Advanced Micro Robotics

Overview

This XYZ Robotic System is a fully assembled system ideal for a variety of applications including adhesive placement, lab pipetting, test tube sorting, vial fluid management, parts sorting, packaging, labeling applications and just about any application that may benefit from automation.

The system is capable of placing payloads such as vacuum pickups, grippers, pipettes and plastic syringes to sub-millimeter accuracy anywhere within its travel zone defined below.

Easy To Use,  No Programming Required

This system is so easy to use, you do not have to be a software developer or engineer to use it. All you need to do is set it on your desk, lab/work bench or factory floor,  plug in a power supply, hook it up to your serial or USB port, start the small application we provide and start moving the unit with your computer mouse. You can be teaching it to make all kinds of discrete moves in a matter of a few minutes. Later, as you become experienced with its basic operation you can teach it more complex motions.

Many Ways To Control Robot

There are many ways to control this robotic system. You can use the applications we provide to get up and running within minutes, no programming language skills required.  You can also use Windows Hyperterminal* and send the unit simple text strings, once again no programming language skills are required.

If you wish, you can also write your own application specific program; the system in its basic configuration can easily be programmed in most standard programming languages such as C, C++, Visual Basic,  JAVA, Labview  by sending simple text strings to the controller. We provide examples.

And lastly, you can use one of our application specific programs for an additional charge or we can custom develop a software program for your application.

Developing Your Own Software

When using your own software or HyperTerminal you can use simple text strings to easily and quickly move the payload, such as a gripper or any device mentioned above,  located at the end of the z-stage in any pattern, such as a grid, curved paths, or discrete pick and place points on the bench top. This system can be programmed to move in any random order by your development team from one point or object  to another anywhere within a grid or to any other grid at any time.

For example, a text string such as  1A1000 will move the unit to an absolute position of 1000 steps from the origin (home) position on the X axis. Likewise,  2A1000  will move the unit of 1000 steps from the origin (home) position of the Y axis. Depending on the final pitch of the screw drive required for your application, this would be approximately one inch or 25.4 millimeters. Of course, if you use our stand alone application you do not have to do any of this.

Automating

You can then set this system to run in automatic mode or stay in manual mode. In automatic mode you can set it to run once each time it is triggered by a triggering event such as a mouse click, external switch/push button, another device,  program and/or at power up. It can also be programmed to run continuously or a set number of times, until an event occurs, such as end of sequence, out of objects to move, etc. You can also hook it up to a vision system or machine inspection system.

Interfacing to Your Computer

The system is controlled via a Windows XP/Vista compatible computer using any of the above mentioned software applications and a USB port, RS485 port or an RS232 serial port by sending simple text string commands to the robotic controller.

No Computer Required

This system is also capable of running without a PC once the robotic controller has been preprogrammed. This program can then be activated with a trigger switch, limit switch, virtually anyother push button or at power up.

I/O Sensing & Controlling Other Devices

This unit includes plenty of I/O to sense and control relays, vales, small actuators, etc. Once again, all of these I/O points can be controlled by the applications mentioned above.

Basic System Specifications:
X-Axis (Horizontal) 24 Inches Travel Distance
Y-Axis (Horizontal) 12 Inches Travel Distance
Z-Axis (Vertical) 6 Inches Travel Distance

Bottom of Stages Placed Above Desk Top
Additional Travel/Rotational Axis Available on Request.
Longer Travel Ranges Available on Request.

Accuracy +-0.005 Inches (~ +-0.125mm) Each Axis
Max Velocity 5.0 Inches/Sec. (Five inches per second) Each Axis
Max Payload: 11 lbs (5 Kg).

Higher Velocity Stages Available Upon Request.

Complete with stepper motors, stepper driver, stepper controller, and motor cables.

Software Included:
-Simple Standalone Application
-Text Strings using Windows HyperTerminal
-Compatible with C, C++, Basic, JAVA, Labview, etc.

Optional Software:
-Optional Application Specific Programs
-We can Custom Develop An Application For You

Your Hardware Requirements:
-Power Requirements: 30 VDC at 5 Amps.
-Computer Hardware Windows XP/Vista PC with Serial Port or USB Port
-Can also be Run Without a PC.

Pricing:
Basic XYZ System, Price $5365.00

Options:
Optional Rotary Table: $950
Optional Rotation Axis: $1150
Optional Mini-Linear Axis: $650

Optional Windows PC Vial Pippette Application:  $2500
Optional Windows PC Bottle Labeling Application:  $2500
Optional Custom Software Development: CALL

Optional Delrin Base plate: $400
Optional Mounting Rods: $400
Optional 30 Volt Power Supply: $400
Optional 6 Ft. Serial Cable: $35

Optional Syringe Mount: CALL
Optional Custom Gripper: CALL
Optional Vacuum Pickup: CALL
Optional Programmable Electronic Pipette: CALL
Optional Machine Vision System: CALL

Call us if you want us to integrate, design or mount any devices to the unit including syringes, pipettes, tubing, electronic dispensing equipment, Machine Vision, PC, serial port, power supply, mounting rods, and base plate.


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