
4. Operation
24 EPSON RC+ 5.0 (Ver.5.4) User's Guide Rev.4
4. Operation
This chapter contains instructions for operation of the EPSON RC+ 5.0 system. The main
topics are:
- Simple Mode
- System Power Up Procedure
- Starting EPSON RC+ 5.0
- System Shutdown Procedure
- Communications with Controller
- Writing your first program
4.1 Simple Mode
EPSON RC+ 5.0 supports two development environments: Simple Mode and Normal
Mode. Simple Mode is ideal for beginners or for simple application development.
Simple Mode features include:
- One program file and one point file No file management is required.
- No project configuration required You do not need to edit the project configuration.
- Simple Robot Manager Three pages of the Robot Manager are used in
simple mode: Control Panel, Jog & Teach, and
Points.
- Simple Help When using Simple Mode, the Help system is
tailored for simple mode.
To run EPSON RC+ 5.0 in Simple Mode, the command line option /Simple is used.
During installation, a desktop shortcut is created for Simple Mode. You can also start in
Simple Mode by select EPSON RC+ 5.0 Simple from Start | Programs | EPSON RC+ 5.0.
You cannot use Vision Guide 5.0 option in Simple mode.
To use Vision Guide 5.0, make sure that the mode is in Normal mode.
4.2 System Power Up Procedure
Follow this procedure to power up the system:
1. Ensure that all safeguards are in place and that all personnel are clear of the equipment.
2. Apply power to the Controller and I/O devices. Also apply power to the PC and
monitor, if used.
3. Start the EPSON RC+ 5.0 software on the PC if a PC is being used in the system.
4.3 Starting EPSON RC+ 5.0
There are three ways to start EPSON RC+ 5.0. You can also configure the mode that
EPSON RC+ 5.0 starts in.
Start Method 1
1. To use Simple Mode:
Double click on the EPSON RC+ 5.0 Simple robot icon located on the Windows
desktop.
To use Normal Mode:
Double click on the EPSON RC+ 5.0 robot icon located on the Windows desktop.
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