Microcomputer Control of Manipulators and Assembling Machines

For complex assembling machines a handling device and a microcomputer controller will be presented first. The microcomputer controller based on commercial microprocessors is designed in plug-in technique of standard size. In its complete form 108 inputs, 48 outputs and 14 interrupt possibilities are available. The microcomputer controller was mainly designed for assembling machines - it can also be used for other machines or processes. A complete assembling machine consists of the frame, the feeding devices including the devices for separation, the handling devices and the control unit. The control unit monitors the handling devices as well as the feeding devices, the work transfer and all the other functions of the machine. Finally application examples of these microcomputer controllers on assembling machines for 2, 5 and 7 pieces are discussed.