Smallest and lightest in the industry
As an evolution of Kawasaki’s E controller, the F series builds on its predecessor – achieving a 30% reduction in both volume and mass. Despite its small size, this controller can be used for large robots with up to 700 kg payloads.
Energy savings
The F03 controller comes standard with a power regenerative function to conserve energy and reduce the user’s carbon footprint. The power regenerative function is available for the F02/F04 controllers as an option*1.
*1 This option needs space for 2 external axis amplifier units.
Universal support
F controllers’ universal specifications allow for use in countries all over the world with optional transformer unit.
High performance
Our F controllers are designed with improved CPU performance and enhanced I/F to suit a wide range of user needs.
- Equipped standard with 2 LAN ports supporting up to 1000 BASE-T
- LAN port can be added by incorporating switching hub function (optional)
- Built-in 2D vision (optional)
- Bluetooth connection between tablet and controller (optional)
- Supports various fieldbuses
- Compatible with the new GenII teach pendant
Top-notch safety
The safety circuit of the F controllers satisfies ISO 13849-1 PLe, Category 4, IEC 61508 SIL 3.
In addition, the optional Cubic-S safety unit can be added to support valuable safety functions such as space and speed monitoring. * 2
* 2 The safety level of space monitoring function, speed monitoring function, etc. satisfies ISO 13849-1 PLd, Category 3, IEC 61508 SIL2.
Gen II teach pendant
Kawasaki’s new Gen II teach pendant weighs only 690 grams, making it the lightest in the industry. It also offers user-friendly features like USB memory, cable length extension, and detachable connectors, 3D display and 2D vision function settings.
