Continental Automotive Fault Data Retriever Sponsor: Continental Automotive Systems Faculty Advisor: Dr. Heping Chen

Project Overview Implementation of a program that retrieves a log file that from a UR10 robot cell, and displays the information obtained in an organized manner. The errors range from physical to software related and each one is tied to a unique error code. The retrieval program will then store the codes on a server and output them to a user interface using a separate program. State the problem and the project in clear terms. Use a graphic if at all possible.

Project Motivation Robot faults with no ability to read log file The problem: Robot faults with no ability to read log file Need for fast, effective way to determine fault Will decrease the robots downtime and increase productivity Why are you doing this project? What’s important / needed / beneficial about it? Why is this a good senior design project? MAKE FONT BIG # 2.9: Fault Data Retriever

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Results Retrieval program successfully collects log file via ethernet connection. Log file is stored onto server via schedule set by administrator. Fault information correctly displayed by the program Support Log Reader. BRIEFLY summarize the results of your work – and what your design will do. USE GRAPHICS and PICTURES! Be visual!! Add slides if need be!! # 2.9: Fault Data Retriever

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Future Work A user interface could be created with real time statuses of the robots but would require an additional 4-6 months of research and design. Future ability to retrieve fault codes from UR10 via the PLC will be possible, but no estimate given by Rockwell Automation Inc. Insert a tabular form of Section 4.4 from the Characterization Report.

Acknowledgements Sarah Rivas- Texas State University- Administration Dr. Rich Compeau- Texas State University- Mentor Eric Cowan- Continental Automotive Systems- Sponsor Robert Wernert- Continental Automotive Systems- Consultant # 2.9: Fault Data Retriever