2. Introduction to the Hardware PreciseFlex 100 Robot
Overview Part Number: 603988 Rev. A
2. Introduction to the Hardware
Overview
The PrecisePlace 100 Robot is a collaborative 4-axis robot that includes an embedded Guidance
1400A 4-axis motion controller, one or more single axis controllers, a 48VDC motor power supply,
and a 24VDC logic power supply located inside the X-axis of the robot. In addition, it may optionally
include an electric gripper and electric gripper controller.
The robot is available in two basic configurations; an XZ configuration, and an XYZ configuration. A
theta rotation and electric gripper are available for both of these basic configurations. The Z-axis of
this robot is available with a standard travel of 229 mm for the XZ configuration and 260 mm for the
XYZ configuration. The robot is designed as tabletop unit and can carry a payload of up to 2 kg in
the gripper. These robots are low cost, extremely quiet and smooth, very reliable, and have
excellent positioning repeatability. To achieve these results, the axes are powered by brushless DC
motors with absolute encoders. With these characteristics, these robots are ideal for automating
applications in the Life Sciences, Medical Products, Semiconductor, and Electronics industries.
A number of communications and hardware interfaces are provided with the basic robot. These
include an RS-232 serial interface, an RS485 serial interface, an Ethernet interface, and a number
of digital input and output lines. In addition, the robot can be purchased with several types of
optional Precise peripherals. These include digital cameras, remote I/O, and a hardware manual
control pendant.
The controller is programmed by means of a PC connected through Ethernet. There are four
programming modes: a Digital IO mode (MotionBlocks), a Graphical Programming mode (Guidance
Motion), an Embedded Language mode (GPL), and a PC Control mode (TCP Command Server).
When programmed in the MotionBlocks, Guidance Motion, or GPL mode, the PC can be removed
after programming is completed and the controller will operate standalone. The PC is required for
operation in the TCP Command Server mode.
In all modes of operation, the controller includes a web-based operator interface. This interface is
used for configuring the system, starting and stopping execution, and monitoring its operation. The
web interface can be accessed locally using a browser or remotely via the Internet. This remote
interface is of great benefit in system maintenance and debugging. It is also possible to use a
wireless tablet or computer to access the web browser, if the controller is connected to a wireless
router.
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