SCARA THL RANGE

Product catalog summary

Introduction to THL Series: The THL Series by Toshiba Machine comprises SCARA robots designed for diverse industrial applications. These robots are noted for their cost-effectiveness, high performance, and energy efficiency, achieving up to a 70% reduction in power consumption compared to previous models. They are lightweight, contributing to reduced environmental impact, and are well-suited for the energy conservation era.

Applications: The THL Series is utilized in various sectors, including food manufacturing, pharmaceutical and medical product boxing lines, medical examination automation, electronic device assembly and inspection, and as cutting devices for cardboard boxes.

Model Specifications: The series includes models THL300 to THL1000, each with distinct arm lengths, working envelopes, and payload capacities. These robots feature horizontal multi-joint configurations with four controlled axes, offering high-speed operations and precise positioning repeatability.

Controller and Teach Pendant: The TSL3000 controller supports up to four axes with various motion modes and programming capabilities, including torque control, self-diagnosis, and a built-in PLC. The TP3000 teach pendant features a color LCD display, word association function, and supports IP65 protection standards.

Options and Customizations: The THL Series offers optional specifications such as Z-axis long stroke, ceiling-mount types, and protective bellows. The controller supports field-network options like CC-Link, DeviceNet, and PROFIBUS.

Safety and Compliance: Safety warnings and contact information for Toshiba Machine's branches in Japan, the USA, and Europe are included.

Specifications: Each model in the THL Series is a horizontal multi-joint robot with four controlled axes. Arm lengths range from 500mm to 1000mm, with working envelopes allowing for a variety of movements. The maximum speed is 2000mm/s, with a standard cycle time of approximately 0.45 to 0.50 seconds with a 2kg load. The maximum payload mass is 10kg, with a rated payload of 2kg. Positioning repeatability is precise, with variations as low as ±0.01mm.

Options and Features: The THL Series offers several optional features to enhance functionality, including extended Z-axis strokes, protective bellows for the Z-axis, and ceiling-mount configurations. Safety features conform to ANSI and CE standards, and the robots can be equipped with additional axes for specific applications.

Connectivity and Control: The robots are compatible with the TSL3000 controller, which supports ladder programming in a Windows environment. The controller allows for connectivity with various field networks such as CC-Link, Profibus, and DeviceNet. A touch-sensitive operator panel provides easy monitoring and control of the robot's status and operations.

Applications: The THL Series is suitable for applications requiring precise and rapid movements, such as assembly, material handling, and packaging. The robots are designed to operate in environments where space optimization and flexibility are critical.

Conclusion: The THL Series SCARA robots offer a versatile and efficient solution for industrial automation, with customizable options to meet specific operational requirements. Their robust design and advanced control systems make them ideal for a wide range of applications.

Overview: The document discusses the integration of I/O and touch-sensitive panels with ladder programming to exchange data with robot programs, allowing for flexible system design and control of peripheral equipment without the need for an external PLC.

Programming and Control: The system supports ladder-logic programming with the optional TCPRGOS-W software, enabling creation, monitoring, and debugging. It offers a scan time of 5ms per 1 K-Word and supports various programmable controllers and display units.

Network Protocols: Various field network protocols are supported, including CC-Link with specific I/O configurations.

PC Software Tools: Several tools are provided to enhance system design and installation efficiency, including instant cycle time estimation, guidance for high-speed motions, and conversion of input position data to a robot program with a single click.

Simulation and Monitoring: The system includes a powerful simulation function for offline robot program creation and simulation, reducing lead time. It features a user-friendly programming environment with extensive help, grammar checks, and online editing capabilities.

Monitoring Functions: Multi-functional monitoring includes active program display, position display, motion status monitoring via 3D models, and alarm history display. Ethernet connection is supported optionally.

Ladder-Style Logic Programming: The built-in PLC supports ladder-style logic programming, online monitoring of ladder programs, and I/O status to reduce development and debugging time. Additional functions include address map display, comment display, and search functions.

Software for Programming Support: The document mentions specific software for robot programming (TSPC), cycle-time and layout review (TS LayOut), and programming the built-in PLC (TCPRGOS).

Additional Information: For product information about compatible touch panels, contact Digital Electronics Corporation.

Catalog excerpts

Safety warnings •Before using, read through and completely understand the appropriate instruction manuals. •The contents of this catalog may be subject to change without prior notice. TOSHIBA MACHINE CO., LTD. TOKYO MAIN BRANCH Export Sales Group, Control System Sales Department, Control System Division 2-2, Uchisaiwaicho 2-Chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8503, Japan TOSHIBA MACHINE CO., AMERICA. 755 Greenleaf Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, U.S.A. Unit 2, Bridge Gate Centre, Martinfield, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL7 1JG UK TOSHIBA MACHINE Control Systems Division Head Office: 2068-3, Ooka, Numazu-shi, Shizuoka-ken 410-8510, Japan TOSHIBA MACHINE SCARA ROBOT

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SCARA ROBOT THL SERIES Achieving Reliable Quality and Superior Performance Examples of Application and Adoption Introduction to the THL Series THL Series Used for food boxing lines to automatically box ready-packed food being transported on the belt conveyor into boxes. Medical Examination Used for boxing lines of pharmaceutical and medical products to automatically box finished products being transported on the belt conveyor into boxes. Used to automate the processing of a large quantity of specimen samples at medical institutions. Test tubes picked up by the SCARA robot are read by a barcode...

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Diverse Lineup to Meet Your Application Needs Order model code C With cap With protective bellows B T Ceiling-mount type Horizontal multi-joint Horizontal multi-joint Horizontal multi-joint Axis 4 (Z-axis rotation) Axis 4 (Z-axis rotation) Maximum speed*1 Axis 1 Standard cycle time (with 2 kg load)*2 Maximum payload mass (Z-axis rotation) Hand wiring Hand pneumatic joints*4 Position detection Robot controller cable Power capacity THL Series Detailed Specifications No. of controlled axes Arm length Axis 2 Axis 3 (Z axis) Working envelope Axis 1 Axis 4 (Z-axis rotation) Maximum payload mass (Z-axis...

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High-Performance Teach Pendant TP3000 (Option) PTP, CP(Continuous Path ; Linear, Circular),Short-Cut, Arch Motion Storage Capacity Approx. Total: 6400 point + 12800 steps 1 program : 2000 point + 3000 steps Programming Language Teaching Unit (Option) Teach pendant TP1000 (Cable length 5m, 3-point enable switch) 8 inputs / 8 outputs(plus or minus common selectable) Hand Control Signals 8 input points/8 output points THL Series Model Configuration Motion Modes THL Series Model Configuration New sensation. Equipped with graphic operation keys. This teaching pendant has both high visibility and superb...

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Type No. of controlled axes Horizontal multi-joint Horizontal multi-joint Working envelope Axis 1 Working envelope Axis 1 Axis 3 (Z axis) Axis 4 (Z-axis rotation) Maximum speed*1 Axis 1 Axis 4 (Z-axis rotation) Axis 4 (Z-axis rotation) Standard cycle time (with 2 kg load)*2 Maximum payload mass Standard cycle time (with 2 kg load)*2 Maximum payload mass Allowable moment of inertia Allowable moment of inertia Axis (Z-axis rotation) Hand wiring Hand Installation Area Detail 43 Air Joint for Hand For 3 x Ø4 Tube * 285 Cable Occupying Dimension Ø11 Ball Screw Hollow Diameter *The air tubes are packed,...

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Type No. of controlled axes Horizontal multi-joint Horizontal multi-joint Working envelope Axis 1 Working envelope Axis 1 Axis 3 (Z axis) Axis 4 (Z-axis rotation) Axis 4 (Z-axis rotation) Axis 4 (Z-axis rotation) Standard cycle time (with 2 kg load)*2 Standard cycle time (with 2 kg load)*2 Maximum payload mass Maximum payload mass Allowable moment of inertia Allowable moment of inertia Axis (Z-axis rotation) Axis (Z-axis rotation) Hand wiring External view 10 TOSHIBA MACHINE THL CATALOG Axis 2 Operation Range Ø14 Ball Screw Hollow Diameter Ø20 h7 *The air tubes are packed, which need to be installed...

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Type No. of controlled axes Horizontal multi-joint Horizontal multi-joint Working envelope Axis 1 Working envelope Axis 1 Axis 3 (Z axis) Axis 4 (Z-axis rotation) Axis 4 (Z-axis rotation) Axis 4 (Z-axis rotation) Standard cycle time (with 2 kg load)*2 Standard cycle time (with 2 kg load)*2 Maximum payload mass Maximum payload mass Allowable moment of inertia Allowable moment of inertia Axis (Z-axis rotation) Axis (Z-axis rotation) Hand wiring Hand wiring 12 TOSHIBA MACHINE THL CATALOG Spare Panel for Separating I/O *The air tubes are packed, which need to be installed by the user. Axis 2 Operation...

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Type No. of controlled axes Horizontal multi-joint Horizontal multi-joint Working envelope Axis 1 Working envelope Axis 1 Axis 3 (Z axis) Axis 4 (Z-axis rotation) Axis 4 (Z-axis rotation) Axis 4 (Z-axis rotation) Standard cycle time (with 2 kg load)*2 Standard cycle time (with 2 kg load)*2 Maximum payload mass Maximum payload mass Allowable moment of inertia Allowable moment of inertia Axis (Z-axis rotation) Axis (Z-axis rotation) Hand wiring 14 TOSHIBA MACHINE THL CATALOG Axis 2 Operation Range *The air tubes are packed, which need to be installed by the user. Ø14 Ball Screw Hollow Diameter...

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Options These functional optional specifications are designed with consideration for applications, environment, and system-layout requirements. Support of Safety Category 3 Z-Axis Long Stroke (-Z) The Z-axis stroke range is extended. Useful in an application with large up-down movements and handling of long workpieces. The models can be equipped with optional unit TS3FB and by adding necessary safety design, thus conform to the safety category 3 that is required in the ANSI and CE marking. (Note: If a stroke other than the above is desired, please contact us.) *This option is supported when the...

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Support for Connection Device Samples TOSHIBA MACHINE [Robot unit with touch panel] Main screen (Screen created by customer) TCPRGOS: For programming the built-in PLC 1.Ladder-style logic programming for the built-in PLC 2.In addition to program creation, on-line monitoring of ladder program and I/O status help reduce development and debugging time 3.Extensive functions such as address map display, comment display and search functions are provided. TOSHIBA MACHINE THL CATALOG

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