0.25 to 5 HP (0.18 to 4 kW)

1Ø 115 & 208-230 V, 3Ø 208-230 V &

380-480 V

Linear V to F, Square V to F, Resistance

Compensation

Take charge of motor control and energy savings with the

latest addition to the Control Techniques portfolio. With a

feature set optimized for simple applications, Commander

S provides a cost-effective solution for installations that

require plug and play convenience out of the box.

Commander S is the first drive to to be supplied with an NFC

app interface as a standard feature. The MARSHAL App is

our revolutionary way to interface with the drive covering

commissioning, monitoring, diagnostics and support.

 

Multi-channel Power Controllers

 

The SPRM series multi-channel power controllers offer single-phase and three-phase control. The 4-line LCD display allows real-time monitoring of load current, load voltage, load power and heat-sink temperature. The controllers feature open/close structure for convenient fuse replacement and cycle control, phase control, feedback control (constant current, constant voltage, constant power) methods are available for stable power control. RS485 and EtherCAT communication are also supported.

 

 

Main features

Single-phase control or three-phase control selectable

Wide voltage range : 220 to 440 VAC

Various rated current models : 25 / 40 / 55 / 70 / 90 / 110 / 160 A

Monitoring load current / voltage / output / resistance / heatsink temperature / power

Various alarm functions and history save option : heater brake, partial heater brake, fuse brake, heatsink overheat, overcurrent, FAN error and etc.

Convenient fuse replacement with open/close structure

RS485, EtherCAT communication supported

The Festo Cobot owes many of its advantages, such as its sensitivity, weight and value for money, to the benefits of pneumatics. The direct drives in the articulated joints are very cost-effective and particularly lightweight because, unlike electric solutions, no heavy gear units or expensive force-torque sensors are required. The world’s first pneumatic cobot is a result of the exceptional expertise in controlled pneumatics from Festo.

 

Cost-effective option – even for small and medium-sized companies

The Festo Cobot makes using cobots even cost-effective for small and medium-sized companies, as they often rely on manual work processes. This is achieved because of the flexible application options so that small batch sizes or work steps can also now be processed automatically. Thanks to its uniquely intuitive and simple commissioning and programming, it is quick and easy to get to grips with and extensive training is not required.

 

The pneumatic Festo Cobot will be cheaper than electric cobots in the same class. It will provide excellent value for money in its main application area of small parts handling with payloads of up to 3 kg. «When it goes on sale in 2023, the Festo Cobot will set new standards in human-robot collaboration with its ease of use,» explains Dr Frank Melzer, Member of the Management Board for Product and Technology Management at Festo.

 

Easy to operate and flexible to use

The Festo Cobot consists of the hardware itself, a handheld module and the Robotic Suite – software for intuitive commissioning and programming. This package makes it possible to commission and program the Cobot in less than an hour. Prior knowledge of robotics is not required either because the self-explanatory «Robotic Suite» software contains clearly visualised and standardised function blocks. Pneumatic drives enable the robot arm to be easily guided by hand and without any resistance so that waypoints or paths can be taught quickly and precisely.

 

Working safer and faster

With a length of 670 mm, the Festo Cobot is just like a human arm and has the right reach for it to be perceived as a helping third hand when working with a member of staff. It moves – like a real colleague – within a manageable radius. Thanks to the flexibility of the pneumatic drives, the cobot acts sensitively – at a speed appropriate to the situation and with fluid, harmonious movements. It is as soft to the touch as human contact.

 

The cobot’s pneumatic direct drives and its light weight reduce its contact energy. Christian Tarragona, Head of Robotics at Festo: «Thanks to precise pressure regulators in the articulated joints, the robot recognises when it is being touched and responds with appropriate safety functions.» Employees can work together with their careful technical colleague in complete safety.

The FT/GT, FD/GD, FL/GL series fiber optic units are available in various sensing methods (through-beam, retroreflective, convergent reflective), 9 head types (thread, cylindrical, flat, L-shaped, plastic, perpendicular, stainless steel, U-shaped, area detection), 5 cable types (standard, flexible, break-resistant, heat-resistant, vacuum-resistant) for flexible installation in diverse environments.

support offers high compatibility between primary and secondary devices with EtherCAT open protocol. The motor system can control motion of multiple axes simultaneously with 100 Mbps communication speed. The AC powered motor system can maintain higher torque during high speed drive compared to DC type motors and do not require separate switching mode power supplies