{"id":20173,"date":"2026-02-05T18:33:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T10:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icop-shop.com\/?p=20173"},"modified":"2026-02-05T18:33:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T10:33:45","slug":"icop-validates-control-of-oriental-motor-ovr-6-axis-robot-arm-using-the-qec-ethercat-mdevice-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icop-shop.com\/zh\/product-highlights\/icop-validates-control-of-oriental-motor-ovr-6-axis-robot-arm-using-the-qec-ethercat-mdevice-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"ICOP Validates Control of Oriental Motor OVR 6-Axis Robot Arm Using the QEC EtherCAT MDevice Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"qecOvr-section row\">\n<div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>As 6-axis robot arm adoption grows, system integrators and OEMs often face complex control, tight synchronization requirements, and HMI\u2013motion integration challenges.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>A Practical EtherCAT Architecture and Development Workflow<br \/>\nEnabling System Integrators and OEMs to Accelerate Robot Arm Application Development<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>ICOP Technology has recently completed an integration and control validation of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.orientalmotor.com\/industrial-robots\/articulated-robots-ovr.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oriental Motor OVR series 6-axis robot arm<\/a>\u00a0using the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icop.com.tw\/categories\/86\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QEC EtherCAT MDevice<\/a>\u00a0platform. This validation demonstrates an\u00a0<b>EtherCAT-based robot arm control and development architecture<\/b>\u00a0that is suitable for real machine deployment, serving as a technical reference for system integrators and OEMs performing secondary development and project integration.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9HR2axteAlQ?si=VtoMDyBNEfwK-fTN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icop.com.tw\/datas\/upload\/files\/NEWS\/E-NEWS\/OvrRobotArm\/Qec+OVR.png\" alt=\"qec+ovr-news\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qecOvr-section2 row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2>EtherCAT-Based Control Architecture for a 6-Axis Robot Arm<\/h2>\n<p>The validated system adopts the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icop.com.tw\/product\/QEC-M-090T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QEC-M-090T<\/a>\u00a0as an integrated EtherCAT MDevice and HMI platform. Through real-time EtherCAT communication, the controller connects to the OVR 6-axis robot arm drives, forming a single-node Motion + HMI architecture.<br \/>\nKey system components include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ml-30\">\n<li><b>Control Core: QEC-M-090T (MDevice + HMI)<\/b><br \/>\nOperating under\u00a0<i>ECAT_SYNC with Distributed Clocks<\/i>, the system provides wiring and initial parameter templates, homing procedures, and safety mechanisms.<br \/>\nBuilt-in\u00a0<i>ArduBlock<\/i>\u00a0\u8207\u00a0<i>86HMI<\/i>\u00a0enable beginners to rapidly prototype motion behavior and monitor PDO data.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"productImage img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icop.com.tw\/datas\/upload\/files\/NEWS\/E-NEWS\/OvrRobotArm\/qecm090t_ovr_control.png\" alt=\"qecm090t_ovr_control\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mt-30\"><b>Drive Core &amp; Mechanism: OVR6048K1-V +\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.orientalmotor.com\/stepper-motors\/az-series-mini-driver.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AZD-KRED<\/a>\u00a0\u00d7 6<\/b><br \/>\nThe officially recommended node order and wiring topology are fully visualized. Axis swapping is prohibited to ensure consistent\u00a0<i>SubDevice \u2194 axis mapping<\/i>. Documentation includes\u00a0<i>Zero Pose definitions, axis resolution, and motion limits<\/i>, significantly reducing first-time integration risks.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"productImage img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icop.com.tw\/datas\/upload\/files\/NEWS\/E-NEWS\/OvrRobotArm\/OVR_Demo-5.jpg\" alt=\"OVR_Demo-5\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mt-30\"><b>Three Engineering Building Blocks<\/b>\n<ol>\n<li>Motion86 API \/ ArduBlock Blocks<br \/>\nMinimal viable straight-line and circular motion, homing control, stop logic, and state-machine encapsulation. Engineers can prototype using blocks first, then transition seamlessly to APIs.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"productImage img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icop.com.tw\/datas\/upload\/files\/NEWS\/E-NEWS\/OvrRobotArm\/ardu-10.png\" alt=\"ardu-10\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>Kinematics Viewer<br \/>\nVisualization of FK\/IK, reachable workspace, and singularities.<br \/>\nSupports path file loading, point-by-point verification, and error prompts.<br \/>\nExports X, Y, Z, rX, rY, rZ parameters for one-click injection into the control layer.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"productImage img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icop.com.tw\/datas\/upload\/files\/NEWS\/E-NEWS\/OvrRobotArm\/robotArm6R-1.png\" alt=\"robotArm6R-1\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<li>LVGL \/ 86HMI<br \/>\nReal-time display of robot posture, position, and alarms.<br \/>\nThe UI runs synchronously with the EtherCAT cycle, ensuring monitoring does not interfere with the control loop.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"productImage img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icop.com.tw\/datas\/upload\/files\/NEWS\/E-NEWS\/OvrRobotArm\/OVR_HMI_Demo.png\" alt=\"OVR_HMI_Demo\" title=\"\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Development Workflow: From FK \/ IK Validation to Motion Execution<\/h3>\n<p>At the software level, ICOP uses the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qec.tw\/software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">86Duino IDE<\/a>\u00a0(open-source, C\/C++ architecture) as the primary development environment, establishing a reusable robot arm control workflow:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"ml-30\">\n<li><strong>Forward \/ Inverse Kinematics (FK \/ IK) Validation<\/strong><br \/>\nThe robot kinematic model is validated at the system level to ensure accurate coordinate transformation and joint angle calculation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EtherCAT Motion Communication Integration<\/strong><br \/>\nJoint commands are synchronously distributed to all axes via EtherCAT, ensuring consistent multi-axis coordinated motion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>HMI Integration and Status Monitoring<\/strong><br \/>\nJoint states, robot posture, and operation flows are integrated into the touchscreen interface for on-site operation and tuning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Record \/ Tune \/ Save \/ Play Workflow Design<\/strong><br \/>\nSupports motion recording, parameter tuning, and replay mechanisms, serving as essential tools for machine commissioning and application verification.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This workflow can be used as a standard development reference when deploying robot arm applications on equipment, reducing initial integration risks.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Quick Start &amp; Download Resources<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"ml-30\">\n<li><strong>Development Guide<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icop.com.tw\/datas\/upload\/files\/NEWS\/E-NEWS\/OvrRobotArm\/QECM090T%20x%20Orientalmotor%20OVR6048K1-V(v1r2).pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QECM090T x Orientalmotor OVR6048K1-V(v1r2).pdf<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>86Duino IDE Software Download<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ftp.dmp.com.tw\/share\/Ch_rBIbF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">86Duino Coding 501 Preview OVR6048K1.zip<\/a>\u00a0(password: icop)<\/li>\n<li><strong>EtherCAT API Manual<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qec.tw\/ethercat\/api\/ethercat-library-api-user-manual\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EtherCAT Library API User Manual<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>86HMI Tool Manual<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qec.tw\/86duino\/86hmi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">86HMI Editor User Manual<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>PoC \/ Technical Consultation<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:info@icop.com.tw\">info@icop.com.tw<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icop.com.tw\/datas\/upload\/files\/NEWS\/E-NEWS\/OvrRobotArm\/OVR_Demo-4.png\" alt=\"OVR_Demo-4\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qecOvr-section3 row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2>Technical Value for System Integrators and OEMs<\/h2>\n<p>Through this integration validation, ICOP demonstrates several practical advantages of the QEC EtherCAT MDevice platform in 6-axis robot arm applications:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ml-30\">\n<li><strong>Predictable real-time control behavior<\/strong>, suitable for synchronized multi-axis motion and complex trajectories<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simplified system architecture<\/strong>, integrating EtherCAT master, HMI, and motion control into a single industrial platform<\/li>\n<li><strong>Open development environment<\/strong>, enabling efficient secondary development and customization by system integrators<\/li>\n<li><strong>Equipment-oriented deployment<\/strong>, validated on real machines rather than limited to laboratory demonstrations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mt-30\">This architecture is particularly suitable for machine builders and system integrators who have adopted &#8211; or are evaluating &#8211; the\u00a0<strong>Oriental Motor OVR 6-axis robot arm<\/strong>\u00a0and wish to retain full control over the motion and application layers.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Toward Future Collaboration<\/h3>\n<p>ICOP will continue to build on the QEC EtherCAT platform to deepen technical integration with robot arms and motor solutions provided by Oriental Motor, and to offer:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ml-30\">\n<li>Technical exchange on OVR robot arm control architectures<\/li>\n<li>EtherCAT system design consulting for robot arm applications<\/li>\n<li>Project-oriented validation and co-development discussions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mt-30\">Through closer technical collaboration, ICOP aims to help customers shorten development cycles and expand the deployment of robot arm applications in industrial equipment.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qecOvr-about row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h3>About Oriental Motor<\/h3>\n<p>Oriental Motor provides a wide range of industrial motion products, including stepper motors, servo systems, drivers, and robotic solutions for diverse automation applications.<br \/>\nMore information:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.orientalmotor.com.tw\/tw-zh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oriental Motor Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"productImage-1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icop.com.tw\/datas\/upload\/files\/NEWS\/E-NEWS\/OvrRobotArm\/logo_orientalmotor.svg\" alt=\"logo_orientalmotor\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qecOvr-end row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<hr \/>\n<p>If you are planning to deploy \u2014 or have already deployed \u2014 the Oriental Motor OVR 6-axis robot arm and would like to further explore EtherCAT-based control architectures and development workflows, please contact ICOP for technical discussions and project consultation.<\/p>\n<p>\u5982\u9700\u66f4\u591a\u8cc7\u8a0a\u8207\u6a23\u54c1\u7533\u8acb\uff0c\u8acb\u806f\u7d61\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@icop.com.tw\">info@icop.com.tw<\/a>\uff0c\u6216\u81f4\u96fb\u96e2\u60a8\u6700\u8fd1\u7684\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icop.com.tw\/branches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ICOP \u5206\u516c\u53f8<\/a>\uff0c\u6216\u806f\u7e6b\u6211\u5011\u7684\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icop.com.tw\/distributors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u5168\u7403\u5b98\u65b9\u7d93\u92b7\u5546\u3002<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As 6-axis robot arm adoption grows, system integrators and OEMs often face complex control, tight synchronization requirements, and HMI\u2013motion integration challenges. 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