|BEST| Fanuc Line Tracking Manual: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners
BEST Fanuc Line Tracking Manual
If you are looking for a smart and efficient way to enhance your productivity and flexibility in picking and placing items on a moving conveyor belt, you might want to consider Fanuc line tracking. Fanuc line tracking is a visual tracking technology that enables single or multiple robots to identify and manipulate objects on a conveyor belt with high speed and accuracy. In this article, we will explain what Fanuc line tracking is, what are its benefits and features, how to set it up, and how to use it. We will also provide some FAQs at the end of the article for your reference.
|BEST| Fanuc Line Tracking Manual
What is Fanuc line tracking?
Fanuc line tracking is a technology that uses cameras and sensors to track the position and orientation of objects on a conveyor belt and send the information to one or more robots that can pick and place them accordingly. Fanuc line tracking can be used for various applications, such as high-speed pick and place, pre-sorting, part and color sorting, quality control, barcode reading, and more. Fanuc line tracking can support any variety of system layouts, from simple linear setups to complex circular or branching setups. Fanuc line tracking can also be customized to suit your specific needs and preferences.
The benefits of Fanuc line tracking
Some of the benefits of using Fanuc line tracking are:
It increases your productivity by enabling up to 2000 picks per minute with intelligent queue management of multiple robots.
It improves your flexibility by allowing you to handle different types, sizes, shapes, and colors of objects on different conveyor widths.
It reduces your bottlenecks by ensuring more consistent outfeed rates with smart part logistics.
It enhances your quality by enabling you to perform visual inspection, quality control checks, barcode reading, and other functions with iRVision.
It simplifies your setup and adaptation by providing you with user-friendly interfaces, default-sorting functions, ready-to-use program recipes, and remote modelling with iRPickPRO.
The features of Fanuc line tracking
Some of the features of Fanuc line tracking are:
iRPickTool
iRPickTool is the software that enables you to configure and control your Fanuc line tracking system. It allows you to define the parameters of your conveyor belt, objects, cameras, sensors, robots, grippers, and other components. It also allows you to create and edit your picking programs, manage your queues, monitor your system status, and perform diagnostics.
iRPickPRO
iRPickPRO is the software that enables you to simulate, test, and validate your Fanuc line tracking system before implementation. It allows you to create a virtual model of your system layout using FANUC ROBOGUIDE's 3D graphics. It also allows you to verify your picking programs, optimize your cycle time, detect potential collisions, and generate reports.
iRVision
iRVision is the software that enables you to integrate vision capabilities into your Fanuc line tracking system. It allows you to use cameras and sensors to detect the position and orientation of objects on the conveyor belt and send the information to the robots. It also allows you to perform additional functions, such as quality control checks, barcode reading, color sorting, and more.
How to set up Fanuc line tracking?
To set up Fanuc line tracking, you will need the following hardware and software components:
The hardware requirements
One or more Fanuc robots with compatible controllers and grippers.
One or more conveyor belts with speed sensors and encoders.
One or more cameras and sensors with appropriate mounts and cables.
A PC or laptop with iRPickTool, iRPickPRO, and iRVision installed.
A network switch and Ethernet cables to connect the components.
The software requirements
FANUC ROBOGUIDE with iRPickPRO option for simulation and validation.
iRPickTool for configuration and control.
iRVision for vision integration.
FANUC robot software with R-J3iC or later controller and conveyor tracking option.
The steps to follow
Install the hardware components according to the manufacturer's instructions and connect them to the network switch.
Launch FANUC ROBOGUIDE on your PC or laptop and create a virtual model of your system layout using iRPickPRO. Define the parameters of your conveyor belt, objects, cameras, sensors, robots, grippers, and other components. Verify your picking programs, optimize your cycle time, detect potential collisions, and generate reports.
Transfer your picking programs and parameters from iRPickPRO to iRPickTool using a USB drive or Ethernet cable.
Launch iRPickTool on your PC or laptop and connect to your robots. Load your picking programs and parameters and perform a dry run to check the system operation. Adjust the settings as needed and save the changes.
If you want to use iRVision, launch iRVision on your PC or laptop and connect to your cameras and sensors. Calibrate your vision system and define the vision parameters. Test your vision functions and save the changes.
Start your Fanuc line tracking system and monitor its status using iRPickTool or iRVision. Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting as needed.
How to use Fanuc line tracking?
To use Fanuc line tracking, you will need to perform the following basic and advanced operations:
The basic operations
To start your Fanuc line tracking system, press the start button on iRPickTool or on the robot teach pendant. The system will begin to track the objects on the conveyor belt and pick and place them according to your picking programs.
To stop your Fanuc line tracking system, press the stop button on iRPickTool or on the robot teach pendant. The system will stop tracking the objects on the conveyor belt and return to its home position.
To pause your Fanuc line tracking system, press the pause button on iRPickTool or on the robot teach pendant. The system will pause tracking the objects on the conveyor belt and hold its current position. To resume, press the resume button on iRPickTool or on the robot teach pendant.
To change your picking programs, select a different program from the program list on iRPickTool or on the robot teach pendant. The system will switch to the new program after finishing the current pick cycle.
The advanced operations
To edit your picking programs, use iRPickTool or FANUC ROBOGUIDE's TP Editor to modify the program code. You can also use iRPickPRO to simulate and validate your changes before transferring them to iRPickTool.
To change your system parameters, use iRPickTool to access the parameter menu. You can change various settings, such as conveyor speed, object size, camera position, sensor threshold, robot speed, gripper force, queue management, buffering mode, tray mode, etc.
To use iRVision functions, use iRVision to access the vision menu. You can perform various functions, such as quality control checks, barcode reading, color sorting, etc. You can also change various settings, such as camera calibration, vision parameters, image processing options, etc.
The troubleshooting tips
If you encounter any errors or faults in your Fanuc line tracking system, use iRPickTool or iRVision to access the diagnostic menu. You can view the error codes and messages, check the system status and logs, reset the errors, etc.
If you need more help or guidance, refer to the Fanuc line tracking manual, the iRPickTool manual, the iRPickPRO manual, and the iRVision manual. You can also contact Fanuc technical support or your local Fanuc distributor for assistance.
Conclusion
Fanuc line tracking is a powerful and versatile technology that can help you improve your productivity and flexibility in picking and placing items on a moving conveyor belt. It offers many benefits and features that can be customized to suit your specific needs and preferences. It also has user-friendly software tools that can help you set up, use, and troubleshoot your Fanuc line tracking system. If you are interested in learning more about Fanuc line tracking or want to implement it in your facility, contact Fanuc today and let them show you how.
FAQs
What is the difference between iRPickTool and iRPickPRO?
iRPickTool is the software that enables you to configure and control your Fanuc line tracking system. iRPickPRO is the software that enables you to simulate, test, and validate your Fanuc line tracking system before implementation.
What are the advantages of using iRVision with Fanuc line tracking?
iRVision is the software that enables you to integrate vision capabilities into your Fanuc line tracking system. It allows you to perform additional functions, such as quality control checks, barcode reading, color sorting, and more.
What are the hardware requirements for Fanuc line tracking?
You will need one or more Fanuc robots with compatible controllers and grippers, one or more conveyor belts with speed sensors and encoders, one or more cameras and sensors with appropriate mounts and cables, a PC or laptop with iRPickTool, iRPickPRO, and iRVision installed, and a network switch and Ethernet cables to connect the components.
How do I change my picking programs or system parameters for Fanuc line tracking?
You can use iRPickTool or FANUC ROBOGUIDE's TP Editor to edit your picking programs. You can also use iRPickPRO to simulate and validate your changes before transferring them to iRPickTool. You can use iRPickTool to access the parameter menu and change various settings for your system.
How do I troubleshoot my Fanuc line tracking system?
You can use iRPickTool or iRVision to access the diagnostic menu and view the error codes and messages, check the system status and logs, reset the errors, etc. You can also refer to the Fanuc line tracking manual, the iRPickTool manual, the iRPickPRO manual, and the iRVision manual for more help or guidance. You can also contact Fanuc technical support or your local Fanuc distributor for assistance.
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