Operating principle

Process control

The software module is controlled by a process controller. By starting and (optionally) parameterizing SRL programs, the process controller tells the software module which paths are followed with which sets of motion parameters.

Process control can be implemented as follows:

• Via the MOVISUITE^® app RobotMonitor on any panel
• Via control by means of an IEC user program
• Via control by means of a higher-level controller (PLC)

Control

RobotMonitor

The motion path is parameterized in the RobotMonitor. The path points and other process signals can be predefined or changed by the process controller at runtime.

Parameterizable switching signals control when the robot executes which motion. The speed and acceleration at which the robot travels along these path segments is defined by preconfigurable sets of motion parameters. Examples of sets of motion parameters include rapid speed, creep speed, or gripping motions.

Types of controls

In addition to program mode, the software module can move the joint axes, the Cartesian axes, and the single axes in jog mode. The lower-level axes also offer the full scope of functions of the respective single axis. For example, single axes can be directly referenced using the software module.

Error handling

Error handling with error message transmission to the process controller is integrated into the system. Several diagnostics tools are available for a more detailed error analysis and startup of the system, e.g. the 3D simulation integrated into the RobotMonitor.