Technical data

Features & advantages
• Powerful and compact slave
controller
• Graded safety systems
(safety door circuit/emergency
stop circuit)
• Among the smallest 6-axis
controllers worldwide
• Easy operation thanks to
well-established Epson RC+
development environment
• Servo system for maximum
robot power
• Remote control
• Comprehensive diagnostics
system
• Machine Vision with Epson Vision
Guide 5.0 software
• Extended communication
due to fi eldbus, RS-232C and I/O
• USB backup
• Standard I/O
Integrated concept, easy networking
With a base area only slightly larger than an A4-sheet,
the RC180 is incredibly small and yet extremely power-
ful. The small smart one of extremely good value was
mainly designed for slave network operation.
The RC180 controller has an operating system optimised for Epson robots
and can be easily programmed via USB from an external PC. Programming
via network is also possible which is ideal for projects led by several develop-
ment engineers and administrators.
There are numerous interesting options for the Epson RC180. Among them
are fi eldbus cards for easy I/O communication with higher-level control units
such as PLC or PC, the innovative Epson Smart Vision system as well as the
operating and display devices adjusted to the controller.
Further information on the RC180 is provided on pages 8 and following.
Features & advantages
• Powerful master
controller for up to 20 axes
• Multitasking
• Current Windows Embedded
version: unlimited possibilities
and easy operation
• Supports Conveyor Tracking
• Remote control
• Comprehensive diagnostics
system
• Diverse Machine Vision options
• Support of most diverse bus
protocols and interface expansion
• GUI builder to design your own
operator interfaces
• USB backup
• Standard I/O
RC180:
WORKS ON
COMMAND
EPSON RC180
RC620:
HAS IT ALL
UNDER CONTROL
EPSON RC620
6 7
Vision system
(Smart Camera)
RC180
Option Unit(s) Servo Unit
6-axis robots only
Teach Pendant (TP1)Operator Pendant (OP1)
e.g. PC, PLC
SCARA robot
6-axis robot
The compact RC620 is designed as a central controller
for several robots in one cell; it can control up to 20
axes. Of course you can also use the RC620 as slave
— the controller is as fl exible as required.
Due to its open system design — a Windows-based industrial PC with
standard interfaces such as USB, Ethernet, RS-232C as well as standard PCI
and special slots — it can be smoothly integrated into existing production
processes and can easily be combined with individual expansion cards and
software.
Fieldbus systems, Conveyor Tracking, Machine Vision or GUI Builder to
design your own operator interface for external systems and integrate them
into the robot controller — the RC620 is perfectly equipped for all tasks and
offers new visions for the future.
Further information on the RC620 is provided on pages 20 and following.
Open on all sides
Teach Pendant (TP1)
6-axis robot
SCARA robot
RC620
Industrial PC
Vision system
SCARA robot
Conveyors and other
peripheral equipment.
Connection options via e.g.
I/O, RS-232C, fi eldbus or
pulse generator.
Additional axes
Drive Unit Drive Unit
Monitor, mouse, keyboard