UFACTORY xArm AC Control Box

Key Features and Benefits

• Standard Power Solution: The AC Control Box is designed to be powered by a standard wall outlet, accepting 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz input, making it the default and most common control unit for stationary xArm setups.
• Centralized Command and Communication: It houses the motherboard and serves as the primary hub, handling all communication between the robot arm and external systems. It supports Ethernet and RS-485 communication modes, typically using Modbus TCP and RS-485 Master/Slaver protocols.
• Comprehensive I/O Ports: The control box offers extensive connectivity for peripheral devices, sensors, and actuators, including:
  • Digital Input (CI/DI): 8+8 (16 total)
  • Digital Output (CO/DO): 8+8 (16 total)
  • Analog Input (AI): 2
  • Analog Output (AO): 2
• Integrated Power Conversion: It features an internal switching power supply that converts the AC input into the necessary 24VDC output (e.g., $24VDC20.8A$ or $16.5A$) to power the robot arm and the control box’s internal components.
• Safety Features: Includes an Emergency Stop Button for immediate power cut-off to the robot, ensuring safety for personnel and equipment.
• Compatibility: Fully compatible with the entire UFACTORY xArm series (e.g., xArm 5, xArm 6, xArm 7) and runs the same code and firmware as the DC control box, allowing for seamless integration with the xArm Studio graphical user interface and SDKs (Python, C++, ROS).

Ideal for: Fixed or stationary robotic applications in manufacturing, assembly, inspection, machine tending, and laboratory automation where a standard AC power source is readily available.