Also, figures from other models may be used to describe some general information. 1.5 Related product documents This document is the manual for the xMate CR17/5-C robot and is intended to be used with the following documents: xCore Robot Control System User Manual 1.6 Contact...
2.1.1 Safety responsibilities ROKAE is dedicated to but not liable for providing reliable safety information. Even if all safety instructions are followed, there is no guarantee that xMate CR17/5-C robots will not cause any personal injury or property damage.
If you are unsure about the risks during the use of the robot, please contact ROKAE Technical Support. However, problems arising from non-intended use are not covered by our support.
Watch out for grippers and objects gripped. If the gripper is opened, the workpiece could fall and cause personal injury or equipment damage. The gripper can be very powerful and can also cause injuries if not operated in a safe manner. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
The emergency stop button is located in the upper right corner of the Teach Pendant. It has a latching feature that must be manually released in order to remove the emergency stop condition of the robot. This can be done by rotating the button as marked. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
Pay attention to other devices that interact with the robot. For another example, when removing a welding robot from the production line for routine maintenance, the robot supplying materials to it must also be stopped to avoid personal injury. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
Call the injured or pat him/her on the shoulder at an interval of 5s to judge if he/she lose consciousness. Do not call the injured by shaking his/her head. Meanwhile, contact the hospital as soon as possible. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
2.5.2.2 Debugging personnel requirements The debugging personnel shall meet the criteria of operating personnel. In addition, the debugging personnel shall also meet the following conditions: The debugging personnel shall have basic technical knowledge, understand the xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
Provide appropriate lighting during the maintenance. In case of part replacement, make sure to use a part specified by ROKAE. Otherwise, xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
Check the position and status of the safety devices (such as the emergency stop button) in advance. Prevent other personnel from entering the working range of the robot. Before starting the robot, make sure that there is no personnel in the working range of xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
Test whether the robot can be switched between Manual and Automatic modes. Test whether the motion can be enabled in Manual mode only with enabling switch pressed and the robot is under deceleration control. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
3 Product Overview 3.1 System structure The xMate CR17/5-C robot is a new flexible collaborative robot that boosts increased industrial productivity with highly sensitive force sensing and highly dynamic force control. It consists of the manipulator, control cab, Teach Pendant, relay cable, power cable, control system software, etc.
The robot system is equipped with a Teach Pendant called xPad2, which is well-designed, reliable, and easy to use. Skilled use of xPad2 will greatly improve the efficiency of the robot. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
3.4 Control cab 3.4.1 Control cab overview The main components of the robot control system are installed in a xMate control cab (MCC), as shown in the figure below: xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
The MCC is designed to accommodate all the necessary components for controlling the robot's movements, as shown in 6.1. 3.5 Symbols and labels Item Manipulator logo Manipulator nameplate Control cab logo Control cab nameplate Electrical hazard symbol xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
4.1.2 Working space xMate CR17/5-C workspace diagram – the space went by the wrist reference point (the intersection of axis 4 and upper arm axis), as shown in the figure below. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
To fully leverage the robots' performance and protect the robot from any failure or damage caused by overload, the payload installed on the robot must not exceed the allowable torque and inertia. The allowable torque and inertia of xMate CR17/5-C robots are shown in the table below: Axis Allowable Torque (N.m)
Otherwise, the robot may be damaged due to overload. Axis Joint Torque Limit (N.m) 4.2 Teach Pendant Item Parameter Product Name xPad2 Screen size 10.1'' xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
Fieldbus EtherCAT ×1 CC-Link communication module Optional extended General-purpose digital I/O module support Analog voltage/current I/O module Incremental encoder signal acquisition module Voltage: 24 V DC DC output power Maximum current: 2A Short-circuit protection provided xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
DOC- 00001756/A 5 Unpacking and Installation 5 Unpacking and Installation This section contains instructions for unpacking and installing the xMate CR17/5-C flexible collaborative robot. 5.1 Installation flow chart The installation flow chart is used to check the robot installation progress. Put a check mark in the "Completed"...
Wear protective gloves and cut open the package with scissors or utility knife. Then, you will find the following items in the box: Item Model Quantity Remark xMate CR17/5-C outer package xMate CR17/5-C Power relay cable xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
5.4.1 Robot angle and force application points during transportation During transportation, the robot shall be at the posture shown in the following figure and shall be carried at the point indicated by the arrow in the following figure. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
When the robot is standing still without being fastened to the foundation, the robot shall be enclosed in the bottom liners. In this case, the robot is unstable, and any movements may displace or tilt the center of gravity, and even cause the robot to tip over. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
Make sure that the installation conditions comply with the requirements. Make sure that the storage conditions comply with the requirements if the robot is not installed immediately. When these prerequisites are met, install the robot as described in the next xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
"√" indicates that the item is required for the installation. The fixing rigidity of the mounting bracket shall not be lower than that of the robot fixing plate and the foundation. The robot fixing modes and parameters are shown in the figure below: xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
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After the robot is installed, its mounting base will generate a large support reaction force due to the static force and dynamic force of the robot, as shown in the figure below. Therefore, the robot base must be able to bear this force. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
The M8 screws must be tightened with a torque of 38 N.m. See the figure below for the detailed dimensions. Warning The EOAT shall be properly secured in place to prevent its range of motion from xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
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The length of the M8 screws on the installed EOAT should not exceed the length of thread indicated in the figure to avoid any irreparable damage. The EOAT shall operate safely without any detached parts to cause dangers. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
Control cab power switch, marked as "POWER SWITCH" ⑨ Control cab power cable port, marked as "POWER IN" ⑩ Power relay cable port, marked as "ROBOT POWER" ○ Enlarged view of port at side of the panel xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
Before opening the front door of control cab for wiring, the user shall power off the control cab. After wiring, he/she shall close the front door before powering on the control cab. Live operation/hot-line job may cause damage to the components, even severe or fatal personal injuries. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
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Manual mode for its open circuit J9-4 Mode selection BN J9-5 External emergency stop AP External emergency stop loop 2, J9-6 External emergency stop AN short-circuited when not in use J9-7 External emergency stop BP External emergency stop loop 1, xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
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Total current of two external power supplies: J12-J13 External power supply less than 2A For J9, J10, and J11, we recommend using the E0308 tubular insulated terminals. For J12 and J13, we recommend using the E0508 tubular insulated terminals. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
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24 VDC is generated between the SDOxP and SDOxN. Item Parameter Type Semiconductor output Voltage range High level: 20 VDC to 30 VDC; low level: -5 VDC to +5 VDC Drive current 100 mA per circuit Quantity xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
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J2-7 Custom J2-8 Custom J2-9 Custom J2-10 Custom J3-1 Common port DI power, provided on site J3-2 Common port J3-3 Custom J3-4 Custom J3-5 DI10 Custom J3-6 DI11 Custom J3-7 DI12 Custom J3-8 DI13 Custom xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
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Common port 24 VDC: low input, 19 VDC to 24 VDC Input impedance 7.5 kΩ The electrical principles in the two modes are shown below. When the common port is 0 VDC, the PNP input signals are available, as shown below: xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
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≤2.5 Ω Drain current Max. 5 uA The electrical principles in the two modes are shown below. When the output is active low, the DO_COM (common port) is connected to 0 VDC, as shown below. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
The end flange of the robot is equipped with a direct teach button and an EOAT I/O port. As shown in the figure, ① is a direct teach button, and ② is an EOAT I/O port. The Direct Teach mode can be enabled by pressing and holding the direct teach button. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
There are 2 EOAT digital outputs, which can be configured to NPN or PNP through HMI. In PNP mode, the EOAT power output shall be valid, and the PNP output level shall be consistent with the EOAT supply voltage. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
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User port Warning The digital outputs in the EOAT are not current-limited. Overriding the specifications can cause permanent damage. Notes We highly recommend connecting a freewheeling diode in parallel at both ends of inductive loads. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
The parameters of analog current inputs are as follows: Item Minimum Typical Maximum Unit Input current in current mode Input voltage in current mode Input resistance in current mode Ω Resolution Wiring diagram of analog current input port xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
The EOAT communication port supports Modbus transparent transmission, the EtherCAT communication is adopted between the IPC and the EOAT, and the message transmission delay does not exceed 3 ms when the EOAT performs RS485 communication with the end effector. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
DOC- 00001756/A 6 Electrical connection 6.3 Connection system A complete xMate CR17/5-C electrical connection system is shown in the figure below: Name Manipulator Control cab Teach Pendant Signal relay cable Power relay cable Control cab power cable Personal computer with a network cable port ⑦*...
① at the manipulator base using a power relay cable, and connect the socket marked with the "ROBOT SIGNAL" on the side of the control cab with the socket marked with ② at the manipulator base using a signal relay cable. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
Custom I/O signals (including safety I/O and general-purpose digital I/O) Custom network/communication signals Warning The wiring must be carried out by the certified workers or qualified personnel with relevant knowledge. Otherwise, it may result in personal injury or equipment xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
(the grounding resistance shall be less than 100 Ω). The control cab can be grounded by the grounding terminal of the power cable, and the grounding position of the robot body is shown in the figure below. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
After confirming the normal performance of the emergency stop, you can conduct configuration or programming on the robot. 7.3 Programming and usage For more information about the usage, programming, and parameter settings of the robot operating system, refer to the xCore Robot Control System User Manual. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
8.4 Inspection Interval No. Item Position Daily 1 month 3 months 6 months 1 year Robot Check the appearance appearance for damage External cables Check the Control cab control cab and robot connector Manipulator for looseness xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
Do not apply excessive force to the manipulator during cleaning. Always hold the part that is manually cleaned by hands to avoid overloading the manipulator and causing any damage. Power on the robot only after all the surfaces are completely dry. Warning Improper cleaning may damage the robot. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
A zero calibration must be performed using dedicated calibration tools in the following circumstances: The mechanical system parts such as motors and reducers are replaced. A violent collision occurs. The robot joint is moved by external force with system powering off. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
9 Zero Calibration 9.4 Zero calibration procedures The keyway calibration method is adopted from the axis 1 to axis 5 of xMate CR17/5-C robots. Only one axis can be calibrated at a time, and the specific process is as follows.
DOC- 00001756 /A 10 Decommissioning 10.1 Robot decommissioning The decommissioning, storage, and disposal of the robot must be performed in compliance with relevant national laws, regulations, and standards. 10.2 Recycling Contact us for the recycling of robot. xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
DOC- 00001756/A 11 Revision History 11 Revision History Version Date Revision History December 22, 2023 First release xMate CR17/5-C Hardware Installation Manual...
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