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3 axis unit with a fixed platform and no tool flange rotation.
l
4 axis unit with ±360° of rotation at the tool flange driven by a theta motor and drive
l
shaft.
Robot Base
Status Display
Panel
Ball Joints (x 12)
NOTE: The descriptions and instructions in this manual apply to all iX3 565
Robot with EtherCAT types. If there are differences based on type or options, this
manual will provide details in the associated sections.
Robot Amplifier and Controller
The amplifier and controller is integrated in the robot's base and referred to as the Internal Con-
trol System, or iCS-ECAT.
The iCS-ECAT unit contains power amplifiers, safety circuitry, and I/O as well as full tra-
jectory, kinematic, and servo robot control hardware.
This robot is intended to operate within an EtherCAT network. It receives commands and con-
trol signals from the NJ-series Robot Integrated CPU Unit over an EtherCAT network.
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Inner Arm (x 3)
Joint 3
Mounting
Pads (x 3)
Joint 1
Figure 1-2. iX3 565 Robot with EtherCAT (4 axis model shown)
iX3 565 Robot with EtherCAT User's Manual
iCS-ECAT
Joint 4
Joint 2
Tool Flange
Chapter 1: Introduction
Outer
Arm (x 6)
Theta Drive
Shaft
Platform
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