This new development adds a particularly powerful model variant to the current MP3000 product range. The uniform application programming is carried out using a single software tool (MotionWorks IEC) with standard PLCopen and Yaskawa-specific function blocks, which are available free of charge and simplify system programming. The range of functions also includes the integration of visualization, the integration of camera systems, conveyor tracking, a group toolbox and many other features.

With this solution, machine builders and users can implement robots in existing architectures without the need for a programming device (teach box) or a proprietary robot programming language. The motion sequence of the individual axes of the robot or of delta and customer-specific kinematics is calculated in the controller firmware. This allows the programmer to concentrate fully on the application without having to worry about the underlying complex technology.

Motoman robots with DX200, YRC1000 and YRC1000 Micro controllers can currently be integrated into machine architectures at the click of a mouse so that the programmer can control them with the familiar PLC Open function blocks.

If the machine also has standard motion control axes, frequency converters or I/O, the entire system can be programmed in just one software environment. This increases flexibility and machine throughput without having to change the application program or integrate new controllers into the system.

With its real-time Ethernet bus Mechatrolink III, the compact controller ensures simple synchronization of robots, servo axes, frequency inverters and I/O. The CPU size and the base unit can be freely selected. This means that performance can be increased with a larger CPU for future expansions.

The MP3300iec motion controller shows its strengths in conjunction with the high-performance Sigma 7 servo systems. Up to 32 real axes can be controlled simultaneously with the standard version. The RBT version can even control 62 real axes and two virtual axes. The combination of Sigma 7 servo axes and MP controller is a simple way to implement powerful motion applications. In addition to process data, the servo systems also provide the controller with status information, such as a vibration analysis. The data thus allows conclusions to be drawn about the condition of the entire system and enables efficient maintenance planning for the machine. pb