EPSON RC620 Robot Controller
Controller with PC
RC620 is the optional controller of the C, G, RS and S-Series robots. The RC620 is a robot controller and a Windows-based industrial PC, in one box. The robots are connected to the controller. All programming is done on the controller, and communication with other parts of the robotic cell are also done through it. The RC180 includes everything that is needed to operate the robot, and its capabilities can be extended with various options.
Limitless possibilities
The RC620 can do everything that the RC180 can, and a lot more. The RC620 can control up to 4 different robots. By connecting an external display, keyboard and mouse, programming is done directly on the controller. It can also be used as a Fieldbus master communications unit.
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Specifications
| Model | RC620 | RC620+ | |
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| For which robot? | SCARA: G and RS-Series 6-axis: C3 and S5 |
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| Robot / Controller | with Drive Unit | SCARA: maximum 3 pcs. 6-axis: maximum 3 pcs. |
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| Built-in industrial PC | processor | Celeron M, 1GHz | Core Duo, 2GHz |
| other | keyboard, mouse | ||
| Power/Signal cable | length (m) | standard: 3 m option: 5m, 10m, 20m |
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| Programming | EPSON RC+ 6.x runs on the Controller |
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| Programming Language | SPEL+ (multitasking) | ||
| Software options | VB Guide External Control Point Motion (ECP) Security OCR Conveyor tracking Pulse Generator Force sensing GUI Builder |
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| Fieldbus Master | |||
| Interface | 1 x USB memory (for backup) 1 x USB programming 2 x 10/100 base T-Ethernet (network) I/O: 24/16 standard (8/8 as remote) 1 x RS-232C |
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| Expansions | I/O | 4 option cards: on each card: +32 input / +32 output |
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| Fieldbus, master | 1 option card: DeviceNet Profibus Ethernet/IP |
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| Fieldbus, slave | 1 option card: DeviceNet Profibus Profinet Ethernet/IP CC-Link |
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| RS-232C | 2 option cards: on each card 4 x RS-232 channels |
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| Vision system | CV1 Compact Vision + cameras programming inside EPSON RC+ |
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| Other hardware options | DVD drive TP1 teach pendant RAID option memory upgrade |
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| Power requirements | main | AC 200-240, single phase 50/60Hz | |
| power | max. 2500 VA (depending on robot) | ||
| Humidity | 20% - 80%, non-condensing | ||
| Dimensions | controller (mm) | 430 x 420 x 210 | |
| drive unit for additional robots (mm) | 376 x 170.5 x 275 | ||
| Weight | (kg) | 23-25 | |
| Safety | EMERGENCY STOP switch, safety door input, low power mode, dynamic brake error detection: encoder cable disconnection detections: irregular motor torque (out-of-control manipulator), motor speed error, positioning overflow, servo error, speed overflow, irregular CPU, memory check-sum error, overheat condition inside a motor driver module, relay deposition, over-voltage, AC power supply voltage drop, temperature anomaly, fan malfunction |
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| Standard | CE ANSI RIA R15.06-1999 UL1740-1998 |
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Options
for the RC620 Robot Controller
- P/S Cable:
- longer Power and Signal cable in 5, 10 or 20 meter length;
- TP1 Teach Pendant:
- EPSON TP1 Teach Pendant can be used to teach/re-teach points of the robot without the need to connect the programming PC;
- CV1 Compact Vision:
- smart camera with a wide range of camera models and lens, camera programming is done directly in EPSON RC+ with communication between the camera and robot program;
- I/O option:
- additional inputs and outputs to increase the number of digital I/Os;
- Serial Connection:
- RS-232C option (with 4 channels per card);
- Fieldbus:
- communication cards (slave): DeviceNet, Profibus, ProfiNet, Ethernet IP, CC-Link;
- GUI Builder:
- license to build Windows based User Interface to control the robotic cell;
- VB Guide:
- license to integrate robot controls into Your Windows applications;
- ECP:
- External Control Point license;
- Drive Unit:
- external drive unit, to control additional robots;
- Fieldbus Master:
- communication cards (master): DeviceNet, Profibus, Ethernet IP;
- Force Sensing:
- allowing real-time force sensing on the robot;
- Conveyor Tracking:
- conveyor tracking option, for tracking parts moving on a conveyor belt;
- Pulse Generating:
- pulse generating cards;
- Vision Guide:
- Standard: for standard applications, conveyor tracking, with to connect up to 16 cameras
Advanced: for advanced applications, conveyor tracking, connecting up to 6 cameras;
Colour: to connect color cameras - OCR:
- optical character recognition;
- Security License:
- ability to define different user levels, track usage (operation hours, changes, etc.);
- RAID option:
- to mirror internal HDD for added data protection (RAID configuration);
- Memória upgrade:
- to increase the built-in system memory (PC side);
- DVD drive
Programming
Simple to understand programming language: SPEL+
EPSON robot programming is done in a Windows-based programming environment called
EPSON RC+. The programming language itself is called SPEL+.
SPEL+ is very similar to BASIC. It is quick to learn and easy to understand. After programming
and compiling in EPSON RC+, the program is transferred to the robot controller. From that point,
the controller controlls the robot (without the need of the PC).
Do you need to control other devices as well? No problem. SPEL+ can do a lot more than just robot
control. It is a multitasking language, capable of controlling task parallel or independent
of the robot.
Complex motion control
SPEL+ includes a wide range ot motion commands: PTP (point-to-point motion), linear motion, CP (continuous path motion), etc. or special motion commands such as Jump or Palletizing commands.
Robot Simulator, to plan ahead
With the use of the 3D robot simulator, you can plan ahead, design and simulate your application before your robot even arrives. Inside EPSON RC+ you can add 3D models to model your robotic cell, and check the cycle times. You can run study and verify your concept ideal before having to manufacture anything.
Camera System
CV1, Compact Vision
For vision applications you can use EPSON's own smart camera system.
It connects to the robot controller simply through an Ethernet network, and its prorgamming is fully integrated
into the EPSON RC+ robot programming environment. For standard camera applications we offer the CV1 Compact Vision
system with support up to 2 cameras.
The CV1 can be ordered with 2 different types of cameras: the standard camera (640 x 480 pixels) and a higher
resolution camera (1280 x 1024 pixels), for mobile and fixed applications. For maximum flexibility and a perfect
fit for your needs, we offer different size lens for the cameras.
