7th axis for the ReBeL (DIO version)

Our 7th axis is versatile. It extends the range of action of common lightweight robots by up to 6,000mm (according to technical design), making them much more flexible in applications. The drylin® ZLW-20200 toothed belt axis is perfectly suited as a wide low-profile linear axis. An adapter kit is available for this axis for direct connection with common lightweight robots via digital I/Os. The ZLW-20200 toothed belt axis can be delivered ready to connect with the matching adapter kit or the adapter kit can be supplied separately. The linear axis is suitable for applications with a precision requirement of 0.3mm and a load of up to 55kg. This type of accessory has a max. speed of up to 0.3m/s. The appropriate robot software can be controlled via digital I/Os. The axis is available with or without control system. To control the axis, the 7th axis | UR Cap + control cabinet integration - IO Version is required. Our 7th axis consists largely of our tribologically optimised plastics and enables significant cost savings. This is combined with a long service life and freedom from maintenance.

• Flexible use of robots instead of rigid kinematics
• Connection via linear carriage of the ZLW-20200 toothed belt axis
• Stroke lengths of up to 3,000mm as standard, up to 6,000mm upon request
• Adapter for e-chain system®
• The ZLW-20200 toothed belt axis can be delivered as a ready-to-connect solution with the matching adapter kit.
• Max. positions to be controlled: 8
• Control via digital inputs & outputs (no inverse kinematics)
• Robot kinematics: igus® ReBeL

Application examples
Typical applications of our 7th axes include pick & place applications, welding applications and much more.

7th axis control system for an easy entry into automation
The IO unit enables a simple and intuitive robot control and programming system, making it easy to get started with automation. The direct switch cabinet integration via digital I/Os provides a simple and ready-to-connect solution. As a result, the 7th axis can be moved within a very short time. The solution is currently possible with the following robot manufacturers: igus ReBeL. A master control system is not necessary.

If you want to use your own (robot) control system, that's also no problem.
Alternatively, it is also possible to operate each axis individually with a control system. For example, with our igus® D1 dryve motor control system. With this control architecture, you need one motor control system per linear axis or motor and an additional master control system which controls the coordination of the movement.
The motor control systems are not part of the product and can be ordered from us as an option. A master control system is not currently offered by igus.

Optional accessories
Control system DLE-REBEL-0001
 
If you are not sure whether the robot is right for your application, feel free to contact us for a demo.