From Unpacking to Installation

Safety Information for the Flow from Unpacking to Installation

Transportation and installation of the Manipulator and related equipment should be performed by people who have received installation training provided by Epson and the suppliers. Also, the laws and regulations of the installation country must be followed.

WARNING

  • Only qualified personnel should perform sling work and operate a crane or a forklift. When these operations are performed by unqualified personnel, it is extremely hazardous and may result in serious bodily injury to operators and/or severe equipment damage.

CAUTION

  • Use a cart or the like to transport the Manipulator in the same status as it was delivered.

  • After removing the fixing bolts securing the Manipulator to the transportation pallet, the Manipulator can fall. Be careful not to get your hands or feet caught in between the Manipulator.

  • The arm is secured in place with cable ties or similar restraints. To prevent hands or other body parts from getting pinched in the robot arm, do not remove the cable ties until installation is complete.

  • The Manipulator should be transported by two or more people, either secured to transporting equipment or carried by placing their hands under the shaded sections (the bottom of Arm #1 and bottom of the base). When holding the bottom of the base by hand, be extremely careful not to get your hands or fingers caught.

    Table top mounting specifications

    • GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C45***: Approx.33 kg (73 lb)
    • GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C55***: Approx.34 kg (75 lb)
    • GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C65***: Approx.35 kg (77 lb)

    Wall mounting specifications

    • GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C45**W: Approx.35 kg (77 lb)
    • GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C55**W: Approx.36 kg (79 lb)
    • GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C65**W: Approx.37 kg (82 lb)

    Ceiling mounting specifications

    • GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C**R: Approx.33 kg (73 lb)
    • GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C55**R: Approx.34 kg (75 lb)
    • GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C65**R: Approx.35 kg (77 lb)

  • When transporting the Manipulator over long distances, secure it directly to transporting equipment so that it will not fall. If necessary, pack the Manipulator using the same packaging as delivery.

  • The Manipulator must be installed to avoid interference with surrounding buildings, structures, and other machines and equipment that may create a trapping hazard or pinch points.

  • Resonance (resonating sound or minute vibrations) may occur during Manipulator operation depending on the rigidity of the base table. If the resonance occurs, improve the rigidity of the base table or change the speed or acceleration and deceleration settings of the Manipulator.

For details on the Manipulator installation procedure for models with standard specifications and ESD specifications, refer to the following sections.

  • "Table Top Mounting Specifications"
  • "Wall Mounting Specifications"
  • "Ceiling Mounting Specifications"

For Manipulator models with cleanroom & ESD specifications and with protected-model, refer to the following sections.

  • "Cleanroom & ESD Specifications"
  • "Protected-Model"

The following procedure should be followed when transporting the Manipulator by hoisting.

  1. Attach the eyebolts to the top of the Manipulator base.
  2. Place the Manipulator arm in the extended position.
  3. Ensure that the hoisting belt can be secured to Arm #2. Using the metal part of the shaded area as a guide, apply the band so that it does not shift.

    KEY POINTS

    Please note that the plastic cover section may be damaged if a load is applied to it.

  4. To prevent the Manipulator from falling over, lift while providing support at the position indicated by the arrow, and move it to the base table where it will installed.

Symbol Description
a Hoisting belt
b M8 eyebolts (included)

Table Top Mounting Specifications

CAUTION

Be sure to always use two or more people when installing or relocating the model with table top mounting specifications. The Manipulator weights are as follows. Be careful not to get hands or feet caught or have equipment damaged due to dropping of the Manipulator.

  • GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C45***: Approx.33 kg (73 lb)
  • GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C55***: Approx.34 kg (75 lb)
  • GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C65***: Approx.35 kg (77 lb)

Standard-model

  1. Secure the base to the base table using four bolts. Be sure to always use washers.

    Tightening torque:

    • M8: 32.0 N·m (326 kgf·cm)
    • M10: 58.0 N·m (626 kgf·cm)

    KEY POINTS

    Use bolts with strength specifications compliant with ISO 898-1 property class: 10.9 or 12.9.

    Symbol Description
    a 4 × M8 × 40
    b Spring washer
    c Plain washer
    d 20 mm
    e

    Threaded hole

    20 mm or more depth

  2. Use a nippers or similar tool to cut the cable ties holding the arm in place.

    Symbol Description
    a Sheet
    b Washer
    c Bolt: M4 × 35
    d Cable tie
    e Washer
    f Bolt: M8 × 20

  3. Remove the bolts that secured the cable ties in step 2.

  4. Remove the transportation fixtures.

KEY POINTS

If the cable is routed by exiting from the bottom side:
Make sure there is enough space in the center of the base table where the base will be secured in place.
Diameter: ø150 mm or more
Depth: M/C cable L-angle type 120 mm or more, M/C cable straight type 190 mm or more

Wall Mounting Specifications

WARNING

  • Be sure to always use two or more people when installing or relocating the model with wall mounting specifications. The Manipulator weights are as follows. Be careful not to get hands or feet caught or have equipment damaged due to dropping of the Manipulator.
    • GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C45**W: Approx.35 kg (77 lb)
    • GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C55**W: Approx.36 kg (79 lb)
    • GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C65**W: Approx.37 kg (82 lb)
  • When installing the Manipulator on a wall or similar structure, support the Manipulator until all of the anchor bolts are secured in place. Removing the support before the anchor bolts are fully secured is extremely hazardous and may cause the Manipulator to fall.

Standard specifications

  1. With the arm extended, take out the Manipulator from the packing box.

    KEY POINTS

    The joints may rotate due to the Manipulator's own weight. Be careful not to get your hands or fingers caught.

  2. Secure the base to the wall using the six bolts.
    Be sure to always use washers.
    Tightening torque: 32.0 N·m (326 kgf·cm)

    Symbol Description
    a

    6 × M8 threaded hole

    20 mm or more depth

    b 6 × plain washer
    c 6 × spring washer
    d 6 × M8×40

    KEY POINTS

    Use bolts with strength specifications compliant with ISO 898-1 property class: 10.9 or 12.9.

  3. Remove the transportation fixtures.

Ceiling Mounting Specifications

WARNING

  • Be sure to always use two or more people when installing or relocating the model with ceiling mounting specifications. The Manipulator weights are as follows. Be careful not to get hands or feet caught or have equipment damaged due to dropping of the Manipulator.
    • GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C45**R: Approx.33 kg (73 lb)
    • GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C55**R: Approx.34 kg (75 lb)
    • GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C65**R: Approx.35 kg (77 lb)
  • When installing the Manipulator on a ceiling or similar structure, support the Manipulator until all of the anchor bolts are secured in place. Removing the support before the anchor bolts are fully secured is extremely hazardous and may cause the Manipulator to fall.

Standard specifications

  1. With the arm extended, take out the Manipulator from the packing box.

    KEY POINTS

    The joints may rotate due to the Manipulator's own weight. Be careful not to get your hands or fingers caught.

  2. Secure the base to the ceiling using the four bolts. Be sure to always use washers.

    Tightening torque:

    • M8: 32.0 N·m (326 kgf·cm)
    • M10: 58.0 N·m (592 kgf·cm)

    Symbol Description
    a

    Threaded hole

    20 mm or more depth

    b Plain washer
    c Spring washer
    d 4 × M8 × 40

    KEY POINTS

    Use bolts with strength specifications compliant with ISO 898-1 property class: 10.9 or 12.9.

  3. Remove the transportation fixtures.

Cleanroom & ESD-Model

  1. Unpack the Manipulator outside of the cleanroom.
  2. Secure the Manipulator to transporting equipment (or a pallet) with bolts so that the Manipulator does not fall down.
  3. Wipe off any dust on the Manipulator using a lint-free cloth that was dipped in ethyl alcohol or distilled water.
  4. Carry the Manipulator into the cleanroom.
  5. Refer to the installation procedure for the respective Manipulator model, and install the Manipulator.
    Table Top Mounting Specifications
    Wall Mounting Specifications
    Ceiling Mounting Specifications
  6. Connect an exhaust tube to the exhaust port.
    When the Manipulator is a model with cleanroom & ESD specifications, an exhaust system must be connected. For details, refer to the following section.
    Appendix A: Specifications Table

Protected-Model

Refer to the installation procedure for the respective Manipulator model, and install the Manipulator.
Table Top Mounting Specifications
Wall Mounting Specifications
Ceiling Mounting Specifications

When the Manipulator is a protected-model, take note of the following safety information.

WARNING

  • After the Manipulator is installed, immediately connect the M/C cable connector to the Manipulator. Leaving the Manipulator unconnected may result in electric shock and/or malfunction of the robot system because protection at IP65 cannot be ensured.

CAUTION

  • When operating Manipulators in special environments (oil smoke, dust, etc.), do not install the Controller in the same environment. The Controller does not satisfy the protection class (IP65). Using the Controller in these special environments may damage or lead to a breakdown of the Controller.

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