MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Changements pour le meilleur

Perfect for flexible production

The MELFA robots feature a six-axis, optimized design, enabling a wide range of motion for complex assembly and processing tasks. Its compact body and slender arms offer an impressive reach and high load capacity, ideal for everything from machine tending to precision electrical assembly. Engineered for durability, it performs reliably even in challenging environments, making it a perfect fit for any kind of industrial applications.

Key features

Feature RV-FR Series RV-CR Series
Performance High-speed, high-precisionModerate performance, compact
Payload rangeFrom 2 to 80 kg 8 and 12 kg
VersionsIP40, IP67, ISO Clean class 3, ESD, ATEX, Multi resistant with Food Grade grease, Internal wiringIP65, ESD only RV-12CRL
Controller OptionsStandalone CR800-D, Multi CPU CR800-R and C800-QStandalone CR800-D 
Smart AI Features Full MELFA Smart Plus supportPartial supported
DesignSlim and robust, industrial-gradeCompact and lightweight with battery-less motors

Explore the two series in more detail

RV-FR series benefits

Easily adapts to various manufacturing tasks

  • Product range includes the almost universal articulated-arm robots with 6 degrees of freedom and payloads of 2 kg to 80 kg
  • Range of 504 to 2100 mm for the arm length, with a spherical workspace that extends behind the robot
  • Slim arm and compact body arm design is ideal for compact cell construction and efficient space usage
  • Internal routing of cables and air hoses prevents interference from cables around devices

Faster cycle times and improved product quality

  • Accuracy of up to ±0.02 mm enhance high speed operation with cycle times of up to 0.32 seconds
  • The MELFA High Drive Function can reduce the positioning time by up to 30% depending on the application
  • Mitsubishi Electric’s own dedicated servo motors and amplifiers enable fast and precise heavy-duty performance due to perfect match

Reliable operation in harsh and dedicated environments

  • IP65-rated environmental resistance models protect against dust and water
  • Multi-resistant robots with FDA compliant chemical-resistant coating and advanced sealing making them ideal for food and pharmaceutical production
  • ESD certified and modified robots according IEC 61340-5-1:2024 / ANSI/ESD S20.20:2021 for electronic industry
  • ATEX certification according to ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU for Zone 1 & 2 for using robots in explosion environment

Ensuring the safety of the operator and equipment

  • Operators and robots share an operation area as the robot does not approach the area (Safety-Limted Position) or can continues its operation at the safety speed to secure operator’s safety (Safety-Limited Speed)
  • MELFA SafePlus safety technology support Safety functions: STO (Safe Torque Off), SS1 (Safe Stop 1), SS2 (Safe Stop 2), SOS (Safe Operation Stop), SLS (Safely-Limited Speed), SLP (Safely-Limited Position)
  • Logic for each safe I/O can be edited and in combination with the position monitoring function, a safe system can be constructed without using a Safety PLC
  • Activation the safety functions via CC-Link IE TSN Safety communication function to simplify system configuration by reducing wiring for safety devices

Intelligent tasks are simplifying setup and maintenance by MELFA Smart Plus

  • Intelligent functions are added for enhanced force sensor control to autonomous adjust the force for optimum operation pattern
  • Autonomous startup adjustment functions are included like Robot mechanism temperature compensation function, calibration assistance function, coordinated control for additional axes
  • Predictive maintenance function which early detects abnormalities in drive system components like gear, ball screw, belt, bearing, grease… before serious failure happen and predict sudden breakdowns
  • Connectivity with Mitsubishi PLCs and FA equipment enables seamless integration

CR800 Robot Controller

D Type Controller

  • Standalone solution
  • Various interfaces as standard, allowing customers to build a system optimized for their applications
  • Communication interfaces for Profibus, Profinet, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Devicenet, CC-Link, CC-Link IE
  • Real time control of complex movements generated by external PC retrieving position commands in real time at cycle intervals
  • Up to 8 additional axes can be controlled without using an additional dedicated control device

R Type Controller

  • Multi CPU System up to 3CPUs (Robot, PLC, Motion, Process, CNC, C)
  • Seamless integration in iQ-R platform
  • Collision avoidance in narrow workspace
  • Coordinated control between multiple robots
  • Improves its interaction with FA equipment

RV-FR product portfolio

RV-CR series benefits

Maximum performance in minimum space

  • Compared to the MELFA FR series, the MELFA CR series is lighter thanks to a simplified drive system and optimized arm structure
  • RV-CR robots achieve one of the highest-inclass payload capacity of up to 12 kg and an impressive reach of up to 1,504 mm
  • The are covering a huge range of typical applications in industries, including automotive, lithium-ion battery manufacturing, machine tending, logistics and warehousing

Optimization of workspace utilization in various production environments

  • Their slim arms and reduced overall height make them ideal for integration with automation cells and manufacturing equipment
  • Built-in signal wiring and air piping minimize the need for external cabling
  • Tolerable amount of inertia has been significantly improved by 90% compared to the MELFA RV-13FRL, allowing high-speed movement of large objects and heavy hands.
  • High operating speed of the wrist improves cycle time in loading/unloading applications that requires many wrist movements

Reducing the total cost of ownership

  • Designed to be cost-effective options for both large corporations and smaller manufacturers
  • Designed as lighter units with a simple structure, which directly benefits maintenance and reliability by minimizing components that require regular service
  • Thanks to Mitsubishi Electric’s latest motor technology, no backup batteries are required for its internal encoders which means no material cost and labor costs are associated with periodic battery replacements

Ensuring the safety of the operator and equipment

  • Operators and robots share an operation area as the robot does not approach the area (Safety-Limted Position) or can continues its operation at the safety speed to secure operator’s safety (Safety-Limited Speed)
  • MELFA SafePlus safety technology support Safety functions: STO (Safe Torque Off), SS1 (Safe Stop 1), SS2 (Safe Stop 2), SOS (Safe Operation Stop), SLS (Safely-Limited Speed), SLP (Safely-Limited Position)
  • Logic for each safe I/O can be edited and in combination with the position monitoring function, a safe system can be constructed without using a Safety PLC

Simplified integration by improved productivity

  • Up to additional 8 servo axes can be controlled by robot system
  • Single control platform for robot and additional axes reduces complexity.
  • Eliminates the need for separate controllers, saving space and wiring effort
  • Build user mechanism enables synchronized motion between robot and external axes for faster cycle times

CR800 Robot Controller

D-Type controller

  • Standalone solution
  • Various interfaces as standard, allowing customers to build a system optimized for their applications
  • Communication interfaces for Profibus, Profinet, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Devicenet, CC-Link, CC-Link IE
  • Real time control of complex movements generated by external PC retrieving position commands in real time at cycle intervals
  • Up to 8 additional axes can be controlled without using an additional dedicated control device

RV-CR product portfolio

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