Wireless IO-Link module for all IO-Link grippers
BRIDGE COMMUNICATION MODULE
In robotics in particular, the last robot axis, the wrist as it were, lacks the appropriate electrical interface for intelligent grippers because this connection is often not available with a suitable cable in the robot arm. This problem is usually solved with external energy chains, but this results in some disadvantages, e.g. in the robot's freedom of movement. For this reason, the Zimmer Group has now released an intelligent robot flange that now transmits IO-Link wirelessly from the flange to the controller, so that only the energy supply is needed on the last axis of the robot. The information is transmitted bidirectionally via radio signal in practically the same quality as with wired transmission.
YOUR BENEFITS
- All Zimmer Group IO-Link grippers and MATCH IO-Link components can be used, regardless of the structure of the existing robot / system base.
- No complex cable routing through the robot or system (slip rings, contact elements etc. not required)
- No source of error due to moving data cable (mechanical obstacle, broken wire) Wearing part eliminated
- Scalable, simple expansion of further grippers by logging on to the master
Interference-free communication
With the new IO-Link bridge communication modules, the connection lines between gripper and controller can be significantly reduced, but the performance and functionality with regard to wired solutions remain unchanged. With the features already mentioned, the new bridge modules allow interference-free and safe communication with a wireless IO-Link master. Real-time latency times of 5 ms can be achieved for communication with up to 40 devices for maximum reliability and flexibility in production. The reliability is above a packet error rate (PER) of 10-9.
Two variants BCM-F / BCM-B available
Two versions of the bridge module are currently available. One is the BCM-B - a model that is installed in a freely positionable industrial housing. This model can be used independently of the use of a robot. The other is the BCM-F: this module is directly integrated in the MATCH fixed part and can thus be used with all IO-Link loose parts of the end-of-arm ecosystem.
ZIMMER GROUP END EFFECTORS – INTEGRATION WITH IO-LINK WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY
