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RF627Smart-Weld manual

RF627Smart-Weld manual
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RF627Smart-Weld manual

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General Overview: The document provides a comprehensive guide on the RF627Smart-Weld Series, a laser seam tracking system designed for integration with industrial robotic welding systems. It automates welding head position control, visual monitoring, and measurement of weld grooves and welds.
1. Specifications: The system includes a 2D laser scanner with options for red (660 nm) or blue (450 nm) lasers, suitable for various applications. It offers sampling rates from 484 profiles/s to 6379 profiles/s and features environmental resistance with an IP67 rating and operating temperatures from -20°C to +150°C.
2. System Components: Main components include the laser scanner, industrial tablet, Ethernet switch, and protection unit. Optional components include a rugged tablet and various connectivity cables.
3. Safety and Compliance: The system complies with EU directives on electromagnetic compatibility and RoHS. It is classified as 2M laser safety class, requiring precautions to avoid direct eye exposure and improper handling.
4. Operating Principle: The laser scanner is mounted on the robot flange near the welding torch. Calibration is necessary to obtain the coordinate transformation matrix, and a computation graph is created using the scanner's web interface.
5. Procedures: Geometry control involves mounting the scanner on a robot flange and processing profiles. System assembly requires connecting components and configuring software.
6. Setup and Configuration: Initial setup involves building a computation graph, calibrating the scanner, and configuring control scripts. Testing on mock-ups and real samples is recommended.
7. Smart Blocks for Seam Tracking: The document describes smart blocks for real-time seam tracking, including "3-pt tracking (by points)" and "3-pt tracking (by velocity)", which track the weld groove at three points and provide output values for actuator movement.
8. Data Exchange and Control: Protocols for data exchange with robots and cobots are detailed, including specific parameters for communication and control with brands like Fanuc, KUKA, and Universal Robots.
9. Calibration and Control Scripts: Calibration transforms 2D scanner data to 3D robot coordinates. Control scripts manage the welding cycle, ensuring accurate torch positioning and trajectory.
10. Maintenance and Support: Minimal maintenance is required, with a 24-month warranty and technical support available. The document includes a list of distributors worldwide.
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LASER SEAM TRACKING SYSTEM FOR WELDING AUTOMATION RF627Smart-Weld Series User's manual www.riftek.com [email protected]

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Laser Seam Tracking System for Welding Automation. RF627Smart-Weld Series

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Laser Seam Tracking System for Welding Automation. RF627Smart-Weld Series

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Laser Seam Tracking System for Welding Automation. RF627Smart-Weld Series General information The laser tracking system is designed for use as part of industrial robotic welding systems and is intended for: · Automatic control of the welding head position during the welding process. · Visual control of the welding process. · Measurement of geometric parameters of weld grooves. · Measurement of geometric parameters of welds. Safety precautions · Use the supply voltage and interfaces given in the specifications. · When connecting / disconnecting cables, the scanner and laptop must be powered off....

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Laser Seam Tracking System for Welding Automation. RF627Smart-Weld Series Operating principle Tracking · The laser scanner is mounted on the robot flange next to the welding torch in · · such a way that during the welding process and movement along the welding groove, the scanner is ahead of the welding tool. The scanner is calibrated to obtain the coordinate transformation matrix. The calibration procedure is described in the User's Manual for RF627Smart: https://riftek.com/upload/iblock/65a/2D_Laser_Scanners_eng.pdf Using the web interface of the scanner, a computation graph is formed from...

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Laser Seam Tracking System for Welding Automation. RF627Smart-Weld Series Structure The block diagram of the system: The system includes the following main and optional components: · Laser Scanner RF627Smart-Weld. Documentation for Laser Scanner RF627Smart (basic configuration) is available here: https://riftek.com/upload/iblock/65a/2D_Laser_Scanners_eng.pdf. RF627Smart-Weld differs from the basic configuration in the following options: - Built-in software packages for data exchange with robots and external industrial systems: RF627Smart-Industrial, RF627Smart-Robots. - Special design that provides...

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Laser Seam Tracking System for Welding Automation. RF627Smart-Weld Series Laser scanner The system includes 2D Laser Scanner RF627Smart-Weld Series. The housing of the scanner is made of anodized aluminum. The front panel of the housing has two windows: the output window and the window for receiving radiation reflected from the object under control. The scanner has one connector, Reset button and LED indicators. Pressing the Reset button for 5 seconds will restart the scanner. If you press the Reset button for 1 second, a broadcast Hello packet will be sent. Red LED indicates that the firmware...

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Laser Seam Tracking System for Welding Automation. RF627Smart-Weld Series Sampling rate, accuracy, resolution 484 profiles/s (standard mode), Nominal sampling rate (full working range) 938 profiles/s (DS mode) 4884 profiles/s, Maximum sampling rate (ROI mode) 6379 profiles/s (DS mode) ±0.05% of the range (standard mode), Linearity (measurement error), Z axis ±0.1% of the range (DS mode) Linearity (measurement error), X axis ±0.2% of the range 0.01% of the range (standard mode), Resolution, Z axis 0.02% of the range (DS mode) Resolution, X axis 648 or 1296 points (programmable value) Laser 660...

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Laser Seam Tracking System for Welding Automation. RF627Smart-Weld Series

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Laser Seam Tracking System for Welding Automation. RF627Smart-Weld Series Rugged industrial tablet The tablet is intended for the initial setup of the system by an engineer and subsequent control of the system operation by the adjuster and the operator of the welding robot. The pre-installed software is designed to display the graphical interface and manage its settings, taking into account access control (engineer/adjuster/operator). Since the tablet is for display, configuration and diagnostic purposes only (does not perform any calculations), the user may use other technical means (other types...

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Laser Seam Tracking System for Welding Automation. RF627Smart-Weld Series Technical characteristics: Architecture Display Touch type Interfaces Enclosure rating Built-in battery Parameter CPU OS RAM/ROM Size Resolution Type-A Type-A MicroUSB RJ45 Ethernet DB9 RS232 DC power interface Degree of protection Certification standards Operating Temperature Battery type Rated capacity Value Intel cherry trail Z8350, 1.44Ghz-1.92GHz Windows 10 pro 4GB+64GB 10.1" 1920x1200 Capacitive USB2.0 x1 USB.0 x1 x1 10/100/1000M x1 9-pin serial port x1 DC 12V 2A x1 Waterproof IP65, but in fact is IP67 design. Drop...

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Laser Seam Tracking System for Welding Automation. RF627Smart-Weld Series Protection unit This unit provides power protection for the 2D laser scanner and includes a quick-change fuse. Cables The system comes with the following cables: · Cable #1 - standard Ethernet cable Cat5e with RJ45 connectors on both ends (for connecting the industrial tablet to the network switch). · Cable #2 - power cable for the tablet (included with the tablet). · Cable #3 - two-core power cable for the network switch (voltage not less than 12V, current not less than 0.2A) - from the customer's equipment. · Cable #4...

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Laser Seam Tracking System for Welding Automation. RF627Smart-Weld Series Protection unit (option). Controlled shutter. Built-in air cooling system. Built-in water cooling system. NOTE. Default options: window blower, replaceable windows, shield, mounting bracket. Example. RF627Smart-Weld.BLUE-90/250-65/180-3-3-3-10–PS-PB - Scanner with a blue laser, SMR - 90 mm, MR - 250 mm, Xsmr - 65 mm, Xemr - 180 mm, cable L1 = 3 m, cable L2 = 3 m, cable L5 = 3 m, cable L6 = 10 m, tablet, protection unit. Product codes: Name Tablet Network switch Protection unit Cable #1 Cable #2 Cable #5 (for kit with protection...

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Laser Seam Tracking System for Welding Automation. RF627Smart-Weld Series The elements must be mounted using standard industrial solutions (DIN rail) and taking into account the connections shown on the block diagram of the system. Procedure: 1. Connect the tablet (or other device) to the industrial switch using the Ethernet cable: 2. Connect the RJ45 connector to the industrial switch: 3. Connect Binder 423 99 5456 15 16 to the protection unit (if included): 4. Connect the laser scanner to the protection unit: 5. Connect the power cable of the tablet to the power source, and then connect it...

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