B&R ACOPOS 6D Review: Specs and Uses of the Magnetic Levitation Transport System
Updated: 7 days ago
The B&R ACOPOS 6D is a transport system in which shuttles levitate over motor segments and move freely. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
ACOPOS 6D is B&R's planar levitation system. It comes in two series. Series 3 is for tight installations, with shuttles from 120 to 450 mm square carrying 0.6 to 20 kg and repeatability under 5 µm. Series 4 carries 1.8 to 40 kg on shuttles up to 600 mm, with repeatability under 10 µm. Both reach 3 m/s and 20 m/s², levitate 0.5 to 4 or 6 mm and are rated IP67. B&R states up to 69 shuttles per square metre and space savings of up to 75%. Shuttles carry no electronics. Payloads of 40 kg are far above what most planar systems offer; rotation about the vertical axis is limited to under 20 degrees.
B&R ACOPOS 6D at a Glance
Degrees of freedom: Six
Payload: 0.6 to 40 kg
Max speed: 3 m/s
Max acceleration: 20 m/s²
Repeatability: Under 5 µm on Series 3
Price: on request
B&R ACOPOS 6D Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | Series 3 | Series 4 |
Shuttle sizes | 120 x 120 to 450 x 450 mm | 160 x 160 to 600 x 600 mm |
Shuttle payload | 0.6 to 20 kg | 1.8 to 40 kg |
Segment size | 240 x 240 x 70 mm; 480 x 120 x 70 mm | 320 x 320 x 80 mm |
Max speed | 3 m/s | 3 m/s |
Max acceleration | 20 m/s² | 20 m/s² |
Levitation height | 0.5 to 4 mm | 0.5 to 6 mm |
Repeatability | Under 5 µm | Under 10 µm |
Rotation about Z | Under 20 degrees | Under 20 degrees |
Protection | IP67 | IP67 |
Design and Build Quality
Segments are tiled to any layout. Nineteen shuttle sizes are offered in total. With no contact there is no wear, and IP67 allows wet cleaning.
Software and Integration
B&R Control
The system is engineered in B&R's Automation Studio alongside the machine control.
Weighing in Motion
A levitating shuttle can serve as a scale, since the system measures the force it applies.
B&R ACOPOS 6D Applications and Use Cases
Filling and Dosing
Contact-free transport in pharma and cosmetics.
Assembly
Each product routed individually between stations.
Battery and Electronics
Clean transport with precise positioning.
B&R ACOPOS 6D Price and Value
B&R does not publish a price for the B&R ACOPOS 6D; it is quoted on request.
For the company behind the product, read the B&R Industrial Automation Company Profile: History, ABB Acquisition and Products.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Up to 40 kg per shuttle
3 m/s and 20 m/s²
Micrometre repeatability
IP67
No wear
Cons
Rotation about Z under 20 degrees
Levitation height of a few millimetres
High system complexity
No published price
Who Should Buy the B&R ACOPOS 6D?
It fits machine builders needing flexible, clean transport with higher payloads than other planar systems.
B&R ACOPOS 6D FAQ
How much does the B&R ACOPOS 6D cost?
B&R does not publish a price for the B&R ACOPOS 6D; it is quoted on request.
What is the B&R ACOPOS 6D?
A magnetic levitation transport system with shuttles moving in six degrees of freedom.
How much can an ACOPOS 6D shuttle carry?
From 0.6 kg to 40 kg, depending on series and size.
How fast is the ACOPOS 6D?
Up to 3 m/s, with acceleration up to 20 m/s².
How accurate is the ACOPOS 6D?
Repeatability under 5 µm on Series 3 and under 10 µm on Series 4.
How high do the shuttles levitate?
0.5 to 4 mm on Series 3 and 0.5 to 6 mm on Series 4.
Is the ACOPOS 6D washable?
It is rated IP67.
How many shuttle sizes are there?
19, from 120 x 120 to 600 x 600 mm.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
