Slide1: HYCON W4d Rome Meeting, 16-17 / 02 / 2006 Application of Wireless technologies in Automotive Production Systems Franco DEREGIBUS, Fulvio RUSINÀ, Renzo CALCAGNO (COMAU), Alberto SANGIOVANNI VINCENTELLI, Alvise BONIVENTO (Univ. California Berkeley) Rome, 16-17 February 2006


Table of Content: Table of Content Comau & Comau Robotics Introduction Why Wireless in Robotic Applications? Our Wireless Approach and Developments Comau Wireless Teach Pendant (WiTP) Next Developments


Comau Activities: Comau Activities


Comau Robotics - Product & Solutions: Robotics ARC WELDING: - Welding sources - Welding torches - Ability to deliver standard cell with part positioners INTERPRESS: - Dedicated robot range - Ability to deliver turn-key systems with de-stacking station, automatic tool changer, etc. Comau Robotics - Product & Solutions DISPENSING: - “Pedestal” and “on-board” dispensers - Interface for different dispensing sources HANDLING: - Management of robot handling devices: grippers, tool changers, etc. SPOT WELDING: - Integrated Welding Timer (SWIM) - Welding box - Media panel +


Comau Robotics - Strength Points: Comau Robotics - Strength Points SWIM – Spot welding Integrated Timer (unique solution) SMART NH4 “Hollow wrist” (patented solution) SMART NX1 The strongest robot in the world (up to 800 kg) New robot arms New Control Unit & Programming Unit New Standard Applications


Table of Content: Table of Content Comau & Comau Robotics Introduction Why Wireless in Robotic Applications? Our Wireless Approach and Developments Comau Wireless Teach Pendant (WiTP) Next Developments


Slide7: Industrial Scenario Involving Robots


Why Wireless Technologies in Robotic Applications?: Why Wireless Technologies in Robotic Applications? Cost Resiliency and Safety Priority Security Mobility Scalability Protocol Inter-operability Fabric-to-Office Integration Dynamic Chain Configuration Some reasons for Wireless technology in manufacturing plants, key issues:


Table of Content: Table of Content Comau & Comau Robotics Introduction Why Wireless in Robotic Applications? Our Wireless Approach and Developments Comau Wireless Teach Pendant (WiTP) Next Developments


Slide10: ﴀ Line PC with Soft-PLC; open web interface; data management INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET Safety Bus Parallel wiring Plant Ethernet Safety devices Control architecture (“Step 2006”) Line central cabinet Drive and PLC board integrated in the motor Motor Drive and PLC board integrated Cell / station cabinet Stand-Alone Cell Stand-Alone Pallet Conveyor Stand-Alone Lifter Line PLC I/O IP65 Line PC Robot control ETHERNET Fieldbus Safety Bus Parallel wiring PLC Plant Ethernet Safety PLC Safety devices Control architecture (“Step 2005”) Line central cabinet Cell / station cabinet Safety I/O Motor Drive with I/O control Stand-Alone Modules


WIRELESS Technology (2006): Main advantages Reduction of wiring and connections between cabinet and components Cabinet volume reduction due to hand-held HMI Reduction of assembly time of the station/line Opportunity for new functionalities and cost reductions Key issues Analysis of interferences on the final site Robust control protocol and algorithm design Safety implementation Power supply transmission (sensors) WIRELESS Technology (2006)


Networking (ethernet) and HMI applications: ﴀ Wireless solutions (“Step 2006”) Networking (ethernet) and HMI applications SCADA application PLANT LAN Ethernet switch Line ethernet network Welding Timer Tablet terminal Robot control and teach pendant HMI PLC PILZ Line central cabinet Ethernet switch


Sensors and actuators: ﴀ Wireless solutions (“Step >2006”) Sensors and actuators PLC PILZ Line central cabinet


Table of Content: Table of Content Comau & Comau Robotics Introduction Why Wireless in Robotic Applications? Our Wireless Approach and Developments Comau Wireless Teach Pendant (WiTP) Next Developments


Teach Pendant Wireless: Teach Pendant Wireless Integrated into C4G controller Integrated into WiTP Stop Enabling Ethernet Services Power Stop Enabling


Comau WiTP: Comau WiTP


Technical features : Technical features * Each independent communication channel can be used to send and receive data from different Wi-Fi sources at the same time.


Safe Connection and Data Exchange – Patent Pending: Safe Connection and Data Exchange – Patent Pending SAFE CONNECTION (Patent Pending) POINT - TO - POINT WiTP - TO - CONTROLLER SAFE CONNECTION UNDER DEVELOPMENT (Patent Pending) POINT - TO - MULTIPOINT WiTP - TO – MANY CONTROLLERS


TÜV Certification: TÜV Certification Main PHASES


Table of Content: Table of Content Comau & Comau Robotics Introduction Why Wireless in Robotic Applications? Our Wireless Approach and Developments Comau Wireless Teach Pendant (WiTP) Future Work


Future Work: Future Work Safety communication certification (conclusion) RI-MACS European Research Project (COMAU, Schneider, DELMIA, PARADES, …): Survey on new emerging wireless standards and platforms Analysis of WSN (Real Time Wireless Sensor Networks, Slow Pace Wireless Sensor Networks)