Robotic applications with TwinCAT Motion Control
Various robot kinematics can be realised using TwinCAT Kinematic Transformation. The programming of robot movements can be done in Cartesian coordinates using either DIN 66025 instructions or the PLCopen-compliant function blocks from the PLC. An integrated dynamic pre-control ensures high-precision movements even at high accelerations and speeds. TwinCAT 3 Engineering is used for configuration.
In this 30-minute webinar Klaus Bernzen, TwinCAT Motion Control & Robotics Product Manager, presents the basic features of TwinCAT Robotic Control. The webinar is aimed at technically orientated users who already have basic experience in using TwinCAT automation software.
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TF5100 | TwinCAT 3 NC I
Using TwinCAT NC I, movements with up to three path axes and up to five auxiliary axes can be interpolated. Various axis types with various fieldbus interfaces are supported. The movement is usually programmed in DIN 66025, but it can also alternatively be carried out via PLC function blocks.
TF5110 | TwinCAT 3 Kinematic Transformation L1
Various robot types kinematics can be realized using TwinCAT Kinematic Transformation. The programming of the robot movements takes place in Cartesian coordinates using either DIN 66025 instructions or the PLCopen-compliant blocks from the PLC. An integrated dynamic pre-control ensures high precision of the movement even at high accelerations and speeds. Configuration takes place in TwinCAT 3 Engineering.
TF5111 | TwinCAT 3 Kinematic Transformation L2
Extension of the TwinCAT Kinematic Transformation L1 with additional kinematics:
TF5112 | TwinCAT 3 Kinematic Transformation L3
Extension of the TwinCAT Kinematic Transformation L1/L2 with additional kinematics:
TF5113 | TwinCAT 3 Kinematic Transformation L4
Extension of the TwinCAT Kinematic Transformation L1/L2/L3 with additional kinematics:
TF5420 | TwinCAT 3 Motion Pick-and-Place
TwinCAT 3 Motion Pick-and-Place is an extension of TwinCAT 3 NC I (TF5100) and was especially designed for handling tasks carried out by gantry robots and other kinematics. Special methods are used to blend movement commands, facilitating optimized cycle times when they are processed. This reduces the bumpiness of motion along the path, making it run more smoothly, which is vital for high cycle times, gentle treatment of the robot and careful handling of the products.