Items to be prepared by the customer
The general peripheral equipments indicated in the diagram below shall be prepared by the customer as required.
Outline view of mounting a robot hand
| Symbol | Item |
|---|---|
| a | Compressed air |
| b | Regulator |
| c | Controller |
| d | External power supply |
| e | Manipulator |
| f | Hand |
| g | Finger, Vacuum pad |
| h | Unit |
| i | Tool adapter |
KEY POINTS
While not noted in the diagram, the valve and vacuum generator may be installed near the user wiring or piping connectors at the rear or top side of the manipulator.
Hand unit, fingers, vacuum pad
Use the hand, fingers, vacuum pad, and other equipment best suited to the shape and material of the workpiece in use
Tool adapter
An adapter used to mount the hand to the robot
Robot Flange Dimensions and Tool Adapter
Pneumatic generator
Compressor, etc.
This is required when using a pneumatic chuck hand, and an ejector to use a suction hand.
Regulator, mist separator, filter, etc.
This includes regulators used to adjust the pressure of the compressed air, and filters for removing dust and moisture from the compressed air
Valve
These is used to turn the supply of compressed air to the hand on and off
A solenoid valve (single solenoid, double solenoid) is suitable.
Vacuum generator (ejectors, vacuum pumps, etc.)
When using a suction hand: Vacuum generator
Epson RC+ Hand function supports the vacuum break function provided with many vacuum generators.
24V DC external power supply
A 24V DC power supply for supplying power to the sensors, valves, and other devices installed to the hand.
KEY POINTS
A T series manipulator can supply 24V DC power from the hand I/O connector. Do not exceed the following allowable current levels during use.
- T3: 500 [mA] or less
- T6: 700 [mA] or less
For more information, refer to the following.
"T Series Manual - Hand I/O Connector"
"T-B Series Manual - Hand I/O Connector"
WARNING
Always make sure that the plug for the external power source is pulled out of the socket when wiring and connecting the 24V DC external power source. Performing work while the power source is conducting electricity may cause electric shock or a malfunction.
CAUTION
Read the manual provided with the external power source thoroughly when using an external power source.
Electric wires, tubes, connectors
Electric wires, tubes for compressed air, connectors best suited to the hand or valve in use
Some manipulators allow users to wire and connect their own wiring and piping internally.
For more information about manipulator wiring and piping, refer to the following manuals.
"Manipulator Manuals"