Hardware specifications

1. Computer Specifications for RapidPlan Control

1.1 RapidPlan Control Standard

RapidPlan Control, a runtime software tool, streams motions to robot controllers in a robotic cell. Due to the real-time nature of the communication, selecting suitable hardware is crucial for robust and reliable system performance. We advise our customers to use hardware validated by Realtime Robotics.

Validated IPCs

Manufacturer

Article number

Notes

Datasheet

Manufacturer

Article number

Notes

Datasheet

Axiomtek

eBOX671A-RTR01-I9

Can be purchased directly from RTR, ask your RTR sales representative

 

Other Recommended IPCs

Manufacturer

Article number

Notes

Datasheet

Manufacturer

Article number

Notes

Datasheet

Siemens

SIMATIC IPC547J

Example of IPC (with Nvidia GPU and 128GB RAM, which are above recommended specs): 6AG4104-5KJ31-5KB8

This IPC has been tested and deployed in runtime applications, but it is not part of RTR's continuous validation process.

SIOS

Use of IPCs Not Validated by Realtime Robotics

While we advocate using IPCs validated by us, we recognize customers may prefer specific hardware components. Realtime Robotics can assist customers in validating their chosen IPCs. Here are the guidelines for selecting an IPC for runtime operation:

Specifications

Component

Recommended

Minimum

Component

Recommended

Minimum

CPU

11th Gen Intel Core i9-11950H

Intel/AMD with 8 cores / 16 logical processors

GPU

CPU graphics

CPU graphics

RAM

64GB

32GB (depending on the project size and number of robots)

Storage

1TB

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Network Adaptor

Robust and reliable network communication is crucial during runtime. We recommend that customers use IPCs with the same network adapter as our recommended models. For alternative choices, please consult Realtime Robotics.

Component

Recommended

Component

Recommended

Network adapter

Intel W480E (Intel I210 NIC)

1.2 RapidPlan Control Dynamic

The add-on RapidPlan Dynamic allows the system to avoid dynamic obstacles. The system takes a point cloud of the environment captured using 3D cameras as an input, and adds these elements to the scene on the fly. Motions that would collide with dynamic obstacles are immediately stopped and force the system to replan.

RapidPlan dynamic requires a dedicated GPU.

Component

Recommended

Component

Recommended

CPU

11th Gen Intel Core i9-11950H

GPU

NVIDIA RTX A2000 w/4 GB GDDR6

RAM

64GB

Storage

1TB

2. Computer Specifications for RapidPlan Create

RapidPlan Create, a design software, depends on graphics performance. The recommended hardware is intended for use during the cell engineering phase across multiple cells, not for runtime operation. Since tool performance is influenced by hardware, Realtime suggests the following specifications. Minimum specifications enable tool operation, but performance may vary with usage.

Component

Recommended

Minimum

Component

Recommended

Minimum

CPU

11th Gen Intel Core i9-11950H

Intel/AMD with 8 cores / 16 logical processors

GPU

NVIDIA RTX A2000 w/4 GB GDDR6

CPU graphics

RAM

128GB

64GB

Storage

1TB

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