1.2.2. Features of functions

1.2.2. Features of functions

n Communication

Controlling a maximum of four jig robots (48 axes in total, 12 axes per controller) within a group in a linked manner on HiNet (dedicated Ethernet network) is possible using the cooperative control function.

n Common coordinate system setting for robots

This function enables the identification of relative locations of jig robots. The common coordinate system setting for jig robots is obtained by teaching the locations of three identical points in an operating space.

(Because the operating range of a jig robot seldom intrudes into that of another, and because a jig robot moves only in right-angle directions (X, Y, and Z), the common coordinate system may be set as (0,0,0).)

n Manual-mode cowork

The user can teach jig robots easily in the manual mode. After assigning master and slave roles to jig robots, teaching is possible by manipulating only the master for the application of handling.

n Teaching

Each controller requires an independent program. The user can write the robot program easily and freely by dividing a program into two parts, one part being where the robots make independent operation, and the other being where the robots make cowork.

n Regenerative cowork

Upon the issuance of the cowork command, the relative cooperative robots will be in the standby status, and the cowork will start when all the cooperative robots are in the ready status.

n HiNet I/O

Using the dedicated Ethernet network that has been developed for cooperative control, a function is provided, enabling the input/output of inter-robot signals without the need for an inter-robot interlock control panel.