ABB is now offering a panel-mounted variant of its controller range for larger robots.
According to ABB, the unit is the only panel mounted robot controller (PMC) on the market enabling compact and integrated solutions for large robots.
The PMC is the same as the standard variant of the IRC5 controller, but is stripped of its enclosure/cabinet for flexible mounting.
This means the user gets the TrueMove and QuickMove motion control features of the IRC5 system, but for larger robots.
The PMC consists of a drive module and a control module that can be separately mounted in a variety of configurations. Each module is made up of two layers. The first layer can be folded down for easy access to the second. Up to four drive modules can be connected to the same control module for multiple robot control.
According to ABB, panel mounting reduces floor space and allows for internal cabling which is easier to manage. Machine builders and integrators can also create their own enclosures to protect electronics in various environments.
The PMC controller is fully EMC certified, there are no issues with disturbances to surrounding equipment or EMC certification of the final enclosed solution.