A Methodology for Developing Real-time Interface Protocol for Industrial Robots using LabVIEW

Hok Him Tsui; Christian Griffiths; Mozafar Sadaat; Ferhat Sadak; Amir M. Hajiyavand

doi:10.1109/ICECIE50279.2020.9309648

A Methodology for Developing Real-time Interface Protocol for Industrial Robots using LabVIEW

Hok Him Tsui, Christian Griffiths, Mozafar Sadaat, Ferhat Sadak, Amir M. Hajiyavand^*

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Abstract

Most robotic manufacturers use domain-specific programming languages (DSL), in contrast with general-purpose languages such as C++. By using DSL, it enables the optimization of solutions since the common attribute can be taken off from the language hence a more detailed and focus program can be created. However, these languages restrict the flexibility of creative programming. By using a broader and less restrictive programming language, a more innovative interface protocol can be created. This research paper will present a methodology of handshaking communication protocol with high flexibility and modular design of a LabVIEW based interface protocol. It will approach firstly to configure safety circuit by using Protective extra low-voltage (PELV) to provide mandatory safety, and secondly to configure Beckhoff EtherCAT and KUKA WorkVisual to translate signals and data to PLC for defined tasks. Electronic signals would mostly be controlled by in-house LabVIEW interface program and cDAQ. Machine accuracy before and after using the protocol was unaltered since the robot was controlled directly by its controller.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	ICECIE 2020 - 2020 2nd International Conference on Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering, Proceedings
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
ISBN (Electronic)	9781728198774
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ICECIE50279.2020.9309648
Publication status	Published - 28 Nov 2020
Event	2nd International Conference on Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering, ICECIE 2020 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Duration: 28 Nov 2020 → …

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Name	ICECIE 2020 - 2020 2nd International Conference on Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering, Proceedings

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Conference	2nd International Conference on Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering, ICECIE 2020
Country/Territory	Malaysia
City	Kuala Lumpur
Period	28/11/20 → …

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Keywords

Communication protocol
LabVIEW
Real-time

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Control and Systems Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Control and Optimization
Instrumentation

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Tsui, H. H., Griffiths, C., Sadaat, M., Sadak, F., & Hajiyavand, A. M. (2020). A Methodology for Developing Real-time Interface Protocol for Industrial Robots using LabVIEW. In ICECIE 2020 - 2020 2nd International Conference on Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering, Proceedings Article 9309648 (ICECIE 2020 - 2020 2nd International Conference on Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering, Proceedings). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICECIE50279.2020.9309648

Tsui, Hok Him ; Griffiths, Christian ; Sadaat, Mozafar et al. / A Methodology for Developing Real-time Interface Protocol for Industrial Robots using LabVIEW. ICECIE 2020 - 2020 2nd International Conference on Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering, Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2020. (ICECIE 2020 - 2020 2nd International Conference on Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering, Proceedings).

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Tsui HH, Griffiths C, Sadaat M, Sadak F, Hajiyavand AM. A Methodology for Developing Real-time Interface Protocol for Industrial Robots using LabVIEW. In ICECIE 2020 - 2020 2nd International Conference on Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering, Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). 2020. 9309648. (ICECIE 2020 - 2020 2nd International Conference on Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering, Proceedings). doi: 10.1109/ICECIE50279.2020.9309648

A Methodology for Developing Real-time Interface Protocol for Industrial Robots using LabVIEW

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