Answer: The cable between the Mirka AIROS sanding head and the control panel is specifically designed to be used in robotic applications.
For the time being, the AIROS comes without a force sensor.
External load and force sensors can be fitted, depending of the robot in question. The following electronic components are included in the different panels:
Modbus:
Motor Drive Unit
48 V Power Supply Unit
Profinet:
Motor Drive Unit
48 V Power Supply Unit
Profinet Gateway
24 V Power Supply Unit
Profinet Adapter cable
Codes are available in the manual.
Every component can be ordered separately. The Motor Drive Unit can also be connected directly to the 48 V feed of the main panel. Codes for each component, along with the electrical installation overview, are available in the manual.
The motor driver is a non-PLC system that takes input/gives output from a range of different protocols. It is possible to be connected to a PLC and from there to an HMI.
The choice between the different communication systems (Profinet, Modbus and Digital Interface) is with the end-user, depending of the communication system that is being used in a specific application.
Read more about Mirka Automation and the Universal Robots Kit
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