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I need the config "Multi-Robot Technology" information.
How can this technology be used?
What hardware does it need?
Hello everyone
I need the config "Multi-Robot Technology" information.
How can this technology be used?
What hardware does it need?
Multi-Robot Technology
Reasons for using multi-robot technology include reduced cycle time, compact systems, jigless production and more flexible manufacturing. Also, programming is simplified and is made in shorter time as compared to programming clusters of single-robot systems. A single cell with multiple robots and a single controller is ideal for symmetrical workpieces, multiple circular welds or distortion-critical parts. In such applications, multi-robot technology not only greatly increases efficiency but also improves quality, particularly in cases where multiple welds must be performed and temperature, gas and metal flow must be exactly regulated.
Two or more robots with a single controller can be programmed to work independently or synchronously. Various control combinations are possible so that multiple robots perform completely different tasks at the same time, the same task simultaneously or are coordinated to perform different steps of the same task. Multi-robot technology is ideal for jigless manufacturing in which one robot holds the workpiece while another performs a welding or machining operation.
Multi-robot technology provides many benefits:
Less investment
Less manpower
Less production space needed due to compacts systems
Shorter teaching time
Reduced downtime
Shortened cycle time
Less weld distortion
Jigless production
Higher welding quality
Flexible manufacturing
Higher efficiency
The DR2C (Dual Robot Control), TR3C (Triple Robot Control) and QR4C (Quadruple Robot Control) confgurations provide a means to control multiple robots from a single robot controller. This control scheme, which is unique to Motoman robot controllers, allows single point of control from the controller’s programming pendant to teach, interface and control up to four robots in a workcell. The advantage of this control methodology is a safer work environment for robot programmers and maintenance personnel and reduced integration costs. The need for I/O wiring between controllers is eliminated. Integration of dual-channel safety circuitry is greatly simplifed with a single control point. Cycle times are reduced, as there are no delays for I/O handshaking. Arm interference software virtually eliminates robot crashes.
Motoman’s multiple robot control software provides unmatched flexibility. Up to four robots of different sizes and confgurations can be combined to provide “autonomous” operation, with one robot handling parts while welding robots are coordinated with part positioning.
The DR2C, TR3C and QR4C kits include the cabling and labor to combine a standard single robot into a multiple robot control confguration. This approach facilitates quick delivery. The robots can then be separated and used as single robots for future applications. As a standard, Motoman ships all unused parts (teach pendants and control boards) with the system. These can be used as spare parts, but also will be necessary when reconfguring a multiple controller confguration back to a single controller confguration.
Controller kits come in different confgurations. Communication cables come in various lengths to facilitate side-by-side or stacked mounting on optional auxiliary common bases.