Spel software for seiko robots

[trubleshtr]

Hi,
Was wondering if anyone here has experience with seiko robots, particularily SPEL for windows or Darlspec??
I want to know if there is a way to proggram a seiko/epson robot to be used as an engraver for text (this is a small robot), I only see point to point movements available? Am I correct? or am I just not being creative enough?

Thanks

[mahia2005]

Hi,
I have an accussembler from seiko and I use it as a CNC.
Though your message is old, I would like to know if you have solved your problem?
Thanks
Best regards
Mahia2005

[harty]

Hi mahia2005

how have you got your robot setup
does it use spel for programing or have you retrofitted it
i have a Suwa Seikosha SSR-H 414 but i dont have anything to program it with and have been having trouble finding a copy of spel for windows
any info would be greatly appreciated
cheers
harty

[mahia2005]

Hi Harty,
I have a floppy disk with software inside (it uses SPEL language). I have also the paper documentation (offered to me by a lithuanian researcher. Many thanks to him).
It seems than the software can work with SSR H503N MZ manipulator.
My robot is a cartesian one, driven with SRC 42 control unit.
I use the robot as CNC mainly. From time to time i do OTP programming on it.
I am looking for a tool to convert points data from DXF to spel compatible format.
Do you have a copy of spel to setup your robot?
Thanks
Mahia2005

[harty]

Hi mahia2005

thanks for the reply
i have a Suwa Seikosha SSR-H 414 not functioning at the moment it has an error code come up that i cant get a descrition for i have a manual but it lists error 20 with no info and finding any info on the net has been difficult to say the least
and unfortunatly i dont have any software to program it
i was considering retrofitting it with emc2 as i run it on both my lahe and mill
but at this point i would love to just get it moving

cheers
harty

[mahia2005]

Hi harty,
You need SPEL to run your machine.
Here I use SEHSPC.exe (size: 238k). it's the SPEL software.
Do you have this software in your computer?
In my manual there is nothing in front of error 20.
mahia2005

[trubleshtr]

Hello and sorry for such a tardy reply!

I am running a 4 axis seiko TT8030. I am using Darlspc/spel software.
I had a hard time loading the controller interface to my laptop as there was not much detail in the manual I have. I had to modify (in DOS) my ANSI files and Config files to get the interface to work.
then it was trial and error building comm. cables to interface between controller and PC...I learned a lot about comm cables this way....
Right now I can do a 2d image in autocad, I have to plot in all the "X/Y" co-ordinates manually, until a another person (can't remember the name at the moment) gave me a small autocad macro program that created a simple X/Y list right onto the cad drawing. I then take those values and manually type them into the spel software adding in Z heights and wait points ect..
This is very time consuming. I have looked into useing the EMC2 software but never really had a chance to figure it out as, my first son was born and other priorities took over in life. I am still interested in finding a more modern interface, I know that there is spel for "windows" but it wont work with my 1980's dinoausar of a robot.
Error code 20 in my manual just says "reserved" I would presume it is for the operating sys/start up checks or some darn thing?

[trubleshtr]

Any luck getting your system up and running yet?

[harty]

Hi trubleshtr

no luck here but then again i havent spent much time trying either
2 young kids and building an aircraft leave little time for tinkering at the moment

cheers
Harty

[eddiechiacp]

I have a epson EC251c scada 4 axis robot with a src320J controller, but the problem is I dont have the SPEL for Windows software, I am trying to look for one, Is there any website I can download?? Or can anyone share or post the software. Thanks

[jnir]

Originally Posted by eddiechiacp I have a epson EC251c scada 4 axis robot with a src320J controller, but the problem is I dont have the SPEL for Windows software, I am trying to look for one, Is there any website I can download?? Or can anyone share or post the software. Thanks

I have SPEL for Windows version 2.3 (the most recent version). I have not posted it anywhere, but you can email me: jnir at shipmantech dot com

I will send you the software.

[eddiechiacp]

THANKS,
My email address is eddiechiacp@yahoo.com. Is the file big?
Eddie