▣ Handling and robotics

B&R offers the most advanced form of integration – with robots incorporated seamlessly into the machine control logic. Whether it‘s a press brake, packaging line or injection molding system, the machinery and robots utilize the same processor, memory and timing. Robot and machine are fully synchronized with a jitter [1 μs. The common DC bus for machine and robot drives enables maximum energy efficiency.
Benefits for robot integration

⊙ Highest productivity due to robot-machine synchronization
⊙ Energy efficiency
⊙ Universal engineering tool for simulation, programming, testing and commissioning
⊙ Web-based diagnostics and remote maintenance

▣ Mobile panels

Mobile operator panels offer users maximum flexibility – allowing them to operate the machine right from the center of the action. B&R Mobile Panels are comfortable to hold – for both right and left-handers – and do not cause fatigue even after working for longer periods of time. mapp View opens up new dimensions in robot operation by providing access to HMI applications over modern communication platforms such as smartphones.

⊙ High-resolution displays
⊙ Intuitive touch-screen operation
⊙ Robust construction
⊙ Lightweight
⊙ Ergonomic layout for right or left-handed operators

▣ openROBOTICS – COMAU robots controlled by B&R mapp technology

With openROBOTICS, COMAU robots can now be completely and seamlessly integrated into machines and production lines equipped with B&R automation components. openROBOTICS allows a level of usability, performance and precision that would never be possible with cumbersome conventional interfaces between robot and machine control. The Comau openROBOTICS series is a complete family of robots with payloads ranging from 3 to 650 kg.

⊙ Robot as plug-and-play component within B&R Automation Studio
⊙ ser-tailored HMI

▣ mapp Technology

mapp technology provides an easy approach for integrating a robot with maximum functionality. This includes preconfigured axis adjustments and optimized path parameters, which can dramatically decrease the time needed for commissioning. Web-based faceplates make it possible to configure the robot and perform diagnostics using in a browser.

⊙ Easy robot integration with maximum functionality
⊙ Dramatic shortening of the startup time due to tested axes- and path- parameter settings
⊙ Use of web-based faceplates for robot configuration and diagnostic

▣ Drive system – ACOPOS P3

B&R’s ACOPOS P3 enables a new dimension of machine and operator safety. Functions like Safely Limited Torque (SLT) and Remanent Safe Position (RSP) are essential for the safe operation of robots. The ACOPOS P3 is available as a 1-, 2- or 3-axis system. Its extremely high power density saves valuable cabinet space (up to 69% reduction in footprint).
⊙ Small footprint for compact machine design
⊙ Position control loop starting from 50 μs
⊙ Suitable for SafeMOTION and SafeROBOTICS technology