{"id":40520,"date":"2026-06-30T11:14:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T09:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hitech.at\/roboterzellen-steuerung-neu-gedacht\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T09:56:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T07:56:28","slug":"a-new-approach-to-robot-cell-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hitech.at\/en\/a-new-approach-to-robot-cell-control\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Approach to Robot Cell Control"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the modern manufacturing world, robots are taking on increasingly complex tasks, which makes it more challenging to control these systems efficiently. PROMOT Automation addresses this challenge with an innovative system comprising ProHMI and OnePanel, which integrates robotics, vision, and safety and radically simplifies the operation of robotic cells. At the heart of the solution is the robust and flexible Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 controller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operating multiple robots or different generations of robots in a manufacturing environment increases the number of control devices, interfaces, and interdependencies. Process adjustments often require robot-specific programming skills, which leads to longer commissioning times, greater training requirements, more time-consuming troubleshooting, and an increased need for experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditional image processing concepts often consist of separate subsystems in which live images, parameterization, and workpiece training are performed outside the system’s operating interface. The situation is similar with safety technology when the PLC and safety systems are not integrated into a unified engineering environment. PROMOT’s response to these challenges is an integrated operating and control concept that brings together various robots, gantries, and cell-side stations within a single operating environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standardized Software Interface<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ProHMI serves as a standardized software interface: It standardizes interaction with robots and other system components by presenting motion functions, operating modes, and process access within a common logic. This reduces the need for robot-specific programming skills in day-to-day operations. Implementation is carried out using OnePanel as a central control unit, which replaces several manufacturer-specific panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety technology is also integrated: PLC, safety, and remote maintenance all run in a single software environment, which makes diagnostics and engineering more consistent. Fail-safe controllers, such as an F-CPU, enable advanced safety functions without disconnecting the diagnostic paths. This speeds up troubleshooting, saves space, and reduces downtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The basic idea behind this is clear: It is not the operators who should have to adapt to each individual manufacturer’s system, but rather the cell should be accessible through a consistent operating concept. “The key impact occurs when software and hardware are not simply side by side, but are designed as a unified operating concept for the entire cell,” explains Horst Glasner, head of the Plant Software Department at PROMOT Automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“In our partnership with Siemens, which has now lasted 35 years, the implementation of the SRCI interface represents the technological highlight. We greatly appreciate the trusting and constructive collaboration that makes such milestones possible. We are proud to have played a pioneering role in this field from the very beginning and to be among the first to make this cutting-edge technology available to our customers.“<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tHorst Glasner, Head of the Plant Software Department, PROMOT Automation <\/cite>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The technical foundation for this cross-vendor solution is the Standard Robot Command Interface (SRCI), which enables communication between robots from different manufacturers and the higher-level control system. A Siemens SIMATIC S7-1515 Open Controller is typically used as the central control unit. The Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 is a high-performance programmable logic controller known for its fast processing, precise control, and integrated motion control functions. Thanks to their modularity and scalability, PROMOT Automation is able to implement customized and future-proof automation solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SRCI enables cross-vendor robot connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When process control, motion editing, vision functions, safety, and remote maintenance all operate within a single integrated environment, the expansion of existing cells becomes more predictable. New generations of robots or additional manufacturers can be integrated based on the same operating philosophy. At the same time, process knowledge remains more firmly within the company because typical customizations do not have to be made exclusively in the proprietary tools of individual robot manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“The fact that a key player like Siemens has established a standard interface for industrial robots is a crucial signal for us as automation specialists. This underscores the long-term nature of this solution and ensures the necessary acceptance and investment security for our customers.“<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tThomas Burger, Sales Manager for Flexible Manufacturing Systems, PROMOT Automation<\/cite>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

“This approach is also relevant from an investment perspective. If necessary, robots can be replaced with newer generations or models from other manufacturers without having to develop new operating and training procedures each time. “This enhances the system’s future-proofing and provides the necessary flexibility, especially for companies with a variety of automation applications,” says Thomas Burger, Sales Manager for Flexible Manufacturing Systems at PROMOT Automation, summarizing the solution’s advantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The SIMATIC S7-1500 controller offers top performance and built-in future-proofing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With ProHMI and OnePANEL, powered by reliable Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 technology, PROMOT is setting new standards in robotic cell operation and making automation more accessible and efficient than ever before.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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