Yaskawa’s iCube Control – a complete product ecosystem for machine and robot control

Yaskawa introduces iCube Control – a complete automation and control platform that encompasses a comprehensive ecosystem of control solutions for industrial machines, robots and systems, based on a single controller – iC9200.

A focus in the portfolio of Gemamex, the official representative and partner of Yaskawa in Bulgaria, the iCube Control platform is based on the Japanese manufacturer’s proven PLCnext technology on a real-time Linux operating system.

The solution provides engineers, application developers, machine manufacturers and designers with full control over the equipment with the following advantages:

Maximum flexibility

Programming according to IEC61131-3, along with other high-level languages;

Secure collaboration within different teams and geographical locations;

Choice from a wide variety of Yaskawa servo technologies according to the application;

Scalability

One machine controller and the same software tool for developing applications in different areas: motion control, logic, safety, HMI and robotics;

Scalability of controller functions to application requirements;

Easy integration of additional components via open network communications;

Uncompromising security and predictability

A solution designed to combine the highest possible quality with an optimal product lifecycle;

Integrated FailSafe functions via EtherCAT – for complete machine safety solutions;

Secure controller communication and web-based management;

Expert support

Dedicated engineering resources – from design to development;

Fast response and comprehensive support from concept to implementation;

With the expertise of Yaskawa – the world’s largest manufacturer of robotic automation systems.

i3-mechatronics – Yaskawa’s revolutionary concept for connected solutions

Yaskawa is a pioneer in the development of connected devices and systems that optimize productivity and flexibility in industry. The “iCube (i3 – Integrated, Intelligent, Innovative) Mechatronics” concept includes three main elements:

Integration – smart products that enable real-time data collection and analysis;

Intelligence – tools for big data analysis and self-learning through artificial intelligence, which provide new opportunities for optimizing production processes at every level;

Innovation – insights from production process analysis make it possible to improve quality and production in an all-round way.

The core of Yaskawa’s iCube Control platform is the iC9200 controller – a single solution for motion control, logic, kinematics, safety and security, etc. The iC9200 is ready for any challenge, both today and in the future.

Whether you need the flexibility of an open system design, the scalable integration of modular concepts or maximum security, safety and predictability – you can get it all with the iCube Control platform. Powerful and adaptable, Yaskawa’s i3 ecosystem is designed to fit anywhere in your production throughout its entire life cycle.

iCube Control combines four distinct areas in one platform:

Machine Control – EtherCAT master module for all logic and motion control functions;

Machine Safety – integrated FailSafe function via EtherCAT master module, covering SIL3 requirements; programming of machine control and safety functions via a single software tool;

Robotics – Singular Control architecture allows control of articulated robots and standard mechanisms with the same PLCopen function blocks;

Human Machine Interface (HMI) – integrated functions for developing HMI applications with remote control panels via OPC UA or with local control of the controller via a web server.