Yaskawa integrates POWERLINK in DX200 robot controller

Bruno Schnekenburger, head of the robotics division at YASKAWA Europe explains: "We not only created an interface to POWERLINK. With Motoman Sync, we also offer the possibility of programming robots in a familiar IEC 61131 environment." Advantages include reduced commissioning times and better clock accuracy.

Integration in a POWERLINK network results in additional benefits such as increased productivity. In addition, machines or plants can be designed more flexibly. A separate operator terminal for robots is not needed since all data required for operation and diagnostics can be displayed and modified on the machine's main terminal.

The DX200 is a high-performance robot controller for Yaskawa Motoman robots. It enables synchronous control of up to 8 robots or 72 axes and is equipped with a built-in safety controller in accordance with PL d / Cat. 3 for up to 32 user-defined safety areas and up to 16 different tools.

For more information about POWERLINK please go to www.ethernet-powerlink.org.