Welcome to Epson RC+ 8.0

Welcome to the Epson RC+ 8.0 Project Management and Development Environment. Epson RC+ 8.0 is used to develop application software for the Robot Controller.

Epson RC+ 8.0 features

• Operable on Windows
  Integrated application development environment
• SPEL+ programming language
  BASIC-like programming language with support for multi-tasking, robot motion control, I/O control, and networking
• Communicates with the Controller by USB or Ethernet
• Allows you to connect one computer with multiple Controllers
• Multi simultaneous session
• I/O systems including Digital I/O boards and Fieldbus I/O
• TCP/IP and RS-232C communications
• Background task
  Controls entire system
• Database access
• Vision Guide option
  Integrated vision robot guidance
• RC+ API option
  Enables you to control the system using standard Microsoft .NET programming environments including Microsoft Visual Basic and Microsoft Visual C++.
• Security option
  Allows you to administrate all Epson RC+ users on your system. It also includes usage auditing, so you can track how many hours are spent using the system, and if changes were made.
• Conveyor Tracking option
  Enables one or more robots to pick parts from moving conveyors using vision or sensors.
• PG Motion System option
  Allows you to use third party motors and drivers to control auxiliary equipment such as XY tables, slides, etc.
• ECP option
  Supports CP motion relative to a fixed point.
• GUI Builder option
  Integrated GUI development tool
• Force Guide option
  Allows a robot to use torque/force sensing and measurement
• Absolute Accuracy Calibration
  Makes sure the coordinates and trajectory match the actual robot position and trajectory. This function is used for some options and applicable models.
• VRT option
  Enables you to reduce vibration of Robot Motion.
• Part Feeding option
  You can easily supply parts by the Robot.
• Safety Function (Only for the Controller with Safety Board, some of them are option.)
  Sets limit of operation speed and operating area for the robot, it allows you to make an application controlling robot safely.