ETS-19-32 The Arm Trainer
- The Robot Arm Trainer is designed to simulate the operation of full scale
industrial robots. It's the most effective and complete learning aid available.
And it's simple to understand and operate, so you can spend your time learning
by doing.
The Trainer features five axes of motion, including wrist
pitch and roll for precise pick-and-place movements. The Arm can lift 1
lb., Gripper force is 0 to 3 3/4 lbs., while the gripper opening is 4 3/8".
There's also a patented sense-of-touch gripper that is programmable to
exert specific amounts of force. Range of motion for the torso is -180
to 170 degrees; for the arm, 0 to 140 degrees; for the elbow, 0 to 180
degrees; for the wrist pitch, -90 to 180 degrees; for wrist roll, -180
to 180 degrees; and for the gripper, 0 to 8 arbitrary units. The axes speed
of motion for the torso is 8 to 33 degrees per second; for the Arm and
elbow, 3 to 15 degrees per second; for the wrist pitch and roll 15 to 70
degrees per second; and for the gripper, 1.8 degrees per second.
An on-board 8-bit CPU and six slave microprocessors control
simultaneous operation of all the Trainer's functions. No external computer
is required for operation.
Six closed-loop DC servomotors provide smooth motion and
accurately move the Arm through all its axes. The closed-loop system monitors
both speed and position of each servomotor and reports to the controlling
microprocessor.
In addition, the Trainer has menu-driven software that's
programmed to provide you with command options. It leads you through the
Trainer's operations and eliminates the need for constant reference to
manuals. You can also program the Trainer to do tasks consisting of up
to 50 steps and even link tasks to create larger application programs.
And it's easy to simulate real industrial applications with the Trainer's
exact repeatability and accuracy.
The Robot Arm Trainer also has protective features that
make it safe for beginners or trainees. The top-mounted Emergency Stop
Switch interrupts the Trainer instantly without aborting the task in progress.
Reset the switch and the Trainer resumes the task at the point of interruption.
Also, built-in software limits ensure that the Trainer won't be damaged
by exceeding its physical limitations, even if commanded to do so. Protective
shrouds keep you away from the Trainer's moving parts.
Also included in this practical and comprehensive trainer
package is 48KB RAM, 32KB ROM, and a Z80A control CPU operating at 4 Mhz.
The Robot Arm Trainer also comes with an industrial-type teaching pendant
with a 17-key membrane pad and 16-character LCD readout, and a built-in
RS-232 port to interface with a terminal or an external computer, allowing
you to create, edit, and store programmed tasks at a computer terminal.
An optional cassette interface accessory permits you to
store programs on standard cassette tapes. In addition, an 8-channel status
port can send and receive data signals, permitting the Robot Arm Trainer
to communicate with external sensors and other robotic devices. An internal
set of diagnostic routines aid in alignment procedures and provide system
checks.
Now you can learn the fundamentals of robotics in industry
and turn your understanding of robotics theory into hands-on experience
with the Robot Arm Trainer. Trainer includes arm and base - both built
to last.
Main processor Z80A @ 4Mhz, 6 slave processors (one for
each servo motor), 48K RAM, 32K ROM (16K Each ROM, it is bank switched
as needed), 17 key membrane teaching pendant with 16-character LCD display,
RS-232 serial port, 8 bit parallel I/O port
Options:
ETW-19-31 Cassette interface
I/O board for use with optional courseware.
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