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The GBX Ethernet Module features simple, plug-and-play connectivity options that facilitate seamless pass-through of Cat6 and Cat6a industrial Ethernet cables. | Supply: ATI Industrial Automation
ATI Industrial Automation has announced the release of its new GBX 10 Gigabit Instrument Changer Ethernet Module. The corporation has developed this module to enhance the effectiveness and flexibility of its manufacturing processes by facilitating timely and accurate communication.
When industrial robots initially entered the manufacturing landscape, manufacturers expected them to perform a single task repetitively for extended periods of time, as famously demonstrated by ATI. As consumers increasingly seek greater operational versatility, they now expect robots to perform an array of tasks not only autonomously but also adaptably, effortlessly switching between these responsibilities without human intervention.
The emergence of instrument changers, enabling robots to seamlessly switch between various peripherals, is noteworthy.
Robotic instrument changers ensure seamless operations by expediting the process for customers to maximize their robotic investments quickly. According to ATI standards, every second a robot spends idling on an instrument means one less second devoted to its intended task.
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The GBX 10 module has been engineered to perform a multitude of critical functions.
ATI claims that its Ethernet module ensures the secure and reliable transmission of high-speed data, indicators, and fieldbus communications, facilitating advanced automation and artificial intelligence applications. The company asserts that its cutting-edge supplies facilitate communication across a broad spectrum of industries and applications, encompassing vision, inspection, metrology, motion control, and fieldbus technologies.
The GBX 10 Gigabit Instrument Changer Ethernet Module boasts numerous benefits, including:
- With zero hassle and downtime, effortlessly integrate protected and reliable pass-through connections using these plug-and-play M12 8-pin X-code connectors for industrial-grade Cat6/Cat6a Ethernet cables.
- Offering flexible cable exit options spanning -90°, 0°, and +90° radial positions enables clients to fine-tune cable management and minimize strain for improved system reliability.
- With a lifespan of up to 1 million mating cycles, this product excels in high-reliability applications such as the automotive, aerospace, and testing sectors.
- Ensuring seamless integration with a broad range of products, this system boasts extensive compatibility with ATI-standard instrument changers, rugged heavy-duty instrument changers, and versatile utility couplers to promote widespread adoption of standardized modules.
The GBX 10 Gigabit Ethernet Instrument Changer provides connectivity for a range of advanced robotic applications. Supply: ATI Industrial Automation
About ATI Industrial Automation
Apex, North Carolina-based ATI Industrial Automation is a leading manufacturer of robotic equipment. The company’s innovative product line encompasses cutting-edge technologies such as automated tool changers, advanced power and torque sensing systems with multiple axes, high-performance utility couplers, efficient material removal instruments, precision robotic collision sensors, intelligent guide tool changers, and regulatory-compliant modules.
In 1989, the corporation outlined its objective to create cutting-edge, cost-efficient end-effectors that significantly boost robotic productivity.
In November 2023, the company introduced the MC-50 Guide Instrument Changer, a device that reportedly offers exceptional efficiency, reliability, and high-quality performance in robotic tooling guide changes.
The compact and robust Instrument Changer is engineered to support payloads up to 25 kg (55.1 lb.) for various functions, and small industrial robots with payloads of up to 10 kg (22 lb.).
