Collaborative Robot Ensures Max Safety

June 1, 2017
Staubli robotics is ushering in man-robot collaboration

The TX2 line of collaborative robots have six-axis machines and corresponding CS9 safety control to ensure maximum safety in this new era of Man-Robot Collaboration (MRC).

 

These robots are in line with the highest safety category and improve productivity in every facet of automation.  The robot’s coordinates, speed, and acceleration are recorded in real time by sensors to ensure maximum safety.

 

These robots cover all five stages of Man-Robot Collaboration:?

StageOperationOperator
   
1Hard guarding separates the operator and robotrobot
   
2Laser (virtual) guarding separates the operator and robotrobot
*operator enters the area periodically
   
3Laser (virtual) guarding separates the operator and robotrobot and operator
*operator enters the zone regularly during production
   
4no separation between the robot and operatorrobot and operator
*robot stops when it comes into contact 
   
5 no separation between the robot and operatorrobot and the operator
*move safely in the same space simultaneously

 

  • absolute encoders: up to SIL3-PLe rated ensuring the highest levels of safety
  • connection directly on robot forearm via integrated electrical I/O lines or Ethernet 
  • JCS/JCM patented reduction gear system
  • IP65/IP67 (wrist)

 

Features: 

 

CS9 Safety Control: 

  • Standard Ethercat bus, Ethernet, RS 232, and USB connections

 

SP2 manual control pendant:

  • 7-in. LCD color touch screen
  • designed for use in harsh environments
  • USB port