Epson G3 Series manual Foreword

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FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing our robot products.

This manual contains the information necessary for the correct use of the manipulator. Please carefully read this manual and other related manuals before installing the robot system.

Keep this manual handy for easy access at all times.

WARRANTY

The Manipulator and its optional parts are shipped to our customers only after being subjected to the strictest quality controls, tests, and inspections to certify its compliance with our high performance standards.

Product malfunctions resulting from normal handling or operation will be repaired free of charge during the normal warranty period. (Please ask your Regional Sales Office for warranty period information.)

However, customers will be charged for repairs in the following cases (even if they occur during the warranty period):

1.Damage or malfunction caused by improper use which is not described in the manual, or careless use.

2.Malfunctions caused by customers’ unauthorized disassembly.

3.Damage due to improper adjustments or unauthorized repair attempts.

4.Damage caused by natural disasters such as earthquake, flood, etc.

Warnings, Cautions, Usage:

1.If the Manipulator or associated equipment is used outside of the usage conditions and product specifications described in the manuals, this warranty is void.

2.If you do not follow the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS in this manual, we cannot be responsible for any malfunction or accident, even if the result is injury or death.

3.We cannot foresee all possible dangers and consequences. Therefore, this manual cannot warn the user of all possible hazards.

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G3 Rev.1

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Contents G3 series Manipulator Manual G3 series Manipulator Manual Foreword Service Center North & South America Epson AMERICA, INC Japan & OthersEurope Before Reading This Manual Controller RC180 Software Epson RC+ 5.0 Ver .3 or greaterG3 Rev.1 Table of Contents Safety Maintenance General Maintenance Maintenance Parts ListMotion Range CoversSetup & Operation Page Setup & Operation 1. Safety SafetyConventions Design and Installation Safety All necessary safety precautions Operation SafetyUnexpectedly Emergency Stop Free running distance in emergencyEmergency Movement Without Drive Power Joint #4Manipulator Labels Be careful not to burn yourselfCommon Multiple Mounting Table Top Mounting Specifications Features of G3 series ManipulatorsSetup & Operation 2. Specifications Space productivityModel Number and Model Differences Table Top Mounting Part Names and Outer DimensionsStandard-model G3-***S Or more Setup & Operation 2. Specifications Cleanroom-model G3-***C Reference through hole View from the bottom of the base Multiple Mounting Standard-model G3-***1SMG3-301SM G3-351SM 220 Max.410 Max.450 Upper bellows Exhaust port Plate cover Lower bellows Reference through hole View from the bottom of the base Specifications Assignable Value How to Set the Model Environments and Installation Setup & Operation 3. Environments and InstallationEnvironmental Conditions ConditionsBase Table Do not remove the M/C cables from the ManipulatorSpace for teaching Space for maintenance and inspection Mounting DimensionsSpace for cables G3-251S/C Standard G3-301S/C G3-301SM/CM Unpacking and Transportation Installation Procedure Multiple Mounting Connecting the Cables Cleanroom-modelCable Connections User Wires and Pneumatic Tubes Electrical WiresPneumatic Tubes Malfunction of the robot systemMultiple Mounting Precautions for Relocation and Storage Relocation and StorageTable Top Mounting Example of Arm Retaining Posture Wire tie Sheet Setting of End Effectors Attaching an End EffectorAttaching Cameras and Valves Common Dimensions Table Top MountingUnit mm Weight and Inertia Settings Weight SettingEquivalent Weight Formula Load on the ShaftAutomatic acceleration/deceleration setting by Weight 120 Automatic speed setting by Weight 140100 Inertia Setting Moment of Inertia and the Inertia SettingMoment of inertia of load on the shaft 100 005Eccentric quantity of load on the shaft Eccentric Quantity100 150 Moment of inertia of a rectangular parallelepiped Moment of inertia of a cylinderPrecautions for Auto Acceleration/Deceleration of Joint #3 Automatic acceleration/deceleration vs. Joint #3 position100 120 150 Mm Shaft height G3 Rev.1Setup & Operation 5. Motion Range Motion RangeMotion Range Setting by Pulse Range for All Joints 1 Max. Pulse Range of Joint #1 2 Max. Pulse Range of Joint #2 ±142 / ±1423 Max. Pulse Range of Joint #3 4 Max. Pulse Range of Joint #4Motion Range Setting by Mechanical Stops Setting the Mechanical Stops of Joints #1 and #2 Views from the bottom of Arm #1Views from the top of Arm #1 G3-**1SM/CM-RJoint RecommendedSetting the Mechanical Stop of Joint #3 Sets low speed Standard Motion Range G3-251S 141 79.3 84.0 120 250 221.9 224.5 G3-301S-L 150 G3-301S-R G3-301SM/CM 115 G3-351SM-L G3-351SM-R 105 130 120 Setup & Operation 5. Motion Range Maintenance Page Safety Maintenance Maintenance 1. Safety MaintenanceNot connect it directly to a factory power source StoppedGeneral Maintenance Schedule for Maintenance InspectionMaintenance 2. General Maintenance Inspection While the Power is on Manipulator is operatingInspection Point Greasing Tightening Hexagon Socket Head Cap Bolts Matching OriginsBolt Tightening Torque Set Screw Tightening TorqueG3-**1C Cleanroom-model with bellows Layout of Maintenance PartsG3-**1S Standard-model G3-**1CM Cleanroom-model with bellows G3-**1SM Standard-modelMaintenance 3. Covers CoversR13B031226 R13B031227Table Top Mounting Multiple Mounting Arm Top CoverRemoval Installation Arm Bottom Cover Arm CapG3-**1S* Standard-model G3-**1 Table Top MountingConnector Plate G3-**1* Table Top Mounting G3-**1*W Multiple MountingConnector Sub Plate G3-**1S* Standard-model G3-**1C* Cleanroom-modelUser Plate G3-**1* Table Top MountingHeatsink Plate Base Bottom CoverMaintenance 4. Maintenance Parts List Maintenance Parts ListCommon Parts Parts by Environment Model Standard-model