Integration with the Part Feeder
In order to ensure the hopper's proper operation, it is necessary to properly fix it to the base table you designed along with the application. Improper installation of the hopper may result in decreased performance.
Using the base plate's four holes, you can mechanically fix the hopper with M6 screws. To fix the hopper in place, see the following to find its official dimensions.
CAUTION
If you use the HOPPER FIXATION KIT FOR L/M, make sure that the tightening torque for the four M6 screws does not exceed 4N·m.
Example of integrating a hopper and part feeder:
The figure below displays a representative example of hopper-part feeder integration. The hopper is fixed to the same base table as the part feeder. See the following for information on integrating the hopper and part feeder.
"Epson RC+ 8.0 Option Part Feeding 8.0 IF-240 - Installation"
"Epson RC+ 8.0 Option Part Feeding 8.0 IF-380 & IF-530 - Installation"
Integrating the hopper and part feeder:
Precautions for fixing the hopper:
The figures below show a good example (✓) and a bad example (×) of hopper-part feeder integration. In general, we recommend installing the hopper to the base table directly.
Proper hopper installation
Mistaken installation method 1:
A vibration isolator is installed directly on the hopper.
CAUTION
Do not install a vibration isolator directly on the hopper. A vibration isolator is already integrated in the hopper's casing. If you use an external vibration isolator, the inside of the hopper will vibrate more than the container itself, and may cause irreparable damage to the electronic control unit.
Mistaken installation method 2:
A hopper is installed on a table with low rigidity.
CAUTION
Do not install the hopper on a low-rigidity base table or table.