Epson robots Overview

Robot controllers that can be selected according to equipment
RC180
RC180
Compact controller
RC620
■ PLC-based equipment
■ No need to set IP address when connecting via Ethernet or USB
RC180: Fits easily inside most control panel boxes (SCARA controller:
approx. 10l volume; 6-axis controller approx. 13l volume)
RC90: LS series dedicated controller
Work cell Controller
PC built-in controller
Multi-manipulator
Controls entire equipment
High speed conveyor tracking
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Epson Robots
Overview
PC Work cell Controller
PLC
Open architecture
Fieldbus I/O
Fully controls entire equipment without PLC
Windows is installed *6
USB2.0 or
E hernet
PC
Reliable high performance achieved
through a long history
Creation of operation windows
Image processing
(monochrome)
Image processing
(color/monochrome)
Programming environment
EPSON RC+
Addi ional axis
Common features Useful common features
共通機能
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High speed conveyor tracking
Windows is a registered trademark of US Microsoft Corporation in the US and other countries.
■ One push backup
USB memory can be used to easily
retrieve error history, setting information, etc.
Inquiries and information
Factory Automation System Dept.
Suwa Minami Plant : 1010 Fujimi, Fujimi-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano-ken, 399-0295
TEL 81-266-61-1804
FAX 81-266-61-1846
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Correct as of April 2012
1982
EC124R2292F
First mass
1
production model
completed
1986
Super clean robot
Class 1 for the degree
of cleanliness
1994
Robot system
supporting Windows
1997
Short arm
SCARA robot
2001
Wall / ceiling mounting
SCARA robot
2009
Compact and High
speed 6-Axis Robot
C3 Series
2009
360 degrees turn
SCARA robot RS3 series
Faced with a need to assemble small precision parts with high accuracy and efficiency,
Epson in 1981 began developing robots to manufacture Seiko wristwatches.
Expertise gained from developing original and subsequent robots has been passed on to create Epson’s current lineup of robots,
Epson robots: Reliable for every process
■ GUI Builder
PC built-in controller
which are renowned for their high precision and high reliability operation at fast speeds.
Epson has also refined its robots to include space-saving, power-saving and advanced controller technologies.
PC built-in controller
PC built-in controller
Compact controller
Compact controller
■ PG motion system
Multi-manipulator
■ VB guide
■ Conveyor tracking
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■ Vision Guide
Supply
Assembly
Rapidly sorting, aligning and loading separately supplied components
Position and assemble supplied components
If you need to…
■ Use rapid motion in short strokes
If you need to…
■ Improve yield through highly accurate assembly
■ To operate without stopping the line
■ Freely lay out pallets and indexes
■ Optimal performance in a practical region
(short to intermediate distance) on the line
■ Compact but has a motion range equivalent to higher class robots
■ For image processing and conveyor tracking, operate
without stopping the line (G series)
■ Siimple supply work (LS series)
Inspection
Packing
Set and then sort products in the inspection unit
Pack finished products in boxes
If you need to…
■ Set the robot in a work position according to the specifications of
the inspection unit
If you need to…
■ Carry heavy or multiple packages at the same time
■ Use a (heavy) hand with multiple functions
■ Support large pallets and multiple pallets
■ Integrate multiple inspection units and reduce footprint
■ Use a robot that is smaller than a palletizer
■ High speed, highly accurate arm, and a wide variety of
easy-to-use commands
■ You can select the mounting specifications (table top mounting,
ceiling mounting, or wall mounting) to improve space efficiency
■ Circular motion range allows you to effectively use the space
underneath the robot
（RS series）
（RS series）
■ Motion in any direction enables a free layout
■ Simple assembly (LS series)
■ Can be used with inspection software (LabVIEW) to
■ Maximum payload of 20kg, 1m arm to transport and pack in a box
G series / LS series
Conveyor tracking / GUI Builder
G series / LS series / RS series
Vision guide
automate inspections
■ A slim arm and highly-flexible joint can be combined to enable
Ceiling mounting model and wall mounting model can be used to
effectively use floor space and make the process compact
flexible positioning and operation in a narrow space
C3 series / S5 series
PG motion system / VB guide
RS series / G series
Use example
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Electricity
Precision assembly of HDDs, wristwatch units, and o her parts
Electronics
Assembly and inspec ion of smartphones
Bonding and transport of liquid crystal panels
Assembly of consoles, mirrors, power window motors,
Automobile
ignition/intelligent keys, ABSs and TCSs
Food
Cosmetic
Place packed food
(chocolates, confectionery gifts, retort pouches, etc.) in boxes
Assembly of electric shavers and electric too hbrushes
Medical
equipment
Placing and removing of test tubes in and from centrifuge
Assembly of as hma relief sprays
Alignment of syringes and transfer of blood packs
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Lineup of Epson robot
SCARA robot (LS series)
SCARA robot (G seris)
6 axis robot
SCARA robot(360 degree rotating)
High speed and rapid motion Achieve rapid motion with short strokes
‫ ع‬Rapidly and accurately transport and assemble small parts
Standard cycle time <SCARA robot>
Robot
G1
G3
G6
LS3
LS6
Standard cycle time <6 axsis robot>
Standard cycle time (sec)
0.29
0.43
0.36
0.45
0.42
Arm length (mm)
175
300
550
400
600
Robot
Standard cycle time (sec)
P point (mm)
C3
0.37
600
S5
0.44
706
G1: Cycle time based on round-trip arch motion (100mm forizontal, 25mm vertical) with
Cycle time based on round-trip arch motion (300mm horizontal, 25mm vertical) with 1kg payload
0.5kg payload (path cordinates optimized for maximum speed).
(path cordinates optimized for maximum speed).
G3/G6/LS3/LS6: Cycle time based on round-trip arch motion (300mm forizontal, 25mm vertical)
with 2kg payload (path cordinates optimized for maximum speed).
Space
Space-saving
Space ssavi
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G6
/10/20
Supports various layouts and large pallets
G1
G
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G33
Compact but has a wide motion range
‫ ع‬Does not have a cable duct, allowing the motion range on
the back side of the robot to be increased by 20% compared
with earlier models
‫ ع‬/otion range around the center can be increased by
appropriately setting the ratio of the arm lengths of J1 and J2
so that large pallets can be used Mo
Motion range
‫ ع‬Curving arm that increases the motion range on the front and back sides
Ensure an equivalent motion range using a one class smaller robot
‫ ع‬Small footprint
G3
G3
Earlier models
‫ ع‬Technology for quickly stopping robots
Epson robots can stop with low vibration even
after high-speed motion and quickly start the next
operation so that operation time can be reduced.
‫ ع‬One level higher precision
Epson robots use smart motion control technology to achieve
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Small robot that can achieve a motion range equivalent to
higher class robots
350
mm
Curving arm
mm
Arm
A B5-sized tray was
placed in the motion
range to compare
Equivalent motion
range as a higher
class robot
Epson robot
Position
Are you dissatisfied with
the trajectory accuracy?
Equivalent motion range as a higher class robot
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G1
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G1
G6
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250
mm
Arm
New structure transformed the concept of
SCARA robots
‫ ع‬Small body with a wide effective operating area
Rotates and moves around the whole area inside
compact equipment
‫ ع‬Moves in all directions
Rectangular
coordinate robot
Large-scale 5ECTC
Can replace with 360 degree
rotating SCARA RS3 while
maintaining the current productivity leve
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Largely contributes to space-saving
Slim body and small elbow
C3
Radius of elbow Approx. 1/2
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Footprint is 1/3
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Clean-room type
+51 (Equivalent to Class 10)
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S5
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Clean-room type
+51 (Equivalent to Class 100)
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Protection type
+2
‫ ع‬Programming environment
‫ ع‬Simulator environment
Use easy-to-understand GUIs and reduce teaching time/effort
Execute 3D robot operations using the same program as the actual equipment
Integrate and control the robot and image processing using
the same screen
Create, debug, and execute a program using the same screen
Check interference between the robot and peripherals
Useful for deciding the optimal layout of the robot
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Image of motion range
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Support implementation using easy-to-understand and
Ease
Easeof
ofuse
us easy-to-use software
Small and skillful wrist
Image of installation
surface
RS3
C3
Earlier models
Epson robots are extremely useful for:
٨Applying adhesives
٨Cutting with cutter
٨ Moving straight into space between equipment
In addition, it is possible to easily draw
complex 3D curves using simple settings.
R95
R199
P
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Protection type
+2
90mm
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Moves flexibly in narrow spaces and makes equipment compact
‫ ع‬Provides same high level speed and accuracy as SCARA robots
‫ ع‬Slim arms
ms and small joint
joints contribute to downsizing of equipment
Contributes to making compact equipment
Footprint is 1/2
RS3
C3/S5
Robot that continues to vibrate
mm
Arm
1 2 9 mm
45S
RS3
Target
position
C3
Earlier models
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Table top
mounting
-135 q
65mm
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Wall
mounting
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Ceiling
mounting
Jog & Teach screen
Simulator screen
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Options
Options that widen the possibilities of automation
Perform positioning
without jigs
Control the robot using
another language
Create operation
screens for equipment
Software options
■ GUI Builder
1. Select
3. Align
GUI Builder is a tool for creating GUIs.
Pick and place without
stopping the conveyor
Place the robot and controller in separate locations
GUIs and robot programs can be linked together to
easily create an operational screen for various events
such as the starting and stopping of an application
simply by dragging and dropping and significantly
reduce the time for developing an operational screen.
2. Place
4. Programming
Connect and enable communications
with a PC and PLC
Control motors of
peripherals
GUI Builder screen
Teach, activate, and stop robots without using a PC or PLC
■ VB guide
By using VB guide, you can link software created
using Visual Basic *1 , Visual C *1, or LabVIEW *2
to a robot.
Controller options
EPSON
RC +
VB guide
EPSON RC +・ Robot control software
VB
VC
LabVIEW
Visual Basic and Visual C are registered trademarks of Microsoft.
*12 LabVIEW
is a registered trademark of National Instruments
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■ Vision guide
Easy-to-use image processing option that includes geometric
correlation pattern matching that is tolerant to changes in
brightness level as a standard feature
Hardware options
● Easy to lay out equipment
● Can easily set image processing settings using a GUI
● Easy to match coordinates of the robot with coordinates
of the camera
● The robot program and the image processing program
were developed using the same software
Operation unit option
■ Conveyor tracking
Enables operations in which a camera or sensor is used to
detect work on a conveyor and a robot is used to handle the work
Supports linear and circular conveyors
●Can be used instead of manual operations
●Can operate without stopping
●Supports low-volume production of
a wide variety of products
Controller
Robot 1
Robot 2
Camera
Controller unit
Encoder
■ PG motion system
Conveyor
Various motors, such as motor for driving a conveyor, can be controlled using robot language
●1 board can be used to control up to 4 axes
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■ Teach Pendant （TP1 / TP2)
■ Operator Panel (OP1)
You can perform teaching while
moving the robot at a separate
location from the controller
You can activate and
stop equipment from a
convenient location.
You can confirm the I/O state,
the operational status of the program,
and error history.
(TP1:RC180 / RC620 TP2:RC90)
(For RC180)
Communication options
Manipulator options
■ RS-232 board
■ Eternal Wring Unit (G6/10/20)
4 ports per board
■ Internal Wring Unit (RS Series)
■ Extension I/O board
■ Power and signal cable (5m, 10m)
32 input and 32 output ports per board
※Standard cable is 3m
■ Fieldbus I/O
DeviceNet *3 , PROFIBUS DP, PROFINET
CC-Link *4 , EtherNet/IP *5
is a trademark of Open DeviceNet Vendor Association, Inc. (ODVA).
*34 DeviceNet
CC-Link is a registered trademark of CC-Link Partner Association.
*5 Ethernet/IP
is a trademark of ControlNet International, Ltd. and is used under license from ODVA.
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