A tripod robot equipped with servo motors and drives from three different manufacturers was showcased by the Ethernet Powerlink Standardization Group EPSG at the Nuremberg SPS/IPC/Drives 2011 trade fair. Connecting the drives supplied by KEB, Yaskawa and B&R using POWERLINK guarantees the real-time synchronization and improved dynamic properties that are essential for the high level of accuracy that is required.
"This multi-vendor tripod robot highlights POWERLINK's excellent dynamic capabilities and complete freedom of integration," says EPSG director, Stefan Schönegger, "Just use POWERLINK and vendor independence is ensured, broadening the choice of components for even the most challenging applica-tions."