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Define Configuration Parameters for Delta Three-dimensional robot
The reference frame for the Delta geometries is located at the center of the top
fixed plate. Joint 1, Joint 2, and Joint 3 are actuated joints. If the Delta coordinate
system in the Logix Designer application is configured with the joints homed at
0 in the horizontal position, then L1 of one of the link pairs will be aligned
along the X1 positive axis as shown. Moving in the counter-clockwise direction
from Joint 1 to Joint 2, the X2 axis will be orthogonal to the X1 axis. Based on the
right hand rule, X3 positive will be the axis pointing up (out of the paper).
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Calibrate a Delta Three-dimensional robot
Use these steps to calibrate the robot.
To calibrate a Delta Three-dimensional robot:
1.
Obtain the angle values from the robot manufacturer for J1, J2, and J3 at
the calibration position. Use these values to establish the reference position.
2.
Move all joints to the calibration position by jogging the robot under
programmed control or manually moving the robot when the joint axes are
in an open loop state.
3.
Do one of the following:
a.
Use the Motion Redefine Position (MRP) instruction to set the
positions of the joint axes to the calibration values obtained in step 1.
b.
Set the configuration value for the joint axes home position to the
calibration values obtained in step 1 and execute a Motion Axis Home
(MAH) instruction for each joint axis.
Establish the reference frame
for a Delta Three-dimensional
robot
Calibrate a Delta
Three-dimensional robot