Discover SCOL - a unique, niche language designed for Toshiba robots, enabling advanced automation in various industries.
Programming of industrial Toshiba robots in the SCOL language
SCOL (Toshiba SCOL) is a specialized programming language developed for selected Toshiba robotic solutions. By focusing on precise movement and flexibility in integration with peripheral devices, SCOL helps achieve high efficiency in processes - from simple pick & place operations to more complex assembly or inspection tasks. At NexaRob, we appreciate SCOL especially in applications where accuracy, stability, and the ability to adapt to non-standard production requirements are important.
Why SCOL?
- Designed for Toshiba robots: SCOL takes into account the specifics of the hardware, which translates into more efficient use of the mechanical and electronic capabilities of the robots.
- Support for advanced movements: In addition to standard point-to-point (PTP) or linear instructions, SCOL offers versatile commands that enable smooth trajectories, accelerations, and decelerations adapted to the specifics of the process.
- Integration with vision systems and sensors: The language provides communication with 2D/3D cameras or force sensors, which allows for dynamic correction of movement in real time - especially useful in delicate assembly or inspection tasks.
How can NexaRob help?
- Requirements analysis: Together with the client, we define the goals and context of the application to determine whether SCOL is the most suitable tool and which Toshiba robot models should be used.
- Code creation and optimization: Our team prepares applications in SCOL, tests them in a simulation environment, and then adapts them to the actual workstation, ensuring stability and performance.
- Support and training: We offer training for operators, service during operation, and consulting on the development of new functionalities, so that your team can easily utilize the capabilities of Toshiba robotics.
See how SCOL stands out from other robotic languages and in which areas Toshiba robots particularly gain value.
Key Features and Examples of Applications in SCOL
Although there are numerous programming solutions in the world of robotics, SCOL is a dedicated and specialized tool designed exclusively for Toshiba robots. Below we present the features that make SCOL effective in many industries, providing flexibility and accuracy:
Advanced motion instructions
SCOL allows you to define both standard point movements and more complex trajectories, useful in precise assembly or welding tasks.
Application: The electronics industry (delicate assembly of components), the automotive industry (assembly of small parts), as well as the food industry (packaging of non-standard products).
Flexible communication
The language offers libraries and protocols that facilitate integration with force sensors, vision systems or PLC controllers. The robot can react in real time to changing conditions.
Application: Processes with high variability in shape and position of objects, e.g., sorting small parts, visual inspection of product quality.
Modular code structure
Creating separate procedures for specific tasks (e.g., transferring, checking, assembling) facilitates application management and editing. Thanks to this, if necessary, parameters can be quickly adjusted to a new assortment.
Application: Production lines requiring frequent product modifications, e.g., in the cosmetics or pharmaceutical sector.
Extended safety features
SCOL provides tools for defining work zones and collision thresholds. If the set values are exceeded, the robot immediately stops moving, protecting operators and equipment.
Application: Industries where safety is a priority (e.g., laboratories operating in close proximity to employees).
Versatility of applications
Thanks to compact and precise Toshiba robots and the focus on detail in SCOL, it is possible to apply them in many sectors - from assembling electronic components, through processing light materials, to inspection in environments with increased hygiene standards.
Application: Manufacturers with a diversified portfolio who want to quickly respond to changing orders and market requirements.
SCOL language focuses on precision and flexibility, which, combined with the devices Toshiba provides efficient and scalable automation solutions. NexaRob offers support at every stage of implementation - from early analysis and design to training and service. This way, your production line can meet growing market demands while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
Learn how to efficiently create and modify code in SCOL, using a variety of tools and modes to accelerate the implementation of Toshiba robots in your company.
Main Modes and Programming Methods in Toshiba SCOL
Programming Toshiba robots in SCOL can be done in several ways - from entering commands directly on the control panel (the so-called teach pendant) to advanced simulation environments that allow you to optimize the code before actual execution. NexaRob helps in adapting methods to the characteristics of a given production line, ensuring safe, flexible and efficient application implementation. Below we describe the main programming modes:
Teach Pendant (Online Programming)
- Direct command editing: Using the control panel, the operator can enter SCOL commands and set motion points directly on the Toshiba robot.
- Quick fixes on the line: This method works well for small corrections or tests that do not require stopping the entire production process.
- Possible limitations: For more complex projects, where there are a large number of points or complex logic, manual code entry in this way may be time-consuming.
Offline Programming (Simulation Environment)
- Working on a computer: SCOL code can be created and tested in a simulation environment (e.g., a dedicated Toshiba tool). This allows for fine-tuning the motion trajectory and collision analysis without interrupting production.
- Time and resource savings: After uploading the verified offline program to the actual robot, only a short final calibration phase is required. This reduces downtime and avoids errors resulting from lack of testing.
- Application: Particularly useful in projects requiring advanced precision, multiple control points, or complex control logic.
Online Remote Programming (Network Control)
- Remote code editing: With appropriate network security, NexaRob specialists or your internal team can connect to the Toshiba robot via the internet, updating the SCOL code in real time.
- Support from anywhere: This method allows for a quick response to any problems or optimization needs, without requiring an engineer to be physically present at the facility.
Hybrid Approach
- Combination of several methods: In practice, a simple Teach Pendant mode is often combined with more advanced offline tools for large projects that require in-depth analysis.
- Gradual code improvement: Thanks to the iterative approach, it is easier to eliminate errors and make changes without stopping the entire line.
Various programming methods in SCOL provide comprehensive capabilities for adapting to production needs, combining speed of making corrections and reliability of application operation. In the following sections, we will discuss how Toshiba robots - thanks to the SCOL language - they integrate with vision systems and sensors, further streamlining and securing production processes.
Learn how Toshiba robots with the SCOL language work with cameras and sensors to dynamically correct movement and increase the efficiency of the production line.
Integration with Vision Systems and Sensors in Toshiba SCOL
Toshiba robots programmed in SCOL can significantly exceed the limitations of simply repeating pre-defined paths, thanks to their ability to communicate with vision systems and various or moments). This intelligent integration enables dynamic responses to changes in the environment and adaptation to various scenarios in real time. Below, we present the key aspects of such collaboration:
Vision Systems
- Protocols and libraries: SCOL supports libraries that facilitate receiving data from 2D/3D cameras. In practice, this means that a Toshiba robot can receive current information about the position, shape, or orientation of objects on the line.
- Trajectory correction in flight: If the details are arranged in a disorganized manner or there are slight shifts, the robot continuously modifies the path. This reduces errors and shortens the time for pick & place operations.
Force and Moment Sensors
- Precise Assembly: In processes requiring special care (e.g., assembling sensitive modules), SCOL enables monitoring of the force level to avoid crushing or breaking components.
- Collision detection- When the moment exceeds the threshold defined in the SCOL code, the robot automatically stops moving. This protects equipment and operators from the risk of damage or accidents.
Expanded kinematics capabilities
- Collaboration with additional axes: Toshiba robots can control, for example, rotary tables or positioners, and SCOL synchronizes their movement in complex assembly or welding applications.
- Application: Multi-stage assembly in the automotive industry, fast packaging with dynamic correction in the food industry, or complex testing processes in electronics.
Application examples
Food industry
The camera identifies products of different shapes and sizes, and the Toshiba robot corrects its position in flight to gently place them in packages without damage.
Electronics
Gentle assembly of sensitive components, where a force sensor controls the pressure, minimizing the risk of destruction. The camera also checks the correct arrangement of boards or connectors.
Logistics
The robot recognizes barcodes or labels on packages, sorting them accordingly in the warehouse. If there is no valid label, SCOL can direct the package to a manual inspection station.
Thanks to integration with vision systems and sensors, Toshiba robots inin the SCOL language adapt to the dynamic requirements of the production line, increasing the precision and safety of processes. NexaRob supports the selection of the best devices, software configuration, and operator training, so that the company can fully utilize the innovative potential of Toshiba robotics.
See how the SCOL language revolutionized the assembly process in the electronics industry, reducing cycle time and decreasing the number of damaged components.
Case Study: Precise Assembly of Electronic Components Using Toshiba SCOL
In the electronics sector, where hundreds of thousands of delicate components must be assembled each day, even a small error in precision or force selection can significantly affect production costs and quality. Toshiba robots, programmed in the SCOL language, proved to be an invaluable asset in projects requiring multi-stage integration and continuous adaptation to new product models. Below are facts from a real implementation, where NexaRob supported the client at every stage - from analysis, through code writing, to operator training.
Context and Main Challenges
- Delicate integrated circuits: The components had very narrow tolerances, and some of them reacted negatively to excessive pressure or vibrations.
- Constantly changing product line: Every few months, new device models were introduced, requiring rapid reprogramming of the assembly sequences.
- Strict quality standards: Each defect meant significant warranty costs and delays in deliveries. A solution was needed that would minimize the number of damaged components to an absolute minimum.
Key Solutions in SCOL Code
Modular Division of Operations
NexaRob designed separate procedures for successive stages (e.g., picking up a component, applying paste, assembly) and adjusted parameters (speed, force, position) in configuration files. This allowed operators to independently modify individual parameters without having to modify the entire code.
Integration with force sensors and vision system
In real time, the robot received data from a 2D camera, correcting the gripper's position on the fly. In addition, the force sensor informed SCOL of any excessive pressure, which prevented deformation of the housing or bending of the pins.
Short quality tests after each cycle.
After the assembly was completed, the robot performed a sequence of test movements to verify that no components were incorrectly installed. This reduced the number of products requiring manual inspection.
Effects and Benefits
- Increased efficiency by 20-30%. Thanks to automatic trajectory correction and easy switching between variants, many downtimes typical of the previous manual assembly system have been eliminated.
- Reduction in defective units. Force sensors and a vision system reduced assembly errors by approximately 40%, resulting in real savings and higher customer satisfaction.
- Easy adaptation to new models. The SCOL code, with its modular architecture, proved relatively easy to modify, which helped the company gain a competitive advantage by introducing new products more frequently.
This case study illustrates how Toshiba robots with software in the SCOL language can meet the requirements of intensive assembly lines in electronics, where precision, delicacy and fast production speed are important. NexaRob provided comprehensive support to the client, guaranteeing effective final results and efficient adaptation to changing market needs.
Learn how to systematically improve SCOL applications and ensure complete safety so that Toshiba robots maintain maximum efficiency in a dynamic production environment.
Optimization of Codes and Safety Procedures in Toshiba SCOL.
After implementing the solution in the SCOL language, it is extremely important to continuously monitor and improve the code so that Toshiba robots operate reliably, respecting occupational health and safety standards and quality requirements. NexaRob points out several key steps that will allow your team to maintain high efficiency and readiness for further application development:
Regular Performance Analysis
- Collecting statistics: It is worth recording the number of processed items, the duration of individual stages, as well as any errors or downtime. The collected data will help identify areas that require optimization.
- Refactoring of movements: Even small adjustments to movement points or speeds can shorten the cycle without reducing quality. In the case of SCOL, it is enough to modify individual procedures or configuration values.
Safety and Emergency Mechanisms
- Safety zones: The SCOL software allows you to define areas in which the robot moves at a specific speed and force. Exceeding the boundaries may result in, for example, reducing the speed or stopping the movement.
- Regular emergency tests: We recommend periodically checking the operation of the collision stop function or excessive torque - thanks to this, the safety system will not only be a formality but will actually protect employees and equipment.
Modular Code Structure and Easy Scalability
- Procedures and functions: If the SCOL code is divided into smaller, specialized blocks, it is easier to introduce changes or add new functionalities. The operator can quickly edit individual parameters without touching the rest of the application.
- Expansion with new workstations: When a company grows and the production line requires additional Toshiba robots, the modularity of the code shortens the implementation time for new machines - a large part of the logic can be taken over from existing solutions.
Software and Firmware Updates
- New driver versions: Toshiba may release updates to drivers or firmware, introducing improvements in communication or safety. It is good practice to check whether such improvements bring benefits in a given environment.
- Consultations and Service: NexaRob regularly conducts code audits to check whether all procedures meet current industry requirements and whether the robot's movements can be further optimized.
Long-term optimization and care for safety procedures in the SCOL language is the foundation of a stable, efficient, and flexible production line. NexaRob offers comprehensive support - from consulting on modernization to service work and training that enhances team skills. Thanks to this, Toshiba robots can even more effectively perform various processes, adapting to changing market demands and increasing expectations regarding quality.
Dispel your doubts about programming Toshiba robots using the SCOL language and find out how NexaRob can support your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
No - SCOL has been designed so that people with a basic understanding of control logic can quickly learn it. NexaRob offers dedicated training courses that make it easier to start working with this language.
SCOL-based solutions have various applications. the electronics, food, automotive industries, and in logistics, where precise handling and rapid adaptation to changing production conditions are required.
Yes, there are simulation tools that allow you to create and test SCOL code without interrupting current production. This allows you to refine the application, minimizing the risk of errors during live deployment.
The SCOL language enables Toshiba robots to receive data from 2D/3D cameras and force sensors. Based on this data, the robot dynamically adjusts its motion trajectory, which increases the precision of operations such as pick & place or assembly.
As standard, these robots operate in designated zones, but thanks to the ability to define speed limits, force and emergency stop procedures, the SCOL system can be adapted to environments where robots work with people while maintaining appropriate safety measures.
The frequency of updates depends on the dynamics of your production. In the case of frequent product changes, updates may be regular, while in stable lines - less frequent, mainly in order to optimize or introduce improvements in accordance with standards.
Yes, NexaRob provides comprehensive support - from assistance in selecting the appropriate hardware, through writing and optimizing SCOL code, to dedicated operator training and service support during system operation.
Migration may require analyzing differences in syntax and control logic, but thanks to the modular structure of SCOL code, most fragments can be transferred relatively easily. NexaRob offers support in the migration process, minimizing the risk of downtime.
We invite you to contact us by email or phone. NexaRob will provide a preliminary analysis of your needs, advise on hardware and software, and also develop FTL code along with training for operators. This will allow your production line to operate more efficiently, safely and flexibly, responding to changing market realities.
Do you have more questions?
Contact NexaRob - our specialists offer full support in designing, implementing and maintaining SCOL applications. Together we will ensure that your automation solutions are as efficient, safe and configured according to the requirements of your business.
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