Robot controller MRC01
This robot controller can be easily introduced and controlled in three steps: "initial setup", "operation programming" and "operation check" .
It can control robots using the αSTEP (Alpha Step) AZ series.
- Easy introduction and control of robots
- Easy setup with programming software
- Can control vertical/horizontal multi-joint and Cartesian robots
| Features
- Even machine designers who have no experience with sequence control using PLCs can easily operate the system.
- Easily introduce robots into existing systems
- MRC01 can be operated even with I/O connection (without a host device).
- MRC01 and AZ series drivers are controlled by RS-485 communication.
- Easy setup with robot controller MRC01 and programming software MRC Studio
- Easily introduce robots into existing systems
- MRC01 can be operated even with I/O connection (without a host device).
- MRC01 and AZ series drivers are controlled by RS-485 communication.
- Easy setup with robot controller MRC01 and programming software MRC Studio
- Step 1. Follow the guidance to perform the initial settings without any hesitation.
With the MRC01, you can easily teach and check the operation of operation programs set up with the programming software MRC Studio using only a PC.
The MRC01 and the host system are directly controlled by EtherNet/IP™.
Small robots such as OVR and self-made robots can be easily added without making major changes to the control system of existing equipment.
* EtherNet/IP™ is a trademark of ODVA.
We offer the "MRC Studio" programming software, which allows you to easily set up your homemade robot, from the initial settings to the operation program.
We also offer the "MRC Studio Simulator," which allows teaching without communication with the MRC01.
Programs created with the MRC Studio Simulator can be used as is when introducing an actual robot.
| System Configuration
* EtherNet/IP™ is a trademark of ODVA.
We offer the "MRC Studio" programming software, which allows you to easily set up your homemade robot, from the initial settings to the operation program.
We also offer the "MRC Studio Simulator," which allows teaching without communication with the MRC01.
Programs created with the MRC Studio Simulator can be used as is when introducing an actual robot.
A series of initial settings, such as selecting the robot type and inputting mechanism information, can be done in wizard format. By following the guidance instructions while looking at the illustrations, even beginners can set up the robot in a short time. The small robot OVR has mechanism information input in advance, making the initial settings even easier.
Follow the steps
in the setup wizard menu to set up your robot for the first time.
While looking at the illustration of the robot, enter dimensions such as the arm length
directly into the input fields in the illustration.
Select a robot type (representative example)
Horizontal articulated (SCARA)
3-link tip axis lift
Vertical articulation
3-link base axis rotation + Rz axis
Palletizer
2-link mechanism: Base axis linear motion + Rz axis
Parallel Link
Parallel link + Rz axis
Orthogonal
XYZ
Orthogonal
Planar gantry (XY)
Small robot OVR
vertical articulated
OVR6048K1-V (6-axis)
Small robot OVR
horizontal articulated
OVR3041K3-H (3-axis)
- Step 2. No knowledge of ladder is required. Program the operation by selecting items.
- Step 3. Check operation with online 3D simulation.
- Automate more advanced tasks with 2D camera integration
- Building a robot vision system using a 2D camera
- Application Example
- Multiple user coordinate systems (work coordinate systems) can be set
- The coordinate system is set from the teaching screen.
- Easy switching within one program
- MRC Studio Simulator - Check the robot's operation before purchasing
Programs can be created simply by selecting commands. Programs can be created intuitively even without specialized knowledge of ladder programming. P to P operation, linear interpolation operation, circular interpolation operation, arch motion, etc. are supported. Furthermore, operation data can be executed directly from a host control device via EtherNet/IP.
Drag and drop the commands you need
Select the required action from the "Command" column and drag and drop it into the "Sequence" column, and the "Command Settings" column will appear.
Set the target position and speed
Enter the target position coordinates, movement amount, and speed in the command setting field.
You can verify the program contents by viewing the program operation time and considering the robot's range of motion, etc. You can
check the operation on 3D graphics without moving the actual machine.
*There may be differences between the operation of the simulation and the actual device.
*Simulation requires communication with MRC01.
The robot controller MRC01 is equipped with a convenient function for operating the robot using information on the position and angle of the workpiece obtained by the camera.
Compatible image processing devices and PLC models
The above configuration diagram is an example of connection with the CV-X series manufactured by Keyence Corporation. Other compatible models will be released on our website in due course.
Calibration
To link with a 2D camera, you need to use MRC Studio to perform the calibration in advance. You can easily set it up by following the instructions on the screen while looking at the illustrations, which reduces the amount of work required for correction. (Up to two cameras can be calibrated.)
There are many automation possibilities that can be achieved by linking with 2D cameras, such as detecting the position information of the workpiece, and inspecting dimensions and appearance. Here are some examples.
Position correction
Aligning messy workpieces (fixed camera method)
Color Recognition
Sorting workpieces of different colors (hand-eye method)
You can set up to three arbitrary positions as the origin. The setting is done on the teaching screen of MRC Studio.
Move the robot to the position you want to set as the origin
Select a coordinate system
Set current position as origin
The coordinate system can also be changed using the coordinate system switching command in the operation program. Multiple coordinate system switching commands can be added to one program.
MRC Studio Simulator is software that allows you to simulate actual movements even if you do not have the robot itself or MRC01.
Operation programs created with MRC Studio Simulator can be used as is when introducing an actual robot.
| Robots that can be combined with MRC01
In addition to the small robot OVR, it can be combined with the AZ series and electric actuators equipped with the AZ series.
