1 Introduction
1.1 MLX200 Robot Control Module Components
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Hardware Installation &
Software Upgrade
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Introduction
The MLX200 Control Module solution enables the user to replace the
traditional robot controller with PLC-based software and general purpose
motion control hardware.
The Hardware Installation & Software Upgrade enables the user to
integrate select Yaskawa manipulator models with Rockwell Automation
ControlLogix Programmable or CompactLogix Automation Controller
(PAC) and RSLogix 5000 development software via a customized set of
MLX200 Control module software, Add-On Instructions and associated
computer hardware.
Fig. 1-1: Layout (MPL160 Shown)
1.1
MLX200 Robot Control Module Components
Several Hardware Installation & Software Upgrade configurations are
available and include the appropriate control panel, servo amplifiers,
cables, and components required to interface with the Rockwell
ControlLogix or CompactLogix controller and target manipulator.
The MLX200 Robot Control Module includes the runtime from the
MLX200 software. This is the operating system for the robot and provides
full kinematics for the supplied manipulator. In addition, the software
provides interference zones, robot jogging controls in multiple coordinate
systems, and tool frame control. The control module handles all motion
control tasks.
MLX APPLICATION
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION
COMPACTLOGIX OR
CONTROLLOGIX PAC
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION
RSLOGIX 5000
YASKAWA
CUSTOMER SUPPLIED
PROGRAMMING
PENDANT
(OPTION)
ETHERNET
HUB
MLX200 CONTROL MODULE
& SERVO PANEL ASSY
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