System Overview; Main System Configuration - Yamaha RCX142 User Manual

1. System overview

The RCX series controllers are designed for use with a SCARA robot or Cartesian robot, mainly for
assembly and pick-and-place applications. Applications also include various inspection instruments,
sealers and spray equipment utilizing linear and circular interpolation functions.
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Main system configuration

Configuration 1: System for controlling one robot
Example : YK500X
All the axes on the robot controller are used as the main robot axes.
Fig. 2-1-1 System for controlling one robot
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X Y
Z R
PLC
PC
MPB
YAMAHA robot
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