Category: Industry Trends

Features optimally combined

The user-friendly user interfaces of a modern visualisation

device must be executed quickly and smoothly. The

KeTop T70 has the most powerful x86 processor in its class.

It is a very compact, mobile operating device with full Win

dows 10 IoT Enterprise and is suitable for almost all applica

tions. Thanks to the drivers for communication with Siemens

and Beckhoff controllers as well as general protocols such as

Modbus TCP and OPC UA, the device can be easily integra

ted into almost any controller.

The compactness is additionally supported by the portrait

format. During teach-in, it is often necessary to read code

lines on site at the operating device. These can be optimally

displayed in portrait format and are thus easy to read. A

simple hook fastening, a magnetic holder and a stylus

holder increase the ergonomics and also keep the device

very compact.

The mobile terminal KeTop T70 with its high-resolution

display and fast processors is perfectly suited forde

manding visualization and operating applications. Its

robust housing is ergonomically shaped and light, enab

ling long and exhaustion-free operation. Unique features

such as a performance that grows with the application,

as well as an additional, optional rear side keyboard

make KeTop T70 a long-term and versatile hand-held

control unit.

Greatest operating efficiency thanks to

rear side keyboard

The greatest ergonomics plays a decisive role when it comes

to hand-held control units. During an analysis of users‘

operating behavior, it was determined that experienced

teachers frequently press several buttons at the same time

in order to work more efficiently. Therefore, an optional

keyboard was developed for the rear side of KeTop T70.

which allows the simultaneous programming of several robot

axes, for example. However numerous other applications

where just a few keys are pressed frequently (e.g. Menu,

Home, Back, etc.) can profit from this unique feature.

Maximum operational safety

Emergency stop and 3-position enabling switch guarantee

the same high safety standard as with traditional hand-held

units. In addition, special safety functions which can be exe

cuted on any control prevent the robot following rapid, acci

dental movements of the KeTop T10 directMove. Excessively

fast moved robot joints are locked.

Features and benefits

//  Ideal for the teach-in of 6-axis robots

//   Intuitive operation with no robot programming knowledge required

//   Particular safe extricating the robot from tricky situations,

even for less experienced operators

//  Around 20% time saving with the teach-in

//  Optional customizing of keyboard and display icons

Flexibility with 4 operating modes

The user has four operating modes available. It is possible to

switch between these modes very simply as required. A 1.5″

color display indicates the active mode using icons.

directMove mode: The robot follows the direction instruc

tions from the KeTop T10 directMove completely freely in the

space.

snap2grid mode: Use of defined coordinate systems as re

ference directions for the KeTop T10 directMove for precisely

directed movements of the robot.

virtual handle mode: The KeTop T10 directMove acts as

a virtual handle on the Tool Center Point (TCP) to change its

alignment quickly and easily.

axial movement mode: or the direct movement of individual

robot axes as with a conventional handheld unit.

directMove – Show the robot the way

Using the inertial sensors of the 6D Inertial Measurement Unit

(6D IMU), the KeTop T10 directMove detects its position and

direction in the three-dimensional space. The operator can

therefore easily specify the required movement or rotation by

indicating in the direction of motion and then operating a small

joystick – regardless of his/her position relative to the robot.

This means that no in-depth knowledge of coordinate systems

is required. The motion speed can be changed via the intensi

ty of the joystick movements. This means that individual path

points can be set and finely adjusted using the KeTop T10 di

rectMove. If required, standard operating units and screen de

vices such as notebooks can also be used for programming.

New opportunities

Even companies without the relevant experts on hand, who may

previously have dispensed with robots in production process,

can now feel confident in acquiring such systems. Thanks to the

KeTop T10 directMove the teach-in of the kinematics is possib

le with minimal time required for training and familiarisation. For

example, in service robotics where heavy loads are moved and

complex coordinate systems are built upon each other, a teach

in is tricky to implement. But the KeTop T10 directMove offers a

very noticeable increase in ease of operation.

The innovative KeTop T10 directMove handheld unit heralds

the beginning of a new era in mobile robot operation. This

revolutionary type of intuitive teach-in supersedes complex

abstraction and complicated thought processes in coor

dinate systems. It is simpler and more efficient – both for

experienced operators as well as for new users. The time

required and the associated costs are minimized conside

rably, and operational errors are reduced effectively.

Features and benefits

//  Ideal for the teach-in of 6-axis robots

//   Intuitive operation with no robot programming knowledge required

//   Particular safe extricating the robot from tricky situations,

even for less experienced operators

//  Around 20% time saving with the teach-in

//  Optional customizing of keyboard and display icons

Wide range of haptic feedback

through MRFtechnology

The use of magnetorheological fluid (MRF) allows the imple

mentation of improved use cases on the HMI. The response

speed of the MRF technology makes various feedback pat

terns, such as ripples, blocking or torque levels possible. As

a result, different mechanical properties can be combined in

just one operating element.

The opportunities of this new patented technology comprise

KeWheel modes such as overrides for rapid traverse, for

ward feed, spindle, different handwheels, user interface input

options, hold to run buttons, and many more. The KeWheel

and all its functions can be easily integrated via a real-time

fieldbus, such as PROFINET.

Anyway, to cut a long story short –

you need to feel this!

Technical Data

KeWheel

General

• Rated supply voltage: 24 V DC

• Power consumption: max. 40 W

• Protection class: IP65 front side

Electrical properties

• Push function specification:

Durability >1.000.000 switching cycles @ 20 N force

• Sensor specification:

Encoder resolution 4096 increments / revolution

Durability >1.000.000 revolutions

KeWheel – Combine overrides and handwheels in one

device. Use case improvements for „trial NC program

runs” are easy and efficient to create.

Adaptive hand wheel

• Different haptic elements

• Force feedback function

• Blocking at critical positions

• Combinable with push functions

Dynamic override function

• Change rapid traverse /

forward feed / spindle

• Set override position

• Reset of end stops

• Combinable with push function

Haptic feedback for intuitive control

With the fully adaptive Rotary-Push Button KeWheel as the

main operating element, input devices, such as overrides,

handwheels, mode-selection switches, axis travel buttons

and the user interface, can be combined in a single device.

The KeWheel provides the operator with additional informa

tion about the condition of the machine through wide-rang

ing haptic feedback. Blind operation and staying focused on

the process is therefore supported.

Due to the magnetorheological fluid used in the KeWheel,

several sensory effects and holding torques can be gener

ated instantly.

From mobile to stationary

The right operating solution for every application

KEBA offers a unique selection of mobile and stationary operating devices.

Performance and size are adapted to the respective visualization and operating

tasks. Depending on the model, our HMI’s are equipped with membrane

keyboards, touch screens or multi-touch.

Highest quality, robustness and safety are standard at KEBA, as are operating

efficiency and ergonomics.

Your benefits at a glance

• HMI can be integrated into existing solutions

• Creation of the user interface using HMI construction kit

• Maximum ergonomics

• Tailored to your needs

• Customizing possible

Are you ready to accelerate your potential?

As high-performance hardware in a miniature form factor, the AI

extension module has been specially developed for AI applica

tions in the industrial sector in compliance with all relevant stan

dards. Its longevity and ruggedness are among the features that

set it apart from electronics products in the consumer sector.

The AI extension module includes a sophisticated toolchain with

all tools needed to collect, process and interpret data, allowing

industrial customers to get started quickly with AI.

Features

• Open architecture

• Real-time capability

• Data sovereignty and security

• Easy integration with KEBA products

• Industrial long-term availability

• Energy and cost optimized

• Scalability and efficiency thanks to modular hardware

• Powerful AI support for different use cases

KeControl C5 – AE 550  AI extension module

Product features

•  Plug connection for KeControl C5 control modules

•  Hailo-8™ accelerator chip

•  High performance for neural network computation

•  Low power consumption