INTRODUCTION
CRS ROBOTICS Corporation was a robotics company in Ontario, Canada. The company designed, manufactured, distributed and serviced human scale articulated robots and laboratory automation systems. CRS ROBOTICS was notable in the field of automated lab systems due to their developments in high and ultra high throughput automated systems. The company began operations in 1982 as an engineering firm providing consulting services to Canadian machine tool manufacturers in the area of machine controls. In May of 2002, CRS ROBOTICS was acquired 100% by the THERMO ELECTRON Corporation, and the robots designed by CRS ROBOTICS acquired the name of THERMO CRS.
HUMAN SCALED ROBOTS
Human scale robots have approximately the same reach, speed, the range of motion, the degree of articulation and lifting capacity as a human being and are designed specifically to perform tasks that are: Hazardous Highly repetitive or Unsuited for humans
CRS ROBOTICS / THERMO CRS ROBOTS M1 (five axis articulated robot) A255 (five axis articulated robot) A465 (six axis articulated robot) F3 (six axis articulated robot) F5 (six axis articulated robot) Catalyst 3 (three axis articulated robot) Catalyst 5 (five axis articulated robot) Dimension4 Family of Robots
M1 CRS ROBOTICS sold its first robot, the M1 small robot system, in 1985. MODEL
CRS PLUS M1 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Degrees of Freedom 5 Axes Servo Controlled
WORKSPACE
Payload 1Kg
APPLICATIONS
Various applications include: Machine Loading Material Application Material Handling Assembly Product Testing Education
F3 The Thermo Scientific F3TM provides these and six degrees of freedom. The F3 also offers a linear track option for tending multiple machines. MODEL
Thermo Scientific F3 Articulated Robot
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL
Thermo Scientific F3 Articulated Robot
Axes Payload(Kg) Reach(mm) Weight(Kg) Features Options WORKSPACE
FEATURES
6 3 710 53 Fast, robust, cost effective. Absolute Encoders( No homing) Servo and pneumatic gripper.
STANDARD HARDWARE FEATURES AND OPTIONS
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
SPEED AND WORKSPACE
APPLICATIONS
Various applications include: Machine Loading Material Application Material Handling Assembly Product Testing Education
F5 The Thermo Scientific F5TM is an electric servo driven robot. It's been designed for superior performance and sophisticated motion control. With precise dexterity and accuracy, it can perform a wide range of tasks in a multitude of environments. The slender design and impressive reach of the F5 makes it an ideal solution for countless laboratories, industrial and commercial applications. MODEL
Thermo Scientific F5 Robot
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL
Thermo Scientific F5 Robot
Axes Payload(Kg) Reach(mm) Weight(Kg) Features Options
WORKSPACE
6 5 704 27 Higher rigidity and the most advanced servo technology enable smooth motion without vibration in high speed operation Built-in camera and laser unit interface for 2-D and 3-D vision applications
FEATURES
Features • 6 degrees of freedom • ±0.02mm repeatability at full payload and full speed within the entire robot work envelope • Up to 5kg payload at wrist and inertias for real world EOATs and workpieces • Pneumatic and electrical connections for EOAT conveniently located on J4
• Higher rigidity and the most advanced servo technology enable smooth motion without vibration in high speed operation • Advanced communication capabilities via standard Ethernet and serial connections • Integrated PMC provides ladder-logic control for peripheral devices
STANDARD HARDWARE FEATURES AND OPTIONS
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
SPEED AND WORKSPACE
APPLICATIONS
Various applications include: Lab automation Material handling Assembly Picking and packing Part washing Material removal Dispensing Testing and sampling Education and entertainment
A255 The CRS ROBOTICS A255 is highly suited for laboratory automation, educational and industrial s. MODEL
CRS ROBOTICS A255
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL
CRS ROBOTICS A255
Axes Payload(Kg) Reach(mm) Weight(Kg) Features
5 1 560 17 Lineal tracks included
Options
Servo and pneumatic grippers.
WORKSPACE
FEATURES
Features
5 degrees of freedom Integrated linear track Upright or inverted mounting Servo gripper connector 16 inputs/ 12 outputs
STANDARD HARDWARE FEATURES AND OPTIONS
ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT
High speed serial ports
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
SPEED AND WORKSPACE
APPLICATIONS
Various applications include: Machine tending Lab Automation Education Adhesive dispensing Light material handling General pick and place operations
A465 The CRS ROBOTICS A465 provides a powerful combination of high speed flexible automation, high reliability and ease of use. Durable servo motors and high stiffness harmonic drives make it both fast and robust. MODEL
CRS ROBOTICS A465
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL
CRS ROBOTICS A465
Axes Payload(Kg) Reach(mm) Weight(Kg) Features
6 2 711 31 Servo motors and Encoders with proximity sensors.
Options
Servo and pneumatic grippers. ATI force sensor.
WORKSPACE
FEATURES
Features
6 degrees of freedom Integrated linear track Upright or inverted mounting Servo gripper connector Encoders with proximity sensors
STANDARD HARDWARE FEATURES AND OPTIONS
Harmonic drives and timing bells Servo Motors Pneumatic connector Integrated E-Stop circuit
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
SPEED AND WORKSPACE
APPLICATIONS
Various applications include: Machine tending Lab Automation Education Adhesive dispensing Light material handling General pick and place operations
CATALYST 3 The CRS ROBOTICS Catalyst 3 is ideal for automated loading, unloading, and storage of micro plates. MODEL
CRS ROBOTICS Catalyst 3
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL
CRS ROBOTICS Catalyst 3
Axes Payload(Kg) Reach(mm) Weight(Kg) Features
3 1 660 17 Fast and versatile, PlateLevel function.
Options
Servo gripper. Microplate carousel.
WORKSPACE
FEATURES
Features
3 degrees of freedom Fast, versatile and cost effective True random access capabilities Automatic Homing
STANDARD HARDWARE FEATURES AND OPTIONS ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT
Expansion ready PlateLevel Articulated wrist.
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
SPEED AND WORKSPACE
APPLICATIONS
Various applications include: Lab Automation Education Light material handling General pick and place operations Transferring plates
CATALYST 5 The CRS ROBOTICS Catalyst 5 is designed for applications that require complex movements, such as dispensing or machine loading and unloading. For applications requiring flexible movement without sacrificing speed or reliability, the CRS CataLyst-5TM provides these and five degrees of freedom. The CRS CataLyst-5TM also offers a linear track option for tending multiple machines. MODEL
CRS ROBOTICS Catalyst 5
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL
CRS ROBOTICS Catalyst 5
Axes Payload(Kg) Reach(mm) Weight(Kg) Features
5 1 660 19 Fast and versatile, Automatic Homing.
Options
Servo and pneumatic grippers. Linear Track
WORKSPACE
FEATURES
Features • Fast, robust, cost effective • Automatic homing: start moving payloads on power up • End-of-arm connector
• Easy to integrate using advanced CRS RAPL-3TM, CRS ActiveRobot™, or CRS POLARA™ software.
STANDARD HARDWARE FEATURES AND OPTIONS
ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
SPEED AND WORKSPACE
COST
US $17,000.00 APPLICATIONS
Various applications include: Lab Automation Education Material application Material handling Assembly Product testing
DIMENSION 4 The Thermo Scientific Dimension 4 automation platform is incredibly flexible, designed for Linear Plate Transport. MODEL
Thermo Scientific Dimension4™Modular Automation Platform
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL
Innovative Technology Vertical Array Loader Linear Plate Transport Flip Mover Easy System Expansion
Highest possible throughput. Vertical robot that services multiple stacked or horizontal arrayed instruments. Ultra-high-speed conveyor belt that shuttles plates among the platform’s robotic movers. Ultra-high-speed, nest-to-nest mover that transports plates Reconfiguration of system depending on client’s needs.
FEATURES
Innovative Robotic Technologies The Thermo Scientific Dimension4 automation platform integrates multiple robotic technologies in unique and productive ways for unlimited horizontal/vertical storage and travel. This innovative concept eliminates the bottlenecks caused by singlerobot systems. It rapidly distributes plates among multiple components for the highest possible throughput across a highly flexible range of research applications. By incorporating simpler, smaller movement technologies, the platform increases reliability and accuracy while reducing maintenance and downtime. Thermo Scientific Vertical Array Loader (VAL) The VAL is a vertical robot that services multiple stacked or horizontal arrayed instruments. A compact design allows the robot’s arm to be tucked in, giving it access to more instruments in a tighter working space. This enables the full use of vertical space, significantly decreasing floor space requirements. Thermo Scientific Linear Plate Transport (LPT) The LPT is the ultra-high-speed conveyor belt that shuttles plates among the platform’s robotic movers. The conveyor’s bidirectional capability permits exceptional flexibility of system and application configuration. A modular design allows integrators to easily change belt lengths. The highly reliable technology provides increased position accuracy and uptime. Thermo Scientific Flip Mover
The Flip Mover is an ultra-highspeed, nest-to-nest mover that transports plates from the platform’s conveyor-belt LPT to instruments and storage devices. Its extremely simple design enhances reliability and increases uptime. An integrated plate sensor ensures reliable gripping and error handling, and the rotating gripper adapts to different instrument types. The Flip Mover handles a range of plate types from deep-well to 1536- well plates — lidded or unlidded. Easy System Expansion No other offering lets you reconfigure your system as quickly and easily as a Thermo Scientific Dimension4 automation platform. Changing your applications simply means adding or removing tables with new or existing robotic and instrument components. This modularity enables exceptional creativity in deg the system layout for a specific application. Choose Dimension4 robotic components to optimize the platform for throughput, instrument type, or footprint. These technologies, coupled with our integration expertise, enable the Dimension4 automation system to provide: Fastest project startup and smoothest implementation Easiest integration of instruments, storage, and equipment Most reliable walk-away operation Easiest retasking and upgrades, delivering best value for your investment APPLICATIONS
This platform was designed for applications such as: Genomics DNA purification Gene expression Sequencing reaction setup Proteomics Protein purification Protein crystallography Protein digestion/MALDI sample preparation • High-content/cell-based screening • Primary and secondary high-throughput screening • E/Tox
ORBITOR RS The Thermo Scientific Orbitor RS Microplate Mover is an innovative plate moving technology designed to access the most complicated instruments. MODEL
Thermo Scientific Orbitor RS Microplate Mover
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL
Superior Reach and Rotation Flexible Storage Precise Plate Handling Rapid and Reliable
Full 360o workspace with unlimited base rotation 72 plates and its adaptable design expands to accommodate up to 360 plates. Advanced closed-loop motion control provides collision detection and position monitoring. Compact plate mover with unmatched speed and accuracy.
WORKSPACE
FEATURES
Superior Reach and Rotation The Thermo Scientific Orbitor RS™ automates multiple instruments even in highdensity configurations. Extensive vertical reach allows the robot to access virtually any microplate instrument including stacked instruments, and its telescoping arm can reach a variety of distances. The ingenious arm travels right through the base, resulting in the most rapid and efficient movements. The Orbitor RS has a full 360o workspace with unlimited base rotation; this eliminates the need for hard stops and reverse movements. Robust performance and compact design have been merged together in this unique robot. Flexible Storage The Orbitor RS has storage for all SBS plate types including deep well plates, racks and tip boxes and it works with both lidded and unlidded plates. Random or sequential access combined with a variety of storage options delivers maximum
flexibility. The Orbitor RS comes complete with integrated storage for 72 plates, and its adaptable design expands to accommodate up to 360 plates. Precise Plate Handling Advanced closed-loop motion control provides collision detection and position monitoring, allowing the robot to quickly resume without the need to re-home. With a wide range of grip-control functionality, this robot combines performance with innovation. From variable force control to plate detection, the feature-set is designed to impress. The result is remarkable speed, precise motion and consistent, accurate plate placement. Rapid and Reliable The Orbitor RS is a compact platemover with unmatched speed and accuracy. This hybrid mover combines Thermo Scientific RapidStak and Dimension4 technology to create a superior robot. Built upon our heritage of robotics leadership and integration expertise, the Orbitor RS is a sound, reliable investment for any lab.
STANDARD HARDWARE FEATURES AND OPTIONS
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
SPEED AND WORKSPACE
APPLICATIONS
For general micro plate handling. Genomics Proteomics
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