Connecting the Development PC and Controller via Ethernet

This explains the procedure for connecting the development PC and Controller over an Ethernet connection.

1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the development PC and Controller.

2. Turn on the Controller.

3. Start the Epson RC+ software.

4. From the Epson RC+ menu, select [Setup] - [PC to Controller Communications] to display the [PC to Controller Communications] dialog box.

5. Click the [Add] button.
   

6. Perform the following settings and then click the [OK] button.
   Connection method: Connection to Controller via Ethernet
   Controller series: RC800-A
   

7. No. 2 is added. Make the following settings, and click the [Apply] button.
   Name: Valid value for identifying the Controller to be connected
   IP Address: IP address of the Controller to be connected
   

8. The [Name] and [IP Address] set in Step 7 are displayed.

   

9. Confirm that "No.2" is selected and then click the [Connect] button.

   

10. After connection of the development PC and the Controller is completed, "Connected" is displayed in the [Connection Status:] field. Check that "Connected" is displayed, and click the [Close] button to close the [PC to Controller Communications] dialog box.
    

This completes the connection of the development PC and the Controller. The robot system can now be used from Epson RC+ over an Ethernet connection.