Geometries with orientation support 
 
180  Rockwell Automation Publication MOTION-UM002F-EN-P - February 2018 
Tip: 
Since the robot axes are absolute, the reference positions may only need establishing once. If the reference positions 
are lost, for example, the controller changes, then reestablish the reference positions. 
See also 
Establish the reference frame for Delta J1J2J3J4J5 robot on page 177
 
Configure the Logix Designer application to control robots with varying reach 
and payload capacities. The configuration parameter values for the robot include: 
•  Link lengths 
•  Base offsets 
•  End-effector offsets 
•  Swing Arm offsets 
•  Coupling Ratio 
The configuration parameter information is available from the robot 
manufacturer. 
Important:  Verify that the values for the Link Lengths, Base Offsets, and End-Effector Offsets are entered in the 
Coordinate System Properties dialog box using the same measurement units. 
See also 
Link Lengths for Delta J1J2J3J4J5 robot on page 180
 
Base and Effector Plate dimensions for Delta J1J2J3J4J5 robot on page 181 
Swing Arm Offsets for Delta J1J2J3J4J5 robot on page 182 
Coupling between J4 and J5 axis on page 186 
Configure Zero Angle Orientation for Delta J1J2J3J4J5 robot on page 188 
 
Link lengths are the rigid mechanical bodies attached at the rotational joints. The 
five-dimensional Delta robot geometry has three link pairs made up of L1 and L2. 
Each link pair has the same dimensions. 
•  L1 - link attached to each actuated joint (J1, J2, and J3) 
•  L2 - the parallel bar assembly attached to L1   
Configuration parameters for 
Delta J1J2J3J4J5 robot 
J1J2J3J4J5 robot