Robot Parts Feeder Series

Smarter part feeding for better assembly

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The smart alternative for parts singulation

Powered by Epson® robots, the Epson Parts Feeder series offers a smart alternative to part feeders available in the market today. This revolutionary system eliminates costly, time-consuming retooling and allows manufacturers to work with a wide variety of parts without purchasing new equipment.

Integrated with Epson RC+® Development Software, the Epson Parts Feeder series offers easy setup and configuration from one environment to another. Its point-and-click interface reduces the typical development time required for advanced applications often from weeks down to days.

Reduce your development time from weeks to days with Epson’s easy setup process

Visualisation of Epson's streamlined System setup versus typical system setup

Smart auto-tuning automatically adjusts the Epson Parts Feeder series for new parts, giving you a flexible, cost-efficient, future-proof parts singulation solution that’s always ready for action.

Epson Parts Feeder series

Technical specifications
Model Name	Epson Part Feeding IF-80	Epson Part Feeding IF-240	Epson Part Feeding IF-380	Epson Part Feeding IF-530
Model Number	IF 80	IF 240	IF 380	IF 530
Part Size Dimensions	3 – 15mm	5 – 40mm	15 – 60mm	30 – 150mm
Communication	Ethernet (TCP/IP)	Ethernet (TCP/IP)	Ethernet (TCP/IP)	Ethernet (TCP/IP)
Power Supply	24 V/6 A	24 V/8 A	24 V/20 A	24 V/20 A
Vibration Platform (Length x Width)	65 x 52mm	195 x 150mm	254 x 325mm	427 x 371mm
Footprint (Length x Width x Height)	320 × 65 × 140mm	300 x 171 x 132mm	499 × 257 × 307mm	600 x 372 x 320mm
Compatible Robots	G-Series/GX-Series/LS-Series/RS-Series/T-Series/C-Series/N-Series/VT-Series	G-Series/GX-Series/LS-Series/RS-Series/T-Series/C-Series/N-Series/VT-Series	G-Series/GX-Series/LS-Series/RS-Series/T-Series/C-Series/N-Series/VT-Series	G-Series/GX-Series/LS-Series/RS-Series/T-Series/C-Series/N-Series/VT-Series
Compatible Vision Systems	Vision Guide CV2 and PV1	Vision Guide CV2 and PV1	Vision Guide CV2 and PV1	Vision Guide CV2 and PV1
What’s in the Box	Flexible Feeder, Vibration Plate, Epson Parts Feeder software, 5M Power Cable and RJ45 CAT5e Cable	Flexible Feeder, Vibration Plate, Epson Parts Feeder software, 5M Power Cable and RJ45 CAT5e Cable	Flexible Feeder, Vibration Plate, Epson Parts Feeder software, 5M Power Cable and RJ45 CAT5e Cable	Flexible Feeder, Vibration Plate, Epson Parts Feeder software, 5M Power Cable and RJ45 CAT5e Cable
Options
Integrated Backlight LED Options	Red, White, Green, Blue, Infrared	Red, White, Green, Blue, Infrared	Red, White, Green, Blue, Infrared	Red, White, Green, Blue, Infrared
Tray Configuration Options	ESD (Anti-Static)/Anti-Stick/Anti-Rolling	ESD (Anti-Static)/Anti-Stick/Anti-Rolling	ESD (Anti-Static)/Anti-Stick/Anti-Rolling	ESD (Anti-Static)/Anti-Stick/Anti-Rolling
Hopper Options	0.16 Litres	2 Litres, 3 Litres	10 Litres	15 Litres
Software Features
Maximum number of feeders supported by a single robot controller	4 (G-Series/GX-Series/LS-Series/RS-Series/C-Series/N-Series) 2 (T-Series/VT-Series)	4 (G-Series/GX-Series/LS-Series/RS-Series/C-Series/N-Series) 2 (T-Series/VT-Series)	4 (G-Series/GX-Series/LS-Series/RS-Series/C-Series/N-Series) 2 (T-Series/VT-Series)	4 (G-Series/GX-Series/LS-Series/RS-Series/C-Series/N-Series) 2 (T-Series/VT-Series)
Maximum number of robots sharing the same feeder at the same time (RC700A with drive units only)	2¹	2¹	2¹	2¹
Maximum number of unique parts per feeder running simultaneously	4	4	4	4
Max number of parts per development environment project (Epson RC +)	32	32	32	32

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Continuous parts feeding made simple

High-performance parts-feeding solution

Simple setup and configuration

Fully integrated with Epson RC+ Development Software

Point-and-click interface

Helps reduce the typical development time required for advanced applications.

Flexible parts handling

Supports parts from 3mm to 15mm, 5mm to 40mm, 15mm to 60mm and 30mm to 150mm

Quick parts changeover

Feeder offers easy setup to accommodate different parts for reduced total cost of ownership

Compatible with a wide range of parts

Supports simple to complex parts, as well as delicate materials

Smart auto-tuning

Automatically adjusts the feeder parameters for new parts setup

Unique directional vibration capabilities

Multi-axis vibration technology for optimized parts control and singulation

Backlight options

Red, white, blue, green and infrared available

Tray configuration options

ESD/anti-static, anti-stick and anti-rolling available

Easy customisation for a huge variety of parts

A step-by-step approach to system configuration with an easy-to-use wizard makes it simple to set up the feeder to the exact parameters needed for many different part types.
Multi-axis vibration technology for optimised parts control

Parts cannot be picked when they are bunched together

2. Vibration technology is used to separate parts so they can be found and picked by the robot

3. Parts are then separated and precisely placed across the full scope of the pallet

Versatile parts compatibility

The Epson Parts Feeder series’ flexible feeding supports a wide array of parts and materials, making it ideal for all sorts of different part types. It can brilliantly handle simple and complex parts ranging from 3mm to 15mm, 5mm to 40mm, 15mm to 60mm and 30mm to 150mm in size, as well as delicate materials.

A super-easy setup allows for quick parts changeover too, cutting down development times and reducing cost of ownership compared to typical feeders. Another big plus is that – unlike bowl feeders – our Epson Parts Feeder series can be used for the parts you need today, as well as those you may want to use in the future.

Applications

Mechanical & Electronic Assembly

Kitting/Palletising/Tray Loading

Material Handling

Parts Materials

Plastic

Rubber

Metal

Precision parts calibration with smart auto-tuning

An intuitive wizard also guides users through customised calibration step-by-step, automatically determining the exact values needed for optimum tuning and calibration.

Part pickup regions maximise parts throughput

Part calibration (tuning) wizard reduces tuning time

Epson RC+ 7.0 development interface

Powerful, efficient, intuitive

Thanks to its intuitive Windows control interface, open structure and integrated image processing, programming applications is incredibly quick and easy. The unique Epson-developed SPEL+ script language, enables you to programme a very wide range of robot motions, from simple pick & place application to complex multi-manipulator line control.

The Epson RC+ Simulator allows you to carry out risk-free testing, comparison and process visualisation before any robot implementation.

Integrated software tools for the Epson RC+ 7.0 development environment

Command
One-line command editor.

Compiler
Programme checking (syntax, definition, value range, and many more).

Debugger
Programme with stop points / step mode.

DLL-functions
Access to external DLL functions.

Editor
Create SPEL+ programs: Online help, syntax check, label lists, detection and colour display of keywords, parameters and comments, parameter list, definition jump.

Error text editor
Creation of your own, application-specific, error messages.

File management
Create and access files and databases (Excel, Access, SQL).

IO label editor
Edit names for I/O / markers / field bus I/O for the data sizes bit, byte, and word.

IO monitor
Display the status of I/O / markers / field bus I/O for the data sizes bit, byte, and word. Allows you to create special user displays.

Macro editor
Create a SPEL+ program as a programming aid.

Robot manager
Contains all information and control elements relevant to robots – inserted in clear windows: Set-up, edit points, loop parameters, tool and robot coordinate systems, load capacity and moment of inertia. The robot trip points can be used to switch power on and off, complete a reset or complete a home run.

Stack editor
Display the program branches.

System history
Record errors, events and warnings (diagnostics).

Task manager
Display called multi-tasks, traps, and their statuses, display current program line.

Variable editor
Display / Edit current variable values.

Maintenance manager
Create / Load / Display backups, controller reset.

Simulator
Plan and visualise processes, validate programs.

Software options

Conveyor tracking
Synchronise position with conveyor running.

External control point (ecp)
Guide the workpiece contour easily and precisely along an external point.

Force sensing
Real-time robot force measurement.

Gui builder
For the fast, easy creation of your own user interface based on the Epson SPEL+ programming language.

Optical character recognition (OCR)
Reliably detect fonts and symbols and check printing – even under challenging conditions.

PG motion system
Read conveyor speeds via encoders.

RC+ API
Integrate your application in external software, develop user interfaces, and use databases.

Security option
Increased security through user management and usage control.

Vision guide 7.0
Powerful Epson image processing system.

Ensure your production line hits top gear

Epson robot systems: precise, fast and reliable

Our robots pallet, saw, mill, drill, grind, assemble, move and build together. They work precisely and at a breathtaking speed in all these and many other applications – often for up to 24 hours a day. Our product portfolio includes one of the most extensive SCARA model ranges worldwide, 6-axis robots, controllers and software.