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News Release from: TM Robotics (Europe) | Subject: TS2000 controller
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 15 April 2003
Controller takes on heavy-duty robots
The TS2000 controller offers enhanced monitoring and control for the most heavy-duty robots in the TM Robotics range.
TM Robotics' new TS2000 controller offers enhanced monitoring and control for the most heavy-duty robots in the company's range Increased servo drive capacity allows the controller to handle even large SCARA robots with arm lengths of up to 1.2m
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 2 Sep 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The controller features a built in PLC to simplify, and increase the speed of, data transfer.
The PLC can handle up to 38 inputs and 32 outputs and has the capacity to extend I/O.
All outputs are selectable between plus-common and minus-common, allowing both negative and positive switching.
This option makes it easy for the robot to interface with peripheral products.
Featuring control of up to five axes simultaneously, the controller has a memory capacity of up to 6400 points, or 12800 steps.
Any one program can store up to 2000 points or 3000 steps.
There are 256 operable programs, comprising 247 user files and nine system files.
Serial communication ports are RS232C with options for DeviceNet and Profibus connectivity.
The controller can be used in conjunction with a TP1000 teach pendant.
Self-diagnosis makes maintenance easy, as the teach pendant displays an error code in the event of malfunction.
The robot program can also be written on a PC thus making programming a simpler process.
The controller itself operates using a proprietary programming language, SCOL, which is very similar to Basic.
An interruptive function allows the robot to complete discrete tasks and then return to its primary programme.
Torque control for downward pressure protects the robot, gripper and the product being manufactured.
Measuring only 290mm wide by 230mm high and weighing just 12kg the controller is sufficiently compact to fit into any application where a large SCARA robot is required. Request a free brochure from TM Robotics (Europe) ...
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