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Viper 650 and 850 Robot with EtherCAT
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1. Switch off the 24 VDC and 200-240 VAC input supplies to the eCS-ECAT.
2. Disconnect the 24 VDC supply cable from the eCS-ECAT.
3. Disconnect the 200-240 VAC supply cable from the eCS-ECAT.
4. Disconnect all other cables from the eCS-ECAT.
5. Remove and retain the microSD card for insertion into the replacement eCS-ECAT. Refer
to Remove and Replace a MicroSD Card on page 104.
6. Attach a tag to the eCS-ECAT listing the fault diagnosis, faults or errors, and robot serial
number information.
Installing a New eCS-ECAT
Use the following procedure to install a new eCS-ECAT.
CAUTION: PROPERTY DAMAGE RISK
Follow appropriate ESD procedures during the replacement phase.
1. Carefully remove the new eCS-ECAT from its packaging, check it for any signs of dam-
age, and remove any foreign packing materials or debris.
2. If you are replacing an existing eCS-ECAT, insert the microSD card that you removed
from the failed unit into the new eCS-ECAT.
3. Carefully place the eCS-ECAT next to the robot.
4. Connect all cables and wires that were removed when removing the old eCS-ECAT.
5. Connect the 24 VDC cable to the VDC plug on the eCS-ECAT.
6. Connect the 200-240 VAC cable to the VAC plug on the eCS-ECAT.
7. Switch ON the 200-240 VAC input supply to the eCS-ECAT.
8. Switch ON the 24 VDC input supply to the eCS-ECAT.
9. After the eCS-ECAT has completed booting:
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Verify that the new eCS-ECAT passes the safety equipmjent checks. Refer to User-
Supplied Safety Equipment Checks on page 86.
In general, if the eCS-ECAT has passed the safety utilities on one Viper, it can be
used on another Viper without running those utilities again. If the Sysmac safety
utilities were never run, you will have to run them. Refer to User-Supplied Safety
Equipment Checks on page 86.
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Test the system for proper operation.
Remove and Replace a MicroSD Card
The eCS-ECAT requires a MicroSD card to operate. The following procedures provide import-
ant precautions and instructions for removing and replacing the MicroSD card.
