OMRON ECOBRA 600/800: A MEDIUM-SIZED SCARA ROBOT
The Omron eCobra 600/800 robot is a medium-sized SCARA robot for precision machining, assembly and material handling.
Charateristics of the Omron eCobra robot
- Ethernet capability to control the robot using the familiar programming language (IEC 61131-3) of the NX / NJ controller
- High repeatability appropriate for material handling and precision assembly
- High payload for screwdriving tools
- The amplifier and controller integrated in the robot reduce the number of cables
- Top mounting configuration for efficient use of space
- Range of action: 600 and 800 mm models
- Maximum payload 5.5 kg
- Protection class IP20 (IP65 optional for 800 mm models)
- Clean room C10 optional
Scara type robots and Omron eCobra
Omron eCobra is a SCARA robot. The SCARA robot is a type of industrial robot with a rather simple structure, characterized by 4 joints with vertical axis. The arm of the SCARA robot – consisting of two rigid elements called links – moves on a horizontal plane, while vertical movement is ensured by a third element connected by prismatic coupling. A further rotoidal coupling is sometimes present to allow rotation of the gripper around its axis.
Features of SCARA robots like Omron eCobra are high reliability, precision and speed, minimal maintenance, ease of use and extremely compact design. The main point of interest of a SCARA robot is the vertical handling force, in fact, to lift a piece the movement takes place on a single axis, simplifying the structure to the full advantage of reliability.
The abbreviation SCARA is an acronym that derives from the English “Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm”, whose meaning is “assembly robot arm with selective flexibility”. There is talk of selective flexibility because the gripper can move slightly – if forced – in the horizontal plane but not in the vertical one.
