Data Sheet

Description
The R12-500 is a complete self-contained five (optional six ) axis vertically articulated robot arm system designed
as a cost effective solution for bench top automation. Applications include testing, sample handling, machine
feeding. The hand terminates in a mounting plate to which can be mounted one of our low cost grippers, vacuum
pickups or your own device.
R12 is a very low cost entry to robotics, fast, accurate and reliable and easy to program yet capable of the most
complex tasks. It has a useful 500mm reach. Designed by a young engineer building on our existing R17
technology it is a breakthrough in bench top robotics. Like the R17 it is a 5 axis articulated robot arm but with a
500mm reach. It is lighter, faster and quieter, using high efficiency digital motors driving through steel reinforced
polyurethane timing belts. Optional incremental optical encoders provide exceptional integrity as well as safety
(see below).
Do not let the low cost mislead you - this is not a hobby robot. It is a professional tool made to industrial standards
of quality, reliability and performance, machined from solid alloy and finished with aesthetic acrylic covers. The
system is supplied complete with controller, all cables, connectors, software, comprehensive manuals, ready to
unpack and use immediately.
The R12 package includes the K11 controller that is simple and reliable using a partnership of CPU and DSP
micro-processors and compact micro-stepping drives. ROBOFORTH II embedded software gets you started easily
yet permits the most complex motions, interfaces and peripherals to be programmed, assisted by ROBWIN project
manager that brings everything together on one Windows screen.
Specifications
Drives:
High power micro-stepped hybrid stepping motors,
optional encoder watchdogs
Reach: 500mm/20ins in any direction; 360 degree waist rotation
Repeatability: 0.1mm (see note)
Payload:
nominal 500g, max 1Kg (2.2lbs) at flange
(repeatability and speed degrade with increasing payload and reach).
Compliance: droop at 250mm
at nominal payload:
droop at max reach with max
payload:
0.4mm
2.3mm
Maximum speed:
Waist 220 deg/sec, Shoulder 200 deg/sec, Elbow 500deg/sec, hand
600deg/sec, wrist roll 600 deg/sec. Max linear speed approx 800mm/s.
Standard Cycle 2s
Max torque for pitch or roll: 1 Nm (repeatability figures degrade with increasing torque).
Weight Robot 12.8Kg/28lbs Controller 11kg/25lbs
Power: 110/240v ac 420VA (standard controller)
Environment: IP 54A, 0 - 40C (wider range optional)
MTBF: 15,000 hours (typically over a million cycles)
Safety:
Class 2 stop circuit, stall detect, risk assessment guide.
Optional high intensity red LEDs along the arm serve as awareness barrier.
Noise: Approx 40-50dB at 1m.
note: repeatability measured as a standard deviation of all 3 dimensions at 100% speed and zero payload over 24 hours after a 1 hour
warming up period. Figures for ISO 9283 available on request.