Quanser 2 DOF Planar Robot Manual de usuario
2 DOF Planar Robot
User Manual
2 DOF Planar Robot
Quanser Inc.
2013
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CONTENTS
1 Presentation 4
1.1 Description 4
1.2 Experiment Overview 4
2 2 DOF Planar Robot
Components 6
2.1 2 DOF Planar Robot Component Nomenclature 6
2.2 Component Descriptions 7
3 2 DOF Planar Robot Setup and Configuration 9
3.1 Pen Setup 9
3.2 Calibration Procedure 10
4 Wiring Procedure 11
4.1 Cable Nomenclature 11
4.2 Connection using a Two-Channel Current
Amplifier 12
4.3 Connections using a Two-Channel Voltage
Amplifier 14
5 Technical Support 16
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1 PRESENTATION
1.1 Description
The Quanser 2-DOF Planar Robot, shown below in Figure 1.1, is a parallel robotic manipulator used to teach robot
concepts such as kinematics and calibration. The robot is comprised of a five-bar parallel mechanism driven by two
DC motors with harmonic drive gearboxes. Motor position feedback for both motors is provided by optical encoders
that measure the angular position of the motor shaft. The five-bar mechanism has a unique end effector that allows
the robot to hold a pen. By actuating the end effector linked solenoid, the pen can be deployed, so that robot motions
are traced on paper below.
Figure 1.1: Quanser 2 DOF Planar Robot system
Caution: This equipment is designed to be used for educational and research purposes and is not
intended for use by the general public. The user is responsible to ensure that the equipment
will be used by technically qualified personnel only.
1.2 Experiment Overview
Four separate models have been provided with the 2 DOF Planar robot to help you get started.
1.2.1 Setup File
File Name: planar2dof_setup.m
This setup file defines many constants limits and gains used in the four demonstration models. This file is run by
each of the demonstration models.
1.2.2 Calibration
File Name: planar2dof_calibration.mdl
Model used to calibrate the robot to a know configuration.
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1.2.3 Open Loop IO Checkout
File Name: planar2dof_iocheck.mdl
In this model all of the IO used in a robot controller is tested. This model can be used to verify that all of the
components are working and that the system has been wired correctly.
1.2.4 Closed Loop Joint Controller with Forward Kinematics
File Name: planar2dof_joint_control.mdl
In this model 2 independent PD joint controllers have been implemented. The controller gains can be tuned using
the slider gains to improve the performance.
1.2.5 Closed Loop Cartesian Controller with Forward and In-
verse Kinematics
File Name: planar2dof_kinematic.mdl
In this model both the forward and inverse position kinematics have been implemented. The user can command the
end effector to move in Cartesian space. The kinematics have been defined based on the definitions in Figure 1.2.
Figure 1.2: 2 DOF Planar Robot Kinematic Definitions
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2 2 DOF PLANAR ROBOT
COMPONENTS
The 2 DOF Planar Robot components are identified in Section 2.1. Some of the those components are then described
in Section 2.2.
2.1 2 DOF Planar Robot Component Nomenclature
The 2 DOF Planar Robot components listed in Table 2.1 below are labeled in Figure 2.1 and Figure 2.2.
ID Component ID Component
1 Link 1 7 Calibration Posts
2 Link 2 8 Motors w. Harmonic Drives
3 Link 3 9 Encoders
4 Link 4 10 Base Plate
5 Solenoid 11 Paper Retainer
6 Pen 12 Holes for calibration posts (when not in use)
Table 2.1: 2 DOF Planar Robot Components
Figure 2.1: 2 DOF Planar Robot Components
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Figure 2.2: 2 DOF Planar Robot Components
Note: Components 8 and 9 are not shown as they are hidden by the case.
2.2 Component Descriptions
2.2.1 DC Motor with Harmonic Drive
The motor used to drive the five-bar mechanism is a Maxon DC motor (118752) attached to a harmonic drive with
gear ratio 50:1. Harmonic drives provide gearing with zero backlash. The motors are referred to as ‘left’ and ‘right’
in this manual and are labeled accordingly on the above figure.
Caution: High-frequency signal applied to a motor will eventually damage the gearbox motor and the motor
brushes. The most likely source for high frequency noise is derivative feedback. If the derivative
gain is set too high, a noisy voltage will be fed into the motor. To protect your motor, you should
always band limit your signal (especially derivative feedback) to a value of 50 Hz.
Caution: Input ±24 V, 3 A peak, 1.16 A continuous.
2.2.2 Incremental Encoder
The encoders used to measure the motor’s angular position are rotary incremental encoders from US Digital’s E5
series. The encoders have 1024 counts per revolution (CPR) and are read in quadrature mode by the DAQ resulting
in 4096 counts per revolution.
Caution: Make sure you connect the encoder directly to your data-acquistion device and not to the power
amplifier.
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2.2.3 Solenoid
The solenoid is a 12VDC continuous duty actuator. This means that the solenoid can be left actuated indefinitely
without overheating. The solenoid has a ½” stroke with an output force measuring 20 oz. at 1/8'' stroke and draws
5.5W of power.
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3 2 DOF PLANAR ROBOT SETUP
AND CONFIGURATION
Caution: If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection pro-
vided by the equipment may be impaired.
3.1 Pen Setup
The 2-DOF Planar Robot is shipped without the pen in place. The setup procedure is required to set the pen up
properly and will be outlined here.
1. Place the robot in a configuration such that the end effector is somewhere in the workspace.
2. Make sure the thumb screw in the end effector is not protruding into the hole (picture on left in Figure 3.1)
where the pen goes. Place the pen in the hole and leave the screw disengaged.
(a) Screw Disengaged (b) Tightened Screw
Figure 3.1: Thumb screw setup
3. Manually extend the solenoid until it reaches the end of its stroke. Tighten the pen in place at this point with
the thumb screw. This is not the final resting place of the pen so don’t tighten too much.
Figure 3.2: Pen in downward position
4. Allow the solenoid to retract now and loosen the thumbscrew while holding the pen in place. Move the pen
down towards the paper by about 1-2mm and tighten the thumbscrew firmly.
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Figure 3.3: Pen Adjustment
5. Move the pen around the workspace to ensure that the pen is writing on all parts of the page. If it is not, adjust
the pen again and if problems persist, refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual.
3.2 Calibration Procedure
Each time the robot is reconnected to the control PC, or the PC has been rebooted, the robot must be calibrated.
Calibration of the robot is the process of placing the robot is a know configuration and setting the encoder count to
the appropriate value for that location. To calibrate the robot follow these instructions.
1. Install the stainless steel calibration posts into the set of calibration holes as shown in Figure 2.1.
2. Manually push Link1 and Link 2 up against the calibration posts as shown in Figure 2.2.
3. Run the calibration model, dof_calibration.mdl.
4. Remove the calibration posts and store them in their storage locations (#12 in Figure 2.1).
The robot will remain calibrated as long as the control computer remains on, and the encoder cables remain con-
nected. If either of these conditions ceases to exist, the calibration procedure must be performed again.
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