motor driver for two axes is installed.
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