To take advantage of this extended functionality the company now offers a parameter block for generic serial robots that makes it possible to configure any type of kinematic chain. This removes any restrictions on specific types of robots and allows users to define and configure their own customized kinematic systems with up to eleven separate joints. It is also possible to include up to 20 joint couplings with coupling factors, allowing users to incorporate mechanical couplings between individual axes as well. In addition, TÜV-certified SafeROBOTICS function blocks in the safety application use positions from the robot's servo drives with integrated SafeMC functionality to calculate the absolute speeds of the joints, tool mounting flange and tool center point. And because data is transferred via the fieldbus-independent openSAFETY protocol, users can choose the control system that best fits their needs. The safety functions themselves are executed directly on the drives.
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B&R Industrial Automation
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