R18 delta robot arm

R18 is a low cost entry to high speed pick and place robotics, fast, accurate and reliable and easy to program. It is extremely fast. The mechanics are a standard Igus delta robot assembled by ST and coupled with ST controller and software - simple and phenomenally reliable.

The robot features all Drylin plastic bearings. The arms are light metal tubes terminating in frictionless spherical bearings.

The R18 delta uses high power, high speed, high efficiency 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 encoders that stop all motion in the event of a collision or other problem. The package includes the latest robot controller that is simple and reliable using a partnership of CPU and DSP micro-processors and intelligent 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 both flexible and really easy to use.

The 4th axis is an option so products can be turned during motion.

Features

Based on Igus 'Drylin' delta robot powered by ST Robotics controller and software

Very high speed pick and place

Basic 3 axes, optional 4th axis rotate

Encoder watchdogs

RoboForth user friendly conversational software with English language words

Input/output interfacing, optional I/O expansion

Non-volatile memory, turnkey operation

Optional pneumatic or electric grippers, vacuum pickup

R18 is supplied ready to run -- robot, controller, all cables, teach pad, Windows project manager

Free simple intuitive teach pad, optional Android Bluetooth console

On-screen manuals, tutorials, help sheets, unlimited free technical support

Outstanding reliability from Igus, zero scheduled maintenance, 10 years legacy support

Support for LabView, Matlab etc.

Specifications

Drives: High power micro-stepped hybrid stepping motors

incremental encoder watchdogs

Reach: 180mm

Payload (standard): nominal 2Kg max 5Kg

(repeatability and speed degrade with increasing payload).

Repeatability: 0.5mm 1

Maximum speed (after acceleration): 4m/s

Standard cycle time: 1 seconds

Max torque for 4th axis roll: 1.5 Nm

Weight 15.0Kg (3-axis), Controller 11kg

Power: 110/240v ac 420VA (standard controller)

Environment: IP 54A, 0 - 40C (wider range optional)

MTBF: 20,000 hours (typically over a million cycles)

note 1: repeatability measured as a standard deviation of all 3 dimensions at 100% speed and zero payload over 24 hours after a 1 hour

warming up period. Figures for ISO 9283 available on request.