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Index

TRAINING CATALOGUE 1
USE AND PROGRAMMING 4
PDL2 ADVANCED PROGRAMMING 6
FIELDBUS 8
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE 9
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE 10
SMART ARC 12
SMART SPOT 13
SMART SPOT SERVO 14
SMART IP 15
SMART GLUE 16
SMART HAND 17
MOBILE TRAINING CELL 18
SUGGESTED TRAINING PATH 20
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‣ Formation and training courses in robotic systems managing, programming

and maintenance techniques

‣ Teachers and qualified instructors with experience in the field

‣ Possibility to choose between gaining access to lessons in classroom

or distance learning (on-line)

‣ Logistical support for hotel accommodation and transportation

‣ Documentation for the attended course

‣ Certificate of attendance
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Personalized solutions for

efficient results
Our courses mix in a coherent way:
‣ Challenging practical activities
‣ Tools
‣ Theoretical content
We adopt an innovative learning methodology, combining
classroom training, business experience and multimedia
tools.

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Solution 1: e-learning + in-person training Comau Web Academy

E-learning - to explore processes and behaviours, practice, reflect and receive The Comau Web Academy gathers the Comau on-line training offer.
feedback The courses are accessible from a PC or tablet.
‣ Theoretical content (videos, animations, texts) The participants can access the courses they are registered to whenever
‣ Practical content (exercises and simulations) they wish, wherever they wish and can interrupt and resume the use of
‣ In-depth analysis content, according to their needs.
‣ Test + feedback
Each course consists of a training part and an evaluation part (test) which
In-person training - to share knowledge and practice on robotic systems are useful to verify the progressive learning of the content.
‣ Hands-on activities and real exercises in Comau offices
‣ Reflection and sharing with Comau experts At the end of on-line course a final test is scheduled and a certificate of
attendance will be issued.
The content of each on-line course is available on the
Comau Web Academy platform at the end
of utilization. Materials for in-depth
Solution 2: in-person training with multimedia analysis are also available.

During the classroom training, teacher and participants can share content,
exercises and tests through multimedia tools (smart whiteboard, tablet and PC).
This solution increases the involvement of participants, who are active subjects
and share their knowledge and experiences.
Multimedia classroom - content shared with multimedia tools
‣ Theoretical content (videos, animations, texts)
‣ Practical content (exercises and simulations)
‣ In-depth analysis
‣ Test + feedback
In-person training - to share knowledge and practice on robotic systems
‣ Hands-on activities and real exercises in Comau’s officies
‣ Reflection and sharing with Comau experts

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Use and programming

Introduction course to robotic system use and
programming.

THE COURSE IS INTENDED FOR:

‣ Anyone wishing to launch themselves into robotics and
automation or expand their knowledge in this field.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

‣ Basics knowledge of mathematics and computer
science
‣ Knowledge of basic measurement quantities of the
International System
‣ Knowledge of computer use basics

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU:

‣ A laptop computer (recommended but not compulsory)

THE COURSE:
‣ Duration: 4 days
Didactic Support:
‣ “Use and Programming” handbook
‣ Multimedia material
‣ Practical exercises and virtual simulations

OBJECTIVES:
‣ To understand the composition of a robotic system and
its possible integrations in automation
‣ To create motion programs and basic management
programs
‣ To solve simple error states by means of special
procedures

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Course content
Robotic systems and basic procedures Special procedures and in-depth analysis
What the robotic system is made of Useful information for best using the robotic system
‣ Robotic system ‣ System memory structure
‣ Teach Pendant ‣ Backup
‣ Graphical interfaces ‣ Special procedures
‣ Basic procedures ‣ WINC5G
‣ Available SW options
Fieldbus and reference systems ‣ Tips & tricks
How does the robotic system work
‣ Fieldbus and distributed control system
‣ Tridimensional reference frames
‣ Local and remote system
‣ Position variables
‣ Automatic calculation of the Tool:
- Standard method
- 4 points method
‣ Automatic calculation of the Uframe
‣ Definition of the load and payload identification

Programming and motion

How to move the ARM
‣ Introduction to the programming language
‣ Creation of programs
‣ Motion control and verification of programs
‣ In-depth analysis of the programming language
‣ Collision detection

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PDL2 Advanced Programming

PDL2 Advanced Programming course for robotic
systems.

THE COURSE IS INTENDED FOR:

Professional technicians, programmers and to an anyone
who wishes to deepen their knowledge of the PDL2 Pro-
gramming Language.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
‣ Participation in the “Use and Programming” course
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
‣ Basic knowledge of programming principles (PC, CNC,
PLC, etc.)

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU:

‣ A laptop computer

THE COURSE:
‣ Duration: 4 days
Didactic Support:
‣ “PDL2 Programming Language” manual

OBJECTIVES:
‣ To recognize the PDL2 syntax and the best program-
ming methods
‣ To enhance motion programs and complex manage-
ment programs
‣ To familiarize yourself with the functions made available
by the advanced programming language and to distin-
guish when and how to use them

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Course content
Introduction to PDL2 programming language Condition
‣ How to declare and activate a CONDITION
Description of data types ‣ How to control events with a CONDITION
‣ Typology: variables, constants, types ‣ Actions allowed with a CONDITION
‣ Declarations: local, global, exportate
‣ Operation types: arithmetic, logic, bit, … Communication devices
‣ Types of devices
Program analysis ‣ Instructions for managing the communication (OPEN FILE, READ, WRITE,
‣ Program structure etc.)
‣ Difference between HOLDABLE and NOHOLDABLE programs
System features final overview
Movement control ‣ Main system variable description, built-in, routine and instructions
‣ Trajectory typologies ‣ Recapitulation with examples
‣ Movement clauses: NEAR, AWAY, RELATIVE
‣ Optional clauses: TIL, ADVANCE, WITH
‣ Continuous movements: FLY typologies
‣ Movement programming using PATH (NODE)
‣ Cancel and restart of movements
‣ Movement programming without auto teach

Communication between the Control Unit and external devices

‣ Description of all available I/Os ready to use and optional (CANBus, Fieldbus)
‣ Remote robot control and communication with external peripherals (PLCs,
additional keyboards, …)

PDL2 instructions for controlling the program execution

‣ Control of program flow (IF, WHILE, REPEAT, etc.)
‣ Check of program state (ACTIVATE, PAUSE, etc.)

Routine
‣ Routine declaration: procedures and functions
‣ Parameter declarations and parameter exchange between routines
‣ Shared routines

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FIELDBUS Course content

Specialized course on the fieldbus.
Input/Output on integrated modules (SDM of the C5G, C5Compact, R1C)

THE COURSE IS INTENDED FOR: Input/Output on X20 modules and their activation on the system
To professional technicians, robot and PLC programmers, system
integrators and anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of Hardware required for Master network and Slave network on C5G or R1C
communication means in automation. or C5Compact systems

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Hardware connections between modules and special hardware features
‣ Participation in the “Use and Programming” course of the various networks
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Creating a project for Master network
‣ Work experience in the industrial sector or High school diploma
(technical or vocational industrial specialisation) Master network activation

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU: Slave network activation

‣ A laptop computer (recommended but not compulsory)
Mappable Input/Output types

THE COURSE: Input/Output mapping on Master and Slave Networks

‣ Duration: 2 days
Creating virtual Input/Output
Didactic Support:
‣ “Fieldbus” handbook Creating links between Input/Output
‣ Multimedia material
‣ Practical exercises and virtual simulations Use of Input/Output in the programs

Setting the Input/Output for remote management for the system and for
OBJECTIVES:
‣ To identify and configure the components integrated in a the application process signals
communication network and to recognize their functions
‣ To distinguish between the existing communication methods via Input
Output
‣ To know how to manage a robotic system through remote control

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ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE Course content

Specialized course in electrical maintenance of the robotic C5G control system short description
system. Troubleshooting and electrical components ‣ Hardware architecture and available expansions
‣ Localization and description of the main functional areas
replacement.
‣ On-board robot wiring
‣ Safety description
THE COURSE IS INTENDED FOR:
‣ Interfacing with plant/cell
To professional technicians, electrical maintenance technicians, line
conductors, systems integrators and anyone who wishes to deepen their System Diagnostics
knowledge of the electrical maintenance. ‣ Alarm types and meanings
‣ Display devices and procedures
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Troubleshooting
‣ Participation in the “Use and Programming” course
‣ Troubleshooting procedures
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: ‣ Utilization of electrical circuit diagrams for troubleshooting
‣ Basic knowledge of electronics, electrotechnics and tools useful for ‣ Main alarms analysis and description
troubleshooting ‣ Modules replacement

Restart Procedures
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU:
‣ Robot restart devices and procedures
‣ A laptop computer (recommended but not compulsory)
‣ Installation of system software (total/
THE COURSE: partial)
‣ Duration: 3 days ‣ Backup and restore of programs
and data
Didactic Support:
‣ Circuit Diagrams related to the robotized system Ordinary Maintenance
‣ Description of programmed
OBJECTIVES: interventions on Arm and
‣ To understand the hardware architecture of the robotic system Control Unit
‣ To know how to correctly interpret the system alarms and perform an
effective troubleshooting
‣ To learn the procedures for restoring and for special and routine
maintenance of the robotic system

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MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE Course content

Specialized course on the mechanical maintenance related Technical characteristics
to the robot model. Troubleshooting and components ‣ Payload capacity on wrist and working area.

replacement. Functional and mechanical description of robot components

THE COURSE IS INTENDED FOR: Robot and auxiliary wiring

To professional technicians, mechanical maintenance technicians, line
Distribution units
conductors, system integrators and to anyone who wishes to deepen
‣ Axis interconnection
their knowledge of the mechanical maintenance.
‣ Wiring description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Preventive maintenance operations

‣ Participation in the “Use and Programming” course
Scheduled lubrication
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
‣ Lubrication points and types of lubricant
‣ Knowledge of general and applied to robotics mechanics
Checking and adjustment
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU:
‣ Footwear, gloves, helmet and protective glasses Troubleshooting procedure

Main mechanical component replacement procedure

THE COURSE:
‣ Duration: 4 days Esercitazioni pratiche:
Didactic Support: ‣ Disassembly and reassembly of the main mechanical components
‣ Mechanical maintenance manual related to the robot model ‣ Calibration procedure by means of reference notches
‣ Calibration procedure by means of tools
OBJECTIVES: ‣ Turnset
‣ To understand the mechanical architecture of the robot arm
‣ To know how to intervene correctly and safely to remedy mechanical
problems
‣ To know the procedures for restoring after ordinary and special
maintenance of the robot arm

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SMART ARC Course content

(Arc Welding) Description of the Arc Welding system
‣ System and basic functions
THE COURSE IS INTENDED FOR: ‣ Options
To professional technicians and welding technicians, maintenance
technicians and line conductors, system integrators and to anyone who Installation/Activation of the Smart Arc application software
wishes to learn to use the application program interface. User Interface on Teach Pendant
‣ User pages
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: ‣ Configuration pages
‣ Participation in the “Use and Programming” course
Use and programming
‣ Technological instructions
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU:
‣ Service instructions
‣ A laptop computer (recommended but not compulsory)
‣ Typical messages and alarms

THE COURSE: Welding Process Interruption/Reset

‣ Duration: 2 days
Basic Devices
Didactic Support:
‣ Generator
‣ “Smart Arc” manual ‣ Torch Cleaner unit
‣ Torch
OBJECTIVES:
‣ Wire feeder
‣ To know how to activate, configure and put into operation the SMART
ARC application on the robotic system I/O signals from REMOTE
‣ To know the technological and service instructions available for
Optional systems
process programming
‣ To increase your skills in using the graphical interface of the application Alarms management
and in managing the process alarms
Practical examples

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SMART SPOT Course content

(Spot Welding) Description of the Spot Welding system
‣ Software
THE COURSE IS INTENDED FOR: ‣ Hardware
To professional technicians and spot welding technicians, maintenance
technicians and line conductors, system integrators and to anyone who Installation/Activation of the Smart Spot application software
wishes to learn to use the application program interface.
User Interface on Teach pendant
‣ Process management keys
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
‣ User pages (softkey Appl): SmartSpot
‣ Participation in the “Use and Programming” course
Technological instructions
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU: ‣ Routine
‣ A laptop computer (recommended but not compulsory) ‣ Alarms
‣ Messages
THE COURSE:
‣ Duration: 2 days Setup Page: configuration objects (ApplSetup Page)
Didactic Support: ‣ ABox (Application Box)
‣ “Smart Spot” manual ‣ Air
‣ Spot
OBJECTIVES: ‣ Timer
‣ To know how to activate, configure and put into operation the SMART ‣ Water
SPOT application on the robotic system ‣ Gun
‣ To know the technological and service instructions available for ‣ Optional: TipChange, Dress
process programming
Welding timer programming
‣ To increase your skills in using the graphical interface of the application
‣ Use of the Programming Terminal
and in managing the process alarms
‣ Use of the WMS

Practical examples

Optional systems

Alarms management

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SMART SPOT SERVO Course content

(Spot Welding with Servo Gun) Description of the Spot Welding system
‣ System and basic functions
THE COURSE IS INTENDED FOR:
‣ Options
To professional technicians and spot welding technicians, maintenance
technicians and line conductors, system integrators and to anyone who Installation/Activation of the Smart Spot Servo application software
wishes to learn to use the application program interface.
User Interface on Teach pendant
‣ User pages
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
‣ Configuration pages
‣ Participation in the “Use and Programming” course
Use and programming
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU: ‣ Technological instructions
‣ A laptop computer (recommended but not compulsory) ‣ Service instructions
‣ Typical messages and alarms
THE COURSE:
‣ Duration: 2 days Basic devices
‣ Application box
Didactic Support:
‣ Media panel
‣ “Smart Spot Servo” manual
‣ E-Gun
‣ Tip dresser
OBJECTIVES:
‣ To know how to activate, configure and put into operation the SMART Setup of the Electric Gun (Page EgunSetup)
SPOT SERVO application on the robotic system ‣ Gun calibration
‣ Familiarize yourself with the electrical gun characterization procedure ‣ Force-Current characteristic curve
‣ To know the technological and service instructions available for
process programming Practical examples
‣ To increase your skills in using the graphical interface of the application
Optional systems
and in managing the process alarms
Alarms management

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SMART IP Course content

(Interpresse) Description of the Interpress system
‣ Basic system
THE COURSE IS INTENDED FOR: ‣ Basic functions
To professional technicians and InterPresses process technicians,
Installation/Activation of the Smart IP application software
maintenance technicians and line conductors, system integrators
and to anyone who wishes to learn to use the application program Description of robot cycle
interface. System integration
I/O configuration
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
‣ Participation in the “Use and Programming” course System use
Creation of programs and use of interfaces on Teach pendant
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU:
Alarms and reset
‣ A laptop computer (recommended but not compulsory)
Pratical examples
THE COURSE:
‣ Duration: 2 days
Didactic Support:
‣ “Smart IP” manual

OBJECTIVES:
‣ To know how to activate, configure and put into operation the
SMART IP application on the robotic system
‣ To know the graphical interface for InterPresses process
programming
‣ To increase your skills in using the graphical interface of the
application and in managing the process alarms

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SMART GLUE Course content

(Sealing) Description of sealant application system
‣ Structure
THE COURSE IS INTENDED FOR: ‣ Software modules
To professional technicians, coating and sealing technicians, maintainers
and line conductors, system integrators and to anyone who wishes to Installation/Activation of the SmartGlue application
learn to use the application program interface.
User Interface on Teach pendant
‣ User pages
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
‣ Configuration pages
‣ Participation in the “Use and Programming” course

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU: Use and programming

‣ A laptop computer (recommended but not compulsory) ‣ Technological Instructions
‣ service instructions
THE COURSE: ‣ typical messages and alarms
‣ Duration: 2 days
I/O Configuration
Didactic Support:
‣ “Smart Glue” manual Cosmetic sealing application

Alarms and messages

OBJECTIVES:
‣ To know how to activate, configure and put into operation the SMART Practical examples
GLUE application on the robotic system
‣ To know the technological and service instructions available for
process programming
‣ To increase your skills in using the graphical interface of the application
and in managing the process alarms

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SMART HAND Course content

(Handling) Description of the Handling system
‣ Basic system
THE COURSE IS INTENDED FOR: ‣ Basic functions
To professionals technicians, handling and handling for palletization
technicians, maintenance technicians and line conductors, system Installation/Activation of the SmartHand application
integrators and to anyone who wishes to learn to use the application
User Interface on Teach pendant
program interface.
‣ User pages
‣ Configuration pages
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
‣ Participation in the “Use and Programming” course Use and programming
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU: ‣ Technological instructions
‣ A laptop computer (recommended but not compulsory) ‣ Typical messages and alarms

I/O configuration
THE COURSE:
‣ Duration: 2 days Alarms messages

Didactic Support: Practical examples

‣ “Smart Hand” manual

OBJECTIVES:
‣ To know how to activate, configure and put into operation the SMART
HAND application on robotic system
‣ To know the technological and service instructions available for
process programming
‣ To increase your skills in using the graphical interface of the application
and in managing the process alarms

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Mobile Training Cell

You can’t come to us?

The Mobile Training Cell
will come to you!

The perfect solution for teaching

the basics of robotics and industrial
automation, wherever you want.

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Comau has developed a mobile cell for training, that is easily tran-
sportable and compactible with retractable robot. Features
This helps minimize its size from 1140x940x1700 to 1140x940x970 ‣ Transportable on euro pallet ISO2 size 1200x1000 mm
optimizing the transportation. ‣ Height of the cell transport box 1110 mm
It can travel inside a small van in order to reach easily the location ‣ Compactible with retractable robot
of the courses. ‣ Equipped with small size Racer3 robot

The Mobile Training Cell facilitates basic and advanced program- ‣ Height of the open Cell in a working position 1700mm
ming exercises, and processes management applications. ‣ Height of the collapsed Cell 970mm

Racer3, 6 axes robot, the smallest of the Comau family, is perfect ‣ Forkliftable
for learning the robotics basics from both theoretical and practical ‣ Easy movement due to the wheels
point of view. ‣ The work surface can be fitted with accessories where users
It is equipped with a camera mounted on the structure to permit the can perform programming exercises
screening of the work area on the external monitor. ‣ Transportable on commercial vehicles and small Vans

This enables the teacher to manage the training for large groups of ‣ Cell and robot power supply 230Vac ± 10% 50-60Hz (±2 Hz)
learners, ensuring for all a homogeneous learning for everybody. 3kW main switch rated current 16 A @ 250 Vac

The perforated work surface enables the assembly of various options

developed by Comau, thanks to an anchoring system with quick rele-
ase pins, available on the market.

Therefore, the user will also be able to develop specific equipment

(tools) depending on his or her needs, that can easily be installed in
the Comau Mobile Training Cell.

An excellent tool for Schools, Universities, Training and Research

Centers.

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Use and Programming

Maintenance Programmer/Integrator

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