8/12/2019 EPSON MicroPowerDrive

1/2

The EPSON Micro PowerDrive RC170 controller is a low cost, h

performance robot controller that provides the ultimate experience in ease

use, compact size, and reliability at an incredibly low price. With c

performance features better than many high end robot controllers, the EPSMicro PowerDrive creates a whole new class of robot controllers for custom

seeking the best mix of low cost and high performance.

At the heart of the Micro PowerDrive is the new EPSON PowerDrive se

technology that provides superior path control, incredibly fast accel/de

times, and tremendous overall motion capabilities in an ultra compact fo

factor. As the industrys smallest 6-axis robot controller, the Micro PowerDr

can be mounted inside a standard cabinet panel next to a PLC sav

valuable factory floor space. But dont let the small size fool you. The Mi

PowerDrive combines tremendous power and flexibility that allows it to

used for stand alone, PLC Slave, and PC driven applications.

The Micro PowerDrive is available with all EPSON E2 SCARA and Pro

6-axis robots and includes an enhanced new version of the popular aindustry leading EPSON RC+ development environment. With powe

features such as 16 taskmulti-tasking, the full featured SPEL+ programm

language, project management, source level debugging with EPSO

SmartSenseTM technology and more, the Micro PowerDrive with EPSON R

reduces development time allowing developers to build automat

systems faster and easier.

8/12/2019 EPSON MicroPowerDrive

2/2

EPSON Robots18300 Central Avenu e

Carson, CA 90746 USA

Mounting Options Desktop, Wall, Rack, Floor, Ceiling

DimensionsBase Unit

Extension Drive Unit for Pro Six

Extension Option Unit

300(w) x 170(D) x 240(H)

75(W) x 130(D) x 240(H)

55(W) x 130(D) x 240(H)

WeightBase Unit: 7 Kg (without options)Configured for Pro Six: 8 Kg

CPU Intel ULV Celeron 400Mhz

Memory64 MB Flash

64 MB DRAM

128K SRAM (for backup variables)

Robot Manipulator Control

Joint Control

Motion Type

Speed / Accel / Decel

AC Servo

Up to 6 axis simultaneous control

PTP (Point to Point) andCP (Continuous Path) motion

Fully programmable

Digital I/O

Standard I/O

Remote I/O (Pre Assigned)

16 Inputs / 8 Outputs (Optically Isolated)8 Inputs / 8 Outputs (may be configured

as additional standard I/O)

Communication Interfaces

Ethernet

USB 1.1 or 2.0

10/100Base-T Ethernet - High speed

connection to 1 or more controllers

via network

USB port 1 - Direct 1 to 1 high speed

connection to 1 controller

USB port 2 - for USB memory

Power Source 200-240 VAC Single Phase 50/60 Hz

Environment

Temperature

HumidityStandards for Environment

5-40 deg C

20-80% (no condensation)

RoHS

Safety Standards

CE Compliance

ANSI/RIA15.06-1999

UL1740 (Coming soon)

Safety Features

Redundant Emergency stop circuit,Redundant Safeguard circuit, Low power

mode, Dynamic brake, Lockout/tagoutdevice and detection of the following:

(Encoder data error, Positioning servoerror, Speed error, Torque error, Overload

error, Overheat error, CPU error, Memoryerror, AC Power error, Temperature error,

Cooling fan error)

EPSON Robots SupportedEPSON E2 SCARA Series

EPSON Pro Six Series

robots.epson.com

Development Environ ment EPSON RC+

Programming Language SPEL+

PC Requirements

Operating System

CPU Speed

Required HDD Space

Windows XP Professional

850 MHz (or faster)

500MB (minimum)

Multitasking up to 16 simultaneous tasks

Error Handling

Error History

User Errors

Automatic error logging

User defined errors and messages

Languages English, French, German, Japanese

Source Code EditorColor coded with auto syntax assist, code indent, and

built-in EPSON SmartSense technology

Debugger Source level debugger with single step, breakpoints, watcvariables, and built-in EPSON SmartSense technology

SPEL+ LanguagePowerful, easy to learn structured language with featuressuch as: functions, parameter passing, variable types, lon

variable names, event traps, error handling and much mo

RC+ Development

Environment

Project based development environment with advanced

ease of use features such as: Project Explorer for easy access to application files

Point and click configuration wizards Point file spreadsheets for editing points

Robot Manager for jogging, teaching points, andconfiguring robot parameters

Run Window for fast development Operator Window for easy production use

I/O Monitor and I/O Label Editor allow easy setup andviewing of I/O status

Task Manager provides debugging/monitoring dialog fall actively running tasks

Integrated help system is always just a click away

PLC ConnectionEasy to use controller as PLC slave through DeviceNet,

Profibus or Remote I/O connection

EPSON reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time and without notice. The information furnished indocument is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no guarantees are made. For the latest information, check owebsite at: www.robots.epson.com. Windows, Windows XP, and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel aCeleron are trademarks of Intel Corporation. EPSONRC+, SPEL+, SmartSense and PowerDrive are trademarks of SEIKOEPSON CORPORATION. REV: Micro PowerDrive-A

Hardware Specifications Software Specifications & Features

Tel: 562-290-5910

Fax: 562-290-5999Email: inf o@robots.epson.co

Web: robots.epson.com

Expansion I/O (32 Inputs /32 Outputs) up to 4 boards total

Fieldbus Slave boards (DeviceNet, Profibus, CC-Link)

RS232-C Board (Up to 8 ports available with 2 option boards)

VB Guide Lite (Microsoft .Net Communication Module)

ECP Software Option (External Control Point motion)

Teach Pendant (TP1)

Operator Panel (OP1)

Options

Option Unit

(4) RS232 Ports

Expansion I/O

Base Unit

Extension Drive Unit

Module for Pro Six Rob

Standard I/OEthernet

USB Memory

Teach Pendant

Connection

USB to PC