User`s guide
Chapter 1: Introduction
Joint 1
Inner
Link
Outer
Link
Joint 2
Joint 4
Joint 3
Figure 1-2. Robot Joint Motions
eAIB™ (Amplifiers in Base)
The amplifiers for the Adept Cobra ePLC600/800 robots are embedded in the base of the robot.
The Adept eAIBfeatures:
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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
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Hardware-based E-Stop and Teach Restrict controls
These are for improved safety relative to European standards implemented in 2012.
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