Part Feeding Window
| Items | Description |
|---|---|
| Enabled | Select this check box to enable the feeder. |
| Model | Select the feeder model. |
| Name | Set a name of your choice. (Half-width alphanumeric characters and underscores only. Up to 32 characters in length) |
| IP Address | Enter the IP Address currently set to the feeder. Default IP Address 192.168.0.64 |
| IP Mask | Enter the IP Subnet Mask currently set to the feeder. Default Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 |
| Port | Enter the Port number currently set to the feeder. Default Port number 4001 |
| Description | Write a description (comments) for the feeder. This field is optional. (Half-width alphanumeric characters and underscores only. Up to 256 characters in length) |
| Backlight installed | Select this check box if a backlight has been installed inside the feeder. |
| Purge gate installed | If connecting the purge gate of the feeder option, select the check box. (IF-240, IF-380 and IF-530 only) |
| Hopper 1 installed Hopper 2 installed | Check in the box if a hopper is connected. Select Gen.1 or Gen.2. Refer to the following section for further details on hopper type. |
| How to Identify Hoppers | Displays the hopper types.
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KEY POINTS
To change network settings for the feeder, click the [Configure] button described in the next section.
An error will occur when connecting to the feeder if an IP Address, IP Mask or Port that is different from current feeder settings is entered. Note that the error will not occur when the [Apply] button is pressed.
The "Purge gate installed" setting influences vibration parameters. If you are using a Purge Gate, check the "Purge gate installed" checkbox prior to adding new Parts in the Part Feeding dialog. If the checkbox is checked after adding new Parts, the feeder will not perform properly.
If the feeder is an IF-80, the settings for Hopper installed and hopper type will be automatically set to the following values. You cannot change the settings.
- Hopper 1 installed: Checked, Hopper 2 installed: Unchecked
- Hopper 1 type: Gen.2, Hopper 2 type: Empty
If the feeder is an IF-240 and both Hopper 1 installed and Hopper 2 installed are checked and the you click the Purge Gate installed, a message informing that only one hopper can be used if the purge gate is enabled is displayed. If you select no, the setting is restored, otherwise, Hopper 2 installed is unchecked.
If the feeder is an IF-240 and both Purge gate installed and Hopper 1 installed are checked and the you click the Hopper 2 installed, a message informing that two hoppers can be used only if the purge gate is not used is displayed. If you select no, the setting is restored, otherwise, Purge gate installed is unchecked.
For previous EPSONRC+7.0 Part Feeding projects, if a hopper was installed, Hoppers is set to Hopper1, and Hopper 1 Type is set as follows.
- IF-80: Gen.1
- Except for IF-80: Gen.2
| Button | Description |
|---|---|
| Close | Closes the dialog. |
| Apply | Applies changes. |
| Restore | Undo changes. |
| Test | Tests the feeder’s communication |
| Configure | Changes feeder network settings.
- IP Address Sets a new IP address for the feeder. - IP Mask Sets a new subnet mask for the feeder. - Port Sets a new port number for the feeder. Once settings are complete, click the [OK] button. |
CAUTION
Set a private IP address (see below) for the feeder before use.
Class A: 10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255
Class B: 172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255
Class C: 192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255
When setting a global IP address for the feeder, be sure to understand risks such as unauthorized access before use.
KEY POINTS
The controller and the feeder can only communicate if they are in the same network segment.
You will not be able to connect to the feeder if network settings are configured for a different subnet that is used for the Controller. If this is the case, you will need to change the IP Address and IP Mask for the Controller.
These settings are found in Epson RC+ 8.0 Menu - [Setup] - [System Configuration] - [Controller] - [Configuration].
For more details, refer to the following manual.
"Epson RC+ User’s Guide - Ethernet communications"