The main focus of added functions on the new SELOGICA machine control system therefore resides in the area of programming robotic systems and peripheral devices. The operating philosophy of the robotic systems was matched even more closely to the machine‘s systematic processes. Simultaneous movements of the robotic system‘s axes or of the start of the travel path, which is dependent on the positioning axis, can now be programmed directly into the sequence. Operations such as “rotational gripper” can be defined and stored with their own icons in the sequence editor list. Programmable in/outputs that are important for the integration of peripheral devices can even be selected according to pre-defined choices or alternatively programmed specifically in relation to individual customers. The individual functions are selected with ease via the Info key on the control system.

As is the case with the machine processes, there are now a total of four different basic processes for the robotic system sequence, which are available for selection when undertaking customer-specific programming. Defining pattern placements, e.g. for parts on a conveyor belt or in trays, has also been simplified and rendered more transparent within the sequence. The end result is a significant time saving when creating new data records and a sequence that is easy to follow at any time, even when highly complex production processes are involved.