Epson Sales Co., Ltd.
New controller, teach pendant, and food grease specification model added to industrial SCARA robot
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Epson Sales Corporation has released new industrial SCARA (horizontal articulated) robot products, including the RC800-A controller compatible with the GX series (Note 1) and the TP4 teach pendant, as well as the T series and TP4 robots. We have added three models with food grease specifications to the LS series and GX series, and will begin accepting orders from September 17, 2024.
Epson’s SCARA robots have the No. 1 global market share (Note 2) for 13 consecutive years, and are devices that increase automation and productivity by responding to a variety of customer needs, such as manufacturing electrical, electronic, and automotive parts. It is used as part of.
The new controller product “RC800-A”, which is a device for controlling the movement of robots, offers greater flexibility by improving the accuracy of “conveyor tracking”, which is highly sought after by customers, and by being equipped with a force sensor board as standard. We have improved usability for our customers by allowing them to build highly efficient systems. The controller option teach pendant “TP4” has built-in Epson robot integrated software “Epson RC 8.0” (Note 3), which will be available in August 2024, and allows program development without a computer. We have also reduced the weight to 1.2 kg, reducing the burden on our customers.
For the food manufacturing industry, where the need for automation is increasing, we will introduce a model with food grease specifications. With a lineup of three models, we will support automation in various food manufacturing processes and contribute to solving social issues such as the declining workforce.
(Note 1) Currently, the compatible robots for the controller “RC800-A” are “GX4-C” and “GX8-C”. In order to be compatible with “RC800-A”, the “GX-B series” will be changed to the “GX-C series”. The teach pendant “TP4” is compatible with SCARA robots and 6-axis (vertical
articulated) robots.
(Note 2) Based on quantity-based shipments of industrial SCARA robots from 2011 to 2023 (according to research by Fuji Keizai Co., Ltd., “2012-2024 Worldwide Robot-related Market Current Situation and Future Prospects”)
(Note 3) For details on Epson robot integrated software “Epson RC 8.0”, please visit the Epson homepage.
https://www.epson.jp/products/robots/lineup/software/
[About the new product’s main features, price, and order start date] Controller “RC800-A”
■Improving the accuracy of conveyor tracking and building a system with a high degree of freedom to further improve usability for customers
Teach pendant “TP4”
■Weighs 1.2kg, reducing the burden during work. Furthermore, lower power consumption contributes to reducing environmental impact
(Note 4) Since we do not sell the controller alone, the standard price is for SCARA robot “GX4-C251S” “RC800-A”.
[About the new product’s main features, price, and order start date] Food grease specification model
■Food grease specification model that can be used in food factories. Reducing hygiene risks through automation
■A rich lineup of 3 models and 7 models is available. Can be selected according to customer’s usage
(Note 5) The number of the arm length is entered in ■, so the model name differs depending on the arm length.
[Main feature details of new product]
Controller “RC800-A”
■Improving the accuracy of conveyor tracking and building a system with a high degree of freedom to further improve usability for customers
The controllers, which were separated into the RC700 series and RC90 series, have been integrated into the RC800 series, making them upward compatible and eliminating the confusion customers have when selecting a model. Furthermore, we have improved the accuracy of conveyor tracking, which quickly grasps and places parts and products flowing at high speed on the conveyor. By increasing the accuracy of conveyor tracking, which is highly demanded by our customers, we contribute to improving productivity. It also shortens the time it takes to reflect the measurement data from the force sensor. It has become possible to construct a system with a higher degree of freedom.
Teach pendant “TP4”
■Weighs 1.2kg, reducing the burden during work. Furthermore, lower power consumption reduces environmental impact
The current model “TP3” weighs 1.5kg, while the “TP4” weighs 1.2kg, which is 0.3kg lighter, reducing the burden during work. Furthermore, power consumption has been reduced from 25W of “TP3” to less than 15W. It also contributes to reducing environmental impact.
Food grease specification model
■Food grease specification model that can be used in food factories. Reducing hygiene risks through automation
Uses food grease (Note 6) that is approved for use in food
manufacturing machinery. Furthermore, by installing bellows to prevent food grease from scattering, it prevents foreign objects from getting mixed in and contributes to reducing hygiene risks.
(Note 6) Uses H1 grease certified and registered by NSF International. ■A rich lineup of 3 models and 7 models is available. Can be selected according to customer’s usage
We offer a rich lineup of 3 models and 7 models with different payloads and arm lengths. You can choose according to your process and the ingredients you handle.
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