Siemens RobIn eBox ECO User manual
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Table of contents
Legal information.....................................................................................................2
1Preface............................................................................................................5
1.1 Document overview...........................................................................5
2Safety information..........................................................................................6
2.1 General safety instructions.................................................................6
3Device overview .............................................................................................8
3.1 Content of RobIn eBox ECO cabinet..................................................9
3.2 Technical data...................................................................................9
3.2.1 Simplified diagram...........................................................................10
3.3 Cabinet components........................................................................11
4Installation....................................................................................................12
4.1 Dimensional drawings......................................................................12
4.2 Connecting the grid..........................................................................13
4.3 Cable entry......................................................................................14
4.4 UR Robot connection.......................................................................15
4.5 Service ports ...................................................................................16
5Application example “RobinEboxComm” ...................................................16
5.1 TIA Portal project.............................................................................17
5.2 URCap “RobinEboxCommunicator” .................................................19
6Appendix.......................................................................................................21
6.1 Service and Support........................................................................21
6.2 Application support..........................................................................22
6.3 Related literature.............................................................................22
6.4 Change documentation....................................................................22
1 Preface
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1 Preface
1.1 Document overview
Purpose of the manual
This document contains information about the installation of the RobIn eBox ECO
control cabinet
Core content
The following core issues are covered in this document:
•Safety
•Installation
Required basic knowledge
General knowledge in the area of electricity and PLC is required to understand this
documentation.
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2.1 General safety instructions
WARNING
Electric shock and danger to life due to other energy sources
Touching live components can result in death or serious injury.
• Only work on electrical equipment if you are appropriately qualified.
• Always observe the country-specific safety rules for all work.
Generally, the following steps apply when establishing safety:
1. Prepare for disconnection. Notify all those who will be affected by the
procedure.
2. Isolate the drive system from the power supply and take measures to prevent
it being switched back on again.
3. Wait until the discharge time specified on the warning labels has elapsed.
4. Check that there is no voltage between any of the power connections, and
between any
of the power connections and the protective conductor connection.
5. Check that every auxiliary circuit is de-energized.
6. Ensure that the motors cannot move.
7. Identify all other dangerous energy sources, e.g. compressed air, hydraulic
systems or water. Switch the energy sources to a safe state.
8. Check that the correct drive system is completely locked. After you have
completed the work, restore the operational readiness by following the above
steps in the reverse order
WARNING
Electric shock due to connection to an unsuitable power source
When equipment is connected to an unsuitable power source, exposed
components may carry a hazardous voltage that might result in serious injury or
death.
• Only use power source that specified in this manual.
• Ensure that the power source wiring is correct.
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WARNING
Improper handling may cause damage to equipment.
For damaged devices, hazardous voltages can be present at the enclosure or at
exposed components; if touched, this can result in death or severe injury.
• Ensure compliance with the limit values specified in the technical data during
transport, storage and operation.
• Do not use any damaged devices
WARNING
Electric shock if there is no ground connection
For missing or incorrectly implemented protective conductor connection for
devices with protection class I, high voltages can be present at open, exposed
parts, which when touched, can result in death or severe injury.
• Ground the device in compliance with the applicable regulations.
WARNING
Unrecognized dangers due to missing or illegible warning labels
Dangers might not be recognized if warning labels are missing or illegible.
Unrecognized dangers may cause accidents resulting in serious injury or death.
• Check that the warning labels are complete based on the documentation.
• Attach any missing warning labels to the components, where necessary in the
national language.
• Replace illegible warning labels
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3 Device overview
The Siemens robot interface electrical box “RobIn eBox” is an electrical cabinet
that provides all main components required for the integration of a PLC and
industrial robots.
The Siemens RobIn eBox comes pre-tested, and it is ready to be connected to an
UR Robot via Profinet.
The RobIn eBox comes with an URCap that allows to monitor first set-up of the
communication with the PLC from the UR teach pendant. It also comes with a TIA
portal application example project.
Figure 3-1: RobIn eBox ECO electrical cabinet
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3.1 Content of RobIn eBox ECO cabinet
•RobIn eBox ECO control cabinet
•This document
•Circuit diagrams
•Wall-mounting fixes.
3.2 Technical data
Table 3-1: : Technical data of RobIn eBox ECO control cabinet
Parameter
Value
Color
RAL 7035
IP
IP54
Dimension (H x W x D)
600 x 600 x 250mm
Weight
30 kg
Grounding system
TN-S
Input voltage
1AC 230 V / 50 Hz
Rated current
10 A
Rated control voltage
24VDC
Operating temperature
+5 ... +40 °C
Relative humidity
40% ...50 %, at 25 °C / without condensation
Main power plug
(type/cable length)
Schuko (CEE 7/7) 230V / 3mts
Data for external protection
circuit breaker / fuse
16A GL/GG 400V
Ethernet Switch
8x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s RJ45 ports
(2 ports reserved for the cabinet itself,
1 port for UR robot controller,
5 ports available for user)
Digital Input Specification
16xDI 24V DC
Digital Output Specification
16xDQ 24V DC/ 0.5A
PLC CPU
SIEMENS CPU 1510SP-1 PN, 12MB, FW V2.8
2 x Ethernet adapters
UR robot controller
Supported
e-Series
UR Polyscope version
supported
5.8 or superior
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3.2.1 Simplified diagram
Figure 3-2: RobIn eBox simplified diagram
Robin eBox
UR Robot
controller
Profinet
Power supply
230 V 50 Hz
I/O
Ethernet service port *
230 V 50 Hz service port **
UR industrial robot
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3.3 Cabinet components
The components inside the RobIn eBox includes main hardware components for
PLC for the connection to the robot:
•Fast connection power socket to grid.
•Main power switch
•24VDC Power supply
•PLC
•I/O Modules
•Ethernet switch
•Auxiliary components: Terminal blocks, circuit breakers, coupling relays (if
needed), etc.
•Optional: power socket on rear side
•Optional: Ethernet RJ-45 connector on the rear side
•Optional: Safety PLC
•Optional: Siemens HMI
•Optional: Ready for OEM controller from UR (sold directly from UR)
The part list can be found at the end of the circuit diagrams delivered with the
Robin eBox.
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4.1 Dimensional drawings
Wall mounting
The wall mounting bracket can be quickly screwed into place using a self-tapping
screw through the standard eyelet in the rear panel. The protection category is
maintained without any restrictions. The mounting brackets are included in the box.
Figure 4-1: Mechanical installation
Please follow Rittal’s manual “Rittal_1590010_Instructions_3_7917” for more
details of bracket installation.
Enough space should be ensured to allow air flow circulation and opening of the
side ports.
NOTE
Several wall mounting systems are available for this type of panel “Rittal
Compact Enclosure AX”, and the end user may use a different type of bracket
according to it needs. Please check the link below for more information.
https://www.rittal.com/com-
en/product/list.action?categoryPath=/PG0001/PG0002SCHRANK1/PG0021SCH
RANK1/PGRP30564SCHRANK1/PGRP30566SCHRANK1/PG0904SCHRANK2
Panel eyelet
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4.2 Connecting the grid
The RobIn electrical cabinet can be plugged directly to the grid 230V with the
provided cable cord.
Customer must ensure that the plug is fed by a circuit breaker rated: 400V, 16A.
Figure 4-2: RobIn 230 V power plug (1)
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4.3 Cable entry
The cable entry system is a split cable entry frame located at the bottom of control
cabinet.
Figure 4-3: Cable entry view from inside the cabinet
Figure 4-4: Cable entry plate disassembly.
The Icotek slit KT grommet matching the cable diameter is placed around the cable
and inserted into the cable entry frame. Plugs are provided for unused grommet.
Figure 4-5: Cable grommet placed around
For more information of installation of the cable, you may check the manufacturer
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VoVJXmdhaY
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4.4 UR Robot connection
UR robot can be connected to any free port of the ethernet switch. As default, the
port 2 of the ethernet switch is used for the robot controller connection.
Figure 4-6: Profinet connection to UR robot
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5 Optional accessories
5.1 Service ports –Optional
The control cabinet can be provided with service ports for communication and
power. This port provides an ethernet port RJ45 and a 230V power socket.
Figure 5-1: RobIn eBox with service ports (see 1) open.
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6 Application example “RobinEboxComm”
This application example consists of the following components:
Table 6-1: Components used in application example
Component
File name
Note
RobinEboxComm
Installation manual
RobIn_eBox_Installation_Manual_V1_1_0.pdf
-
RobinEboxComm
example project
RobinEboxComm_Prj_V1_1_0.zip
-
RobinEboxComm
URCap
RobinEboxCommunicator_urcap_V_1_1_0.zip
-
6.1 TIA Portal project
The application example “RobinEboxComm” provides a TIA portal project with the
PLC and the UR robot already configured in the TIA portal hardware configuration.
Figure 6-1: TIA Portal project with UR Profinet device
The “RobinEboxComm” includes a PLC function that sends the PLC firmware and
application version to the robot controller via Profinet. The information is later
processed in the robot controller by the URCap
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Figure 6-2: Function “RobinEboxComm” called in OB1
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6.2 URCap “RobinEboxCommunicator”
The URCap “RobinEboxCommunicator” is a plug-in for UR industrial robot
controller interface “Polyscope”.
The URCap reads the data sent by the PLC via Profinet and shows it in PolyScope.
NOTE
The URCap can be downloaded from SIOS from the same entry where is this
manual.
The procedure for installing the URCap into the robot controller is not part of this
manual.
Figure 6-3: RobIn eBox URCap
If the communication with the PLC and the robot is working properly, the PLC
firmware will be shown in Polyscope. In case of an error, a message will appear in
the screen.
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Figure 6-4: Communication error or wrong PLC configuration
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