Kuka KR AGILUS sixx - Product description; Overview of the robot system; Description of the manipulator

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3 Product description
3 Product description
3.1 Overview of the robot system
A robot system (>>> Fig. 3-1 ) comprises all the assemblies of an industrial
robot, including the manipulator (mechanical system and electrical installa-
tions), control cabinet, connecting cables, end effector (tool) and other equip-
ment. The KR AGILUS product family consists of the following type:
 KR 6 R900 sixx
 KR 10 R900 sixx
 KR 10 R1100 sixx
The robots are also available as W and C variants (wall-mounted and ceiling-
mounted versions).
An industrial robot of this type comprises the following components:
 Manipulator
 Robot controller
 smartPAD teach pendant
 Connecting cables
 Software
 Options, accessories
3.2 Description of the manipulator
Overview The manipulators are 6-axis jointed-arm manipulators made of cast light alloy.
Each axis is fitted with a brake. All motor units and current-carrying cables are
protected against dirt and moisture beneath screwed-on cover plates.
Fig. 3-1: Example of an industrial robot
1 Manipulator
2 smartPAD teach pendant
3 Connecting cable, smartPAD
4 Robot controller
5 Connecting cable, data cable
6 Connecting cable, motor cable