Epson G3 Series manual Before Reading This Manual

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Before Reading This Manual

This section describes what you should know before reading this manual.

Structure of Control System

The G3 series Manipulators can be used with the following combinations of Controllers and software.

The operating methods and descriptions are different depending on which software you are using. The following icons are put beside appropriate text as necessary. Use the descriptions that pertain to the software you are using.

Controller : RC180

Software : EPSON RC+ 5.0 Ver. 5.3 or greater

For details on commands, refer to User’s Guide or “On-line help”.

Turning ON/OFF Controller

When you see the instruction “Turn ON/OFF the Controller” in this manual, be sure to turn ON/OFF all the hardware components. For the Controller composition, refer to the table above.

Shape of Motors

The shape of the motors used for the Manipulator that you are using may be different from the shape of the motors described in this manual because of the specifications.

Setting by Using Software

This manual contains setting procedures by using software. They are marked with the following icon.

EPSON

RC+

Figures in this Manual

The figures of manipulators indicated in this manual are basically Standard-model Manipulator. Unless special instruction is provided, the specifications of Standard-model and Cleanroom-model are the same.

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Contents G3 series Manipulator Manual G3 series Manipulator Manual Foreword Service Center North & South America Epson AMERICA, INC Japan & OthersEurope Controller RC180 Software Epson RC+ 5.0 Ver .3 or greater Before Reading This ManualG3 Rev.1 Table of Contents Covers Safety Maintenance General MaintenanceMaintenance Parts List Motion RangeSetup & Operation Page Setup & Operation 1. Safety SafetyConventions Design and Installation Safety All necessary safety precautions Operation SafetyUnexpectedly Free running distance in emergency Emergency StopJoint #4 Emergency Movement Without Drive PowerBe careful not to burn yourself Manipulator LabelsCommon Multiple Mounting Table Top Mounting Space productivity SpecificationsFeatures of G3 series Manipulators Setup & Operation 2. SpecificationsModel 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 Standard-model G3-***1SM Multiple MountingG3-301SM 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 Conditions Environments and InstallationSetup & Operation 3. Environments and Installation Environmental ConditionsDo not remove the M/C cables from the Manipulator Base TableSpace 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 Cleanroom-model Connecting the CablesCable Connections Malfunction of the robot system User Wires and Pneumatic TubesElectrical Wires Pneumatic TubesMultiple Mounting Relocation and Storage Precautions for Relocation and StorageTable Top Mounting Example of Arm Retaining Posture Wire tie Sheet Attaching an End Effector Setting of End EffectorsAttaching Cameras and Valves Common Dimensions Table Top MountingUnit mm Load on the Shaft Weight and Inertia SettingsWeight Setting Equivalent Weight FormulaAutomatic acceleration/deceleration setting by Weight 120 Automatic speed setting by Weight 140100 100 005 Inertia SettingMoment of Inertia and the Inertia Setting Moment of inertia of load on the shaftEccentric quantity of load on the shaft Eccentric Quantity100 150 Moment of inertia of a cylinder Moment of inertia of a rectangular parallelepipedMm Shaft height G3 Rev.1 Precautions for Auto Acceleration/Deceleration of Joint #3Automatic acceleration/deceleration vs. Joint #3 position 100 120 150Motion Range Setup & Operation 5. Motion RangeMotion Range Setting by Pulse Range for All Joints 1 Max. Pulse Range of Joint #1 ±142 / ±142 2 Max. Pulse Range of Joint #24 Max. Pulse Range of Joint #4 3 Max. Pulse Range of Joint #3Motion Range Setting by Mechanical Stops Views from the bottom of Arm #1 Setting the Mechanical Stops of Joints #1 and #2G3-**1SM/CM-R Views from the top of Arm #1Recommended JointSetting 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 Stopped Safety MaintenanceMaintenance 1. Safety Maintenance Not connect it directly to a factory power sourceSchedule for Maintenance Inspection General MaintenanceMaintenance 2. General Maintenance Inspection While the Power is on Manipulator is operatingInspection Point Greasing Set Screw Tightening Torque Tightening Hexagon Socket Head Cap BoltsMatching Origins Bolt Tightening TorqueG3-**1C Cleanroom-model with bellows Layout of Maintenance PartsG3-**1S Standard-model G3-**1SM Standard-model G3-**1CM Cleanroom-model with bellowsR13B031227 Maintenance 3. CoversCovers R13B031226Table Top Mounting Multiple Mounting Arm Top CoverRemoval Installation G3-**1 Table Top Mounting Arm Bottom CoverArm Cap G3-**1S* Standard-modelG3-**1* Table Top Mounting G3-**1*W Multiple Mounting Connector PlateG3-**1* Table Top Mounting Connector Sub PlateG3-**1S* Standard-model G3-**1C* Cleanroom-model User PlateBase Bottom Cover Heatsink PlateMaintenance 4. Maintenance Parts List Maintenance Parts ListCommon Parts Standard-model Parts by Environment Model