Extended Reach
Universal Pneumatic EOAT Interface

pneumagiQ PQ180

Any Robot | Any EOAT

Red Dot 2023 Winner

pneumagiQ PQ180 has won the Red Dot design award for 2023.

Red Dot Design Award (red-dot.org)

PQ180

Dual EOAT, range extension of 200mm

PQ180 (pronounced P-Q-One-Eighty) is a compact Universal Pneumatic EOAT Interface with a mechanical form factor designed to seamlessly mount two pneumatic EOAT at a 180° offset from each other. 

180° EOAT Offset

Ideal for Material Handling

4 sensor
ports

No more long wires for sensors

870
grams

Maximize robot payload utilization

200 mm
extension

Increase robot reach for better machine utilization

IP
66

Perfect for usage in harsh environments

Air blow-off port

Clean oil & burrs easily

Range Extension - Narrow Design

With the increasing deployment of collaborative robots for tight spaced applications, using pneumatic tooling at the end of the robot arm is becoming increasingly difficult due to the large cable and hose packages. The ability of quick installation, complimented by the range extension of 200 mm and narrow design, makes PQ180 an ideal choice for all such applications.
Model PQ180
Part Number 6 102 0224
General
Mountable pneumatic EOAT 2
Angle between EOAT 180 o
Range Extension 200 mm (7 7/8 inches)
Air blow-off ports 2
Sensor connectors 4
Response time < 30 ms (Modbus RTU)
Operating medium Compressed air, Vacuum
Weight 870 g / 1.9 lbs
Payload
Max. Payload per Tool Mounting Face* 3.5 kg / 7.7 lbs
Overall payload 5 kg / 11 lbs
Pneumatics
Airflow rate for EOAT 85 slpm / 3 scfm
Airflow rate at Auxiliary port
(Air blow-off)
230 slpm / 8.1 scfm
Maximum Operating pressure 6 bar / 87 psi
Communication
Universal Robots URCap
Other robots / controllers Modbus RTU (RS-485)
Connectors
I/O Connector M8 8pin female connector
Air inlet Ø 8 tube quick connector
Sensor port M8 3pin female connector
Air blow-off G 1/4 female thread
Interface - Robot / Tool
Robot mounting pneumagiQ Robot Coupler
Tool mounting pneumagiQ Tool Coupler
Power
Operating voltage 24V DC
Operating current 600 mA
Environment
Ambient temperature range +5°C to 50°C / 41°F to 122°F
Noise level < 50 dB
Ingress Protection  IP66

* The combined payload of the tool mounting face 1 & 2 must not exceed beyond the overall payload.

Parts of pneumagiQ PQ180

I/O Connector​

Connect directly to the Tool I/O Port of Universal Robots (eSeries & CB3). For other robots, connect directly to the controllers and communicate over Modbus RTU.

Tool Mounting Face

Select & install the Tool Couplers suitable for the pneumatic tool being coupled to pneumagiQ.

Each of the two Mounting Faces can have different type/ brand/ model of pneumatic tool installed, as suited for the application.

Make use of the in-line air ports for ‘hose free connection’ to connect with any pneumatic tools as main line.

Status Indicator​

To indicate the functioning of pneumagiQ and communication between pneumagiQ and the robot.

Robot Mounting Face​

Mount the suitable Robot Coupler to interface pneumagiQ with the specific robot.

Exhaust Silencer

Exhaust port with built-in silencers allows pneumagiQ to be both silent and efficient.

Compressed Air Inlet​

Connect just one pneumatic tube and operate two pneumatic tools & one air-blow-off port. Eliminate the need for multiple pneumatic tubes and wire packages running across the robot's body.

Sensor Connectors​​

Sensors installed on the pneumatic tool to know its state (open/close) can be connected directly to pneumagiQ, avoiding need for lengthy wiring to the robot controller.

Air Blow-off Port

An integrated air blow-off port to clean the work piece and/or the work piece holder before unloading / loading the new part. Ideal for most machine tending applications, or, can be used for other applications such as spray painting etc.

Robot compatibility

pneumagiQ PQ180 comes with URCap that enables it to be plug and play with all models of Universal Robots.

For other robots, gantries, custom-built machinery, PQ180 comes with the industry standard Modbus RTU (RS-485). We chose one of the most fundamental communication protocols. This again is an intentional product design call that enables pneumagiQ to be used for robots, cobots, gantries or custom designed machines. 

One can use any globally available standard converters from RS-485 to other communication protocol such as TCP/IP, IO link and so on to control the pneumatic tools.