Abstract: A method according to the present invention for changing of an operating mode of at least one industrial control (1-1) of a plurality of networked industrial controls (1-1, 1-2), in particular of a robot control, comprises the steps of: sending a first packet (I-1) via a network (3) of the networked industrial controls (1-1, 1-2); receiving said first packet (I-1) by a receiving means (1-1.1) of at least one industrial control; and changing of said industrial control from a first operating mode (A) into a second operating mode (H) on basis of said received first packet (I-1) if the first packet (I-1) is addressed to said industrial control, wherein in the first opening mode (I) and in the second operating mode (II) different groups of components (1.1-1, 1-1.3, 1-1.4, 1-1.5, 1-1.6) of the industrial control (1-1) are supplied with energy.

Abstract: For individual safety monitoring of a manipulator by a control device, a part of the control device is configured by the manufacturer and a part of the control device is configured by a user. The manufacturer-configured part ensures a basic safety functionality of the manipulator independent of a user configuration; and/or a safety device of a control device for individual safety monitoring of a manipulator communicates with a control device for individual safety monitoring of an additional manipulator of a manipulator arrangement for superordinate safety monitoring of the manipulator arrangement.

Abstract: A method according to the present invention for changing of an operating mode of at least one industrial control (1-1) of a plurality of networked industrial controls (1-1, 1-2), in particular of a robot control, comprises the steps of: sending a first packet (I-1) via a network (3) of the networked industrial controls (1-1, 1-2); receiving said first packet (I-1) by a receiving means (1-1.1) of at least one industrial control; and changing of said industrial control from a first operating mode (A) into a second operating mode (H) on basis of said received first packet (I-1) if the first packet (I-1) is addressed to said industrial control, wherein in the first opening mode (I) and in the second operating mode (II) different groups of components (1.1-1, 1-1.3, 1-1.4, 1-1.5, 1-1.6) of the industrial control (1-1) are supplied with energy.

Abstract: Accompanied by the optimization of the possibilities of use of a robot, particularly with regards to low cycle times and high loads, damage to the robot through exceeding the energy absorbable by the structure is still prevented when robot parts strike against the mechanical structure as a result of faults or errors, according to the invention in a method for controlling the movement of a robot, the kinetic energy of moving robot members (Gi gi+1, . . . , gn) about an axis (Ai) is limited to the energy absorbable in damage-free manner by a mechanical buffer associated with the corresponding axis (Ai).

Abstract: An apparatus system is provided with at least one robot and with a control unit accommodated in a control cabinet. To improve the integration of robot and technology control units and to utilize synergistic effects, at least one additional, independent electronic system different from the control unit for the robot is provided accommodated in the control cabinet.

Abstract: Accompanied by the optimization of the possibilities of use of a robot, particularly with regards to low cycle times and high loads, damage to the robot through exceeding the energy absorbable by the structure is still prevented when robot parts strike against the mechanical structure as a result of faults or errors, according to the invention in a method for controlling the movement of a robot, the kinetic energy of moving robot members (Gi gi+1, . . . , gn) about an axis (Ai) is limited to the energy absorbable in damage-free manner by a mechanical buffer associated with the corresponding axis (Ai).

Abstract: For the better cooling of drive electronics, particularly distributed over a robot, and for avoiding mechanical and geometrical influences on the robot structure by the heating thereof as a result of the heat generated in the drive electronics, in the case of a robot with distributed drive electronics, the invention provides for each drive electronics to be connected in thermally insulated manner to the robot structure.

Abstract: To improve the integration of robot and technology control units and to utilize synergistic effects, the present invention also provides at least one additional, independent electronic system different from the control unit for the robot in an apparatus system with at least one robot and with a control unit accommodated in a control box for the control box for controlling the robot.

Abstract: In order to simply introduction of cables extending out of the base of a robot the arms thereof, the invention provides for a robot having a base and a carrousel plate located thereon having an opening for passage of the cables, wherein the opening is configured as a slot (7, 8, 9) extending in an inward direction from the peripheral edge of the carrousel plate (3).

Abstract: The invention provides an aerodynamically profiled structural pipe (1) comprising a supporting pipe (2) and a rear tapered part (3) of soft material. The tapered part (3) has on both sides beads (15) forced into and captively held by rearwardly open chambers (12) of the supporting pipe (2).