KR C5 robot controller
New Kuka control system: Compact and low power consumption
The heart of every robot is its controller - and this is where robots from Kuka are now getting an innovation: future-proof hardware and smart software ensure efficient performance with maximum economy in the new KR C5 robot controller.
The KR C5 robot controller and the associated KR C5 micro small robot controller from Kuka fit into existing IT and cloud environments and are designed to support all current applications step by step. At the same time, however, the controller should offer even more options and deliver better results. For example, the KR C5 requires less energy than its predecessor and is more compact.
Data becomes information
Thanks to the modular cabinet system, the hardware is durable and can be expanded as required. The highly integrated and compact control modules are easy to operate and can be linked to various software products and digital services.
"The complete in-house development of the KR C5 enables us to achieve a whole new level of integration density and optimization options, among other things. The positive effect can be seen most clearly in the massive reduction in the size of the controllers, but also in the lower energy consumption and the further increase in quality," says Dietmar Steidl, Product Owner of the KR C5 at Kuka.
Another positive aspect: thanks to the new Kuka.DeviceConnector, the KR C5 can easily serve cloud systems with data - even without additional hardware. Andreas Knöpfle, Portfolio Manager of the new controller generation, summarizes: "The KR C5 controller series will be the new platform in our automation portfolio in the coming years. It enables the even more efficient use of industrial robots in a wide range of applications."
The new controller is supplied with Kuka.SystemSoftware (KSS 8.7). According to the company, there will also be a wide range of control options for integration into a variety of production systems. Kuka has been supplying the KR C5 micro version of the robot controller since April, and the version for robots in the low and high payload classes is due to follow in October. as
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