RCP4
Actuator
Slider Type/Rod Type
First Step Guide
Sixth Edition
Thank you for purchasing our product.
Make sure to read the Safety Guide and detailed Instruction Manual (DVD) included with the product in addition to
this First Step Guide to ensure correct use.
This Instruction Manual is original.
•
Using or copying all or part of this Instruction Manual without permission is prohibited.
•
The company names, names of products and trademarks of each company shown in the sentences are registered
trademarks.
Product Check
This product is comprised of the following parts if it is of standard configuration.
If you find any fault in the contained model or any missing parts, contact us or our distributor.
1. Parts (The option is excluded.)
No.
!
Part Name
Model
Quantity
Remarks
!
1 Actuator
Main
Body
!
Refer to How to read the model No.
!
1
Accessories
2
Motor • Encoder Cable
*1
1
3
Home Position Marking Sticker
Packaged in slider type
4
Nut
Packaged in rod type :
Refer to list below
5
First Step Guide
1
6
Instruction Manual (DVD)
1
7 Safety
Guide
1
*1 Please refer to the wiring layout for the enclosed motor cable and encoder cable.
(List of Included Nut Type)
Model No.
Nut
(M8
×
1.25)
Nut
(M10
×
1.25)
Nut
(M14
×
1.5)
RA3C, RA3R
1
RA5C,
RA5R
1
RA6C, RA6R
1
2. How to read the model plate
3. How to read the Model No.
3.1 Slider
Type
RCP4
−
SA5C
−
I
−
42P
−
3
−
50
−
P3
−
P
−
B
−
**
[Refer to the catalog or Instruction Manual (DVD) for specification details.]
Note 1 Identification for IAI use only : It may be displayed for IAI use. It is not a code to show the model
type.
3.2 Rod
Type
RCP4
−
RA5C
−
I
−
42P
−
3
−
50
−
P3
−
P
−
B
−
**
[Refer to the catalog or Instruction Manual (DVD) for specification details.]
Note 1 Identification for IAI use only : It may be displayed for IAI use. It is not a code to show the model type.
(Note) The monitor type 42SP is equipped only with Lead 3, and 56SP only with Lead 4, and they are
equipped with a brake in standard. There is no variation of reversed type and no-brake type.
Precautions in Handling
1. Handling of the Packed Product
Take the greatest care in transporting the product, not to bump or drop it.
•
An operator should never attempt to carry a heavy package on his own.
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When setting down the package temporarily, keep it horizontal.
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Do not step on the package.
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Do not place on the package a heavy object that may cause the box deformation or apply stress on it.
2. Handling of the Unpacked Product
Do not transport the actuator by holding the cable or move it by pulling the cable.
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When the actuator is taken out from the package and handled, hold the base section.
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When the stainless sheet is attached, never hold the stainless sheet section.
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When transporting the actuator, be careful not to hit it against other objects. In particular, pay attention
to the side cover.
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Do not give any unnatural force to any of the sections in the actuator. In particular, pay attention not to
apply any force on the stainless steel sheet if the actuator is equipped with the stainless steel sheet.
Environments for Installation, Storage and Preservation
1. Installation Environment
Please attempt to avoid installing the product to such places as listed below.
It is generally the environment where a worker can work without any protection gear.
Also, make sure to keep enough space necessary for maintenance work.
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Place where exposed to radiant heat from a huge heat source such as heat treatment
•
Place where the ambient temperature goes out of the applicable range from 0 to 40
°
C
•
Place where condensation would occur due to sudden temperature change
•
Place where the relative humidity exceeds 85% RH
•
Place where exposed to the direct sunlight
•
Place where corrosive gas or flammable gas exist
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Place where it contains a lot of dust, salt or iron (Outside of an ordinary assembly plant)
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Place where water, oil (includes oil mist and cutting fluid) or chemical is splashed
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Place where the product main body receives vibration or hit impact
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Place with an altitude of 2,000m or more
Make sure to have a treatment for blocking when using in the following conditions:
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Place where noise is generated by such facts as static electricity
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Place where exposed to the influence of strong electric or magnetic field
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Place where exposed to the influence of ultraviolet or radiant rays
2. Storage and Preservation Environment
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The storage and preservation environment should comply with the same standards as those for the installation
environment. In particular, when the machine is to be stored for a long time, pay close attention to
environmental conditions so that no dew condensation forms.
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Unless specially specified, moisture absorbency protection is not included in the package when the machine is
delivered. In the case that the machine is to be stored and preserved in an environment where dew
condensation is anticipated, take the condensation preventive measures from outside of the entire package, or
directly after opening the package.
•
For storage and preservation temperature, the machine withstands temperatures up to 60
°
C for a short time,
but in the case of the storage and preservation period of 1 month or more, control the temperature to 50
°
C or
less.
•
The product should be settled in the horizontal orientation while in storage and reservation. In the case it is
stored in the packaged condition, follow the posture instruction if any displayed on the package.
Names of the Parts
1. Slider Type
1.1 Motor Straight Type
1.2 Motor Reversing Type
The direction of the motor is either left reversed: ML (shown in figure above) or right reversed: MR.
1.3 Clean Room Type
Dimensions and outlines for the actuator, refer to the catalog or Instruction Manual (DVD).
2. Rod Type
2.1 Motor
Straight
Type
Rod-Tip Adapter
Actuator Cable
Rod
Frame Cover
Base
Motor Unit
Screw for motor unit attachment
Tapped hole for ground cable connection
Front bracket
Scraper (Oprtion equipped type)
Opposite Side
of the Motor
Motor Side
Right Side
Left Side
Warning : Operation of this equipment requires detailed installation and operation instructions which are
provided on the DVD Manual included in the box this device was packaged in. It should be retained
with this device at all times.
A hard copy of Manual can be requested by contacting your nearest IAI Sales Office listed at
the back cover of the Instruction Manual or on the First Step Guide.
Model
Serial number
MODEL RCP4-SA5C-I-42P-3-50-P3-P-B
SERIAL No.000090266 MADE IN JAPAN
Screw for motor unit attachment
Tapped hole for ground cable connection
Side Cover
Opposite Side
of the Motor
Motor Side
Slider
Motor Unit
Front Cover
Slider Cover
Stainless Steel Sheet
Actuator Cable
Base
Right Side
Left Side
Right Side
Left Side
Motor Unit
Screw for Motor Unit Attachment
Pulley Bracket
Pulley Cover
Reversing Bracket
Front Cover
Base
Actuator Cable
<Series name>
<Type>
Motor straight type
RA3C, RA5C, RA6C
Motor Reversing type
RA3R, RA5R, RA6R
<Encoder type>
I : Incremental
<Motor type>
28P :
28
□
size,
42P : 42
□
size,
56P :
56
□
size,
42SP : 42
□
size,
56SP : 56
□
size
<Lead>
RA3C, RA3R
RA6C,RA6R
2.5/5/10/16
4/8/16/24
RA5C, RA5R
3/6/12/20
<Stroke>
Identification for IAI use only
(Note 1)
<Options>
B :
Brake
NM : Reversed-home
specification
HS :
Home-Position
Check
Sensor
FL
: Flange bracket (Front)
SC :
Scraper
ML : Motor Left Reversed
MR : Motor Right Reversed
PR :
Equipped
with
Attachment
Holes on Rear Side
<Cable length>
N :
None
P :
1m
S :
3m
M :
5m
X
□□
: Length specification
R
□□
: Robot cable
<Controller>
P3 :
PCON-CA
MSEP, MSEL
P4 :
PCON-CFA
<Series name>
Standard specification
RCP4
Clean room specification
RCP4CR
<Type>
Motor straight type
SA3C, SA5C, SA6C, SA7C
Motor reversing type
SA3R, SA5R, SA6R, SA7R
<Encoder type>
I : Incremental
<Motor type>
28P : 28
□
size
42P : 42
□
size
56P : 56
□
size
<Lead>
SA3C, SA3R
2/4/6
SA5C, SA6C
SA5R, SA6R
3/6/12/20
SA7C, SA7R
4/8/16/24
Identification for IAI use only
(Note 1)
<Options>
B :
Brake
NM : Reversed-home
specification
ML : Motor Left Reversed
MR : Motor Right Reversed
VR : Air Vacuum Joint on Other
Side
HSR : Home-Position Check Sensor
on Right
HSL : Home-Position Check Sensor
on Left
SR :
Slider
Roller
Type
PR :
Equipped
with
Attachment
Holes on Rear Side
<Cable length>
N :
None
P :
1m
S :
3m
M :
5m
X
□□
: Length specification
R
□□
: Robot cable
<Controller>
P3 :
PCON-CA
MSEP, MSEL
<Stroke>
Base
Air Vacuum Joint
Slider
Front Cover
Slider Cover
Motor Side
Screw for motor unit attachment
Motor Unit
Stainless Steel Sheet
Actuator Cable