Low cost delta format robot arm
Finalist: Control Engineering 2022 Engineers' Choice |
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| Based on Igus Drylin(c) delta robot powered by ST Robotics controller and software | |
| Very high speed pick and place | |
| Basic 3 axes, optional 4th axis rotate | |
| Encoder watchdogs | |
| RoboForth user friendly conversational software with English language words | |
| Input/output interfacing, optional I/O expansion | |
| Non-volatile memory, turnkey operation | |
| Optional pneumatic or electric grippers, vacuum pickup | |
| R18 is supplied ready to run -- robot, controller, all cables, teach pad, Windows project manager | |
| Free simple intuitive teach pad, optional Android Bluetooth console | |
| On-screen manuals, tutorials, help sheets, unlimited free technical support | |
| Outstanding reliability from Igus, zero scheduled maintenance, 10 years legacy support | |
| Support for LabView, Matlab etc. |
Description
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R18 is a low cost entry to high speed pick and place robotics, fast, accurate, phenomenally reliable and easy to program. The mechanics are a standard Igus delta robot assembled ** by ST and coupled with ST controller and software capable of running the robot literally twice as fast as the Igus controller with the added advantage of the RoboForth language and IDE (integrated development environment). The robot features Drylin(c) toothed belt linear drives and light metal tubular arms terminating in frictionless spherical bearings. |
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The R18 delta uses high power, high speed, high efficiency stepping motors with intelligent micro-stepping for both power, speed and precision. Each axis is monitored by encoders that stop all motion in the event of a collision or other problem. The benefit of the ST package compared to the standard IGUS package is the K11 robot controller using a partnership of CPU and DSP micro-processors and intelligent high resolution MOSFET drives with first and second order damping resulting in much higher speeds while maintaining precision yet running quieter with less heating. The other advantage is the ROBOFORTH II embedded software gets you started easily yet permits the most complex motions, interfaces and peripherals to be programmed, assisted by ROBWIN project manager that brings everything together on one Windows screen.
An optional direct drive 4th axis is available so products can be turned during motion. |
Specifications
| Drives: | High power micro-stepped hybrid stepping motors High resolution MOSFET drives, first and second order damping. incremental encoder watchdogs |
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| Reach: | 180mm | |
| Payload (standard): | nominal 1Kg max 2Kg
(repeatability and speed degrade with increasing payload). |
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| Repeatability: | 0.2mm 1 | |
| Maximum speed (after acceleration): | 4m/s | |
| Standard cycle time: | 1 seconds | |
| Max torque for 4th axis roll: | 1.5 Nm | |
| Weight | 15.0Kg (3-axis), Controller 11kg | |
| Power: | 110/240v ac 420VA (standard controller) | |
| Environment: | IP 54A, 0 - 40C (wider range optional) | |
| MTBF: | 20,000 hours (typically over 10 million cycles) | |
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note 1: repeatability measured as a standard deviation of all 3 dimensions at 100% speed and zero payload over 24 hours after a 1 hour warming up period. Figures for ISO 9283 available on request. | ||
Support and maintenance
- 24 hour technical support by phone or email (English only)
- A service file with exploded diagrams and parts replacement instructions.
- Optional spares kit.