Function expansion options MELFA Smart Plus
Predictive maintenance function
The predictive maintenance function lets you know of failing or deteriorating parts at an early stage. This reduces downtime.
- The preventive maintenance function (A-type function) is also available if this predictive maintenance function (B-type function) is activated.
Supported MELFA Smart Plus card type
Maisart
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For details on this function, please refer to the catalog "MELFA Smart Plus".
Fault detection function
- Applicable parts: Reduction gears, encoders, batteries.
- The fault detection function detects failing or deteriorating robot parts at an early stage.
- Detecting failing parts before abnormalities in robot behavior become apparent reduces downtime.
- Set a threshold value that suits your needs.
A warning of failing or deteriorating parts will trigger if the value exceeds the predetermined detection level.
*The score is calculated for reduction gears while the motor is running at a speed of 500 rpm or more.
Supported devices
MELFA Smart Plus card type
| Component name | Model name | |
|---|---|---|
| MELFA Smart Plus card | B-type | 2F-DQ521 |
| MELFA Smart Plus card pack | AB-Type | 2F-DQ520 |
Robot
Some joints do not support the fault detection function. Details can be found from MELFA Smart Plus catalog.
| Robot Type | Robot controller | RT ToolBox3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR series | RV-2FR(L), RV-4FR(L), RV-7FR(L/LL), RV-13FR(L), RV-20FR RH-3FRH, RH-6FRH, RH-12FRH, RH-20FRH, RH-3FRHR |
CR800-D/R/Q Ver.A4 or later. | Ver.1.50C or later |
| CR series | RV-8CRL RH-3CRH, RH-6CRH |
CR800-D Ver.A5p or later | Ver.1.90U or later |