Mount This Robot Controller Your Way
Designed to mount in four different ways, KUKA’s KR C5 micro is about 200% smaller than full-sized controllers, but storage capacity isn’t sacrificed. It’s equipped with the latest KUKA System Software – users can easily migrate in their programs from the previous version.
Posted: April 7, 2021
The KR C5 micro is the latest advancement in KUKA Robotics Corp.’s (Sterling Heights, MI) line of robot controllers, featuring an industry-first compact design with the same or more capabilities and storage capacities as full-sized controllers. The new controller is for the company’s KR AGILUS and KR 6 SCARA families of robots, and its compact size – approximately 200% smaller platform – saves floor space and provides significantly increased mounting flexibility along with seamless integration of software and robot compatibility.
With an overall volume of only 16 liters and weighing just 9 kg, the KR C5 micro, allows users to mount the controller horizontally or vertically in a wall-mounted/bookshelf orientation or stack multiple units on top of each other, or with an existing standard 19-inch rack mount cabinet. Optional mounting brackets for controller fastening allow the new controller to adapt to existing industry standard rack-mount rails for having multiple robot controllers within a single cabinet. With its lighter, more compact design, the KR C5 micro is easy to deliver/ship, set up and relocate if needed.
The KR C5 micro operates on 220V single-phase power and comes equipped with the latest KUKA System Software (KSS), version 8.7 that gives users the ability to easily migrate programs from their existing KR C4 controllers under KSS 8.6 over to the new KR C5 micro. This capability eliminates the need to rewrite existing programs. Available software tech packages for the new controller make processes like dispensing, laser applications, gripper control and more smooth and easy.
Accessories for the KR C5 micro include power cables, external battery box, all necessary plugs, mounting brackets and, as optional, removable SSD card and 19-inch rail-mounting frame. For additional flexibility in battery backup, KUKA’s options allow for the use of either a KUKA battery or users can supply their own uninterruptable power source. KUKA also gives users the option to use one battery for up to three robots through a simple cable connection.
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