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Citation
(2003), "New software simplifies robot control", Industrial Robot, Vol. 30 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/ir.2003.04930fad.004
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2003, MCB UP Limited
New software simplifies robot control
New software simplifies robot control
Keywords: Robots programming
TM Robotics releases new Toshiba Machine software
New Toshiba Machine software from TM Robotics makes system integration work simple owing to its range of functions. The software can control any of Toshiba Machine's SCARA or Cartesian robots (Plate 3).
Easy programming is the key to system integration and the new TSPC software speeds up and simplifies the development of robot programmes. It allows the use of a personal computer instead of a floppy disc drive (FDD) unit. Editing, storage and syntax checking can all be conducted on a PC. Operations such as program selection, cycle-on, cycle-stop and execution are also simple using a personal computer. Communication can also be performed using a teach pendant allowing simple diagnostics, on site maintenance, and precise programming.
Features include an intuitive Windows® style program editor and a similarly intuitive data editor. Program selection is accomplished via a dropdown menu while cycle time testing, accurate to a fraction of a second, allows advance verification of all robot programmes. A grammar check function verifies that correct file names are used in programming, and in eliminating mistakes. Variable values can be used when creating the robot program and program execution is displayed in real time. A 3D simulation-display allows plant engineers to check robot motion in advance. Furthermore, I/O status can be checked in real time, significantly improving the debugging process.
For more information, please contact: Nigel Smith, TM Robotics (Europe) Ltd, Unit 15, The Weltech Centre, Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City, Herts. AL7 2AA. Tel: 01707 871535; Fax: 01707 393959; E-mail: sales@tmrobotics.co.uk
Plate 3