VSA Series

The VSA Series 6-axis articulated robots offer the world’s highest speed and precision for their class. Their design, which is even more compact than previous models, features ultraslim arms to facilitate integration and an optional bottom-side cable connection that saves valuable floor space. The robots can be mounted on the floor, ceiling or wall with no special hardware needed. An extremely high maximum allowable moment of inertia enables more flexible end-effector designs and a wider range of applications than conventional robots. In addition, a new internal wiring option allows users to easily connect Gigabit Ethernet devices and servo grippers directly to the flange, preventing cables from becoming tangled or interfering with peripheral equipment. A IP67 dust- and waterproof protection option enables the robots to resist cutting chips and high-pressure washing, extending their application range. Standard and cleanroom models are also available. ANSI and CE safety compliance allows global deployment.

 

Max Payload
Reach
Cycle Time
Repeatability
4-7
kg
505-905
mm
0.31/0.35
sec
±0.020/
±0.030
mm

Overview

  • High speed — world’s fastest in their class
  • Outstanding repeatability
  • High payload capacity
  • Even more compact design
Reach
Cycle Time*
Repeatability
505 mm
0.37 sec.
±0.020 mm
605 mm
0.37 sec.
±0.020 mm
710 mm
0.33 sec.
±0.020 mm
905 mm
0.36 sec.
±0.030 mm
1,000 mm
0.31 sec.
±0.025 mm

**With 1 kg payload

Compact Design

Maximum Arm Width

With a compact wrist unit can also afford to operate in narrow frontage.

  • VS 050/060 – 193 mm
  • VS 068/087 – 235 mm

Maximum Wrist Width

Compact body with few projections and depressions. Neat installations without interfering with surrounding items.

  • VS 050/060 – 95 mm
  • VS 068/087 – 100 mm

Powerful

  • 7 kg payload in all directions, the highest in its class
  • Adaptable to perform complex, massive hand or double hand movements in all directions without limitation
  • Increased range of small robot applications in processes and improved flexibility in equipment and hand design

ANSI/CE Compliant

ANSI and CE compliant, making them suitable for global deployment.

Easy to Use

  • A variety of installation methods
  • World’s first embedded wiring
  • Arm ends accommodate installation of camera, servo gripper, high density sensor array etc.
  • Floor-, ceiling- or wall-mount is available

Built-in Wires

Environmental Resistance

  • Protected type (IP67) for use in harsh environment
  • Double-seal construction to exclude cutting fluid and chips
  • Resistant to water-soluble cutting fluids

Options

Connector Panel

Choose from two mounting orientations when connecting cables (motor and encoder cable, etc.) to the robot for increased flexibility to accommodate the robot installation conditions.

Flange

Plate mechanical interface has connectors for electrical signal lines and EtherNet, allowing wiring to be embedded in the robot unit.

Signal Lines/Air Pipe Solenoid Valve

Signal lines and air pipe solenoid valves are embedded in the top of the second arm. Three varieties are available for VS-068/087 and one for VS-050/060.

Paint and Surface Finish

If the protected type (IP67) is selected, the unit is left as aluminum. Standard paint is available in the special specification (option) when selecting IP67.

Battery Extension Unit

Encoder backup battery installed outside the robot facilitates easier battery replacement and overall maintenance

Brake Release Unit

A switch that allows you to release the brake of each axis. Wiring of this switch is connected directly to the brake release signal of each axis.

Air Purge Unit

The protected type (IP67) maintains an IP67 protection level by air pressure produced inside the robot

Second Arm Cover

This cover has tapped holes to secure wires for the robot’s second arm.

Specifications

Standard Models

Model nameVS-050VS-060VS-068VS-087
No. of axes6666
Position detectionAbsolute encoderAbsolute encoderAbsolute encoderAbsolute encoder
Drive motorAC servomotors for all jointsAC servomotors for all jointsAC servomotors for all jointsAC servomotors for all joints
BrakesBrakes for all jointsBrakes for all jointsBrakes for all jointsBrakes for all joints
Overall arm length (first arm+second arm)505mm
(250mm+255mm)
605mm
(305mm+300mm)
680mm
(340mm+340mm)
875mm
(445mm+430mm)
Maximum motion area (Point P)505mm605mm710mm905mm
Motion rangeJ1±170° *4±170° *4±170° *4±170° *4
J2±120°±120°+135°, -100°+135°, -100°
J3+151°, -120°+155°, -25°+153°, -120°+153°, -136°
J4±270°±270°±270°±270°
J5±120° *5±120° *5±120° *5±120° *5
J6±360°±360°±360°±360°
Maximum payload4kg4kg7kg7kg
Maximum composite speed at the center of an end-effector mounting face9,080mm/sec (RC8)
9,000mm/sec (RC7)
9,390mm/sec (RC8)
9,000mm/sec (RC7)
11,290mm/sec (RC8)
11,000mm/sec (RC7)
11,380mm/sec (RC8)
11,000mm/sec (RC7)
Cycle time *10.35 sec (RC8)
0.37 sec (RC7)
0.35 sec (RC8)
0.37 sec (RC7)
0.31 sec (RC8)
0.33 sec (RC7)
0.34 sec (RC8)
0.36 sec (RC7)
Position repeatability at the center of an end-effector mounting face *2 ±0.02mm±0.02mm±0.02mm±0.03mm
Maximum allowable inertia moment(Inertia)J4, J50.2kgm²0.2kgm²0.45kgm²0.45kgm²
J60.05kgm²0.05kgm²0.1kgm²0.1kgm²
Maximum allowable momentJ4, J56.66 N•m6.66 N•m16.2 Nm16.2 Nm
J63.13 N•m3.13 N•m6.86 Nm6.86 Nm
Signal line & air piping (optional)Signal line10 (for proximity sensor signals, etc.) *6, 710 (for proximity sensor signals, etc.) *6, 710 (for proximity sensor signals, etc.) *6,710 (for proximity sensor signals, etc.) *6,7
Air Piping *35 systems (φ4x4, φ4x1)
Solenoid Valve (2 Position, Double Solenoids) x2
5 systems (φ4x4, φ4x1)
Solenoid Valve (2 Position, Double Solenoids) x2
7 systems (φ4x6, φ6x1) [solenoid valves can be selected from 1 to 3]
1. Solenoid Valve (2 Position, Double Solenoids) x3
2. Solenoid Valve (3 Position, Exhaust Center) x3
3. Solenoid Valve (3 Position, Closed Center) x3
7 systems (φ4x6, φ6x1) [solenoid valves can be selected from 1 to 3]
1. Solenoid Valve (2 Position, Double Solenoids) x3
2. Solenoid Valve (3 Position, Exhaust Center) x3
3. Solenoid Valve (3 Position, Closed Center) x3
Communication Interface Flange-A(optional)17 (power wire for cameras, etc.) *717 (power wire for cameras, etc.) *717 (power wire for cameras, etc.) *717 (power wire for cameras, etc.) *7
LANx1(1000BASE-T) *8LANx1(1000BASE-T) *8LANx1(1000BASE-T) *8LANx1(1000BASE-T) *8
Air sourceOperating pressure0.20 – 0.39 MPa0.20 – 0.39 MPa0.20 – 0.39 MPa0.20 – 0.39 MPa
Maximum allowable pressure0.49 MPa0.49 MPa0.49 MPa0.49 MPa
Noise<65 dB(A)<65 dB(A)<65 dB(A)<65 dB(A)
IP classificationIP40IP40IP40IP40
Approximate weight27kg 28kg49kg51kg
*1Time required for a robot to move a 1kg payload between two points 300mm apart at a height of 25mm.
*2 Position repeatability is the precision at constant ambient temperature.
*3 For VS-050/060 - Controllable by use of the embedded solenoid valve only for φ4x4. For VS-068/087 - Controllable by use of the embedded solenoid valve only for φ4x6.
*4 Limited motion range when wall mounted. For details, please contact our sales representative.
*5 When communication interface flange-A is selected, the motion range of J5 is +120 and –110.
*6 There are 4 of these lines (proximity sensors or other signal lines) when selected together with communication interface flange-A.
*7 Allowable current is limited.
*8 The LAN cable to connect to the connector panel is 20m or shorter.
*9 Do not operate the robot in water.

Dust & Splash Models

Model nameVS-050VS-060VS-068VS-087
No. of axes6666
Position detectionAbsolute encoderAbsolute encoderAbsolute encoderAbsolute encoder
Drive motor and brakeAC servomotors for all jointsAC servomotors for all jointsAC servomotors for all jointsAC servomotors for all joints
BrakesBrakes for all jointsBrakes for all jointsBrakes for all jointsBrakes for all joints
Overall arm length
(first arm+second arm)
505mm
(250mm+255mm)
605mm
(305mm+300mm)
680mm
(340mm+340mm)
875mm
(445mm+430mm)
Maximum motion area (Point P)505mm605mm710mm905mm
Motion rangeJ1±170° *4±170° *4±170° *4±170° *4
J2±120°±120°+135°, -100°+135°, -100°
J3+151°, -120°+155°, -125°+153°, -120°+153°, -136°
J4±270°±270°±270°±270°
J5±120°±120°±120°±120°
J6±360°±360°±360°±360°
Maximum payload4kg 4kg7kg7kg
Maximum composite speed (at the center of an end-effector mounting face)9,080mm/sec (RC8)
9,000mm/sec (RC7)
9,390mm/sec (RC8)
9,000mm/sec (RC7)
11,000mm/sec11,000mm/sec
Cycle time *10.35 sec (RC8)
0.37 sec (RC7)
0.35 sec (RC8)
0.37 sec (RC7)
0.33 sec0.36 sec
Position repeatability at the center of an end-effector mounting face *2 ±0.02 sec±0.02 sec±0.02mm±0.03mm
Maximum allowable inertia moment (inertia)J4, J50.2kmg²0.2kmg²0.45kgm²0.45kgm²
J60.05kmg²0.05kmg²0.1kgm²0.1kgm²
Maximum allowable momentJ4, J56.66 N•m6.66 N•m16.2 N•m16.2 N•m
J63.13 N•m3.13 N•m6.86 N•m6.86 N•m
Signal line & air piping (optional)Signal line10 (for proximity sensor signals, etc.) *510 (for proximity sensor signals, etc.) *510 (for proximity sensor signals, etc.) *510 (for proximity sensor signals, etc.) *5
Air Piping *35 systems (φ4x4, φ4x1)
Solenoid Valve (2 Position, Double Solenoids) x2
5 systems (φ4x4, φ4x1)
Solenoid Valve (2 Position, Double Solenoids) x2
7 systems (φ4x6, φ6x1) [solenoid valves can be selected from 1 to 3]
1. Solenoid Valve (2 Position, Double Solenoids) x3
2. Solenoid Valve (3 Position, Exhaust Center) x3
3. Solenoid Valve (3 Position, Closed Center) x3
7 systems (φ4x6, φ6x1) [solenoid valves can be selected from 1 to 3]
1. Solenoid Valve (2 Position, Double Solenoids) x3
2. Solenoid Valve (3 Position, Exhaust Center) x3
3. Solenoid Valve (3 Position, Closed Center) x3
Air sourceOperating pressure0.20 - 0.39 MPa0.20 - 0.39 MPa0.20 - 0.39 MPa0.20 - 0.39 MPa
Maximum allowable pressure0.49 MPa0.49 MPa0.49 MPa0.49 MPa
Noise<65 dB(A)<65 dB(A)<65 dB(A)<65 dB(A)
IP classificationIP54, Wrist: IP65)IP54, Wrist: IP65)Unit: IP54, Wrist: IP65Unit: IP54, Wrist: IP65
Approximate weight27kg28kg49kg51kg
*1 Time required for a robot to move a 1kg payload between two points 300mm apart at a height of 25mm.
*2 Position repeatability is the precision at constant ambient temperature.
*3 Controllable by use of the embedded solenoid valve only for φ4x4.
*4 Limited motion range when wall mounted. For details, please contact our sales representative.
*5 Allowable current is limited.

ISO 3 Cleanroom Models

Model nameVS-050VS-060VS-068VS-087
No. of axes6666
Position detectionAbsolute encoderAbsolute encoderAbsolute encoderAbsolute encoder
Drive motorAC servomotors for all jointsAC servomotors for all jointsAC servomotors for all jointsAC servomotors for all joints
BrakesBrakes for all jointsBrakes for all jointsBrakes for all jointsBrakes for all joints
Overall arm length (first arm+second arm)505mm
(250mm+255mm)
605mm
(305mm+300mm)
680mm
(340mm+340mm)
875mm
(445mm+430mm)
Maximum motion area (Point P)505mm605mm710mm905mm
Motion rangeJ1±170±170±170°±170°
J2±120°±120°+135°, -100°+135°, -100°
J3+151°, -120°+155°, -125°+153°, -120°+153°, -136°
J4±270°±270°±270°±270°
J5±120°±120°±120°±120°
J6±360°±360°±360°±360°
Maximum payload4kg 4kg7kg7kg
Maximum composite speed(at the center of an end-effector mounting face)9,080mm (RC8)
9,000mm (RC7)
9,390mm (RC8)
9,000mm (RC7)
11,000mm/sec11,000mm/sec
Cycle time *10.35 sec (RC8)
0.37 sec (RC7)
0.35 sec (RC8)
0.37 sec (RC7)
0.33 sec0.36 sec
Position repeatability at the center of an end-effector mounting face *2 ±0.02 sec±0.02 sec±0.02mm±0.03mm
Maximum allowable moment of inertiaJ4, J50.2kmg²0.2kmg²0.45kgm²0.45kgm²
J60.05kmg²0.05kmg²0.1kgm²0.1kgm²
Maximum allowable momentJ4, J56.66 N•m6.66 N•m16.2 N•m16.2 N•m
J63.13 N•m3.13 N•m6.86 N•m6.86 N•m
Signal line & air piping (optional)Signal line10 (for proximity sensor signals, etc.) *410 (for proximity sensor signals, etc.) *410 (for proximity sensor signals, etc.) *410 (for proximity sensor signals, etc.) *4
Air Piping *35 systems (φ4x4, φ4x1)
Solenoid Valve (2 Position, Double Solenoids) x2
5 systems (φ4x4, φ4x1)
Solenoid Valve (2 Position, Double Solenoids) x2
6 systems (φ4x6) [solenoid valves can be selected from 1 to 3]
1. Solenoid Valve (2 Position, Double Solenoids) x3
2. Solenoid Valve (3 Position, Exhaust Center) x3
3. Solenoid Valve (3 Position, Closed Center) x3
6 systems (φ4x6) [solenoid valves can be selected from 1 to 3]
1. Solenoid Valve (2 Position, Double Solenoids) x3
2. Solenoid Valve (3 Position, Exhaust Center) x3
3. Solenoid Valve (3 Position, Closed Center) x3
Air sourceOperating pressure0.20 - 0.39 MPa0.20 - 0.39 MPa0.20 - 0.39 MPa0.20 - 0.39 MPa
Maximum allowable pressure0.49 MPa0.49 MPa0.49 MPa0.49 MPa
Noise<65 dB(A)<65 dB(A)<65 dB(A)<65 dB(A)
Cleanroom classification (ISO14644-1)ISO 3ISO 3ISO 3ISO 3
Approximate Weight27kg28kg49kg51kg
*1 Time required for a robot to move a 1kg payload between two points 300mm apart at a height of 25mm.
*2 Position repeatability is the precision at constant ambient temperature.
*3 For VS-050/060 - Controllable by use of the embedded solenoid valve only for φ4x4. For VS-068/087 - Controllable by use of the embedded solenoid valve only for φ4×6.
*4 Allowable current is limited.

ISO 5 Cleanroom Models

Model nameVS-050VS-060VS-068VS-087
No. of axes6666
Position detectionAbsolute encoderAbsolute encoderAbsolute encoderAbsolute encoder
Drive motorAC servomotors for all jointsAC servomotors for all jointsAC servomotors for all jointsAC servomotors for all joints
BrakesBrakes for all jointsBrakes for all jointsBrakes for all jointsBrakes for all joints
Overall arm length
(first arm+second arm)
505mm
(250mm+255mm)
605mm
(305mm+300mm)
680mm
(340mm+340mm)
875mm
(445mm+430mm)
Maximum motion area (Point P)505mm605mm710mm905mm
Motion rangeJ1±170°±170°±170°±170°
J2±120°±120°+135°, -100°+135°, -100°
J3+151°, -120°+155°, -125°+153°, -120°+153°, -136°
J4±270°±270°±270°±270°
J5±120°±120°±120°±120°
J6±360°±360°±360°±360°
Maximum payload4kg4kg7kg7kg
Maximum composite speed(at the center of an end-effector mounting face)9,080mm/sec (RC8)
9,000mm/sec (RC7)
9,390mm/sec (RC8)
9,000mm/sec (RC7)
11,000mm/sec11,000mm/sec
Cycle time *10.35 sec (RC8)
0.37 sec (RC7)
0.35 sec (RC8)
0.37sec (RC7)
0.33 sec0.36 sec
Position repeatability(at the center of an end-effector mounting face) *2±0.02mm±0.02mm±0.02mm±0.03mm
Maximum allowable moment of inertiaJ4, J50.2kgm²0.2kgm²0.45kgm²0.45kgm²
J60.05kgm²0.05kgm²0.1kgm²0.1kgm²
Maximum allowable momentJ4, J56.66 N•m6.66 N•m16.2 N•m16.2 N•m
J63.13 N•m3.13 N•m6.86 N•m6.86 N•m
Signal line & air piping (optional)Signal line10 (for proximity sensor signals, etc.) *410 (for proximity sensor signals, etc.) *410 (for proximity sensor signals, etc.) *410 (for proximity sensor signals, etc.) *4
Air Piping *34 systems (φ4x4)
Solenoid Valve (2 Position, Double Solenoids) x2
4 systems (φ4x4)
Solenoid Valve (2 Position, Double Solenoids) x2
6 systems (φ4x6) [solenoid valves can be selected from 1 to 3]
1. Solenoid Valve (2 Position, Double Solenoids) x3
2. Solenoid Valve (3 Position, Exhaust Center) x3
3. Solenoid Valve (3 Position, Closed Center) x3
6 systems (φ4x6) [solenoid valves can be selected from 1 to 3]
1. Solenoid Valve (2 Position, Double Solenoids) x3
2. Solenoid Valve (3 Position, Exhaust Center) x3
3. Solenoid Valve (3 Position, Closed Center) x3
Air sourceOperating pressure0.20 - 0.39 MPa0.20 - 0.39 MPa0.20 - 0.39 MPa0.20 - 0.39 MPa
Maximum allowable pressure0.49 MPa0.49 MPa0.49 MPa0.49 MPa
Noise<65 dB(A)<65 dB(A)<65 dB(A)<65 dB(A)
Cleanroom classification (ISO14644-1)ISO 5ISO 5ISO 5ISO 5
Approximate weight27kg28kg 49kg51kg
*1 Time required for a robot to move a 1kg payload between two points 300mm apart at a height of 25mm.
*2 Position repeatability is the precision at constant ambient temperature.
*3 For 050/060 - Controllable by use of the embedded solenoid valve only for φ4x4. For 068/087 - Controllable by use of the embedded solenoid valve only for φ4×6.
*4 Allowable current is limited.

IP67 Models

Model nameVS-050VS-060VS-068VS-087
No. of axes6666
Position detectionAbsolute encoderAbsolute encoderAbsolute encoderAbsolute encoder
Drive motorAC servomotors for all jointsAC servomotors for all jointsAC servomotors for all jointsAC servomotors for all joints
BrakesBrakes for all jointsBrakes for all jointsBrakes for all jointsBrakes for all joints
Overall arm length (first arm+second arm)505mm
(250mm+255mm)
605mm
(305mm+300mm)
680mm
(340mm+340mm)
875mm
(445mm+430mm)
Maximum motion area (Point P)505mm605mm710mm905mm
Motion rangeJ1±170° *4±170° *4±170° *4±170° *4
J2±120°±120°+135°, -100°+135°, -100°
J3+151°, -120°°+155°, -125°+153°, -120°+153°, -136°
J4±270°±270°±270°±270°
J5±120°±120°±120°±120°
J6±360°±360°±360°±360°
Maximum payload4kg4kg7kg7kg
Maximum composite speed (at the center of an end-effector mounting face)9,080mm/sec (RC8)
9,000mm/sec (RC7)
9,390mm/sec (RC8)
9,000mm/sec (RC7)
11,000mm/sec11,000mm/sec
Cycle time *10.35 sec (RC8)
0.37 sec (RC7)
0.35 sec (RC8)
0.37 sec (RC7)
0.33 sec0.36 sec
Position repeatability (at the center of an end-effector mounting face) *2±0.02mm±0.02mm±0.02mm±0.03mm
Maximum allowable moment of inertiaJ4, J50.2kgm²0.2kgm²0.45kgm²0.45kgm²
J60.05kgm²0.05kgm²0.1kgm²0.1kgm²
Maximum allowable momentJ4, J56.66 N•m6.66 N•m16.2 N•m16.2 N•m
J63.13 N•m3.13 N•m6.86 N•m6.86 N•m
Signal line & air piping (optional)Signal line10 (for proximity sensor signals, etc.) *610 (for proximity sensor signals, etc.) *610 (for proximity sensor signals, etc.) *5,610 (for proximity sensor signals, etc.) *5,6
Air Piping *35 systems (φ4x4, φ4x1)
Solenoid Valve (2 Position, Double Solenoids) x2
5 systems (φ4x4, φ4x1)
Solenoid Valve (2 Position, Double Solenoids) x2
7 systems (φ4x6, φ6x1) [solenoid valves can be selected from 1 to 3]
1. Solenoid Valve (2 Position, Double Solenoids) x3
2. Solenoid Valve (3 Position, Exhaust Center) x3
3. Solenoid Valve (3 Position, Closed Center) x3
7 systems (φ4x6, φ6x1) [solenoid valves can be selected from 1 to 3]
1. Solenoid Valve (2 Position, Double Solenoids) x3
2. Solenoid Valve (3 Position, Exhaust Center) x3
3. Solenoid Valve (3 Position, Closed Center) x3
Communication Interface Flange-A (optional)17 (power wire for cameras, etc.) *617 (power wire for cameras, etc.) *617 (power wire for cameras, etc.) *617 (power wire for cameras, etc.) *6
LANx1(1000BASE-T) *7LANx1(1000BASE-T) *7LANx1(1000BASE-T) *7LANx1(1000BASE-T) *7
Air sourceOperating pressure0.20 – 0.39 MPa0.20 – 0.39 MPa0.20 – 0.39 MPa0.20 – 0.39 MPa
Maximum allowable pressure0.49 MPa0.49 MPa0.49 MPa0.49 MPa
Noise<65 dB(A)<65 dB(A)<65 dB(A)<65 dB(A)
IP classificationIP67 *8IP67 *8IP67 *8IP67 *8
Approximate weight27kg28kg49kg51kg
*1 Time required for a robot to move a 1kg payload between two points 300mm apart at a height of 25mm.
*2 Position repeatability is the precision at constant ambient temperature.
*3 Controllable by use of the embedded solenoid valve only for φ4x4.
*4 Limited motion range when wall mounted. For details, please contact our sales representative.
*5 There are 4 of these lines (proximity sensors or other signal lines) when selected together with communication interface flange-A.
*6 Allowable current is limited.
*7 The LAN cable to connect to the connector panel is 20 m or shorter.
*8 Do not operate the robot in water.

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