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ArcWorld 6200
Operator's Manual
Part Number 132340-8
Revised 7/25/96
MOTOMAN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
LIST OF FIGURES................................................................................................. iv
1.0 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................ 1
1.1 ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT............................................................... 1
1.2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW.......................................................................... 1
1.2.1 System Layout.....................................................................2
1.2.2 Optional Equipment..............................................................4
1.3 REFERENCE TO OTHER DOCUMENTATION ...................................4
1.4 CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION.............................................4
2.0 SAFETY ..........................................................................................................5
2.1 STANDARD CONVENTIONS.............................................................6
2.2 GENERAL SAFEGUARDING TIPS.....................................................7
2.3 MECHANICAL SAFETY DEVICES......................................................7
2.4 INSTALLATION SAFETY....................................................................8
2.5 PROGRAMMING SAFETY ................................................................8
2.6 OPERATION SAFETY........................................................................9
2.7 MAINTENANCE SAFETY................................................................. 10
3.0 DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT ................................................................. 11
3.1 K-SERIES ROBOT DESCRIPTION .................................................. 11
3.2 MRC CONTROLLER ........................................................................ 11
3.2.1 Servo Power.......................................................................8
3.2.2 Mode Select........................................................................8
3.2.3 Cycle Select........................................................................8
3.2.4 Emergency Stop (E-Stop).....................................................8
3.2.5 Alarm / Error......................................................................8
3.2.6 Hold....................................................................................8
3.2.7 Start...................................................................................8
3.2.8 Playback Box Subpanel........................................................8
3.3 PROGRAMMING PENDANT............................................................9
3.3.1 Display................................................................................9
LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
Table 5-1 Periodic Maintenance..........................................................................40
Table 5-2 Spare Parts........................................................................................ 41
Table 5-3 Excel-Arc 6045 CV Fuses and Circuit Breakers ..................................42
Table 5-4 Universal Welding Interface (UWI) Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........44
Table 5-5 MRC Cabinet Fuses and Circuit Breakers............................................42
Table 5-6 MRC System Fuses.............................................................................42
Table 5-7 Com-Arc III Fuses and Circuit Breakers .............................................44
The ArcWorld 6200 features two Motoman arc welding robots, an MRC
controller, menu-driven arc welding application software, a complete welding
package, a 180˚ reciprocating positioner, an operator interface, and a total safety
environment.
The Operation Section gives instructions to operate the ArcWorld system. This
section contains procedures for start-up, loading, normal operation, fault recovery,
and shutdown. The section also contains a number of sample robot programs.
The MRC controller and welding power source share a common base. Additional
auxiliary components, such as the Com-Arc III unit and water circulator, can be
located on this base as well. The robotic cell is fully enclosed by safety fencing and
an interlocking door. Safety mats prevent positioner cycling while anyone stands in
front of the positioner. All operator controls, including those on the MRC and
welding power supply, are accessible from outside of the robotic enclosure.
Assembled
Gas Bottles
(customer
supplied)
#1
Robot
Figure 1-1
#2
Page 3
Robot
System Layout
Positioner
Operator
Station Safety Mats
MOTOMAN
1.2.2 Optional Equipment
The following optional equipment is available for use with the ArcWorld 6200:
• Torch tender
• Wire cutter
• Com-Arc III
• Heavy-duty positioners
We suggest that you obtain and review a copy of the ANSI/RIA National Safety
Standard for Industrial Robots and Robot Systems. This information can be
obtained from the Robotic Industries Association by requesting ANSI/RIA
R15.06. The address is as follows:
Ultimately, the best safeguard is trained personnel. The user is responsible for
providing personnel who are adequately trained to operate, program, and maintain
the robot cell. The robot must not be operated by personnel who have not
been trained!
We recommend that all personnel who intend to operate, program, repair, or use
the robot system be trained in an approved Motoman training course and become
familiar with the proper operation of the system.
DANGER!
Information appearing under the DANGER caption concerns the
protection of personnel from the immediate and imminent
hazards that, if not avoided, will result in immediate, serious
personal injury or loss of life in addition to equipment damage.
WARNING!
Information appearing under the WARNING caption concerns the
protection of personnel and equipment from potential hazards
that can result in personal injury or loss of life in addition to
equipment damage.
CAUTION!
Information appearing under the CAUTION caption concerns the
protection of equipment, software, and data from hazards that
can result in minor personal injury or equipment damage.
NOTE: Information appearing in a NOTE caption provides additional information which is helpful in
understanding the item being explained.
Each robot can reach below its own base as well as behind itself. These robots can
also be mounted in floor, wall, or ceiling configurations with few hardware
modifications. The Motoman K-Series robots have been constructed for ease of
maintenance, utilizing brushless AC servo motors with absolute positioning
encoders. All motors are readily accessible. A combination of capacitance and
lithium batteries in both the robot encoder assemblies and in the MRC controller
protects program position data for up to one year. The replacement life for the
lithium battery is approximately three years.
The playback box (see Figure 3-2) on the MRC has the primary system controls.
The following paragraphs describe the MRC controls.
3.2.6 Hold
The HOLD button is a normally closed, momentarily actuated switch. Pressing the
HOLD button stops the operation of the manipulator. The hold state is active only
while the switch is held down. The indicator light turns on whenever the robot is in
a hold state. Refer to your MRC Operator's Manual for Arc Welding for more
information.
3.2.7 Start
Pressing the START button causes the manipulator playback operation to start.
The indicator light turns on during playback.
3.3.1 Display
The programming pendant has a 12-line LCD display. The display provides status
information, system messages and prompts, and a graphic work area. Refer to
your MRC Operator's Manual for Arc Welding for more information.
3.3.4 Keypad
The user keypad on the programming pendant serves as an input device. The keys
are grouped into different functional sections to simplify operator use. For more
information, refer to your MRC Operator's Manual for Arc Welding.
3.4.4 Humidity
NOTE: In high humidity areas, the table tooling plate may rust or corrode. Surface protection should
be used.
3.5.2 Hold
The op-station HOLD button is a normally closed pushbutton and is connected to
the MRC to cause the robots to go into the Hold condition when the button is
pressed.
3.5.6 Servo On
The SERVO ON pushbutton is connected to the robot Servo On input. When the
SERVO ON pushbutton is pressed, servo power is applied to the servo motors,
but only if an E-Stop condition does not exist.
MOTOMAN
OPERATOR STATION
ALARM ROBOT HOLD STATION READY ENABLE/DISABLE
ESTOP
WARNING:
WARNING:
DODO NOT
NOT ENTER
WARNING!
ENTER
ROBOT WORKAREA
ROBOT WORK AREA
3.5.10 Reset
The RESET pushbutton is connected to the robot alarm reset input. Most alarms
or error conditions will be cleared when this button is pressed. In addition, the
RESET pushbutton and the right CYCLE START palm button are interlocked.
When pressed simultaneously, these two buttons enable the positioner if the robot
servo motors are on. The positioner needs to be enabled at initial power up, or after
an E-Stop or shock sensor condition.
3.6.7 AC Receptacles
The Excel-Arc unit has two standard 115 VAC Receptacles (11). These provide
auxiliary power at a maximum current of 10 amps. For applications using the
water-cooled torch, the water circulator plugs into one of these receptacles.
WARNING!
Although this screen blocks dangerous arc radiation, you should
not look directly at the arc during operation without protective
eyewear!
3.8.2 Fencing
The safety fencing provided with the ArcWorld 6200 encloses the entire robotic
cell. It forms a physical barrier to prevent entry into the robot envelope.
3.8.3 Interlocks
Dual safety interlocks on the cell entrance door prevent entry into the cell during
operation. The interlocks consist of a pull plug and magnetic door switch.
Opening the cell door with the robot in Play causes an E-Stop and shuts down the
entire system.
The safety door interlocks prevent anyone from entering the cell while the robots
are in Play Mode. If anyone steps on the safety mats in front of the part loading
area during the positioner sweep, an E-Stop occurs.
4.1.1 Start-Up
To start up the ArcWorld 6200 from a power-off condition, proceed as follows:
1. Turn on the MRC disconnect.
2. Turn on the two power source disconnects.
3. Set the INPUT POWER switch on both welding power sources to ON. The
indicator light should turn on.
4. Set the main power switch on the MRC to ON.
5. Open the regulator valve on the welding gas supply.
6. Press the TEACH MODE button on the MRC playback box. The indicator
light in the switch should turn on.
7. Press the SERVO POWER button on the MRC playback box. The indicator
light in the switch should turn on.
CAUTION!
Make sure the robots are in a clear position to continue motion.
A crash may occur if the robots cannot clear the part or fixtures
when they resume motion.
CAUTION!
If an E-Stop condition occurs while the positioner is sweeping,
the positioner will continue to move when initialized.
3. Press the RESET button and the right CYCLE START button on the op-station
at the same time to initialize the system.
4. Press the MASTER JOB START button on the op-station.
The ArcWorld 6200 Cell will continue its operation.
CAUTION!
You may need to move the robot to recover from a crash. To
avoid another crash, make sure that the robot has a clear path to
the next step.
4.1.5 Shutdown
Use the following procedure to shut down the ArcWorld 6200 Cell after operation
is complete:
1. Make sure that Robot 1 is in Cube 1 and Robot 2 is in Cube 2.
2. To turn off the robot servo motors, press the E-Stop button on either the op-
station, programming pendant, or MRC playback box.
3. Press the TEACH MODE button on the MRC playback box.
4. Set the MRC Main Power switch to the OFF position.
5. Turn off the MRC disconnect.
6. Set the INPUT POWER switch on the welding power source to the OFF
position.
7. Turn off the two power source disconnects.
8. Close the regulator valve on the welding gas supply.
The ArcWorld 6200 Cell is now shut down.
For more detailed information about alarm recovery, refer to your Motoman MRC
Operator's Manual for Arc Welding.
Errors like these are cleared by pressing the CANCEL or ENABLE button on the
programming pendant.
4.3 PROGRAMMING
The MRM2 positioner with its programmable axis offers a high degree of
programming flexibility. The robots can be programmed to weld a part with the
headstock stationary, or the robots and headstock can move simultaneously to weld
a part while turning. Further, the robots may be programmed to execute
synchronous jobs, simultaneous mirror opposite jobs, both robots may be
programmed to weld different seams on the same part, or each robot may be
programmed to execute a completely different job at the same time.
You can program the robots independently (R1 or R2 jobs), the station axis
independently (S1 job), or master robot and station axis together (R1 + S1 job
combinations). You must select the axis combination when teaching the job
WARNING!
The positioner axis operates as another robot axis and has the
potential of hazardous motion.
CAUTION!
If the robots are working on a part and the headstock is not
turning, DO NOT assume that the headstock will not turn. The
robots are executing programmed steps which could index the
headstock at any time.
NOTE: The ArcWorld 6200 robot S-axes are restricted by hardstops on the robot base and internal
soft stops. Do not change.
The ArcWorld 6200 uses the Cube 3 output as an interlock for robot motion. This
is a software zone between the robots in which it is possible for the robot paths to
intersect. However, when one robot is operating in this cube, the other is prohibited
from entry and vice versa.
NOTE: Redefinition of Cube 3 parameters will probably be required after a fixture change.
CAUTION!
Do not change cube positions unless absolutely necessary, as
such changes increase the possibility that the paths of the robot
arms may intersect with fixtures or each other.
NOTE: Before sweeping, make sure the weight of parts and fixturing is approximately equal on Sides
A and B of the positioner. (Refer to Section 3.4.1.)
NOTE: Before sweeping at first power up, make sure the correct job has been loaded.
NOTE: The GROUP AXES key must be turned off to move the robots with the motion keys.
CAUTION!
Remember that the robots only know where the Tool Center
Points (TCPs) are, and if not programmed carefully, the arms
could still intersect.
NOTE: Refer to the Operator's Manual for Jigless for information on coordinated motion, selecting
synchronization, group axes, and tooling calibration.
WARNING!
The positioner axis operates as another robot axis and has the
potential for hazardous motion. The slave robot does not know
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when the positioner is moving except in PLAY MODE and with
proper I/O communication.
NOTE: The GROUP AXES button must be turned off to move the robot.
NOTE: Normally, air cut moves are taught as Joint moves. The speed for Joint moves is specified as a
percentage of maximum speed (VJ=0.01 to 100.00). The axis which takes the longest time to
complete the programmed motion automatically determines the speed of the system. This
might be a wrist axis, a major robot axis, or the positioner axis. Cycle times can be reduced by
changing wrist orientation, robot position, and headstock position simultaneously between
program points rather than making the moves independently. Setting the speed at 100.00 will
normally establish the quickest time between steps.
Move instructions for coordinated motion are registered using the following
format:
Slave side
{
SMOVL=138 (manipulator with
Coordinated torch)
motion
instruction Master side
MOVL (positioner with
workpiece)
In coordinated motion instructions, an "S" prefixes the instruction to the slave side.
IN#13 In Position On
The job structure shown is designed to allow the two robots to work independently.
The PSTART (ParallelStart) instruction accomplished this. You should not change
In the samples below, instructions highlighted in bold are critical for safe operation
of the system. Instructions highlighted in italics can be changed by the user. You
must teach all of the jobs listed below as concurrent jobs, except for the actual
motion jobs. Specify the concurrent option when you teach a new job.
For maintenance information regarding the welding power source, refer to your
Excel-Arc Owner's Manual.
CAUTION!
Use only the antifreeze provided by Motoman. Automotive
antifreeze contains stop-leak additives that will clog the small
torch water-cooling ports, and damage the gaskets in the water
circulator pump.
500 operating hrs MRM2 drive pins Spray the drive and locking pins
and locking pins with a Molykote BR2 grease or
equivalent.
20,000 operating hrs MRM2-550 servo Change the grease in the drive unit.
headstock RV drive Use Epinoc APO grease
(Motoman Part Number 132434-
1).
20,000 operating hrs MRM2-1100 servo Change the grease in the drive unit.
headstock Cyclo Use Shell Alvania RA.
drive unit
WARNING!
Replace fuses with the same type and rating. Replacement of
fuses with higher amperage rating or lower voltage will damage
the robot controller and/or auxiliary equipment necessitating
costly replacement.
Abbreviations:
CB – designates circuit breaker
F, FU or 101FU – designates fuse
Device
Designator Rating Part Number Location Purpose
CB2 10A 24V 203627-7 Upper rear panel Protect 24V circuit
Table 5-4 Universal Welding Interface (UWI) Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Device
Designator Rating Part Number Location Purpose
Device Part
Designator Rating Number Location Purpose
Device Part
Designator Rating Number Location Purpose
Device
Designator Rating Part Number Location Purpose
This document was prepared to explain the rationale behind the safeguarding of
Motoman's ArcWorld 6200 robot cell. It is the User's responsibility to review
this document and verify that the safeguards are adequate for their plant
conditions. This review should include the current revision of ANSI/RIA R15.06
American National Standard for Industrial Robot Systems - Safety Requirements.
The User must also ensure that safeguards are used and maintained.
SAFEGUARDING PERSONNEL
Safeguarding Operator
• Interlocked gates stop robot motion if opened in PLAY mode.
• Dual sensors on interlocked gates make safeguards difficult for operator
to defeat.
• Emergency Stop button on op-station.
• Two-station positioner keeps operator out of robot work envelope.
• Extended length safety mats are interlocked to stop positioner motion when
activated. Requires reset at op-station to restart.
Safeguarding Teacher
• Interlocked gate: Active in PLAY mode; inactive in TEACH mode.
• Clearance of 24 inches between robot and fencing.
• E-Stop (Emergency Stop) button on programming pendant.
• S-axis motion is restricted by hardstops.
• TEACH LOCK prevents operation from controller while programming
pendant is enabled.
• Sweeping of positioner from pendant requires deliberate action.
• Continuous stepping is at reduced speed.
SOURCES OF HAZARDS
Unauthorized Access
• Interlocked barrier.
• Dual interlocks, difficult to defeat by operator.
Control Errors
• Most Safety features independent of program logic.
Environmental
• Sheet metal partition and UV curtain to help prevent eye damage from ultra-
violet radiation.
• UV curtain helps contain welding sparks.
NOTE: Fume ventilation may be required depending on application and plant conditions. (To be
determined and provided by USER.)
NOTE: Care must be used when handling and securing compressed and combustible gases. (User
supplied.)
Installation Defects
• Safeguards will place the robot in Emergency Stop unless they are correctly
connected.
• Safety fence is self supporting when fully erected (fencing should be lagged).
• Equipment is shipped on bases to ease installation and provide a secure
mounting surface (robot base needs to be leveled and lagged).
Human Errors
• Torch breakaway protects robot and torch in the case of a torch crash.
• Cube interlock requires the robot to be in a (user defined) "safe" position before
the positioner can index.
• Cube 2 Output is used as an interlock for robot motion. This is a software zone
between the robots in which it would be possible for the paths of the robots to
intersect. When the Master robot is operating in the cube, the Slave is
prohibited from entry.
Power Faults
• Isolation transformer and circuit breaker protect robot from power surges
(additional surge protection may be necessary at your facility).
• Robot "remembers" its position and place in program at power down.
• Data has battery backup and can be saved on optional floppy disk drive.
WHAT-IF CONSIDERATIONS
What if personnel reach over safety mat and pinch an arm on moving parts?
Extended length mats are provided to help prevent inadvertent access to moving
parts.
Labels are provided on positioner, robot, power source, feeder, transformer, and
robot controller. Persons working on equipment should have adequate training to
identify hazards.
R
R1R2SAFE JOB, 38
RAM TORCH BREAKAWAY MOUNT, 22
REFERENCE TO OTHER DOCUMENTATION, 4
RESET, 20
ROBOT SPEED INDICATORS, 14 SWEEPING POSITIONER TO SIDE A, 30
ROTATING HEADSTOCK, 31 SWEEPING POSITIONER TO SIDE B, 31
SWEEPTOA JOB, 36
S SWEEPTOB JOB, 37
S1-A JOB, 38 SWING DIAMETER, 16
S1-B JOB, 38 SYSTEM LAYOUT, 2
SAFETY, 5 SYSTEM OVERVIEW, 2
SAFETY EQUIPMENT, 22
SAFETY MATS, 23 T
SAMPLE JOBS, 35 TEMPERATURE OPERATING RANGE, 16
SERVO HEADSTOCK SPEED, 17 TERMINAL CONNECTORS, 20
SERVO ON, 18
SERVO POWER, 13, 14 U
SHOCK RATING, 17 UNIVERSAL WELDING INTERFACE (UWI), 22
SHOCK SENSOR RECOVERY, 27
SHUTDOWN, 28 V
SPARE PARTS LIST, 42 VOLT / AMP SETTINGS, 20
STANDARD CONVENTIONS, 6
START, 13 W
START-UP, 26 WELDING CURRENT RATING, 17
STATION READY, 18 WELDING EQUIPMENT, 22
SWEEP SPEED, 17 WELDING POWER SOURCE, 20