2. Introduction to the Hardware PreciseFlex 100 Robot
System Components Part Number: 603988 Rev. A
Remote IO Module (Ethernet Version)
For applications that require a large number of Inputs and Outputs, a PreciseFlex
TM
Remote IO
(RIO) module may be purchased. The RIO interfaces to any PreciseFlex robot and its embedded
Guidance Controller via 10/100 Mb Ethernet and requires 24VDC power. Up to four RIOs can be
connected to a controller.
The basic RIO includes: 32 isolated digital input signals, 32 isolated digital output signals and one
RS-232 serial line. An enhanced version of the RIO (Figure 2-6) adds four analog input signals, a
second RS-232 port and one RS-422/485 serial port.
Figure 2-6: Enhanced RIO Module
The RIO contains unshielded 24VDC signals and pins. This product is intended to be
mounted in a cabinet or machine chassis that is not accessible when power is turned on.
Machine Vision Software and Cameras
The Guidance 1400 Series controllers support the PreciseVision machine vision system. This is a
vision software package than can run in a PC.
Cameras must be connected via Ethernet or USB. Vendors such as DALSA already offer a variety
of Ethernet machine vision cameras. In addition, other vendors offer USB cameras that are
supported in PreciseVision.
Brooks offers an Arm-Mounted Camera Option for certain robots. Contact sales_
preciseflex@brooksautomation.com for details.
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