Force Guide






Intuitive robot force guidance for high-precision performance

Epson’s high-performance Force Guide takes robot automation to the next level with superior precision and outstanding rigidity. Powered by proprietary Epson Quartz Technology, it enables Epson robots to detect six axes of force with precision down to 0.1 N. Driven by real-time servo system integration, Force Guide delivers fast, tactile feedback to guide robots for high-precision parts placement. Easy to configure and set up, Force Guide features a point-and-click interface with pre-configured solutions and built-in objects, reducing the development time for precision repeatability applications.







Advantage Epson


Drawing on our global expertise in robotic solutions, Epson created Force Guide as a tool to achieve higher productivity in automated manufacturing processes. Epson Force Guide features proprietary Quartz Technology which provides remarkable rigidity and powerful performance, allowing customers to complete automation tasks that were previously not possible.


  • Epson Quartz Technology
  • High rigidity
  • Powerful performance




Force Guide Applications




Parts and connector insertion



Screw driving



Delicate parts handling





Grinding/polishing





Gear meshing




    Specifications

System
S250N
S250L
S250P
SH250LH
S250H
S2503
S2506
S25010

Compatible robots¹

C4-Series
C8-Series (Standard and Clean/ESD)
C8-Series (Protected)

N6

N2

RS-Series

G3

G6
G10
G20
Cabling routing
External
Internal
Internal
Internal
Internal
Internal
External
Internal
Internal
Dimensions (diameter x height)
80 x 49mm
88 x 49mm
88 x 66mm
85 x 48mm
80 x 49mm
80 x 52mm
80 x 52mm
80 x 52mm
Weight²
460g
520g
680g
460g
460g
620g
620g
640g
Compatible robot controller³
RC700A
Measured degrees of freedom
6-axis; 3 force components (Fx, Fy, Fz) and 3 torque components (Tx, Ty, Tz)
Rate load
Force(Fx,Fy,Fz)
250 N
Torque(Fx,Fy,Fz)
18 Nm
Max allowable
Force(Fx,Fy,Fz)
1,000 N
static load
Torque(Fx,Fy,Fz)
36 Nm
Measured
Force(Fx,Fy,Fz)
± 0.1N or less (5 sec, 25℃)
resolution⁴
Torque(Fx,Fy,Fz)
± 0.003Nm or less (5 sec, 25℃)
Measurement accuracy⁵
± 5% RO or less
Operating
Temperature
- 10 ~ 40℃
environment
Humidity
10% to 80% relative humidity, no condensation
Protection class
IP20
IP20
IP67
IP20
IP20
IP20
IP20
IP20
IP20
What's in the box
Force Sensor, Force Control Board, Cables
Safety standards
CE Mark, EMC Directive, KC Mark





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