GX8 Manipulator 4. Setting of End Effectors
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4.3.2 Inertia Setting
Moment of Inertia and the Inertia Setting
The moment of inertia is defined as “the ratio of the torque applied to a rigid body and its
resistance to motion”. This value is typically referred to as “the moment of inertia”, “inertia”,
or “GD
2
”. When the Manipulator operates with additional objects (such as an end effector)
attached to the shaft, the moment of inertia of load must be considered.
CAUTION
■
The moment of inertia of the load (weight of the end effector and work piece) must
be 0.16 kg·m
2
or less. The GX8 series Manipulators are not designed to work with
a moment of inertia exceeding 0.16 kg·m
2
.
Always set the moment of inertia parameter to the correct moment of inertia.
Setting a value that is smaller than the actual moment of inertia may cause errors,
excessive shock, insufficient function of the Manipulator, and/or shorten the life
cycle of parts/mechanisms.
The acceptable moment of inertia of load for a GX8 series Manipulator is 0.01 kg·m
2
at the
default rating and 0.16 kg·m
2
at the maximum. When the moment of inertia of the load
exceeds the rating, change the setting of the moment of inertia parameter of the Inertia
command. After the setting is changed, the maximum acceleration/deceleration speed of
Joint #4 at PTP motion corresponding to the “moment of inertia” value is set automatically.
Moment of inertia of load on the shaft
The moment of inertia of load (weight of the end effector and work piece) on the shaft can
be set by the “moment of inertia” parameter of the Inertia command.
EPSON
RC+
Enter a value into the [Weight:] text box on the [Weight] panel ([Tools]-[Robot Manager]).
(You may also execute the Weight command from the [Command Window].)
Automatic acceleration/deceleration setting of Joint #4 by Inertia
(moment of inertia)
Standard mode, Boost mode
GX8-A45**, GX8-A55**, GX8-A65**
100
80
60
40
20
0 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.14 0.16 (kg
･
m
2
)
(%)
17
Moment of inertia setting
6
100
41
9
100
The percentages on the graph are ratios based on the acceleration/deceleration at the 0mm setting is 100%.
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