No matter what process you want to automate using a robot, one of our high-performance robotics solutions will fit the bill and provide the necessary kinematic model. Right from the planning and configuration of your robotics application, the modular principle will help ensure quick and easy utilization of the ideal solution. Robotics solutions from SEW‑EURODRIVE get your automated robot application up and running faster, reduce the amount of time you need to spend on this process, and therefore cut your overall costs.

Quick and easy implementation

In machine automation, product handling is an important step in the process chain and directly affects the cycle time of the machine. Motion profiles must be fast and precise, while also handling both the product and the mechanical system gently.

Whatever type of robot needs to be automated, SEW‑EURODRIVE has the appropriate solution in its MOVI‑C® modular automation system. Everything is from a single source.

Despite its high level of standardization, a bespoke robotics solution from SEW‑EURODRIVE can still be adapted perfectly to the customer application. Regardless of the speed and complexity of motion sequences, SEW‑EURODRIVE makes automation easy.

MOVIKIT® software modules

  • Run on the controller
  • Operate the drives
  • Are precise and reliable and ensure particularly easy startup


Software bundles

Software bundles for robotics cover all the functions of typical robot applications. Cost-optimized combination makes the selection process easier and offers excellent flexibility for add-on functions.

Control technology

  • Comprehensive portfolio for complete automation
  • From motion controllers to high-performance controllers

Drive electronics

Kinematic models and drives

  • The drive mechanism converts electrical power into dynamic movement.
  • Our motors and gear units have always been known for their high quality and fatigue strength.
  • Our modular system also has a good deal to offer when it comes to implementing robot kinematic models.
  • The CM3C.. series of synchronous servomotors and the PxG® precision planetary gear units are the ideal components for doing just that.

Displays and visualization

  • Displays with integrated controllers and keypads
  • WebVisu for use with external devices
  • Comprehensive templates

MOVISUITE® RobotMonitor

The RobotMonitor is the interface between the robot and the human. Its display and operation are identical on tablet computers, operator panels, and engineering PCs. The operator always has full control.

Service

Comprehensive services throughout the entire life cycle of a system complement our portfolio.

MOVIKIT® Robotics and add-on modules

No complex programming language – directly at the machine – entirely intuitive

The parameterizable MOVIKIT® Robotics software module is the basic software for controlling a robot. It provides a wide range of parameterizable kinematic models. The comprehensive functionality included in the basic software can be expanded with numerous add-on program modules offering specialized functions.

In combination with the integrated 3D simulation and the teach-in option, MOVIKIT® Robotics ensures creating motion sequences couldn't be simpler. At the same time, the module provides a wide range of functions and excellent flexibility for implementing your application.

Kinematic models, HMI, and automation

The standardized MOVIKIT® Robotics software module offers you a simple and time-saving way of controlling universal robot kinematic models.

Addon MediumModels

The MediumModels add-on module expands functionality by adding kinematic models with three or four joint axes, e.g. for gantry robots, roller gantries, SCARA robots, delta robots, tripods, and quadropods.

It also includes the appropriate 3D models of the kinematic models in MOVISUITE® RobotMonitor and convenient parameterization of the models in MOVISUITE®.

Addon LargeModels

The LargeModels add-on module expands functionality by adding kinematic models with five or six joint axes or at least two orientational degrees of freedom, including for gantry robots, articulated arm robots, tripods, and hexapods.

It also includes the appropriate 3D models of the kinematic models in MOVISUITE® RobotMonitor and convenient parameterization of the models in MOVISUITE®.

Addon ConveyorTracking

The ConveyorTracking add-on module expands the functionality of MOVIKIT® Robotics by adding the option of interpolation in moving coordinate systems. This makes it possible to pick up objects from a moving conveyor belt, for example, and place them in a static environment or put them onto another conveyor belt. The robot first synchronizes itself with the belt in the Cartesian coordinate system. All other movements are then synchronized with the moving belt, making it possible for the picking procedure to be carried out.

The add-on also supports the process of picking/placing objects from/onto a rotary table. During this process, the rotary table can be controlled externally. Alternatively, it can be controlled synchronously by the robot in such a way that it expands the robot's degrees of freedom. For example, a robot with three degrees of freedom can carry out a four-dimensional palletizing task.

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Addon Touchprobe

The Touchprobe add-on module makes it possible to carry out precise measurement of the current Cartesian position or true-to-path sensor-based positioning.

When a sensor is triggered or the state of a Boolean variable in the robot program changes, the actual position of the robot on its path is identified in terms of the Cartesian system. A defined action can then be carried out.

This defined action might be sensor-based positioning, for example. This involves traveling a specific remaining distance starting from the measured point on the robot's programmed path.

Applications for the Touchprobe function include palletizing or depalletizing where the height of the parts is variable or unknown, and the sensor-based execution of actions.

Overview of functions:

  • Touchprobe functions – measurement and sensor-based positioning
  • Registration and deregistration of the Touchprobe function at any point of the motion path
  • Several registrations in one robot program
  • Parameterization of the event source, edge, repetition of events (e.g. several measurements), and measurement direction
  • Extensive diagnostics via registration, actuation of the trigger, and the Touchprobe position in the robot program, as well as according to the 3D simulation

Addon Circle

The Circle add-on module expands the functionality of MOVIKIT® Robotics by adding the option of circular interpolation.

The circle segments can be parameterized in various ways:

  • Circle center and angle
  • Circle center and end point of the circle segment
  • Intermediate point on the circle segment and end point of the circle segment
  • Radius and angle
  • Radius and end point of the circle segment

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Addon CollisionDetection

Using the CollisionDetection add-on removes the need for any expensive sensor technology on the robot tool or the arm elements. This is because the module can reliably detect any collision on the tool or other mechanical parts of the robot by continuously comparing the actual status of the robot with its target status, based on dynamic modeling.

Collision responses such as the true-to-path emergency stop can be configured in advance or integrated directly into the motion program using parameterizable commands.

Kinematic models – similar, but never identical

There are countless robotics applications, and they pose a huge range of different challenges regarding the movements required. You yourself know the best arrangement of axes to integrate into your machine for the application at hand. We make sure you can configure and control your mechanical system with the greatest of ease on a graphical basis.

With MOVIKIT® Robotics, SEW‑EURODRIVE covers a large range of kinematic models of different types, and it is constantly expanding the portfolio. You tell us about the mechanical components involved, and we will offer tailored customer solutions using standardized SEW‑EURODRIVE modules.

A kinematic model is a key part of the robot controller. It defines how to control the robot's drives to achieve the desired movement.

Work envelope, achievable dynamics, load-bearing capacity, and the complexity of the design are important parameters when selecting the appropriate kinematic model. MOVIKIT® Robotics supports all kinematic models in numerous designs, along with other options that go beyond the basic models.

Have you developed a particular mechanical system for your application? Feel free to contact us, and we'll be happy to help!

The kinematic models are operated:

Would you like to be able to carry out the startup procedure offline in your office or test your machine with simulated axes? Thanks to the integrated, adaptive 3D simulations of the robot and its paths in MOVISUITE® RobotMonitor, a wide range of options are available to you.

MOVISUITE® RobotMonitor

MOVISUITE® RobotMonitor is the user interface for the MOVIKIT® Robotics software module and its add-ons.

It can be used to visualize the parameterized kinematic model and execute it on an axis-by-axis basis or using the Cartesian system in jog mode, as well as manually or automatically in program mode. Furthermore, RobotMonitor includes an SEW Robot Language editor that makes it very easy to enter and parameterize the motion sequences in teach-in mode using specific coordinates or pose variables.

Up to 20 programs, each containing several hundred commands, can be defined in this way as standard. Further programs can be added, and no size limit applies. During startup, the procedure can be monitored e.g. in step mode using the program pointer and motion pointer.

RobotMonitor can be run on PCs or on keypads and tablet computers using a Windows operating system. This means the same user interface is provided on all devices.

Overview of functions (as per the points in the image):

  • 1 ... 3D simulation of the kinematic model:
    This makes it possible to examine the movement from any angle, including when working without drives in the office or e.g. in the case of simulated drives, on the machine.
  • 2 ... Manual mode and automatic mode:
    The program can be executed manually and optionally in step mode, or automatically.
  • 3 ... Speed override:
    Especially during startup, it makes sense to operate at a reduced speed.
  • 4 ... Buttons for jog mode:
    In manual mode, and during the teach-in process, the robot can be moved to the desired position.
  • 5 ... SEW Robot Language editor:
    The editor makes it easy to create the robot program or adjust standard programs using instructions that can be understood intuitively and graphically supported diagnostics.
  • 6 ... Display of information and errors:
    The current error status and other useful information is displayed clearly and conveniently as text.

Simulation of forces and torques

The MOVIKIT® Robotics software module includes more than just the option of mapping the motion visually in advance in the 3D view. It is also possible to simulate the dynamic properties using the dimensions and masses entered and the robot's known moment of inertia. This means you can determine the magnitude of the forces and required torques for the individual joints and especially for the motors.

This data can be used in the SEW‑Workbench drive configuration tool, for example, to design the drive train perfectly to meet your requirements. This saves you costs that could otherwise be incurred by oversizing or undersizing.

SEW Robot Language

Integrated into MOVISUITE® RobotMonitor , SEW Robot Language offers a complete set of functions that can be entered and parameterized simply and conveniently. Learning to work with the sequential function chart is intuitive and therefore takes no time at all. The individual commands can be combined – without any additional programming knowledge – to create a sequence that defines the motion sequence of the kinematic model.

Loops, branching, and calling up subroutines are all possible, as is the setting of variables. SEW Robot Language can, in turn, interact with the lower-level IEC program, which means special functions can be carried out there. You define the motion sequence using simple commands such as LIN and WAIT, and by setting the coordinate system.

Displays and visualization

The more extensive the functionality of systems and drive technology becomes, the more the requirements relating to operation, visualization, and diagnostics increase. SEW‑EURODRIVE visualization hardware has been specifically developed for use in harsh industrial environments immediately next to the machine.

The keypad combines simple handling with integrated safety functions such as a keyswitch, an emergency stop, and an enabling button. It goes without saying that we supply the appropriate accessories in addition to our comprehensive portfolio of visualization solutions. These include prefabricated cables, assembly parts, and voltage supply – all from a single source.

DOP21C-T70 handheld terminal:

  • 7" TFT WSVGA display, WSVGA 600 × 1024 pixels
  • Analog resistive touchscreen – Intel Celeron N2807 2 × 1.58 GHz
  • 32 GB SSD Flash, 4 GB DDR3 RAM − 21 buttons and 4 status LEDs
  • Keyswitch – two-channel emergency stop or two-circuit stop button
  • Windows 10 IoT Enterprise operating system – compatible software
  • SEW‑EURODRIVE RobotMonitor
  • MOVIKIT® Visualization flexible

MOVIKIT® AutomationFramework – faster to the machine

MOVIKIT® AutomationFramework is a standardized state and mode manager for implementation on all members of the MOVI‑C® CONTROLLER family. It is compatible with PackML, offers defined interfaces such as PackTags, and uses the defined modes and states.

A master and a sample slave are included in the basic program. More machine modules can easily be added to the program from a basic project.

MOVIKIT® AutomationFramework also offers a range of additional functions such as troubleshooting and recipe management, as well as a simulation environment for all incoming machine modules and prepared HMI modules.

MOVIKIT® AutomationFramework – the benefits for you:

  • OMAC-defined industrial standard thanks to PackML (Packaging Machine Language) compatibility
  • Time-saving pre-engineering thanks to 2D/3D simulation of the application
  • Added value through additional features such as preprogrammed robot tracking with load balancing
  • Reduced programming outlay thanks to the use of prefabricated software modules
What we call standard, others call customized. No matter whether you are planning to use SCARA, gantry, articulated arm, or delta robotics, for example, in your application, we will use our standard product portfolio to design customized solutions for a whole range of robot kinematic models. These innovative drive and automation solutions can be found in almost every sector and application – worldwide – from the packaging industry, automotive manufacture, material production, and the metal industry to the food and beverage processing industry.
Dr. Markus Müller
Application Software MOVIKIT® Robotics