[Tools] Menu

Epson RC+ 8.0 has several GUI tools to support the system development. All tools can be accessed from the [Tools] menu. Many also have tool bar buttons and hot keys.

The Tools Menu includes the following selections:

• Robot Manager: Motor control, Jog & Teach, change robot parameters.
• Command Window: Execute SPEL+ commands directly.
• I/O Monitor: Monitor and change I/O status.
• Task Manager: Monitor and control task status.
• Macros: Opens the Macro Window.
• I/O Label Editor: Edit I/O labels.
• User Error Editor: Edit user errors.
• Controller: Do maintenance on the controller, such as backup, restore, and export status.
• Simulator: Check the robot orientation and motion in a 3D display.
• GUI Builder: You can create a GUI (graphical user interface). This product is a paid add-on that requires a separate license.
• Conveyor Tracking: This is used for conveyor tracking calibration. This is not supported by virtual controllers. This product is a paid add-on that requires a separate license.
• Part Feeding: This sets and calibrates part feeding parameters. This is not supported by virtual controllers. This product is a paid add-on that requires a separate license.
• Vision: This uses Vision Guide for image processing.
• Force Guide: This uses Force Guide to create a force sensor application.
• Force Monitor: This displays the current force value, and provides analysis and comparisons of historical values.