System Overview

Epson RC+ 8.0 software, which is installed to the PC connected to the robot controller, contains several components that enable you to control an entire robotic work cell. Epson RC+ 8.0 communicates with the controller using USB or Ethernet.

Epson RC+ 8.0 and the Controller can be used in following environments:

Slave system

The Controller is PLC or PC cell slave. Application is developed with Epson RC+ 8.0. After saving the object code to the Controller, it does not need to be connected to the computer. The Controller is controlled by I/O or fieldbus.

Standalone system

Controls the robot and peripheral equipment as the robot controller. Epson RC+ 8.0 displays the simple operator window in AUTO mode. By using RC+ API option, .NET application can be controlled.

Offline development system

Program edition and project build can be checked on the offline PC.

Simulation system

Epson RC+ 8.0 on the PC which is connected to the Controller can execute the program without the actual I/O or robot by using the virtual I/O and dry run.