Course Video Content Overview Significance of Updating the Counter To keep the internal position data in the controller consistent with the data from the motor encoder feedback. Only when both sets of data are consistent does it indicate that the robot is in a normal state. Calibration of the mechanical zero point is required for … Read more
The communication routine for Schneider PLC involves three function blocks: ADDM, READ_VAR, and WRITE_VAR. Below, I will introduce each of them. 1 ADDM The ADDM function block is for address conversion, which converts the physical address of the PLC into an address type recognizable by the PLC. To put it simply, it converts a string … Read more
When it comes to industrial robots worldwide, we cannot ignore the four major families represented by FANUC, KUKA, ABB, and Yaskawa, which also play a significant role in the Asian market, holding over 70% of China’s robot industry market share. So, what are the characteristics and pros and cons of the products from these four … Read more
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↑ Click on the blue text above “ PLC Enthusiasts ” to follow us! Introduction: In the workplace, communication with other devices is often required, and the ABB robot, as one of the four major families, has extremely rich communication functions. If communication with a PLC is needed on-site, and the PLC supports the MODBUS … Read more
1.To quickly create a fence for the robot workstation, besides drawing the model in SolidWorks, exporting it, and importing it into RobotStudio, you can also use the Equipment Builder plugin in RobotStudio. 2.Search for the Equipment Builder in the add-in, download the plugin that corresponds to your RobotStudio version, install it, and then restart RobotStudio. … Read more
1.Create a simulation robot workstation (with simulation controller) or have a real controller for the robot. 2.For versions above rw 6.10, the robot needs to have the 616-pc interface option and the “1582-1 OPC UA Server” option. 3.Configure the OPC UA SERVER on the PC side according to xxxx, and copy the URL of the … Read more
1. Currently, ABB has upgraded the tools configured with OPC UA to IOT GATEWAY, which can be downloaded and installed.2. Open RobotStudio and create a robot system. For systems above RW6.10, the OPC UA option is required. For RW7 robots, the 3154-1 IOT Data Gateway is needed. 3. To control the robot movement via OPC … Read more
With the increasing popularity of industrial robots, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are being widely used to control industrial robots. For technical personnel engaged in the industrial robot industry or those wishing to enter this field, mastering the knowledge and skills of communication between PLCs and industrial robots is becoming increasingly important. Therefore, the “Illustrated Guide … Read more