This is the 150kg version of the IRB 6400 Arm. With the 150kg the extra 30kg payload is achived by increasing the power of the axis 4 motor and reducing the maximum speed on some of the axis. The 150kg versions are perfect for aplletising or other heavy lift operations.
The M97A S4C controller although very functionally similar to the S4 controller before it but has substantial changes with regards the servo drive system and connectivity. The most noticable thing is that the controller is much smaller than the S4 and has been reorganised so that all the customer connections are situated under the top lid. The run chain is also more straightforward to understand with a dedicated panel with LEDs that indicate the status of each part of the chain.
The robot arm remains unchanged from the bomb proof design of the earlier 6400's- that is to say over engineered yet exceptionally well balanced and fast. The M97A uses Siemens AC servo drive motors as used on the M96 model. The extensive use of planetary gears keeps the gearboxes compact and backlash free.
As with all ABB robots servicing is minimal. We would reccomend changing filters and checking the oil every year, replacing the back up batteries on the CPU and SMB every 2 to 3 years, and changing the oil every 3 to 5 years depending on use. We would also check the balance cylinder bushes every now and then.
The 6400 is one of the best known robots in the industrial world having being installed by the thousand around the world. This means that programmers, engineers, technical information and accessories such as covers, grippers etc are easy to find- not always the case with other manufacturers.
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Control: |
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S4C |
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Capacity: |
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120kg |
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Reach: |
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2.4m |
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Price: |
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£9,000 |
