User`s guide

Chapter 1: Introduction
Joint 1
Inner
Link
Outer
Link
Joint 2
Joint 4
Joint 3
Figure 1-2. Robot Joint Motions
AIB™, eAIB™ (Amplifiers in Base)
The amplifiers for the Adept Cobra s600 and s800 robots are embedded in the base of the
robot. There are two versions offered:the AIB and the eAIB. Both provide power amplifiers and
full servo control.
Adept AIB and eAIBfeature:
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On-board digital I/O
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Low EMI for use with noise sensitive equipment
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No external fan for quiet robot operation
l 8 kHz servo rate to deliver low positional errors and superior path following
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Sine wave commutation to lower cogging torque and improve path following
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Digital feed forward design to maximize efficiency, torque, and velocity
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Temperature sensors on all amplifiers and motors for maximum reliability and easy
troubleshooting
Adept eAIB only:
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Hardware-based E-Stop and Teach Restrict controls
For improved safety relative to European standards implemented in 2012
The two amplifiers look very similar, and both fit either Cobra model.
Adept Cobra s600/s800 Robot, User’s Guide, Rev L
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