::heading=Context
When you make an integration on a robot not supported by Robotiq you have to check the following points.
::heading=Mechanical connection
Check robot tool flange drawings in robot documentation and gather the following information:
- PCD: (ex: 31.5mm)
- Screw size and number: (ex: 7M5)
Example of flange drawing:
Then we will check if we can find a coupling that may correspond to your robot.
If there are no coupling that can fit, we can propose using a blank coupling. On this coupling the client can machine holes where he wants to use screws:
Check that the CAD of the coupling that can be downloaded on Robotiq support page fits the robot flange. Sometimes, even if PCD and screws match the design of the flange, they may prevent the use of the coupling.
It is client's responsibility to make sure the mechanical coupling is fit for his robot.
::heading=Communication protocol
By default the communication protocol of the Robotiq grippers is Modbus RTU. If the controller of the robot can handle this communication protocol you don't need to use a universal controller.
However, if the robot cannot use Modbus RTU, then you can use a universal controller to communicate with one of the following protocols:
- EtherCAT
- Ethernet/IP
- Modbus TCP
- ProfiNET
- CANopen
- DeviceNet
It is client's responsibility to choose the appropriate communication protocol.
::heading=Software
It is client's responsibility to make the software to control the gripper.
Our products can be controlled by reading and writing memory registers.
Details are available in our manuals : https://robotiq.com/support
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