R19 (Athena): Low cost bench top 4-axis cylindrical format robot arm

R19 is a low cost entry to bench top robotics, fast, accurate and reliable and easy to program. It is of the cylindrical format with four axes ideally suited to working in a plane around the robot. Like the R17 it is excellent value but is faster and more accurate. The mechanics are incredibly simple and phenomenally reliable; its predecessors have been running 3 shifts a day for a decade without failure, in fact we give a 2 year warranty. It is easy to apply and program yet is capable of the most intricate tasks. You'll find it a joy to use.

Like all ST robots it uses new light weight, high speed, high efficiency stepping motors with encoder feedback. The package includes the new Mk5 controller which again is simple and reliable using a partnership of fast CPU and DSP processors and compact micro-stepping drives. Software is ROBOFORTH II V10 which make this robot really easy to get started with yet the most complex motions, interfaces and peripherals may be programmed, assisted by ROBWIN project manager which brings everything together on one screen. ActiveX modules make it easy to integrate into larger systems. Everyone who uses this system agrees it is the most flexible robot software on the planet.

With programmable speed and acceleration, programmable gripper confirmation and intelligent error handling the R19 will carry your expensive sample quickly and safely without spilling or dropping or leaving you wresting it from the gripper in some peripheral.

Features 4 axis Cylindrical format Fully enclosed Fast and accurate Slim 'Ultraglide' extend arm and end effector drive for access to confined spaces 'Ultraglide' Z-axis. narrow axis apertures for safety and cleanroom Extend aperture inverted for cleanroom Simple teach pad Pneumatic or electric gripper (shown) or any other end effector Extensive input/output interfacing Non-volatile memory, dual fast processors Extensible English language commands, sophisticated and intuitive programming interface Easy hardware and software integration into any system with serial (or USB) and ActiveX Complete with controller, manuals, software, cables, etc. Ready to go Optional track Choice of colors Optional cleanroom preparation

Click to animate (R19 Mk2) Virtual demonstration

Specifications Drives: High power micro-stepped stepping motors, incremental encoder feedback Reach: max 549mm, min 149mm (H in diagram below) Lift stroke: 501mm, mounting flange minimum 91mm above bench surface (V in diagram below) Speed: Standard: Waist 180 deg/sec. Lift 500mm/sec, extend 500 mm/sec, Wrist 360 deg/sec Turbo: Waist 180 deg/sec. Lift 750mm/sec, extend 750 mm/sec, Wrist 360 deg/sec Resolution: Standard: 0.075mm, Turbo: 0.15mm Payload: 2Kg/4lbs at flange. Repeatability: +/-0.1mm Weight 14.5Kg/33lbs (robot only) Power: 110/240v ac 250VA (standard controller) MTBF: 10,000 hours Warranty: 2 years or 10,000 hours whichever comes first Finish: Powder-coat, choice of colors.

Pictures and Videos

R19 in simulated laboratory task, moving micro- titration plates from a stack to a tray representing one of the many liquid handling workstations.

R19 places oil sample on PQ analyser, commands analyser, retrieves measurement, passes measurement to computer and returns sample to tray. Designed for and sold as a product by Kittiwake.

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Linear Track
R19 may optionally be mounted on a linear track. This has dual crossed-roller linear bearings for speed and precision. Max speed 1m/sec. Positional repeatability 0.1mm.

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Workspace

Workspace is a cylinder approx 1100mm in diameter by 500mm high. (see H and V in specifications above and diagrams below). End effector will affect reach i.e. longer fingers will increase reach. Reach is normally measured to the center-line of rotation of the gripper.

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Warranty, Maintenance and Support

• MTBF for this model is 10,000 hours under normal use.
• Warranty is 2 years or 10,000 hours whichever comes first.
• 24 hour technical support by phone or email (English)
• The mechanics are simple and intuitive, easy to service or repair by any competent technician.