MCS500
MCS500
The world's most compact and precise SCARA robot
Designed for straightforward integration, the new robot system immediately delivers maximum efficiency and precision at low cost. With fast cycle times and mounting flexibility, Mecademic’s SCARA is ideal for a variety of applications including pick-and-place, assembly, lab automation, and more.
This robust robot is unique in that it offers a combination of simplicity, precision, and high performance at significantly lower overall costs than competitive models.
Additional Information
- Highly Precise: 0.005 mm position repeatability.
- Ultra-Compact: The controller is embedded into the base.
- Easy to Integrate: Hardware- and software-agnostic.
- Smart Vacuum Kit: Powerful, easy-to-integrate vacuum and I/O module (optional).
- Fast Speeds: Fast Cycle Time @ 0.42 s.
- Robust Build: Precision machined aluminum.
Horizontal Reach
- 225 mm
Position Repeatability
- 0.005 mm
Rated Payload
- 500 g
Maximum Payload
- 1.0 kg (under special conditions)
Weight of Robot Arm
- 4.3 kg
Mounting Orientations
- Tabletop or upside down
Joint Range
- Joint 1: [ -140°, 140° ]
- Joint 2: [ -145°, 145° ]
- Joint 3: [ -102 mm, 0 mm ]
- Joint 4: [ -360°, 360° ]
*Cycle Time
- 0.42 s
Maximum Joint Speed
- Joint 1: 300°/s
- Joint 2: 500°/s
- Joint 3: 700 mm/s
- Joint 4: 5,000°/s
Average Power Consumption
- 200 W
Operating Ambient Temperature Range
- [ 5°, 35° ]
Operating Ambient Relative Humidity Range
- [ 10%, 80% ] (non-condensing)
IP Rating
- IP40
Notes
* Cycle time based on round-trip arch motion (100 mm horizontal, 25 mm vertical) with rated payload.
Communications Protocols
- EtherCAT®
- EtherNet/IP™
- PROFINET®
- TCP Socket
Programming Languages
- C++
- C#
- LabVIEW™
- Python™
Available PLC Packages
- Allen-Bradley
- OMRON
- SIEMENS
- BECKHOFF