Failure to comply with safety information could result in death or serious injury. 1.2. Scope of the Manual The manual covers the following OnRobot products and their components: 1.2.1. SG Tool Version 1.2.2.
1.2.2.3. SG Firmware Firmware Version 1.0.18 *only when used on UR CB3 controller via tool connector. To update the SG firmware without a Compute Box please contact your distributor. 1.3. Naming Convention 1.3.1. Compute Box/Eye Box Eye Box and Compute Box are used interchangeably.
2.1. Intended Use OnRobot tools are intended to be used on collaborative robots and light industrial robots with different payloads depending on the end-of-arm tooling specifications. OnRobot tools are normally use in pick-and-place, palletizing, machine tending, assembly, quality testing and inspection and surface finishing applications.
The robot integrator must perform a risk assessment on the complete robot application. OnRobot tools are only components in a robot application and therefore they can be only safely operated if the integrator has considered the safety aspects of the whole application.
Workpiece itself represents a hazard • 2.4. Environmental Safety OnRobot A/S products must be disposed of in accordance with the applicable national laws, regulations and standards. The product is produced with restricted use of hazardous substances to protect the environment; as defined by the EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. These substances include mercury, cadmium, lead, chromium VI, polybrominated biphenyls and polybrominated diphenyl ethers.
• 3FG15 (Only on e-Series) or • RG2 or • RG6 or • SG or • VG10 or • VGC10 • Differnet modes of operation require the same installation/operation steps. Where the via Tool Connector mode requires different steps, it is highlighted and referred as via Tool Connector.
HW INSTALLATION 4. HW Installation 4.1. Overview For a successful installation the following steps will be required: Mount the components • Setup the software • In the following sections, these installation steps will be described. 4.2. Robot Mount 1. Mount the robot-specific adapter (if applicable) 2.
1. Hook the Clip-on Bracket to the rail on the side of the Compute Box and then flip it down. 2. Fasten the Clip-on Bracket with the plastic srew. 4.4. Wiring via Tool Connector DANGER: Use only original OnRobot tool data cables. The following devices are supported in the operation mode via tool connector: 2FG7 •...
Connect the Quick Changer for I/O to the UR's tool connector. DANGER: Never connect the Quick Changer or Dual Quick Changer to a CB3 UR robot's tool connector. Wiring via Tool Connector is finished. 4.5. Wiring via Compute Box DANGER: Use only original OnRobot tool data cables.
NOTE: For the Quick Changer - Robot Side no cable is needed to be connected. 4.5.1. Tool Data Cable 4.5.1.1. SG First connect the data cable to the tool. Use the M8-8pin connector on the Quick Changer or on the Dual Quick Changer.
Finally, connect the other end of the Tool data cable to the Compute Box's DEVICES connector. CAUTION: Quick Changer and Dual Quick Changer can only be used to power OnRobot tools. 4.5.2. Ethernet Cable Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet (UTP) cable to the robot controller's Ethernet (LAN) port. NOTE: If the robot controller's Ethernet port is in use, use a standard 4-port Ethernet switch to be able to use two network devices at the same time.
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(where the arrows are shown) and not the cable. CAUTION: Use only original OnRobot power supplies. Finally, power up the power supply that will power the Compute Box and the connected Tool(s). 4.5.3.1. SG...
5.6 is not recommended, the 3.12 is not recommended. instead please use the 5.7. 1. Insert the OnRobot USB drive in the USB 1. Insert the OnRobot USB drive in the USB slot on the right side of the Teach Pendant.
URCaps option. screen), then from the System section tap on the URCaps menu. 2. Select the OnRobot URCap file. 2. Select the OnRobot URCap file. 3. Tap on the - sign. 3. Tap on the - sign.
UR CB3 UR e-Series Select the Installation tab, then select Tap on the Installation tab in the top menu. OnRobot Setup. The following screen is Then tap on the URCaps. shown: 5.1.3.1. Load Multiple Devices Device info In the normal view of the panel, the available functions are shown below: Dropdown menu to select a device-robot communication channel: Select whether you want to discover the devices connected to the tool connector or to the compute box.
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Quick Changer for I/O. Therefore make sure to wait at least 5 seconds before you start your program. To make sure that the device is connected check the Device info. If the connected OnRobot product is changed, always go to the Device info to check if the change was successful. CAUTION: After any error message is shown that is related to the connection to our devices, please go to the Device info to make sure that the right settings (e.g.:...
1. Press the General dropdown menu on the left side. 2. Press the Tool IO tab. 3. In the Controlled by dropdown menu select OnRobot as shown in the image below. 4. Make sure to save the changes to be part of the current installation.
If the Tool connector option is selected in the Device info drop-down menu but no OnRobot product is connected to the tool connector then a background service program is running every 2 seconds. In addition to that the Tool IO is set to be logic high and low randomly.
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The Serial number, System health and Firmware version are shown. Update: this will update the firmware if an update is available. Depending on the selected devices, different panels will become available to configure the devices. 5.1.3.4. SG The configuration panels for the SG are shown in the image below:...
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. The screen below will show up and the desired tool to be installed can be selected. NOTE: If the SG is connected via the CB3 tool connector, the silicone selection is not available. A generic silicone is automatically used instead.
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SW INSTALLATION When choosing a tool, in the dropdown menu, the gripper will automatically initialize to the chosen tools neutral position. This will also automatically set the right tool operating parameters such as width, TCP and tool Center of Mass. The gripper can also be initialized by pressing the Initialize button in the toolbar.
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(Static TCP mode). For further information and best practices on the TCP setting see 6.4. TCP Configuration section. TCP offset Set the Linear offset (X,Y,Z) and the Rotation in RPY (Roll-Pitch-Yaw) values to adjust the OnRobot device dependent calculated TCP.
6.1. URCap Commands URCap commands provide an easy way to program an application. 6.1.1. SG SG Grip / SG Release command is used to grip or release a workpiece. SG Grip/SG Release When the...
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Gentle grip and Workpiece options are only available in the SG Grip command. Select device If two SG grippers are connected, select whether it is the SG (1) or SG (2) that performs the action Target Width: The target gripping width can be set by using the Save as Target/Save Grasp button (recommended) or by typing it in manually.
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TCP and/or payload for the robot. TCP offset Set the Linear offset (X,Y,Z) and the Rotation in RPY (Roll-Pitch-Yaw) values to adjust the OnRobot device dependent calculated TCP. Payload Modify Tool payload: If enabled the UR's payload will be overwritten.
Then press on the OnRobot icon Each OnRobot End of Arm Tooling has its own functionality and that is explained in the sections below. To open up the toolbar in the CB3, press on the OnRobot icon on the top left side.
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OPERATION To enable/disable the toolbar, press on the OnRobot logo on the top right corner and check/uncheck the Enable toolbar checkbox.
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OPERATION 6.2.1. SG To open up the toolbar, follow the instructions under How to Access the Toolbar in the 6.2. URCap Toolbar section. The toolbar for the SG grippers is shown below.
OPERATION GS (1) and GS (2): In case of using 2 SG grippers, you can select which one performs the action. Current width: shows the value. These are open and close hold-to-run buttons. This is for homing the SG. Initialize: Press here to initialize the gripper with the current tool. This button will only appear if the gripper is not initialized or if there is a mismatch between the Saved and the Current tool.
OPERATION : The width that the gripper will open to. [mm] target_width : True: the grip will be done with the gentle grip feature (slow down close to gentle_grip target_width) : The index of the gripper to send the command to. tool_index =True: the function waits for the gripper to finish the grip command.
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Waypoints according to the Active TCP. For further info about the UR's TCP handling read the UR's Manual. How “far” the TCP needs to be moved to be at the “end” of the OnRobot tools could be found in the 8.3. COG, TCP section.
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However, it is highly recommended to create the Waypoints in the UR's Move command in a way that the referencing TCP is set first. So, if only a single OnRobot device is used, before the Waypoints are defined, set the UR's Move command's TCP to use the OnRobot_Single.
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Before you teach any Waypoint make sure to set the Active TCP beforehand: for Single device go to the OnRobot Installation panel • • for Dual devices go to the OnRobot Installation panel and Select the Device (1 or 2) that you are using at the time of the teaching...
Recommended to set OnRobot_Default TCP TCP as the UR's Default TCP as the UR's Default TCP Before each program execution make sure to select on the OnRobot Installation panel the right gripper that will be the first used in the program Robot program...
This interface could be used to communicate via simple digital I/O lines with the robots. There are 8 digital input and 8 digital output that could be used. These inputs and outputs can be programmed through the OnRobot WebLogic™ that requires the Ethernet interface to be used (only for programming time).
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Open a web browser on your computer and type in the IP address of the Compute Box • (factory default is 192.168.1.1). The Sign-in page opens: The factory default administrator login is: Username: admin Password: OnRobot For the first login a new password needs to be entered: (password must be at least 8 characters long)
Configuration - Change the Compute Box's settings • • WebLogic™ - Program the Digital I/O interface through OnRobot WebLogic™ Paths - Import/export the recorded Paths (not available to all robots) • Update - Update the Compute Box and the devices •...
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Initialized - the gripper has been initialized. • Select tool type Current tool - Shows the currently selected SG tool. Select the desired SG tool, by clicking • the adjacent radio button. Click on Initialize to initialize the selected SG tool •...
ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE OPTIONS The default gripping speed is set as Gentle grip, the gripping speed is reduced at 12.5mm before the specified target width, this results in a gentler grip, compared to normal grip settings. The gripper can be controlled by adjusting the Target width slider, this will immediately control the gripper.
ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE OPTIONS If it is set to Dynamic IP, the Compute Box expects an IP address from a DHCP server. If • the network that the device is connected to has no DHCP server, then the fixed 192.168.1.1 IP is used for the device (after 60 seconds of timeout). If it is set to Static IP, then a fixed IP address and subnet mask must be set.
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ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE OPTIONS CAUTION: During the update process (takes about 5-10 minutes) DO NOT unplug any device or close the browser window. Otherwise the updated device could be damaged. The loading screens during the update process are the same for the software and the firmware updates.
ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE OPTIONS To start the firmware update, click on Update button in the firmware section of the page, see below. If the update is finished and was successful, the message below is shown. 7.1.6. Web Client: Account Settings This menu can be used to: See the currently sign-id user •...
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ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE OPTIONS On the Users tab click on the Add new user button to add more users:...
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ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE OPTIONS There are three user levels: Administrator • Operator • User • Fill in the user information and click Save. Later on to change any user information just click on the edit icon.
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ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE OPTIONS To prevent a user to sign-in either could be: deactivated by changing its Active status in the edit mode • or removed by clicking the delete icon. •...
84 x 98 [mm] 3.3 x 3.85 [inch] Weight 0.77 [kg] 1.69 [lb] *Gripping time is tool depended. See the separate SG Datasheet for the tool specific gripping time. Operating Conditions Minimum Typical Maximum Unit Power supply Current consumption [mA] Operating temperature [°C]...
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Soft Silicone Some SG tool designs has a soft silicone part in the top of the gripper. These tools are better suited for handling fragile workpieces and/or workpieces with a high variance in size, compared to the hard silicone tools.
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Sharp edges, on a workpiece, may damage the silicone and reduce lifetime of the tool. SG Tool Mounting Guide Rotate the ring so marking (A) facing you. Align the dot on the SG tool (B) with marking (A). Make them fit together and mount the ring onto the SG tool.
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HARDWARE SPECIFICATION Press the SG tool up against the ring until it fits perfectly (C). Make sure there is no gap between the SG tool and the ring (D). It is highly recommended to install the SG Base Part on the robot before installing the SG tool.
(F) visible. Locate the marking on the ring as described in step 1. Slide the SG tool smart lock female (F) and the smart lock male (G) together. Align the markings (I). Press the SG tool into the SG Base Part and rotate CW to align the two markings (J).
HARDWARE SPECIFICATION Compute Box Power input (24V connector) Minimum Typical Maximum Unit Supply voltage Supply current Compute Box Power output (Device connector) Minimum Typical Maximum Unit Output voltage Output current 8.1.2.2. With 6.25A Wall Adapter (150W) Supplied Wall Adapter Minimum Typical Maximum Unit...
Voltage level - FALSE Input current [mA] Input resistance [kΩ] 8.2. Mechanical Drawings 8.2.1. Adapter Plate No adapter plate is required. 8.2.2. Angle Bracket * Distance from Robot flange interface to OnRobot Quick Changer. All dimensions are in mm and [inches].
HARDWARE SPECIFICATION 8.2.3. Mountings 8.2.3.1. Quick Changer - Robot Side * Distance from Robot flange interface to OnRobot tool. All dimensions are in mm and [inches]. NOTE: The cable holder (on the left side) is only required with the long (5 meter)
HARDWARE SPECIFICATION 8.2.3.2. Quick Changer for I/O - Robot Side * Distance from Robot flange interface to OnRobot tool All dimensions are in mm and [inches]. 8.2.4. Tools 8.2.4.1. SG...
HARDWARE SPECIFICATION All dimensions are in mm and [inches]. The Silicone Tool parts - that are attached to the SG base part -, are described in the SG Datasheet. 8.2.4.2. Compute Box Compute Box...
All dimensions are in mm and [inches]. 8.3. COG, TCP COG, TCP, and weight parameters of the single devices (without any mounting/adapter): 8.3.1. SG Without any Silicone Tool, only the SG Base Part with spindle in. Coordinate system TCP [mm] Center of Gravity [mm]...
Coordinate system TCP [mm] Center of Gravity [mm] Weight cX=-12 0.932 kg cY=-5 2.05 lb Z=154 cZ=45 With Silicone Tool Type B on (SG-b-H). Coordinate system TCP [mm] Center of Gravity [mm] Weight cX=-12 0.937 kg cY=-5 2.06 lb Z=155 cZ=46 8.3.2.
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HARDWARE SPECIFICATION Rotation of the QC and the tool - whether the QC connector points to A,B,C,D side of the Angle Bracket when mounted External mounting (QC and tool are mounted outward) calculated Not calculated calculated Calculated (see but possible to below) possible to possible to...
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HARDWARE SPECIFICATION TCP [mm] Center of Gravity [mm] Y= - 55 - 200 = - 255 cX=0 Z= 63 + 0 = 63 cY= - 55 - 64 = - 119 RX=90° cZ= 63 + 0 = 63 RY=0° RZ=0° Internal mounting with QC connector on the A side Coordinate system TCP [mm]...
For the SG Base Part WARNING: Please, clean the SG Base Part regularly by using a cloth and a cleaning agent with a pH value between 6-8. When cleaning the SG Base Part please keep it mounted on the robot to prevent water getting into the connector.
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MAINTENANCE For the SG Tools The silicone part and the smart lock female are dishwasher and autoclave safe, at temperatures =< 120°C (248°F). Various cleaners can be used for cleaning the silicone part. Dish soap. Alcohol, regular ethanol, isopropanol and acetone works as well for cleaning.
Installed URCaps from different vendors may affect the OnRobot URCaps operation. If you experience slow GUI response, performance issue, slow program start, error pop-ups, or function loss, make sure that only the OnRobot URCap is installed on the robot. 10.2. Tool Functions Are Not Available If the tool functions are not available (grayed out) in the program, return to the Installation tab >...
Ownership of devices or components replaced by and returned to OnRobot A/S shall vest in OnRobot A/S. Any other claims resulting out of or in connection with the device shall be excluded from this warranty. Nothing in this warranty shall attempt to limit or exclude a customer’s statutory rights nor the manufacturer’s liability for death or personal injury resulting...
CERTIFICATIONS 12.2. SG-x-H Results The materials and color additive have been tested for extraction and migration limits by an independent testing organization (Eurofins Product Testing A/S. Accreditation number 522) Sensory Analysis:...
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CERTIFICATIONS Parameter: Food Simulant: Median Grade: Limit Value* Odour Water (Just recognizable to slight deviation, chemical) Taste Water (Slight to intense deviation, chemical and flavoured) * From 61. Statement of BfR, Bundesgesundheitsbl. 46, 2003, 362-5. Analysis - BfR recommendation XV on silicone: Parameter: Result: Limit value **...
CERTIFICATIONS 12.3. SG-x-S Results The materials and color additive have been tested for extraction and migration limits by an independent testing organization (Eurofins Product Testing A/S. Accreditation number 522)
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CERTIFICATIONS For the Hard Part Sensory Analysis: Parameter: Food Simulant: Median Grade: Limit Value* Odour Water (Just recognizable to slight deviation, chemical) Taste Water (Slight to intense deviation, chemical and flavoured) * From 61. Statement of BfR, Bundesgesundheitsbl. 46, 2003, 362-5. Analysis - BfR recommendation XV on silicone: Parameter: Result:...
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CERTIFICATIONS Parameter: Result: Limit value ** Extractable components in water < 0.2 % 0.5 % Extractable components in 3% acetic acid < 0.3 % 0.5 % Extractable components in 10% ethanol < 0.2 % 0.5 % Volatile Compounds < 0.1 % 0.5 % Platinum 10 mg/kg...
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