Adding a standard robot
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If you have purchased the PG motion system (option), you can add up to three user-defined robots. For details, refer to the following manual.
"Robot Controller Option PG Motion System"
In the Epson RC+ 8.0 menu, select [Setup]-[System Configuration].
Select [Controller]-[Robots].
Click the [Add] button. The dialog shown below appears.
Type in a name for the new manipulator and enter the serial number on the manipulator’s nameplate. Any serial number can be used, but it is recommended that you use the number that is stamped on the manipulator.
Select a motion system to use from the [Motion System] dropdown list. If there are no other motion systems installed, then "Standard" will already be selected.
Select a Drive Unit for your manipulator from the [Drive Unit] dropdown list.
Select the robot type in the [Robot Family] box.
Select the series name of the manipulator in the [Series] box.
Select the robot model in the [Model] box. Available robots will be displayed according to the format of the currently installed motor driver. If you use [Dry run], all robots selected in step 8 will be shown.
Click the [OK] button. The controller will be restarted.
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For the Controller with Safety Board, assign a robot using the safety function to Robot 1. A Safety Board password is necessary when using Controller with Safety Board.