URCaps by ECOSPHERE®
esaDrive is the URCap software to control additional servo and stepper motors with your UR robot
Are you curious about
how the URCap esaDrive works?
to use a FESTO servo drive with a UR robot.
Are you curious about how the URCap esaDrive works?
You need more than one additional drive?
without needing a PLC.
You need more than one additional drive?
News and updates
release esaDrive_1.1.29
New Features:
- Up to 6 drives are now supported at the same time.
- Network scanner to make commissioning easier.
- Program node to set the target position by variable.
release esaDrive_1.1.24
New Features:
- Program node for accessing the current drive position within the robot program.
- Program node to start the homing within the robot program.
- The software limit switches of the CMMT drives can now be configured through the URCap.
- The URCap now officially supports the drive controllers CMMT-ST-xx-xx-MP-xx.
Bugfixes:
- Firmware-dependent modbus connection issues have been resolved.
News and updates
release esaDrive_1.1.29
New Features:
- Up to 6 drives are now supported at the same time.
- Network scanner to make commissioning easier.
- Program node to set the target position by variable.
release esaDrive_1.1.24
New Features:
- Program node for accessing the current drive position within the robot program.
- Program node to start the homing within the robot program.
- The software limit switches of the CMMT drives can now be configured through the URCap.
- The URCap now officially supports the drive controllers CMMT-ST-xx-xx-MP-xx.
Bugfixes:
- Firmware-dependent modbus connection issues have been resolved.
FAQs
If you have an application in which you would like to control more than 6 drives at the same time, please feel free to contact us.
There is also an option for this.
Currently, the following drive controllers are supported:
- FESTO CMMT-AS-xx-xx-MP-xx
- FESTO CMMT-ST-xx-xx-MP-xx
Yes, there is.
When you download the URCap version, you will receive a folder
containing not only the URCap installation file but also a wiring
diagram.
CAUTION: The wiring diagram included in the download is just an example.
The electrical installation must be carried out by a qualified
electrician and must be adapted to the regional regulations
and safety guidelines!!!
Yes, we have created a tutorial video for you in which we show you step by step how to put a Festo drive into operation for the first time.
At the moment the language "English" and "German" can be selected in the settings.
If you would like your robot to be in another language (e.g. Spanish), then that's no problem either. In this case, the URCap esaDrive would be presented in English and everything else on the robot would still be in Spanish.
In the following video we will show you how to update your robot to a newer URCap version. You can download the URCap installation file in the download area (see below).
1. Check if the drive controller has power. LEDs on the drive controller should be lit.
Yes, the URCap can be tested for free. To do this, simply install the URCap from the download area on your robot. If the installed URCap does not detect a valid license, it automatically operates in trial mode. The trial mode has no functional limitations compared to the normal mode. The only difference is that a message appears on the display at regular intervals, reminding you that the URCap is running in trial mode. If you decide to purchase a license for the URCap, we will send you a USB dongle. The license is on the USB dongle. You just have to plug the USB dongle into a USB port on your robot. The URCap recognizes the USB dongle automatically and switches from trial mode to normal mode.
You can purchase a license either through our online shop (URCap esaDrive) or by sending us an email (solutions@ecosphere-automation.de), and we will send you a quote.
If you are certified by UNIVERSAL ROBOTS as a distributor or integrator, we can offer you a partner program with additional benefits.
FAQs
Yes, the URCap can be tested for free. To do this, simply install the URCap from the download area on your robot. If the installed URCap does not detect a valid license, it automatically operates in trial mode. The trial mode has no functional limitations compared to the normal mode. The only difference is that a message appears on the display at regular intervals, reminding you that the URCap is running in trial mode. If you decide to purchase a license for the URCap, we will send you a USB dongle. The license is on the USB dongle. You just have to plug the USB dongle into a USB port on your robot. The URCap recognizes the USB dongle automatically and switches from trial mode to normal mode.
Currently, the following drive controllers are supported:
- FESTO CMMT-AS-xx-xx-MP-xx
- FESTO CMMT-ST-xx-xx-MP-xx
Since version esaDrive_1.1.29 the URCap can control up to 6 drives at the same time.
If you have an application in which you would like to control more than 6 drives at the same time, please feel free to contact us. There is also an option for this.
Yes, there is.
When you download the URCap version, you will receive a folder
containing not only the URCap installation file but also a wiring
diagram.
CAUTION: The wiring diagram included in the download is just an example.
The electrical installation must be carried out by a qualified
electrician and must be adapted to the regional regulations
and safety guidelines!!!
At the moment the language "English" and "German" can be selected in the settings.
If you would like your robot to be in another language (e.g. Spanish), then that's no problem either. In this case, the URCap esaDrive would be presented in English and everything else on the robot would still be in Spanish.
In the following video we will show you how to update your robot to a newer URCap version. You can download the URCap installation file in the download area (see below).
1. Check if the drive controller has power. LEDs on the drive controller should be lit.
You can purchase a license either through our online shop (URCap esaDrive) or by sending us an email (solutions@ecosphere-automation.de), and we will send you a quote.
If you are certified by UNIVERSAL ROBOTS as a distributor or integrator, we can offer you a partner program with additional benefits.
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CHRISTIAN BERROTH
Project manager and Head of sales
+49 (0)151 53030136