UR17g-1300 Universal Robots

FA Controls is the official distributor of Universal Robots in Malaysia since 2016. We have deployed UR collaborative robots for many applications across Malaysian industries. Contact us to learn how the UR17g-1300 can automate your production line.

Meet the UR17g-1300: 17.5 kg Payload. 1300 mm Reach. Connected Tool Flange.

The UR17g-1300 is a Universal Robots g-Series collaborative robot with a 17.5 kg maximum payload, 1300 mm reach and ± 0.05 mm pose repeatability. Its tool flange brings gigabit Ethernet, 24 or 48 Vdc power and I/O to the wrist, so cameras and powered tools connect without a long cable along the arm. It suits machine tending, palletising, AI vision inspection and other heavier handling jobs.

UR17G-1300 QUICK FACTS

UR17G-1300 OVERVIEW

Key Features:

• Gigabit Ethernet at the tool flange: An M12 X-coded connector gives 1 gigabit Ethernet at the wrist. Cameras and smart tools send data to the controller without a long cable along the arm.
• Tool power up to 48 Vdc: The M8 power connector supplies 24 or 48 Vdc, with 3 A continuous and 5 A peak for 2 seconds. This supports higher power grippers and tools.
• Tool I/O connector: The M8 8 pin I/O connector gives 2 digital inputs, 2 digital outputs and 2 analog inputs, with 12 or 24 Vdc supply. One analog pair can work as RS-485.
• Integrated force-torque sensor: The tool flange senses force up to ± 150.0 N and torque up to ± 10.0 Nm in x, y and z. This helps with force controlled tasks such as insertion and finishing.
• IP65 protection: The arm is rated IP65, so it handles dusty areas and splashing liquid better than lower rated arms.
• 5 m/s maximum TCP speed: All 6 joints rotate ± 360°, and the wrist joints turn up to ± 300°/s.
• 23 configurable safety functions: Safety is certified by TÜV Rheinland to EN ISO 13849-1 and EN ISO 10218-1. A light ring at the robot base shows the robot status.
• SP7 Smart Panel interface: The tool flange has an interface for the optional SP7 Smart Panel, so operators can teach the robot at the end of the arm.

Benefits:

• Handle heavier parts: The 17.5 kg maximum payload covers the gripper and the part together, so one cobot can take over heavier manual handling jobs.
• Fewer cable problems: With Ethernet, power and I/O at the tool flange, there is no long tool cable along the arm to tangle, wear out or stop production.
• Ready for AI vision: Gigabit Ethernet at the wrist lets an arm mounted camera stream high resolution images for inspection and 3D picking.
• Fits into tight cells: The Ø204 mm footprint and mounting in any orientation let you install the robot on a table, wall, ceiling or machine.
• Works beside your operators: 23 configurable safety functions let the robot share space with people after a risk assessment.

Applications:

• Machine tending: 17.5 kg maximum payload and IP65 suit loading and unloading of heavier parts at CNC machines.
• Palletising: 17.5 kg maximum payload and 1300 mm reach suit stacking cartons at the end of the line.
• AI vision inspection: Gigabit Ethernet at the tool flange streams images from an arm mounted camera.
• 3D vision picking: Ethernet and power at the wrist connect a 3D camera and gripper without a long external cable.
• Screwdriving and assembly: The integrated force-torque sensor and 48 Vdc tool power support powered tools and force controlled insertion.
• Sanding and polishing: The force-torque sensor helps keep a steady contact force on the part surface.
• Packaging: 5 m/s maximum TCP speed and 1300 mm reach suit case packing and transfer between conveyors.

IS THE UR17G-1300 RIGHT FOR YOUR JOB?

The Universal Robots g-Series is not built to lift more. It is built to connect more at the tool. The UR17g-1300 brings Ethernet, power and safety inputs to the tool flange, so a camera or tool connects at the wrist instead of through a long cable along the arm.

What Gen 7 Brings, and What Is g-Series Only

If you mainly want the new controller, an e-Series arm can also run on the CB7. Choose the g-Series when your job needs the new tool flange.

Jobs That Need the g-Series

• Camera on the arm: The job streams high resolution video from an arm mounted camera back to the controller, for AI vision, inspection or 3D picking.
• Tight spaces: The arm works inside a car body or a cramped machine, where an external cable can catch or get damaged.
• Full use of g-Series features: The job uses the tool cable, tool power and SP7 Smart Panel together, so the features justify the investment.

Jobs Where the e-Series Is Enough

• An external tool cable causes no problem in the job.
• Straightforward pick and place.
• The camera is fixed above the cell, not mounted on the arm.

Why External Cables Matter

• Wear and noise: Cables along the arm can get tangled, get damaged and make abnormal noise.
• Limited wrist rotation: An external cable limits how far the wrist can turn. A tool connected at the flange has no such limit.
• Unplanned stops: A damaged external cable stops production, and replacing it needs a skilled person.

Good to Know

• Short tool cable: A short cable from the camera or tool to the flange connector is still needed. What goes away is the long cable along the arm.
• No air passage: The tool flange has no air passage. Pneumatic or vacuum grippers still need an external air hose along the arm.

HOW THE UR17G-1300 COMPARES

Compare the g-Series Models

Similar Payload

The UR18 and UR16e lift a similar weight but reach 950 mm and 900 mm. The UR15 has the same 1300 mm reach and speed, with an M8 I/O connector only at the tool flange. Choose the UR17g-1300 when the job needs this payload with Ethernet and 24/48 V power at the tool flange, and choose the UR15, UR18 or UR16e when an external tool cable is not a problem.

Similar Reach

All four models reach 1300 mm. The UR30 lifts up to 30 kg with a larger Ø245 mm footprint, and the UR12e lifts 12.5 kg with IP54. Choose the UR30 for heavier loads, and the UR17g-1300 when you need Ethernet and 24/48 V power at the tool flange in this reach.

Payload: g-Series figures are the maximum payload, which reduces as the centre of gravity moves away from the tool flange. UR Series figures in brackets apply with boundary conditions in the UR manual.

BUILD YOUR UR17G-1300 SYSTEM

The UR17g-1300 is part of the Universal Robots g-Series. A complete system has the robot arm, a CB7 controller, a TP7 teach pendant and a Gen 7 robot cable. The SP7 Smart Panel is optional. Our engineers in Malaysia will help you choose the right combination for your machine or cell.

CB7 Controller Options

All three CB7 controllers run PolyScope X and share the same connections: 16 configurable digital inputs and 16 configurable digital outputs (all safety-assignable as 8 dual-channel pairs), 2 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs, 4 quadrature digital inputs, MODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP adapter and PROFINET, 3 gigabit Ethernet ports, and 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power supply.

With this much I/O, fieldbus support and 3 gigabit Ethernet ports, the CB7 can often run the whole robot cell by itself, so many customers do not need a separate PC or PLC for the robot system. The 3 Ethernet ports also let you keep the robot cell, the factory floor network and company IT on separate networks.

TP7 Teach Pendant and SP7 Smart Panel

UR17g-1300 Standard System Item Numbers

Each item number is a complete UR17g-1300 system package. Quote the item number when you request a quotation from FA Controls. For other combinations, please ask our team.

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