Zimmer at INDUSTRIAL production + handling
Master gateway and software tool for digitization
Zimmer Group expands its digitalization strategy with new products and launches a MasterGateway and a software tool for component commissioning.
To enable lightweight robots to communicate safely in the field, the Zimmer Group launched a mechatronic gripper with an IO-Link interface on the market in 2013. This was followed in 2016 by the PrepBox for parameterization, testing and service, and one year later an end-of-arm layer model was introduced as a technology carrier. As part of this digitalization strategy, the company has now introduced the 'Smart Communication Module (SCM)' in conjunction with the 'guideZ' commissioning software. These enable both simple parameterization and commissioning, but also enable functions of IO-Link components on robots.
Master gateway in two versions
The SCM as a master gateway is available in two versions: for control cabinet installation (protection class IP20) or for direct installation on the robot flange (IP54). Both versions are designed for the connection of two IO-Link components and can program the individual parameters of the components. They convert the bus protocol from digital I/O to IO-Link. During parameterization, however, they also require a temporary Ethernet connection.
Software for commissioning
The second new feature is the "guideZ" software tool for quick and easy commissioning of components. It is possible to switch between wizard, beginner and expert mode. The parameter data of this 7-step commissioning process can be adapted to any PLC controller or even small controllers.
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