The 1500 uses planetry (epicyclic) geraboxes on axes 2 and 3 and Siemens motors using absolute encoders, otherwise they are very similar to the IRB 1400 robot which has been in production ever since the 1500 was phased out. They have the compact version of the S3 control cabinet. The IRB1500 is perfect for MIG welding, sealing and light handling applications where good accuracy (0.1mm) and fast movement is required. The 1500 shares it's younger siblings thin wrist design which gives the robot excellent maneuverability.
The S3 series controller was phased in during the 1980’s and pushed the boundaries of microprocessor control; the controllers were improved substantially over the years. The M93A is the last and best of the S3 controllers with a fantastic reputation for hardware reliability and software stability. The use of double safety chains and standardized connections means that the M93A is remarkably easy to integrate and has the processing power to operate a simple cell without the need for a separate PLC or HMI. The ABB S3 control uses the much liked ARLA language which is simple to learn but highly adaptable. We have arranged for Global Robots Customers to be able to get a free copy of PPM software's SPORT S3 backup. PPM also does offline programming software for the S3 robot system. See www.sportabb.no for details.
   
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