Checking Safety Function Parameters

This section describes the procedure for checking safety function parameters on a development PC.

  1. Connect the development PC and the Controller.
    Connecting the PC and the Controller Using the Development PC Connection USB Port

  2. In Epson RC+, select [Setup] - [System Configuration] to display the [System Configuration] dialog box.

  3. Under [Controller] - [Safety Functions], click [Safety Function Manager].
    Safety Function Manager starts.

  4. Check the safety function parameters set for the Controller in the Safety Function Manager.
    For details, refer to the following manual.
    "Robot Controller Safety Function Manual"

Initial Settings for Safety Function Parameters

This procedure is only for customers who wish to change the safety function settings.
This section describes the procedure for making initial settings for safety function parameters on a development PC.

  1. Start Safety Function Manager.
    For the startup procedure, see steps 1 to 3 of "Checking Safety Function Parameters."

  2. Change the safety function parameters in the Safety Function Manager.
    For details on how to operate the Safety Function Manager, refer to the following manual.
    "Robot Controller Safety Function Manual"

  3. Confirm that the safety functions operate properly.
    To check safety function operation, refer to the following manual.
    "Robot Controller Safety Function Manual"

Checking Operation of Safety Functions (Emergency Stop Switch and Safeguard)

  1. Refer to the following to check the operation of the emergency stop switch.
    Connecting an Emergency Stop Switch
    Connecting as Emergency Stop
  2. Refer to the following to check the operation of the safeguard.
    Connecting as Safeguard