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MESCO implements generic robot interfaces
MESCO implements generic robot interfaces
MESCO Engineering supports robot manufacturers in the hardware and software implementation of generic control interfaces.
Modern controls simplify the programming of robots and motion controllers with smart tooling. In order to be able to use these functions consistently, i.e. across controls and depending on each other, the respective robot controller must support this generic interface.
MESCO supports robot manufacturers in the Hardware / Software realization of these specific, generic interfaces, standard-compliant and safe.
The Siemens TIA Portal provides access to connected robotics controllers. This results in a continuous integration and a logical unit, as required by machine and plant manufacturers.
The robotics and motion control functions of the controllers simplify the consistent programming, commissioning and diagnosis of motion control functions and can control and monitor the kinematics of several interpolating axes. Thus, robots can be set up and operated in the controllers across manufacturers.
However, in order to be able to use these comfort functions manufacturer-independent and generically, the support of the commands from the robot itself is required. The commands coming from the control system (in the form of PROFINET telegrams or profiles) must be translated bi-directionally to the manufacturer-specific robot commands.
This middleware serves as a gateway between the machine control and the robotics controller as well as other peripheral elements, such as teach panels and axes.
As a development specialist, MESCO Engineering implements these specific robot interfaces in hardware and software for real-time Ethernet-based industrial communication interfaces of automation components – from concept to conformity confirmation. In addition to the pure interface functions, this also includes profile integration for motion control and robotics, as well as a variety of gateway functions.
MESCO services at a glance
- HW / SW Development of Industrial Ethernet interfaces for automation components (PROFINET / PROFIsafe / EtherCAT / FSoE / IO-Link / IO-Link Safety)
- Support of the standard Robot Command Interface for uniform communication in robotics; Support of the SIMATIC Robot Library
- Development of functional safety electronics for motion controllers and robotics (SIL2 / SIL3 according to IEC 61508/ EN ISO 13849, as well as EN ISO 10218)
MESCO implements generic robot interfaces for simplified engineering in the TIA Portal