SRC4 Control Series S and L

Basic Functions

These are the fundamental operational and software capabilities that allow users to work with the robot.

• Efficient Programming and Simulation: The system is supported by STEP Studio offline programming software. It features an intuitive interface for importing models of the robot, tool, and workpieces, and integrates functions for teaching, motion simulation, reachability tests, and cycle time tests. This is designed to significantly reduce programming time.

• Intuitive Teaching Pendants: Two specialized teaching pendants are available.

  • SPad: A model with an 8-inch capacitive screen for general industrial applications, characterized by smooth touch control.

  • SWT: A model with a 5.6-inch resistive screen, specially designed for welding applications, enabling fast blind operations.
    Both pendants are equipped with a rich set of debugging tools for monitoring, updating, and logging.

Advanced Functions

These functions provide a deeper level of control, integration capabilities, and customization for complex automation tasks.

• Powerful Secondary Development: The SRC4 controller is built for extensive customization. It offers a robust hardware environment with various interfaces (DIO, AIO, high-speed counting, serial interfaces, CAN, and various fieldbuses) for easy connection to external PLCs and devices.

• Open Software Architecture: It features an open "All In One" software architecture running on a real-time multitasking system with a multi-core processor. This allows users to perform comprehensive secondary development for robot control, soft PLC, and general motion control within a single environment.

• Software Development Kit (SDK): An SDK is provided, enabling users to perform cross-platform secondary development using programming languages such as C, C++, and C#.

• Integrated PLC Functionality: A detailed manual describes the Step_Robot library, which provides functions for PLC-based control. This includes:

  • Robot I/O Control: Function blocks for controlling discrete and analog inputs/outputs (I/O).

  • PLC Control Commands: Function blocks for requesting and releasing control authority, starting programs, and resetting errors from a PLC.

  • Data Interaction: Interfaces for exchanging data (such as positions and variables) between the PLC and the user robot program.

Specific Functions (Welding, Palletizing, Bending)

The SRC4 software includes specialized "process packs" developed for standard applications to accelerate deployment.

• Welding: A dedicated process pack is available for welding applications. It is further supported by the SWT teaching pendant, which is adapted for welding, allowing for fast blind operations. A manual is also available that systematically outlines the STEP robot's welding function.

• Palletizing and Depalletizing: A process pack is available for palletizing applications, which includes both stacking and destacking operations.

• Bending: A process pack is also available for bending applications.

• Other Specific Functions: The search results also mention process packs for other applications such as stamping, screwing, and tracking.