The Yaskawa Motoman MS80 is a high‑performance 6‑axis industrial robot designed primarily for medium‑payload applications such as spot welding, handling, and high‑speed automated processes. With an 80 kg payload capacity and a horizontal reach of approximately 2236 mm, the MS80 provides a combination of strength, rigidity, and extended working envelope suitable for demanding production environments.
DX100 Controller
The DX100 controller, used with the MS80 family, is an advanced multi‑robot control platform designed for complex automation cells. Key features include:
- Multi‑robot control: Manages up to 8 robots / 72 axes within a single controller
- Integrated collision avoidance and high‑speed interpolation
- Windows CE teach pendant with color touchscreen (from MS80 literature)
- Extensive I/O capability, including 2,048 I/O points and fieldbus support (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus‑DP, etc.)
- High‑speed communication for improved control response and smoother robot trajectories
- Compliance with major industrial safety standards, with optional Category 3 functional safety units
Typical Use Cases
- Automotive spot welding
- Material handling of medium‑weight components
- High‑density welding cells
- Applications requiring long reach and high stiffness
- Production lines where reduced cycle time is a priority
Robot Specifications
- Payload: 80 kg (MS80 / MS80W variant)
- Maximum Reach: 2236 mm
- Axes: 6
- Repeatability: ±0.07 mm
- Structure: Articulated robot design for high rigidity and stability
- Mounting: Floor‑mounted configuration
- Robot Mass: approx. 580 kg
- Typical Applications: Spot welding, general welding automation, heavy part handling, high‑density system layouts
Motion Performance
The MS80 series offers significantly improved motion speeds compared to traditional heavy robots:
- S‑Axis: 170°/s
- L‑Axis: 140°/s
- U‑Axis: 160°/s
- R / B‑Axes: 230°/s
- T‑Axis: 350°/s
These high‑speed joints contribute to faster takt times and increased throughput in automated manufacturing lines.
Working Ranges (Motion Range)
- S‑Axis: ±180°
- L‑Axis: +155°
- U‑Axis: +160° / –90°
- R‑Axis: ±205°
- B‑Axis: ±120°
- T‑Axis: ±180°
