MOTOMAN software includes the MotoSim EG Off-line teaching system with 3D simulation, the JobEditor off-line robot programming software and the LadderEditor off-line PLC programming software.
MotoSim EG Off-Line Teaching System with 3D Simulation
Off-line teaching system with 3D simulation for MOTOMAN industrial robots. It reduces teaching time that requires an actual robot, supports improvement of productivity and ensures operator’s safety by enabling robot teaching on a personal computer.
MotoSim EG is an off-line programming and real time 3D simulation tool for MOTOMAN robots. The language used is INFORM, and it is possible to open robot
programs made for ERC-, MRC-, XRC- or NX100 controller.
MotoSim EG comes with a library of MOTOMAN robots and tools. With the included modeller it is also possible to make other models. The core graphics engine is the powerful HOOPS 3D, also used in many leading CAD/CAM products.
MotoSim EG supports import of 3D models in the following formats: hsf, hmf, rwx, 3ds and vrml. With the additional Inovate software (optional) it is possible also to handle formats like: sat (acis), x_t (parasolid), step, iges, dxf, obj, stl and Catia V4. Files can be transferred to the robot with a cf-card, or downloaded with communication software. However, for the NX100 control system it is possible to transmit files via a file transfer protocol. A program like JobEditor is recommended in order to be able to include INFORM- commands in the jobs with correct syntax.
Functions
All INFORM-commands can be used for robot programming off-line, although certain commands like “Search” or “ComarcOn” are not actually executed in the simulation. The simulation makes it possible to calculate cycle times; detect collision risks and visualize the robot’s path. Due to the RRS (Real Robot Simulation) module, which is the same calculation method as in real robots, MotoSim EG’s cycle time estimations have a deviation of accuracy that is less than 5%.
With MotoSim EG it is possible to export information as html-code. This makes it possible to look at 3D models in a web browser such as Explorer without MotoSim
software. This 3D model is possible to zoom in/out, rotate and to use a play button to animate the robot program.
Other programs can share information with MotoSim (OLE), which means that it is possible e.g. to create new software with C++.
Upgrading
All previous versions of MotoSim can be upgraded to MotoSim EG v. 2.10. New features in MotoSim EG 2.10 The Tool Work Panel has many improved functions for visualizing playback time and trace data. A new Job transfer function means that robot jobs can be transferred between robots in the simulation, with the possibility to also include shift variables.
Components
The software is delivered on a CD-disc, together with hardware key (USB- or D-sub type), user’s manual and registration card.
System Requirements
- PC with Pentium-processor 1 GHz
- RAM-memory min. 512 MB
- Hard disk 200 MB available
- Operative systemWindowsNT, -2000 or XP
JobEditor Off-Line Robot Programming Software
Off-line robot programming software that uses the INFORM language and a method identical to that of the programming pendant. Each robot's actual configuration can be imported so that robot programs can be created with necessary syntax control. Available for control systems XRC and NX100.
General Information
The JobEditor software makes it possible to create and edit robot jobs for the robot controller off-line. The language used is INFORM and robot jobs are created with
the same method as with the programming pendant. When the actual configuration for each robot is imported to the JobEditor it is also possible to create robot programs
with a syntax control that makes them free from errors.
It is not possible to communicate directly with the robot, which means that FDDWIN or Motoman Explorer must be used to transfer the files. However, for the NX100 control system it is possible to transmit files via a file transfer protocol. Available for the control systems MRC, XRC and NX100.
System Requirements
- PC with Pentium-processor 90 MHz
- 16 Mb RAM-memory
- 30 Mb available space on hard disc
- Windows 95/98 or Windows NT
Functions
Creating and editing robot jobs off-line; create header and comments; create and edit robot commands and conditions.
Components
The software is delivered on a CD-disc, together with hardware key, user’s manual and registration card.
LadderEditor Off-Line PLC Programming Software
Off-line PLC programming software with a graphic display of the ladder instructions. Available for control systems XRC and NX100.
General Information
LadderEditor is an off-line PLC programming software with a graphic display of the ladder instructions. It is not possible to communicate directly with the robot, which means that FDDWIN or Motoman Explorer must be used to transfer the files. However, for the NX100 control system it is possible to transmit files via a file transfer protocol.
Available for control systems XRC and NX100.
System Requirements
- PC with Pentium-processor 90 MHz
- 16 Mb RAM-memory
- 30 Mb available space on hard disk
- Windows 95/98 or Windows NT
Functions
Create PLC-programs; edit PLC-programs created in the robot; create and add header and comments; print out the programs graphically with comments.
Components
The software is delivered on a CD-disc, together with hardware key, user’s manual and registration card.
