Epson RC800A Controller with SafeSense™ Technology

Built to perform with industrial-rated safety features

The Epson RC800A robot controller is the next-generation high-performance controller, with powerful motion control, open architecture, leading-edge ease of use and integrated safety technology. More than just a connection to a PC, the RC800A combines both the power of PC-based controls and the power of a real-time engine, running up to 32 tasks with over 500 commands to help optimize runtime, recovery and error handling, with increased processing power versus previous models. The RC800A features intelligent servo drives that provide high acceleration, smooth motion and fast settling times to help maximize throughput with proprietary GYROPLUS™ vibration reduction technology. Along with an open-architecture design, these features allow customers to integrate third-party software and hardware to build systems that suit their needs.

The RC800A can enable customers to build industrial collaborative workcells. Featuring SafeSense™ technology with an EN/ISO 13849 safety rating, the RC800A provides safety-rated speed and position monitoring that, with proper risk assessment, can allow humans and robots to interact without a safety fence. This next-level technology helps improve productivity by enabling faster interaction with machines for daily operations and maintenance. And by potentially removing the need for physical safety barriers, users can help reduce the footprint and overall cost of their robot automation system.

Advanced and beginning users alike select the RC800A as their robot controller because it can help save time and money with almost every application. This full-featured, compact and convenient solution offers an efficient and flexible form factor that can be floor-, wall- or rack-mounted, includes Modbus® TCP/IP and offers 24 inputs and 16 outputs. All connections, as well as lockout, backup port and message display features, can be accessed easily on the front panel of the controller. Moreover, new controller architecture provides energy savings when compared with previous models.

The RC800A includes Epson RC+® software to streamline program development and simplify automation tasks. This industry-leading software is ideal for creating industrial robot solutions that are either standalone with a GUI option; PC-based with API options; or PLC-controlled with remote fieldbus options for added convenience. Epson RC+ wizards, point-and-click setup, Jog and Teach window, integrated debugger, 3D simulator and many other features help reduce overall development time. In addition, options such as vision guidance, .NET support (RC+ API), EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, PROFIBUS, GUI builder and much more are fully integrated into the Epson RC+ development environment to help maximize performance and ease of use.

Overview

Ultra high performance and flexibility — powerful servo motion control for smooth motion, precise positioning and fast program execution times
Fast cycle times — intelligent servo drivers provide high acceleration, smooth motion and fast settling times to help maximize throughput with proprietary GYROPLUS vibration reduction system
Ultimate ease of use — intuitive and feature-packed Epson RC+ development software helps create powerful solutions with a simple user interface, integrated debugger and advanced 3D simulator
Flexible control structures — Epson RC+ is ideal for creating industrial robot solutions that are standalone with a GUI creation option; PC-based with API options such as LabVIEW®; or PLC-controlled with remote fieldbus options, including Add-On Instructions (AOIs)
SafeSense technology — includes standard and advanced features that, with a proper risk assessment, help allow for increased productivity and worker safety while potentially minimizing machine footprint due to the reduction of physical barriers
Accelerate the development of workcell applications — fully integrated, optional solutions include vision guidance, parts feeding, force guidance, conveyor tracking and fieldbus; Epson RC+ Solutions Platform allows for seamless expansion of third-party solutions, benefiting developers and end users
Expandable options — three available option slots for extended I/O, Force Guide, conveyor tracking, fieldbus slave and analog I/O; seamless software integration with API (.NET), vision guidance and IntelliFlex™ parts feeding
Compact and convenient — efficient form factor can be floor-, wall- or rack-mounted; all connections, as well as lockout, backup port and message display, are accessible on the front panel of controller
PC-based open architecture — allows for development online or offline, with over 500 commands to optimize runtime, recovery and error handling; easily integrates with third-party hardware and software
World-class service and support — with four decades of automation experience, Epson provides support for your automation needs through its dedicated application and service teams

Eco Features

RoHS compliant

Specifications

Technical Specifications:

Basic Hardware Specs: Memory Capacity:

Maximum Object Size: 4MB
Point Data Area: 1,000 points (per file)
Backup Variable Area: Max. 768KB (includes the memory area for the management table)
Approx. 4,000 variables (depends on the size of array variable)

External Input/Output Signals (Standard):

Standard I/O Input: 24
Output: 16

Option Boards (PCI or PCIe Slots):

Fieldbus I/O Master 1 channel per board, PROFIBUS, PROFINET DeviceNet^{®, Ethernet/IP}
Maximum of 1 board allowed

Communication Interfaces: Ethernet: 1 port (10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T)
USB: 1 port (Type B)

Options:

Available Robots: GX-C Series SCARA (GX4C, GX8C, GX10C, GX20C)Options: I/O Inputs: 24 per board
Outputs: 16 per board Maximum of 3 boards allowed
Analog I/O 1 or 4 channels
RS-232c 2 channels per board Maximum of 2 boards allowed
Fieldbus I/O Slave 1 channel per board, PROFINET, PROFIBUS-DP, DeviceNet, CC-Link, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT^® Maximum of 1 board allowed
Pulse Generator 4 axes/board Maximum of 3 boards allowed

Physical Specifications:

Weight: 24.25 lb / 11 kgSafety Standards and Features: Safety Standards:

Emergency Stop Switch
Safety Door Input
Low Power Mode
Dynamic Brake
Encoder Cable Disconnection Error Detection
Motor Overload Detection
Irregular Motor Torque (Out of Control Manipulator) Detection
Motor Speed Error Detection
Positioning Overflow - Servo Error Detection
CPU Irregularity Detection
Memory Check-Sum Error Detection
Overheat Detection at the Motor Drive Module
Relay Welding Detection
Over-Voltage Detection
AC Power Supply Voltage
Reduction Detection
Temperature Error Detection
Fan Error Detection

Integrated Safety Board:

Safety Input: 5 dual signal inputs
Safety Output: 3 dual signal outputs
Safe Torque Off (STO), Safety Stop (SS1), Emergency Stop, Enable, Soft Axis Limit, Safeguard (SG)/Safety Gate

Optional Safety Functions: Safety Limited Speed (SLS), Safety Limited Position (SLP), Joint Angle Monitoring
Integrated Safety and Optional Safety Performance: Category 3, PLd¹Robot Manipulator Control: Programming Language and Robot Control Software: Epson RC+ 8.x (a multitasking robot OS)
Joint Control: Up to six (6) joint simultaneous control, software AC servo control
Speed Control:

PTP Motion: Programming in the range of 1% to 100%
CP Motion: Programmable (actual value to be manually entered)

Acceleration/Deceleration Control:

PTP Motion: Programming in the range of 1% to 100%
CP Motion: Programmable (actual value to be manually entered)

Number of Manipulators: 1
Positioning Control: PTP (Point-to-Point) / CP (Continuous Path)Power Source: AC 200 V to 240 V / Single phase 50/60 Hz

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