ROBOTIQ UNI-CTR-001 Series User manual

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1. General Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Environmental and operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3 Mechanical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.4 Power supply specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.5 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.5.1 Power connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.5.2 Communication connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Real-time Ethernet communication protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DeviceNet communication protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
CANopen communication protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
PROFIBUS communication protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4. Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.2 Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.2.1 Supply LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.2.2 Communication LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.2.3 Fault LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.3 Controller register mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.4 Robot output registers & functionalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.5 Robot input registers & status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5. User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.1 Technical dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.2 Mechanical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.3 Moment of inertia and center of mass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.4 Electrical ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
8. Spare Parts, Kits and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
9. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
10. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
11. Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Revisions
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changes in specifications. If such modification is made, the manual will also be revised, see revision information.
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and by international treaties, and therefore may not be reproduced in whole or in part, whether for sale or not,
without prior written consent from Robotiq. Under copyright law, copying includes translation into another language
or format.
Information provided by Robotiq in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility
is assumed by Robotiq for its use. There may be some differences between the manual and the product if the
product has been modified after the edition date.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

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1. General Presentation
The terms "Controller", "Universal Controller", "Robotiq Controller" , "K-Model", and "Robotiq Universal Controller"
used in the following manual all refer to the . The Robotiq Universal Controller is aRobotiq Universal Controller
robotic peripheral controller for other Robotiq devices and communication with other robot controllers. The Universal
Controller is designed for industrial applications with various communication protocols and is common to all Robotiq
devices.
Note
The following manual uses the metric system, unless specified, all dimensions are in
.millimeters
Note
The following section presents the key features of the Controller and must not be considered as
related to Controller operation, each feature is detailed in an appropriate section of the manual.
Safety guidelines must be read and understood before any operation is attempted with the
Controller.
The Universal Controller has two panels as shown in Figure 1.1. The front panel is called the Communication Panel
and covers standard and optional communication features. The side panel is called the Supply Panel and features
the connector for supply of the Controller, setup of emergency stop and the Robotiq Device Connector.
Figure 1.1 : The Robotiq Universal Controller.

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All Robotiq Universal Controllers have a standard USB 2.0 port available for serial communication. Optional
communication panel choices are :
Ethernet family protocols
Ethernet / IP
Modbus TCP
EtherCAT
PROFINET
DeviceNet
CANopen
Profibus
The Supply Panel is standard on all Controllers and includes a supply connector with an emergency stop feature
and the Robotiq Device Connector for connection to the various Robotiq Grippers.
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See for details on the Supply Panel andsection 3.5.1 Power connection section 3.5.2
for details on the Communication Panel.Communication connection
The Robotiq User Interface can be used via the standard USB 2.0 port to control or configure Robotiq devices. Visit
http://support.robotiq.com to get the latest installer of the Robotiq User Interface along with appropriate
documentation.
See the for details on usage of the RUI.Robotiq User Interface Instruction Manual

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2. Safety
Warning
The operator must have read and understood all of the instructions in the following
manual before handling the Robotiq Universal Controller and the associated Gripper
device.
The term "operator" refers to anyone responsible for any of the following operations on the
Universal Controller and associated Gripper device :
Installation
Control
Maintenance
Inspection
Calibration
Programming
Decommissioning
This documentation explains the various components of the Universal Controller and its general operation. Read this
documentation and the associated Robotiq Gripper device documentation and be sure to understand its contents
before handling the Controller or Gripper.
The drawings and photos in this documentation are representative examples and differences may exist between
them and the delivered product.

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2.1 Warning
Note
Any use of the Controller in noncompliance of these warnings is inappropriate and may cause
injury or damage.
Warning
Concerning Controller use in a robot environment (with robot and/or Robotiq Grippers):
Respect all robot safety recommendations.
Respect all Gripper safety recommendations.
Controller must be installed in a secured and clean environment.
Make sure all cord sets are always secured at the Gripper, the Controller and at the robot.
Respect power supplies according to the associated Robotiq device.
Respect fusing according to the associated Robotiq device.
Always respect the recommended keying for electrical connections.
Never supply the Gripper with an alternative current source.
Any usage of the Controller beyond these definitions is inappropriate and may cause
injury or damage.
Note Usage of the Universal Controller with an emergency stop is strongly recommended.

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2.2 Intended use
The Controller unit is designed for control of Robotiq devices such as the Robotiq Adaptive Robot Gripper series.
Caution
The Controller is NOT intended for robot control.
The product is intended to be installed in parallel to a robot or other automated machinery or equipment.
Note
Always comply with local and/or national laws, regulations and directives on automation safety
and general machine safety.
The unit may be used only within the range of its technical data. Any other use of the product is deemed improper
and unintended use. Robotiq will not be liable for any damages resulting from improper use.

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3. Installation
Warning
Be sure to read and understand the related to the Universal Controller prior tosafety instructions
installation.
Warning
Respect robot and Gripper safety measure and installation before operating or even turning on
the power supply.
3.1 Scope of delivery
Standard upon delivery :
Robotiq Universal Controller ( )UNI-CTR-001-XXXX
Replace by one of the following communication options :XXXX
ENIP - Ethernet / IP
MTCP - Modbus TCP
ECAT - EtherCAT
DNET - DeviceNet
CANO - CANopen
PNET - PROFINET
Controller Supply Connector with emergency stop jumper (CONN-COMB-2059)
DIN rail #3 mounting clips
Note
The following are not included with the delivery of the Robotiq Universal Controller unless
:specified
Cables.
Hardware required for any of the communication options, accessories, faceplates or
fixtures.
Power supply unit, power supply wiring or fuse.
See section for a list of available parts and cables.Spare Parts, Kits and Accessories

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3.2 Environmental and operating conditions
The Controller is designed for industrial applications but requires clean conditions and is not water resistant. Always
respect the conditions specified for storage and operating environments :
SPECIFICATION VALUE
Minimum storage/transit temperature -22°F [-30°C]
Maximum storage/transit temperature 158°F [70°C]
Minimum operating temperature 32°F [0°C]
Maximum operating temperature 158°F [70°C]
Humidity (non-condensing) 20-80% RH
Vibration < 0.5G
Others Free from dust, soot or water
Free from corrosive gases, liquids or explosive
gases
Free from powerful electromagnetic interference
sources
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If environmental conditions present dust, dirt or water, additional protection of the Controller will
be required.