Ethernet Cable
Connect the Ethernet cable for the Ethernet HUB/switch or the Robot Controller to the LAN1 or LAN2 connecter.
- Use Category 5e (with a shield) for the Ethernet cable.
- Install the cable so as not to apply load on the Ethernet connector.
- Put the Ethernet cable as far from the surrounding noise as possible.
Connection example 1:
CV2 and Robot Controller need to be connected in the same subnet. When connecting by the USB, PC network setting does not need to be set as same as Robot Controller.
- Connect an ethernet cable between the Robot Controller (LAN) and the CV2. Both straight and crossing cables can be used.
- Connect a USB cable between Robot Controller and PC.
KEY POINTS
The following connection cannot be used.
Connection example 2:
CV2, PC, and Robot Controller need to be connected in the same subnet using a switch or hub.
- Connect an Ethernet cable between the CV2 and the Ethernet hub/switch.
- Connect an Ethernet cable between the Controller and the Ethernet hub/switch.
- Connect an Ethernet cable between the PC and the Ethernet hub/switch.
- When the image of the camera is not monitored while operating the robot system, you do not have to connect the Epson RC+8.0 PC to use the Vision Guide 8.0.
Tips:
LAN1 and LAN2 of the CV2 can be functioned as Ethernet switches. In this connection example, the PC and the Robot Controller can be connected to LAN1 and LAN2 for each.
CAUTION
You can use the general Ethernet hub or Ethernet switch for connection. However, be sure to use products complying with the industrial standards or noise resistant Ethernet cable (STP cable). If you use office use products or UTP cable, it may cause communication error and may not offer the proper performance.
Connection example 3:
CV2 can be used with multiple Robot Controllers.
- Connect an Ethernet cable between the camera, the Controller, the PC, and the Ethernet hub/switch.
KEY POINTS
The project numbers for the CV2 should be set to the projects transmitted to each Robot Controller without duplication. The two projects controlled by CV2 must use different cameras.
One camera cannot be shared by two robot controllers. In this example, you need to connect two cameras for each controller.
For details of setting, refer to the following.
"Epson RC+ User’s Guide - Project Setting"