Epson RC170 manual Firmware Update, Case and Display Cleaning

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6. Maintenance and Inspection

6.3 Firmware Update

The Robot Controller and the Operator Panel divides the work to identify the role of their function. To function the Operator Panel properly, the firmware combination of the Robot Controller and the Operator Panel must be correct.

The firmware of the Robot Controller and the Operator Panel is installed correctly at shipment from the manufacturer. However, firmware upgrade may be required for the difference of the purchase period or trouble countermeasure.

The firmware updating procedure of the Operator Panel is indicated for the occasion explained above.

Normally, The firmware for the Operator Panel is supplied with the Controller firmware.

To update the firmware, an environment to connect the development PC installing EPSON RC+ and the Controller with a USB cable is required. (Firmware update is not available by Ethernet connection.)

(1)Connect the development PC and the Controller with the USB cable.

(2)Turn ON the Controller and wait until it starts up. (Do not startup the EPSON RC+ until the firmware update is completed.)

(3)Insert the installing “firmware CD-ROM” to the CD-ROM drive of the development PC.

(4)Execute “OPSetup.exe”.

(5)The [OPSetup] dialog appears.

(6)Click the <Setup> button. The firmware update starts.

When password input dialog is displayed, input the password of the Program mode.

It takes few minutes for transfer. Do not remove the USB cable or turn OFF the Controller or development PC during transfer.

(7)The Controller is rebooted automatically and the dialog only indicating the <OK> button to notify the update completion appears. Click the <OK> button to close the dialog.

(8)Click the <Exit> button on the [OPSetup] dialog to finish the procedure.

6.4Case and Display Cleaning

NOTE

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When the case or the display surface became dirty, apply mild detergent and wring out a soft cloth to clean the case or the display.

-Do not use such as thinner, organic solvent, and strongly acidic type.

-Do not touch the display with pointed things such as mechanical pencil. It may cause scratches or malfunctions.

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Contents OP1 RC170 Option Operator Panel OP1 Rev.1a OP1 RC170 Option Operator PanelForeword Trademarks Before Reading This Manual Manufacturer & SupplierTable of Contents Programming for Operator Panel Safety SafetySafety Precautions ConventionsPage How to Reset an Emergency Stop State Emergency StopPendant to the Controller Electrical Specifications SpecificationsSpecification Tables Environmental SpecificationsPart Names and Functions Function switchesEmergency Stop switch Touch PanelHcom connector Specifications Power LampTeach Pendant connector Bypass Plug Tool connectorAppearance and Dimensions Appearance without mounting metal haspsExternal appearance with mounting metal hasps Panel Cutout Dimensions Mounting Metal Hasps DimensionsUnpacking InstallationInstallation GasketMounting Holes Installing Operator Panel Connecting Cables Teach Pendant Connection Operation Basic OperationsOperation Startup Screen Operator Panel screen imageStartup screen Program Execution Screen How to set the Operator Panel to a control device Operation Serious Error stateError state Program numberExecute program Cancel programReset Pause programTask Monitor Screen I/O Monitor Screen Monitor screen 32-bit display OP1 Rev.1aOperation Monitor screen 8-bit display System History Screen Application Screen Application screen numerical value input Application screen text string inputSetup Screen Startup screen Setup screen LanguageOperation Change display after program execution Simple Display Program Programming for Operator PanelDisplay on Operator Panel Programming for Operator PanelExecuting the display device selection command Data Input from Operator PanelDisplay Device Value Input String Input About Display Language Maintenance and Inspection Contrast AdjustmentMaintenance and Inspection Brightness Adjustment Firmware Update Case and Display CleaningGasket evenly sticking out Replacement ProcedureAbout Gasket Approximately 3.0 mm from the groove OP1 Rev.1aRegular Maintenance Inspection Backlight ReplacementMaintenance Parts List
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