The result is a device that meets the requirements of their applications perfectly. As part of the b maXX 5000 family, the b maXX 5800 is fully compatible with the modular systems made by Baumüller. Baumüller thus offers an optimal solution for applications that require a particularly compact platform.

The combination of six independently controllable axes into one controller enables even faster communication in the system than with separate axis units. Downtimes caused by field bus communication are omitted and gantry axes, for example, can be calculated within one CPU. The combination also reduces wiring costs, as only one field bus connection is required for all axes.

Another advantage consists of the safety functions of the multi-axis controller. Every axis unit can be equipped with different safety functions. Following the implemented basic STO function, higher security functions are already being executed.

The multi-axis controller b maXX 5800 will be seen with a single-cable solution on the SPS IPC Drives 2017. Different from classic wiring that always requires an encoder and motor cable, Baumüller enables simpler and less error-prone wiring with the combination of signal cable and power supply, which means that the commissioning effort and thus costs can be lowered. Furthermore, the single-cable solution requires less space – the cable ducts are e.g. smaller – offers more flexibility during machine design, and requires less wiring time.

The combination of multi-axis controllers with a single-cable solution thus offers customers magnified savings in terms of start-up costs, space requirements and weight. This makes it possible for the machine operator to realize more economic and compact applications.

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From the operating software to the servo drive, the entire automation of the six-axis articulated robot comes from Baumüller. The robot is driven by six DSH1 high-precision servo motors. This motor series was developed specifically for applications with the highest standards for quality and smooth operation. Typical application fields are welding robots, for example. The multi-axis controller b maXX 5800 controls the axes.

The compact controller for up to six drive axes can be configured individually and fully flexibly. This means that users can freely combine axis powers in the controller. They can also integrate the exactly right axis power for every single axis. The result is a device that meets the requirements of their applications perfectly. In addition, the mechanical engineer benefits from a hardware-independent control software. The customer gets an efficient overall system and a shortened time-to-market thanks to the coordinated components from a single source.

The new QIROX robot QRC-290 as well as the welding robot Qirox QRH-280, also developed by Cloos and Baumüller, will be on display at this year’s SPS IPC Drives at the Baumüller trade fair stand. Both Cloos and Baumüller have been working together since 2016. Cloos provides highly-specialized procedural expertise and Baumüller implements this with pioneering automation solutions.

Global Oscilloscope via Tablet

At the trade fair stand, the new QIROX QRC-290 will exhibit the high level of dynamics and precision of the welding process by precisely running the contour of a complex workpiece at a high speed. The robot’s motion profile and the current, voltage, speed and other process-related data are recorded via a global oscilloscope and are displayed in parallel. Trade fair visitors can view the welding process data in real time on a tablet. The time-synchronized representation of the values increases the robot’s real-time diagnostic capability and simplifies the documentation of complex welding processes for production optimization and benchmarking. In addition, this facilitates the commissioning and service measures.

Produce flexibly thanks to smart networking

Another exhibit consists of two networked handling and robot systems. These will show at the trade fair stand how networking is used to achieve production optimization. The palletizing process of the 3-axle material handling system and the welding of the robot occurs in one process. The communication occurs via a Euromap interface, which is standardized in the plastics industry. Both systems are complete solutions from Baumüller, from the control software to the drive. Baumüller thus shows how machine modules can be optimally automated for the respective production process and also flexibly automated depending on the application. The individual modules can easily be combined to form complete machines and systems or also integrated into new or existing systems.

Visitors can convince themselves of the intuitive operation of the Baumüller visualization and the advantages of web capability directly at the exhibits. The user can then conveniently access the visualization of the production data on a smartphone or tablet whenever needed.

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