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IRC5 News Q4’05-Q1’06. Status 1.5 year after launch. Very positive reception at numerous events More than 2000 IRC5’s shipped Many successful MultiMove installations Accelerated phase-over from S4Cplus. New Modules. Single cabinet controller and process module added
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Status 1.5 year after launch • Very positive reception at numerous events • More than 2000 IRC5’s shipped • Many successful MultiMove installations • Accelerated phase-over from S4Cplus
New Modules • Single cabinet controller and process module added • Module range enables optimization for different customer needs • Available November • ONE IRC5 family! Not different controllers nor different positioning New! dual cabinet controller single cabinet controller
Single Cabinet Controller • 970 height (compared to 1370 for dual cabinet controller) • Full option range, including MultiMove • Max 2 internal I/O units (compared to 4) • Less connector space • Clean AluZinc cabinet(front still painted) • resistant to environmentalinfluence • self healing if scratched • Shipping November 900
Inside IRC5 Single Cabinet Controller Power supply units Computer unit Panel unit (safety interface) (right inside wall) Computer UltraCap Power ON/OFF Manipulator signal interface Operator´s panel Service ports USB (option) Ethernet Drive unit section Customer (I/O) space FlexPendant connection Axis computer (right inside wall) Options: Duty Time Counter 230/120 V service outlet Power intake Motors On contactors and interface board (left inside wall) Manipulator connections Customer connections (behind optional cover)
Dual Cabinet Controller • Redesigned with the same encapsulation principles as the new Single Cabinet Controller (=”Design 2006”) • Minor changes to customer spec • height increase 50 mm (for improved serviceability) • new flexible internal fastening system • new arrangement of I/O modules • Replaces the previous design in January ‘06
Differentiation • Single Cabinet Controller • The ”standard” controller • Dual Cabinet Controller • Premium version for higher demands • Differentiating selling points vs. single cabinet and vs. competition • More connector space • More internal space • Distributability • Minimized height (with modules side by side) • Offers possibility to convert a MultiMove system to multiple single systems • by adding control module
Process Module • Extension for more customer equipment space • Common look and feel • Fits on top of any other module (Control Module, Single Cabinet Controller, Drive Module)
Other Added HW Options • November (in single cabinet controller only) • Air filter • For really bad environments • Wheels • Smart “rollerblades” design • Protection bar • Protecting operator panel from collision • Mains cable gland • Lower price if no external mains connector • Installation kit • Flexible and convenient attachement of customer equipment • January ’06 • All new HW options available on both cabinet variants • February ’06 • Hot plug • Connect/disconnect FlexPendant without interrupting production! • Flange disconnect (not 100% confirmed) • N.A. mains switch (single cabinet only)
Added SW Functionality • RobotWare 5.07 (February) • Missing S4Cplus functions • e.g. stand-alone controller (including MultiMove) • Usability improvements • 1028->2048 signals • Reference calibration • SIS on all robots and axes • Application development support improvements • And more… • Plus segment/application specific functionality • Check out separate presentations
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