The RH-5AH is very versatile. With a reach of 550 mm and a maximum handling payload of 5 kg it satisfies a very broad range of requirements in many different fields of application. Mitsubishi's new all-rounder is also a top performer in the speed department: it moves at an impressive 5,360 mm/s, combined with a repeatability of ±0.02 mm. This makes the RH-5AH a good choice for applications like palletising components, deburring plastic mouldings or applying adhesives and sealants.

Slim design was a top priority for this robot. The RH-5AH's arm width of just 130 mm predestines it for applications in cramped quarters. The Mitsubishi engineers have also put a great deal of effort into the development of the drive unit, packing even more technology into an even smaller package - in keeping with the New Dimensions philosophy. All the components, SMD circuit boards etc. are integrated in a housing smaller than a shoebox. With a footprint of just 121 x 290 mm (roughly the size of a DIN A4 sheet of paper) and a height of just 166 mm this is the world's smallest SCARA robot drive unit.

The robot's controller is equipped with a powerful 64-bit RISC microprocessor with full multitasking capabilities. This means that in addition to controlling the robot the processor can also handle other tasks - including simultaneous control of up to 8 additional axes and I/O signal processing in separate tasks. The controller can even handle process parameters like workpiece position data from digital imaging systems virtually in real time.

The optional Ethernet interface enables high-speed transfer of program and position data; and the data can also be transferred over long distances via an Internet link. In addition to the many robot control functions the powerful MELFA BASIC IV programming language also supports a comprehensive library of trigonometric functions, making it possible for the controller to perform complex calculations independently, without the support of a connected PC.

October.2001