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4.4 Motion Configuration Parameters
4.4Motion Configuration Parameters
General The motion configuration is dependent on the manipulator configuration, asdescribed in the following.
Reference
The parameters can be changed in RobotStudio under Motion Type: Robot.
For more information, see ‘Technical ReferenceManual, System Parameters’, Topic
Motion / Type Robot / Base Frame q1, q2, q3, q4.
Configuration A/B
The motion configuration for manipulator configuration A/B supports aninstallation position of the manipulator that is80° out of the horizontal plane, asshown in illustration below.
Figure 14 Base frame orientation, configuration A/B
Y Z
X
Z
X
Y
80° 80°
Configuration A
Configuration B
:Y axis perpendicular intopaper
:Y axis perpendicular outofpaper
Following table shows the baseframe quaternions and gravity beta parameters forthe installation position of the manipulator configuration Aand B to obtain a correctworld frame.
Configuration
q1
q2
q3
q4
Gravity beta
A /B
0
-0.64278761
0
0.766044443
1.39626
This is derived from the robot’s orientation relative to a normal conveyorinstallation, which isfirst rotated 180° around the z-axis and then 80° around the
y-axis.
Please note that the standard position of this robot is just at the point where the signsof q2 and q4 are reversed (equivalent to +/- 180 degrees). That means that just a
little adjustment, such as when teaching the Robot Base Frame with the robot, may
produce correct numbers that are numerically close to this example, but withreversed signs.
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4.4 Motion Configuration Parameters
Vertical Configuration Themotion configurationofthe manipulator vertical configuration supportsa ±15°
tilted installation position, as shown in illustration below.
Figure 15 Base frame orientation, vertical configuration
X XY Y
Z Z
15° 15°
Vertical Configuration A Vertical Configuration B
: Y axis perpendicular intopaper :Yaxis perpendicular out of paper
Following table shows the baseframe quaternions and gravity beta parameters foreach installation position of the manipulator vertical configuration to obtain a
correct world frame.
Configuration q1 q2 q3 q4 Gravity beta
A nottilted 0.70710678 0 0 0.70710678 0
A tilted+15° 0.70105738 -0.092295956 0.092295956 0.70105738 0.26179939
A tilted-15° 0.70105738 0.092295956 -0.092295956 0.70105738 -0.26179939
B nottilted 0.70710678 0 0 -0.70710678 0
B tilted+15° 0.70105738 0.092295956 0.092295956 -0.70105738 0.26179939
B tilted-15° 0.70105738 -0.092295956 -0.092295956 -0.70105738 -0.26179939
This is derived from the robot’s orientation relative to a normal conveyorinstallation, which isfirst rotated 90° around the z-axis and then 15° around they-axis.
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4.5 Hollow Wrist Specifications
4.5 Hollow WristSpecifications
General Specifications
Ingress protection degree
IP54
Standard seals
Viton. A
Optional seals
Viton. ExtremeETP
Standard the hollowwrist is equipped with Viton. A seals.The Viton. Extreme ETP sealsprovide an increased chemical resistance.
Range of Motion
Axis 4 - Rotation motion
Unlimited
Axis 5 -Bendmotion
Unlimited
Axis 6 - Turn motion
Unlimited
Working envelope
± 140°
Performance
Velocity Axis4
465°/s
Velocity Axis5
350°/s
Velocity Axis6
535°/s
Permitted Load on Wrist
The diagram below shows the maximum load which can be handled by the hollowwrist. The diagram is restricted by load capacity ofthe arms, see’Permitted LoadonArm’ on page 46. The maximum load is depending on the distance and offset from
the wrist flange to thecenter of gravityof theload.
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Figure 16 Load diagramfor hollowwrist
CG
Centerline
0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.4 0.45 0.5
0
0.05
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.25
0.3
0.35
0.4
0.45
0.5
Distance fromflange Z [m]
10
10
10
10
1013 12 11
13
12
11
13
12
11
Distance from
centerline R [m]
R
Z
Flange
Wrist
Basic Design
The illustration below shows the basic design of the hollowwrist with the innerflexible tube and including an example of an applicator attachment and anapplicator. The illustration also shows the dimensions for the mounting flange onthe wrist front. The information may be used for making an applicator attachmentetc.
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Figure 17 Hollow wrist, basic design
.71 hose
guide tube
Axis 3 arm
Center hole Supply hoses Connection
Applicator
attachment
Applicator
Hollow wristunit
Inner flexible tube
Attachment holes
10xM6 Depth 10mm
Axis 4
Axis 6
Axis 5
140 degrees
.63.102
.93H8.116
A
A
Holes for alignmentpins
on attachment2x.4H7
FRONT VIEW Inner tube
FRONT
Section A-A
TCP Reference point
12x30°
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4.6 Foot Unit Specifications
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4.6 Foot Unit Specifications
Description The foot unit is the base for the wall mounted robot.
The illustration below shows the manipulator foot unit with measurements for
mounting holes and overall size.
Figure 18 Foot unit dimensions
450
33
500
450
600 680
.17
Dimensions in mm
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4.7 Pneumatic Cabinet Specifications
4.7Pneumatic Cabinet Specifications
Description The pneumatic cabinet contains several pneumatic components.
The illustration below shows the pneumatic cabinet with measurements formounting holes and overallsize.
Figure 19 Pneumatic cabinet, template and dimensions
Top view
Side view Front view
640 600
14.5 560
600 360
10
.10.5
.18
20
Bottom view
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4.8 Permitted Load on Arm
4.8 Permitted Load on Arm
General
Various equipment such as atomizer, 2K mixer, etc., may be mounted on the robotarm. Exactly how muchthat can be mounted on the arms depends on theposition ofthe load, or more exact, on the coordinates of the centers of gravity of the load onthe axis 2 arm, the load on the axis 3 arm and the tool load. The following section
describes how to find the maximum loads which can be mounted on the arm. For
information on load which can be mounted on the wrist, see ’Permitted Load onWrist’ on page 41.
Important Notes
All loads described refer to a ‘naked’ robot. If extra components are already present,
the weight of these components must be subtracted from the calculated weights.
Keep in mind that any load on the manipulator will reduce the robot’s capability toaccelerate. As this might have consequences for the cycle time, the load should bekept as low as possible, and should be mounted as close to the center of rotation or
to the base of the manipulator as possible.
It is of great importance that the controller has an exact description of the extra
loads to be able to generate optimal paths and thus avoiding inaccurate motion
performance. For information, see ‘TechnicalReference Manual, SystemParameters’, Topic Motion / Type ArmLoad.
Configuring less load than is actually mounted on the robot arms will lead to motortorques exceeding their limits with possible overheating and/or reduction of lifetimeof motors and gearboxes. This case is not covered by the robot warranty.
Releasing Axis Brakes
Special caution must be taken whenreleasing axis brakes(both main axes and wrist
axes). The robot arm and wrist must be suspended or supported as none of the axesare counter balanced.
The robot axes must never be released without first having read the axis brakesrelease instructions under ’Releasing Axis Brakes’ on page 111.
Maximum Loads
For the amount of paint equipment that can be mounted on the manipulator, the
critical factor for the maximum load is the gravitational torque. An evaluation of the
gravitational torque is normally considered sufficient for determining max. load.
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Figure 20 Location of loads on robot arm
mv: Mass of load on axis 2 arm
mh: Mass of load on axis 3 arm
mt: Mass of load on tool
lmv: Distance from center of rotation axis 2 to COG of mv
lmh: Distance from center of rotation axis 3 to COG of mh
lmt: Distance from wrist flange to COG of mt
The following formulas are normally sufficient accurate to evaluate the actual
gravitational load:
Axes 1 and 2:
Tgrav=[mv*lmv+mh*(1.3+lmh)+mt*(1.3+1.7+lmt)]*9.8
Axis 3:
Tgrav=[mh*lmh+mt*(1.7+lmt)]*9.8
Mass in kg
Length in m
These values must not exceed the following values:
Note: Wrist load must not exceed 13kg. See ’Permitted Load on Wrist’ on page 41.
Maximum gravitational torque
0 pump motors 1 pump motor 2 pump motors
Axis 1 1100 Nm 1050 Nm 1000 Nm
Axis 2 1100 Nm 1050 Nm 1000 Nm
Axis 3 350 Nm 350 Nm 350 Nm
CG
1.3
1.72
COG, Center of gravity
Imh
Imv
Imt
mv
mh
mt
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4.9 Dimensions
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4.9 Dimensions
Description The following pages include dimension drawings for the IRB 5500 robot. The
dimensions for all manipulator configurations are identical, the illustrations show
therefore configuration A only.
Figure 21 - Top view
Figure 22 - Front view
Figure 23 - Side view
Figure 21 Dimensions IRB 5500 configuration A, top view
971.5
450.5
500
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Figure 22 Dimensions IRB 5500 configuration A, front view
Figure 23 Dimensions IRB 5500 configu