FANUC Robot Controller - R Model H



The ' Fanuc R model H ' robot controller has the capability of controlling from 3 to 6 axis on the robot, and providing multi-axis simultaneous motion. In addition to 6 robot axis, the controller has the capacity to control 3 additional axis. Additional axis can be used to extend the robot work area in the form of linear bases or gantries, but can also perform other simultaneous positioning functions such as welding manipulators and door / boot / hood openers. The controller offers linear and circular motion path types.

Controllers of this nature have been used to with the following robots :-

A 510, A520, A600,

M100, M300,

S410, S420, S500, S700

Arcmate, Arcmate Senior,

The controller has a limited number of operator push buttons of the front panel.

The teach pendant comprises a multi-line LCD display, some LED status indicators and a medium sized flat keyboard. The teach pendant is characterised by its ' T ' shape look, plastic body, and yellow ' Deadmans Handle ' in the back of the teach pendant.

Inside the controller, a backplane PCB supports a number of daugher PCB's mounted directly in the backplane rack. Up to 9 amplifiers for the servo motors are mounted inside the cabinet.

Programs are stored in static RAM memory with batteries to retain programs during power off periods.

All robots are fitted with absolute positioning systems. Absolute Pulse Coders provide absolute position feedback, with batteries provided to retain position data during power off periods.

The robot has the capability to work with vision systems if required.