Before Use

Before using this manual, be sure that you understand the following information.

CAUTION

Regarding the necessity for organizational measures for cyber security

Organizational measures like those described below should be taken to address cybersecurity risks:
- Perform risk analysis based on security threats and vulnerabilities related to your organization's assets.
- Establish a security policy to address risks and educate and train appropriate personnel.
- Establish guidelines for how to respond when security issues arise and make them known throughout your organization.
Security measures for network connections

Epson robot systems are designed to be used within a closed local area network. Please refrain from connecting to networks with Internet access. If a connection to the Internet is required, please implement the necessary technical measures* to protect from malicious attacks and vulnerabilities over the Internet.

*These measures include, but are not limited to, access controls, firewalls, data diodes, and so on.

KEY POINTS

“VT-B” and “VT-B series” described in this manual are the following models.
VT6-B series
VT-B series Manipulators can use the Teach Pendant (TP2, TP4). Do not connect the other devices to TP port except TP bypass plug, TP2 and TP4. The different signal arrangement could cause a breakdown in the device.
Security measures regarding network connection

The network connection function (Ethernet) equipped in our product is assumed to be used in a local network such as a factory LAN. Do not connect to the external network such as Internet. In addition, take security measures such as for the virus from the network connection by installing the anti virus software.
Security measures for USB memory devices
Make sure that any USB memory device that will be connected to the Controller is not infected with a virus.