Posted to News on 26th Aug 2015, 14:06
Delta robot with scalable, open-architecture robot control
Aerotech's RCP-Delta robot benefits from scalable, open-architecture robot control and is available in four models that support payloads up to 3kg and have with X/Y operating ranges of 500/800/1100/1300mm; there is also the option of continuous rotation about the Z axis (yaw). Extensive use of carbon fibre and lightweight aluminium results in a robot that is capable of sustaining 200 pick-and-place operations per minute with peak acceleration in the order of 15'g'. Absolute encoders on each motor ensure that the robot never has to be referenced, even after a loss of power.
The RCP-Delta control system is based on Aerotech's A3200 Machine Controller. The A3200's networked, distributed architecture provides a scalable platform upon which additional robots, I/O, and positioning devices can be integrated easily. Multiple programming interfaces provide deployment flexibility by allowing developers to work in the environment that matches their skill sets or application requirements. External sensors are supported with industry-standard fieldbuses (EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP and others) or applications operating in the RCP-Delta's real-time Windows operating system.
IP65 protection is standard (sealed against dust and low-pressure water jets) and IP69K (sealed against dust and close-range high-pressure and high-temperature spray) is available for applications where periodic cleaning with high-pressure water and/or steam is required.
The RCP-Delta supports all standard A3200 programming and control capabilities such as multi-block look-ahead, corner rounding and command shaping. Additional delta robot-specific functions are included for common robotic operations such as target queues, tracking moving material and teaching tool/part locations.
Product summary:
- Open architecture robot controller
- Operating ranges from 500mm to 1300mm
- Up to 15'g' linear acceleration
- Up to 200 pick-and-place operations per minute
- Standard IP65 protection and optional IP69K for food, pharmaceutical and other demanding applications
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