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Everything you need to design, deploy, and maintain an AutoBlocks system.

AutoBlocks is a complete motion, logic, safety, and HMI platform. The resources below are how our customers and integrators get from unboxing to production — and back to running quickly when something needs attention.

This page is the home for everything you need to operate AutoBlocks systems with confidence. Browse engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, software documentation, and product manuals. Watch step-by-step video walkthroughs. Get answers to the questions our team hears most. If you can’t find what you need, our engineers are one form away — every support request is reviewed by the same team that built the platform.

Product Documentation

Manuals, datasheets, and installation guides for every product in the AutoBlocks platform. Additional documentation is added as products are released and updated.

Documentation for Control Block, Pendant, Absolute Motors, Precision Actuators, Integrator Kits, and the AB+ Ecosystem is coming soon. Contact our team if you need a specific document today.

  • Control Block Technical Specification (Rev 12) — Download
  • Keyence GC-1000 Safety Controller Specification — Download
  • Autoblocks HMI Specification (Rev 2) — Download
  • Pendant Specification (Rev 11) — Download
  • Remote I/O Specification (Rev 6) — Download
  • Absolute Motors Specification (Rev 6) — Download
  • Precision Linear Actuator Specification (Rev 4) — Download
  • Machine Risk Assessment Template (ISO 12100 · ISO 13849-1 · IEC 62061) — Download
  • REQUEST MANUAL

PROGRAMMING RESOURCES

Step-by-step guides for writing and deploying machine programs on the AutoBlocks platform. Covers AutoCode™ commands, I/O configuration, motion control, and safety setup.

Resources are updated with each software revision. Additional programming references will be added as the platform expands.

  • Machine Programming Guide (Rev 1.2) — Download
  • EPSON AB+ Robot Template (.zip) — Download

Engineering Drawings

2D drawings, 3D STEP files, and mounting templates for AutoBlocks hardware. Additional drawings are added as products are released.

  • 📐 Control Block — 3D STEP Model — Download
  • 📐 Pendant — 3D STEP Model — Download
  • 📐 Absolute Motors — 3D STEP Model — Download
  • 📐 Autoblocks HMI — 3D STEP Model — Download

Wiring Diagrams

Power, I/O, safety, and AutoBus topology references for common system configurations.

  • Control Block — External Wiring Diagram — Download
  • AB+ Keyence Safety Integration Guide (Rev 2) — Download

Video Library

Step-by-step walkthroughs covering Getting Started, AutoCode software, hardware setup, application examples, and troubleshooting. Video content is launching soon — subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified.

Case Studies

Customer success stories built on the AutoBlocks platform. Each case study documents the engineering challenge, the cell architecture, and how customers extended the system after deployment.

  • Dual Zone Robotic Soldering Cell — Case Study — Download
  • Induction Brazing Gantry System — Case Study — Download
  • OEM Induction Power Supply Control — Case Study — Download
  • PCB Router — Gantry Depaneling Cell — Case Study — Download
  • PCB Router — Single-Table Gantry Cell — Case Study — Download
  • Induction Epoxy Curing Press — Case Study — Download

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is AutoBlocks?

AutoBlocks is a unified industrial automation platform that combines motion control, logic, safety, and HMI into a single system — the Control Block. It replaces the traditional multi-vendor stack of PLCs, servo drives, motion controllers, and safety relays with one integrated platform programmed using AutoCode, our patent-pending 31-command language.

What does the Control Block do?

The Control Block is a 6+4 axis industrial automation controller. It handles 6 coordinated robotic axes plus 4 auxiliary axes, runs full PLC-grade logic with 300 digital I/O and 150 data channels, integrates a PLe / Cat 4 / SIL3 safety controller, and drives an industrial touchscreen HMI — all from a single enclosure.

What is AutoCode?

AutoCode is AutoBlocks’ patent-pending programming language — 31 commands structured in a spreadsheet-style table that any engineer can read, audit, and modify. Programs can be written and tested offline using AutoBlocks Studio, then pushed to the machine over a local network or USB.

What robots does AutoBlocks support?

AutoBlocks supports Universal Robots (UR), EPSON robots, and any robot or device with Modbus TCP, CANopen, or Ethernet/IP communication. Supported robots are plug-and-play — simply select the robot type on the HMI and AutoCode handles the handshake, error handling, and motion coordination.

What safety standards does the Control Block meet?

The Control Block includes a built-in programmable safety controller rated PLe, Category 4, SIL3. It supports plug-and-play safety devices via single M12 cables: light curtains, magnetic door interlocks, remote e-stop, and light towers. Safety I/O, safety-rated outputs, and hardware-enforced speed limiting are all built in.

Can AutoBlocks connect to vision systems?

Yes. AutoBlocks supports Keyence IV3/IV4 and VS series cameras, Zebra FS/VS, Cognex, and custom vision devices. AutoBlocks Vision (software license required) provides machine vision capability integrated directly into the AutoCode programming environment.

What is AutoBlocks Studio?

AutoBlocks Studio is the PC application for remote programming, diagnostics, and support. Engineers can write and simulate AutoCode programs offline without being connected to a machine, then push updates over a secure LAN or VPN connection. Studio is also used for remote support and diagnostics — no cloud connection required.

What is AutoBus?

AutoBus is AutoBlocks’ universal plug-and-play bus for connecting Modbus TCP devices — sensors, drives, VFDs, barcode scanners, and other field devices — without custom integration or middleware. Simply configure the device type on the HMI.

Does AutoBlocks support data tracking and traceability?

Yes. The Control Block includes a built-in SQL client, web server, email/SMS, VNC, and FTP capabilities. Data tracking and traceability are built into the platform — suitable for regulated production environments including medical devices.

Where is AutoBlocks designed and manufactured?

AutoBlocks is designed and manufactured in Fairfield, New Jersey, USA. The platform is built at Fancort Industries, a contract electronics manufacturer with over 25 years of experience producing precision industrial hardware.

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