Epson LS6 SCARA Robots

600

High Performance with Low Cost

Fast Cycle Throughput
Industry Leading Ease of Use
600mm Arm Length
ISO 4 Clean Model Available

Epson LS6 SCARA robots are perfect for factories looking for maximum value without giving up performance. They are used for applications such as mechanical or electrical assembly, pick and place, kitting, dispensing and much more. Epson LS6 SCARA's are the robot of choice when price/performance is critical. LS6 SCARA arms come with a 600mm arm length and ISO 4 Clean Models are available. With outstanding cycle times, industry leading ease of use and of course Epson reliability, LS6's are the robots of choice.

All Epson LS6 SCARA Robots are available with our low cost, high performance RC90 Controller that provides the ultimate experience in ease of use and reliability all at an incredibly low price. Epson RC+ is the development environment of choice for reducing overall development time with powerful tools and easy to use integrated options such as Vision Guidance, DeviceNet, Profibus, Microsoft .NET support, GUI Builder and much more.

Epson LS6 SCARA Robots

Features & Benefits

As part of our LS-Series robot lineup, the LS6 models are perfect when more reach or payload is required for applications which require high speed but at a lower cost. The LS6 robots come with our RC90 controller which uses the Industry leading RC+ Development Environment and has a host of options available including vision guidance, .NET connectivity, DeviceNet, Profibus, CC-Link, GUI Builder and much more. LS6 robots are ideal for pick and place and simplistic applications although the RC90 has the power to handle more complex applications as well.

High Performance

High speed cycle times to maximize part throughput
Outstanding Accel/Decel Rates with smooth start/stop motion
Top speeds of 6800 mm/sec gets parts moved fast and precisely
Low residual vibration due to powerful proprietary servo system design

Great Value

Performance comparable to more expensive competitive models
Standard and ISO 4 Clean Model available for semiconductor or other industries
Same Epson quality, reliability and support with a reduced price

Best in Class Controller and Development Software

Epson RC+ leads the industry in ease of use to save development time
Hundreds of language statements and the power to get the job done easily and right the first time
Integrated options to maximize system performance and reduce overall development time (see options page for more details)
High performance processing power many times faster than competitors models

Used for a Wide Variety of Applications and Industries

Automotive
Hard Drive
Medical
Lab Automation
Consumer Products
Industrial Products
Telecommunications
Pharmaceutical
Packaging
Semiconductor
Electronics

Epson LS6 SCARA Robots

Specifications

Arm Length

LS6-601x: 600 mm J1+J2 (325+275 mm)
J3 (Z): 200 mm (170 Clean)

Repeatability

J1 + J2: +/-0.020 mm
J3: +/-0.010 mm
J4: +/-0.010 deg

Payload

Max: 6 Kg
Rated: 2 Kg

User Lines

Electric: 15 lines
Air: 6mm x 2, 4mm x 1

Weight

LS6-601x: 17 Kg

Environmental

Temperature: 5- 40 deg C
Humidity: 10 - 80% (non condensing)

Robot Cables

3M (standard), 5M (optional), 10M (optional)

Available Controllers

RC90 Controller

Cycle Time (w/ 1Kg payload)

LS6-601x: 0.39 secs

Maximum Operating Speed

LS6-601x (J1+J2): 6,800 mm/sec
J3: 1,100 mm/sec
J4: 2,000 deg/sec

Motor Wattage

J1: 200Watts
J2: 200 Watts
J3: 100 Watts
J4: 100 Watts

Other

Insertion Force: 100N (10.19 kgf)
U Inertia (Max/Rated): 0.12 / 0.01 kg*m2

Measurements

Mounting Hole Footprint(mm): 150 x 150 (4-M8)
Z Axis Diameter: 20 mm

Arm Configurations

Mounting Type: Tabletop
Clean: ISO 4 Clean

Options & Accessories

Robot Options

Longer Robot to Controller Cables

Epson Robot arms come standard with 3 meter power and signal cables that connect the robot arm to the controller. 5 and 10 meter cables are available as options if you need your robot to be mounted further than 3 meters from the robot controller. The cables are different for the RC90, RC180, RC620+ and RC700 controllers so be sure to specify the proper cable option.

Part Number: There are many different cables depending upon which controller and robot that you have. Please contact your Epson Sales Manager or Distributor to make sure you order the proper cable.

Extended Warranty - LS-Series (3 years)

An extended warranty is available for all LS-Series robots. This warranty adds 21 months to the standard 15 month warranty. (36 Months)

Part Number:

Tool Adapter - (for G6 and LS6 Robots)

Tool Mounting Plate for SCARA robots. Connects to the end of the Z axis shaft. Provides flat surface for mounting tools and an access hole for routing electrical & pneumatic lines out of the hollow quill to the tooling.

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Part Number: R12B031902

I/O Options

I/O Expansion Board (RC90 Controller)

Additional PNP I/O Board (24 Inputs / 16 Outputs). For RC90 Controller.
NOTE: Maximum of 2 option boards for RC90 Controller.

Part Number: R12B040302

RS-232C Board: 2 Port (RC90 Controller)

One 4-Port RS-232C board for communication to other RS-232C based devices.
NOTE: Maximum of two option boards in RC90 Controller.

Part Number: R12B040726

DeviceNet Slave Board (RC90 Controller)

Provides DeviceNet connectivity as a slave device. Includes DeviceNet (Slave) fieldbus I/O board only. (for RC90 Controller)
NOTE: Maximum of two option boards in RC90 Controller.

Part Number: R12B040727

CC-Link Slave Board (RC90 Controller)

Provides CC-Link connectivity as a slave device. Includes CC-Link (Slave) fieldbus I/O board only.

Part Number: R12B040730

Profibus-DP Slave Board (RC90 Controller)

Provides Profibus connectivity as a slave device. Includes Profibus (Slave) fieldbus I/O board only.

Part Number: R12B040729

I/O Terminal Block Kit (RC90 Controller)

I/O Terminal Block Kit to break out digital I/O to 50 pin terminal block. Comes with 10 ft cable. The standard and expansion I/O boards for the RC90 each use (1) 50 pin cable and terminal block.

Part Number: RE000855-2

Software Options

External Control Point 5.0 Software (RC90 Controller)

External Control Point software (ECP) allows coordination of motion about a fixed point in space. The robot holds a part and maintains path so that the part can be moved about a fixed point in space like for sealant applications. ECP 5.x runs on the RC90 Controller.

Part Number: R12B090601

VB Guide 5.0 Software (RC90 Controller)

Provides .Net connectivity to allow programming of EPSON Robots through Vision Basic, Visual C/C++, C#, LabView, etc. Includes software CD. Version 5.x is used for RC90 Controllers.

Part Number: R12B090501

GUI Builder 5.0 Software (RC90 Controller)

GUI Builder is a graphical user interface development tool that is integrated into the EPSON RC+ development environment. Users can create their own forms with buttons, radio buttons, text boxes, drop down boxes, custom leds, etc.

Part Number: R12B091102

Vision Guidance Pkgs & Options - CV1

CV1 Vision System - Std Resolution Pkg

Controllers: RC620+, RC180, RC90

EPSON Vision Guide CV1 vision system with standard resolution camera. Low Cost vision guidance solution for Epson Robots. Supports up to 2 cameras (standard or high resolution).
Includes: CV1 base unit, High Flex USB cable, standard resolution camera (640x480), shielded ethernet cable, and industry leading ease of use Epson Vision Guide software.

Available Options for CV1 Vision System - Standard Resolution Package:

Standard resolution camera (640x480)
High resolution camera (1280x1024)
Lens kit
DIN mount 24VDC power supply

<EPSON CV1 Vision System Details>

Part Number: RCV1SR-SYS

CV1 Vision Option - Std-Res Camera

Optional standard resolution additional camera kit for the Epson CV1 Vision System. Up to 2 cameras can be added to the CV1.

Includes: CV1 standard resolution (640x480) camera and High Flex USB cable.

Controllers: RC620+, RC180, RC90

Part Number: RCV1SR-CAM

CV1 Vision System - High Resolution Pkg

Controllers: RC620+, RC180, RC90

EPSON Vision Guide CV1 vision system with High Resolution (1280x1024) camera. Low Cost vision guidance solution for Epson Robots. Supports up to 2 cameras (standard or high resolution).
Includes: CV1 base unit, High Flex USB cable, High Resolution Camera (1280x1024), shielded ethernet cable and industry leading ease of use Epson Vision Guide Software.

Available Options for CV1 Vision System - High Resolution Package:

Standard resolution camera (640x480)
High resolution camera (1280x1024)
Lens kit
DIN mount 24VDC power supply

<EPSON CV1 Vision System Details>

Part Number: RCV1HR-SYS

CV1 Vision Option - Hi-Res Camera

Optional high resolution additional camera kit for the Epson CV1 Vision System. Up to 2 cameras can be added to the CV1.

Includes: CV1 high resolution (1280x1024) camera and High Flex USB cable.

Controllers: RC620+, RC180, RC90

Part Number: RCV1HR-CAM

CV1 Vision Option - Lens Kit

Optional lens kit for the Epson CV1 Vision System. Lens work with both standard and high resolution cameras.

Includes: 8.5mm, 16mm, 25mm, 50mm lens and an extension tube set.

Controllers: RC620+, RC180, RC90

Part Number: RE0001023-1

CV1 Vision Option - 24VDC Power Supply

Optional 24VDC Din mount 3A power supply for the Epson CV1 Vision System.

Includes: Power supply unit.

Controllers: RC620+, RC180, RC90

Part Number: RE0001014-1

Teach Pendant Options

Teach Pendant - TP2 (D-Sub Type)

Teach Pendant TP2 with D-Sub connector and 5 meter cable. Connects to D-Sub connector on back of RC90 Controller. (For use with RC90 Controller)

Part Number: R12B120112

Other Options

Emergency Cable Kit (RC90, RC180, RC620 Controllers)

Controller Emergency Terminal Block kit t break out to 25 pin terminal block. Comes with 10 ft cable and terminal block. (Not included with the robot controller)

Part Number: RE000975-1

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LS6 Low Cost SCARA Robot (Front View)

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Downloads

Brochures, Whitepapers, Press Releases

EPSON LS-Series Robot Brochure
EPSON_LS-Series_SCARA_Robots (RevC).pdf

Manuals

EPSON LS-Series SCARA Robot Manual
EPSON_LS-Series_Robot_Manual(R5).pdf
EPSON RC90 Controller Manual
EPSON_RC90_Controller_Manual(R2).pdf
Epson RC+ 5.0 Users Guide (for RC180 and RC90 Controllers)
EPSON_RC+50_Users_Guide-RC170_RC180(V54R3).pdf
EPSON RC90 Controller Safety and Installation Manual
EPSON_RC90_Safety_and_Installation_Manual(R5).pdf

LS6 Drawings

Robot Model	Arm Length (mm)	Z Axis Stroke (mm)	Environment	Mounting	Curved Arm
LS6-602C	600	200	clean	tabletop
LS6-602S	600	200	standard	tabletop