The PreciseFlex Robot Series includes the PreciseFlex embedded Guidance 2400C four-axis motion controller, a PrecisePower 300 Intelligent Motor Power Supply, and a 24 VDC power supply located inside the base of the robot.
The Z-axes of these robots are available in a standard length of 300 mm. For volume OEM applications, custom lengths of up to 600 mm are possible. The robots were designed as tabletop units and can carry a payload of up to 4 Kg. These robots are low cost, extremely quiet and smooth, very reliable, and have excellent positioning repeatability. To achieve these results, the axes are powered by brushless DC motors with absolute encoders. With these characteristics, these robots are ideal for applications in the Life Sciences, Medical Products, Semiconductor, and Electronics industries.
A number of communications and hardware interfaces are provided with the basic robot. These include an RS-232 serial interface, an Ethernet interface, a number of digital input and output lines, and a remote front panel interface that provides IEC Category 3 (CAT-3) safety signals. In addition, the robot can be purchased with several types of optional Precise peripherals. These include digital cameras, remote I/O, and a hardware manual control pendant.
The robot's integrated controller includes a web based operator interface that is viewed via a standard browser. This interface is used for configuring the system, starting and stopping execution, and monitoring its operation. The web interface can be accessed over a local network or remotely via the Internet. This remote interface is of great benefit in system maintenance and debugging. It is highly recommended that first time users read the Setup and Operation Quick Start Guide, PN 0000-DI-00010, for instructions on interfacing a PC to the robot's controller via the web interface and for general controller operating instructions.
The controller is programmed by means of a PC connected through Ethernet. There are three programming modes: a Digital IO (PLC) mode, an Embedded Language mode, and a PC Control mode. When programmed in the PLC or Embedded Language mode, the PC can be removed after programming is completed and the controller will operate standalone. A PC is required for operation in the PC Control mode. For a complete description of the embedded language and its development environment, please refer to the Guidance Programming Language, Introduction to GPL, PN GPL0-DI-S0010 and the Guidance Development Environment, Introduction, and Reference Manual, PN GDE0-DI-S0010.
The controller is designed to operate with an optional, easy-to-use machine vision software package, "PreciseVision". This vision system can be executed in a PC connected through Ethernet or (in the future) in the motion controller. It provides a complete set of image-processing, measurement, inspection and object finder tools. For more information on vision, please refer to the PreciseVision Machine Vision System, Introduction and Reference Manual, PN PVS0-DI-S0010.
For a complete description of the robot's controller hardware, please refer to the Guidance 3000/2000 Controllers, Hardware Introduction and Reference Manual, PN G3X0-DI-00010.