Simplifying and enhancing robot interfaces
01 April 2020
Zimmer Group continues to focus on simplifying and reducing the cost of industrial production, through the introduction of the “Smart Communication Module (SCM)” together with “guideZ” commissioning software.
These new products not only complement previous interface developments by the company, but also enable easy parameter configuration and commissioning, whist enabling robot systems which only allow digital communications, to benefit from the advantages and functions of IO-Link components.
The Smart Communications Module (SCM), as a master gateway, is available in two versions: for installation within a control cabinet (IP20 classification) or for installation directly on the robot flange (IP54 classification). Both versions are designed for connecting two IO-Link components and can program the individual parameters of each of the components, managing the implementation of the bus protocol from digital I/O to IO-Link in the process. During initial parameter configuration, a temporary Ethernet connection is required.
The SCM makes it possible to use virtually all the functions of Zimmer Group’s advanced IO-Link components, despite the relatively limited capabilities that some robots have with their digital I/O transmission infrastructure.
The second new product recently released by Zimmer Group is the company’s “guideZ” software tool, designed to make the task of commissioning components quick and easy. The software enables user of all skill levels to be guided through the installation and commissioning process in a series of simple steps, by selecting either a “Wizard”, beginner mode, or expert mode. The parameter data of this 7-step commissioning process can be quickly and easily adapted to any PLC control or even small control systems.
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