Computer power up to 10× higher than RP-2
Power and modularity in a compact form
Designed for the most demanding computational needs in industrial automation and robotics, RP-3 is based on the Agilex 5E SoC and combines:
- Higher computing power compared to RP-2, capable of handling advanced algorithms and complex real-time applications
- 64-bit multi-core RTEX operating system, completely redesigned from scratch for maximum reliability and optimized performance
- High-speed connectivity and compatibility with standard industrial protocols
- Modular expandability, thanks to side connectors for optional modules and future functionalities
Processor and memory
- Quad-core CPU: 2× ARM Cortex-A76 @ 1.4 GHz and 2× ARM Cortex-A55 @ 1.25 GHz
- 2 GB DRAM
- Micro SD flash memory
- 1 MB non-volatile RAM for parameters and alarm history
Communications
- Master EtherCAT: 2 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet channels master fieldbus to connect drives and/or I/O (CoE, SoE, EoE). They can also be used as general purpose Ethernet channels.
- Ethernet:
- 3 10/100/1000 Mbit/s channels with embedded switch for general purposes (TCP/IP, UDP, Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA, FTP)
- CANbus: supporto protocolli DS301, DS401, DS402, DeviceNet, Robox Cnet, per pilotaggio assi e/o I/O remotato
- Dual USB 2.0 Type-A port designed for connecting USB drives, ideal for data storage, data logging, and for uploading and restoring projects and configurations.
- USB UART channel for general purposes (Robox BCC/31)
- Axioline Master Bus for communications with Axioline
- RS422/RS485 channel for general purposes
Expandability and diagnostics
- Compatible with remote I/O boards (with no need for AXL-F-BK-EC coupler)
- 128×64 OLED display for diagnostics and monitoring of the CPU status
- Five degrees range joystick
- Remote support
- Real-time clock/calendar
Mechanical specifications
- Power supply: 24 VDC
- External measures: 70 × 122 × 57 mm
- Weight: 0.5 kg
- Mounting: 35 mm DIN guide in accordance with EN60715 standard
Operating system
RTEX is the next-generation hard real-time firmware designed to improve the performance and usability of RP-3 controllers in advanced motion applications.
Based on a 64-bit multicore architecture, it fully exploits the greater processing power of the RP-3 to offer superior performance and efficiency.
It is installed on the removable micro SD and allows the proper execution of the different tasks.
- Improves system responsiveness, efficiency, and overall operational performance
- Improves diagnostics and reliability while maintaining compatibility with RTE applications
Programming
RP-3 is fully programmable through RDE, Robox’s development environment for flexible, scalable and high-performance motion control solutions.
Communication libraries
For communication from high-level software (SCADA, custom applications, etc.), RP-3 is compatible with the communication libraries available at this link.












