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Description
- 5-axis articulated robot arm w/ 750mm reach
- Easy mounting of tools, grippers, sensors etc
- Fully enclosed; pneumatics and wiring go through the arm
- Gripper sold separately (see options)
- Note: This is a special order item. Returns are not accepted on special order and clearance items unless they are defective, in which case the product may be repaired or replaced at RobotShop's discretion.
The ST Robotics R17 5-Axis Articulated Robot Arm is a low cost entry to robotics, fast, accurate and reliable and easy to program. It has a long reach and therefore a larger and much more useful workspace than comparable machines. There are R17 Mk1s in service which have been running 3 shifts a day for ten years without failure. The R17 is a self-contained five axis vertically articulated robot arm system designed as a cost effective solution for processes requiring long reach or difficult access. Applications include product testing, sample handling, parts handling, machine feeding, welding, spraying, sound measurement and many more. It is easy to apply and program yet is capable of the most intricate tasks. Note that the only item not included is a gripper, since the choice of gripper is often application specific. See gripper options below.
The Mk5 uses new light weight, high speed, high efficiency hybrid stepping motors with intelligent micro-stepping for both power and speed and for low speed precision when required. Each motion of the robot is monitored by the encoders that stop all motion in the event of a collision or other problem. The Mk5 package includes the new Mk5 controller that again is simple and reliable using a partnership of CPU and DSP micro-processors and compact MOSFET drives. ROBOFORTH II embedded software gets you started easily yet permits the most complex motions, interfaces and peripherals to be programmed, assisted by ROBWIN project manager that brings everything together on one Windows screen. Everyone who uses this system agrees it is the most flexible robot software on the planet. You'll find it a joy to use.
Features:
- User friendly software, English language commands
- Easy mounting of tools, grippers, sensors etc
- Fully enclosed; pneumatics and wiring go through the arm, not strapped to the outside.
- Complete with controller, software, on-screen manuals, cables, etc. Ready to go
- Optional pneumatic or electric grippers, vacuum pickup, tool changers, collision detection.
- Incremental encoder watchdogs
- R17 is supplied ready to run -- robot, controller, all cables, Windows GUI project manager, teach pad
- On-screen manuals
- Optional linear track, I/O expansion, bluetooth teachpad, TCP/IP
Options (sold separately, contact us for a quote)
Encoders
Without encoders the R17 will run accurately and indefinitely open loop without error thanks to micro-stepping drives and accurate transmission. But if the robot suffers a collision then the controller does not know and carries on with the program even though the robot could be out of position. Such collisions usually only occur accidentally during programming and rarely during normal running. It is necessary to run the calibrate routine after such a collision. With the encoder option the controller notices the discrepancy immediately, stops the robot and announces an error.
If the encoder option is not fitted, a software solution is provided in the form of a quick calibration check that can be included in every robot cycle or n cycles. If there is an error it is reported and the system stops.
As standard the robots have a mounting flange (see diagrams below). End effectors currently include: electric gripper, SMC 10mm pneumatic gripper, vacuum pickups.
Note: pneumatic gripper is shown with special fingers made for a particular application, not part of the option. Fingers to suit the clients product may be made by the client or ST.
Up to 3m length, using a powerful motor and two recirculating crossed roller bearings. High resolution or high speed options. See video
Includes 2 R17 robots on a programmable carousel. Two robot controllers are interlinked to synchronize the two robots. The maximum number of axes in total is 13. Video available here
Specifications - standard 5 and 6 axis version
| Drives: | High power micro-stepped hybrid stepping motors incremental encoder watchdogs |
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| Reach: | 750mm/30ins in any direction; full 360 degree waist rotation | |
| Payload (standard): | nominal 1Kg, max 3Kg (4.4lbs) at flange (repeatability and speed degrade with increasing payload and reach). |
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| Repeatability: | 0.2mm (see note) | |
| Compliance: droop at 500mm at nominal payload: droop at max reach, max payload: |
1.0mm 6mm |
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| Maximum speed (standard drives*): | Waist 150 deg/sec, Shoulder 90 deg/sec, Elbow 130deg/sec, hand and wrist 320deg/sec, 6th axis roll 330deg/sec. (approx 800mm/s) |
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| Max torque for hand pitch or roll: (6th axis version hand pitch and yaw) |
2 Nm (repeatability figures degrade with increasing torque). | |
| Max torque for 6th axis roll: | 0.4 Nm | |
| Weight | 5-axis 22.0Kg/49lbs, 6-axis 23.0Kg/52lbs, Controller 11.1kg/25lbs | |
| Power: | 110/240v ac 420VA (standard controller) | |
| Environment: | IP 54A, 0 - 40C (wider range optional) | |
| MTBF: | 20,000 hours (typically over a million cycles) | |
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Finish: |
White powder-coat plus white vacuum formed ABS plastic covers. |
Specifications - Higher Payload Version (contact us for a quote)
| Drives: | High torque micro-stepped hybrid stepping motors incremental encoder watchdogs |
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| Reach: | 750mm/30ins in any direction; full 360 degree waist rotation | |
| Payload: | nominal 3Kg, max 5Kg at flange. (repeatability and speed degrade with increasing payload and reach). |
|
| Repeatability: | 0.2mm (see note) | |
| Compliance: droop at 500mm at nominal payload: droop at max reach, max payload: |
1.0mm 8mm |
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| Maximum speed (standard drives*): | Waist 150 deg/sec, Shoulder 90 deg/sec, Elbow 130deg/sec, hand and wrist 320deg/sec. (approx 800mm/s) | |
| Max torque for hand pitch or roll: | 5 Nm. | |
| Weight | Robot 23.1Kg/52lbs, Controller 11.1kg/25lbs | |
| Power: | 110/240v ac 420VA (standard controller) | |
| Environment: | IP 54A, 0 - 40C (wider range optional) | |
| MTBF: | 20,000 hours (typically over a million cycles) | |
| Finish: | White powder-coat plus white vacuum formed ABS plastic covers. |
Specifications - Higher Speed Version (contact us for a quote)
| Drives: | State-of-the-art AC servos with hybrid stepping motors on axes 4+5 incremental encoder watchdogs |
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| Reach: | 750mm/30ins in any direction; full 360 degree waist rotation | |
| Payload: | nominal 3Kg, max 5Kg at flange. (repeatability and speed degrade with increasing payload and reach). |
|
| Repeatability: | 0.2mm (see note) | |
| Compliance: droop at 500mm at nominal payload: |
1.0mm |
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| Maximum speed: | Waist 300 deg/sec, Shoulder 180 deg/sec, Elbow 360deg/sec, hand and wrist 600deg/sec. | |
| Max torque for hand pitch or roll: | 10 Nm. | |
| Weight | Robot 22.5Kg/50lbs, Controller 11.1kg/25lbs | |
| Power: | 110/240v ac 420VA (standard controller) | |
| Environment: | IP 54A, 0 - 40C (wider range optional) | |
| MTBF: | 20,000 hours (typically over a million cycles) | |
| Finish: | White powder-coat plus white vacuum formed ABS plastic covers. |