ABB IRC5 Operating Manual

ABB IRC5 Operating Manual

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Getting started, IRC5 and RobotStudio
Document ID: 3HAC 027097-001
Revision: B
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  • Page 1 Operating manual Getting started, IRC5 and RobotStudio Document ID: 3HAC 027097-001 Revision: B...
  • Page 2 Except as may be expressly stated anywhere in this manual, nothing herein shall be construed as any kind of guarantee or warranty by ABB for losses, damages to persons or property, fitness for a specific purpose or the like.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview ................5 Safety note .
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 3HAC 027097-001 Revision: B...
  • Page 5: Overview

    This manual is to be used when starting up the system for the very first time. It contains excerpts from other documents included in the robot system delivery. Usage This manual contains instructions for starting up the IRC5 robot controller for the very first time after the physical installation has been completed. Who should read this manual? This manual is intended for: •...
  • Page 6: Safety Note

    Safety note Safety note Overview Please note that there is no information regarding safety aspects in this manual! In an effort to keep this manual short, there is no information regarding: • safe handling and operation of the equipment • generic reference information •...
  • Page 7: Procedures

    1.1. Procedure for single robot systems Overview This instruction is valid for IRC5 single robot systems. A single robot system contains either a Single Cabinet Controller (controller with integrated Control Module and Drive Module) or a Dual Controller (Control Module to which one Drive Module is connected).
  • Page 8: Procedure For Multimove Systems

    1.2. Procedure for MultiMove systems 1.2. Procedure for MultiMove systems Overview This instruction is valid for IRC5 multi robot systems, that is, systems using the MultiMove option. xx0400001042 A MultiMove robot system contains either a Single Cabinet Controller (an integrated Control...
  • Page 9 1 Procedures 1.2. Procedure for MultiMove systems Continued Action Info 2. Connect the Ethernet cables from each Drive Module to the Control Module Ethernet card. Make sure the Drive Modules are connected in the correct order! The order must correspond to the order in which the key strings are entered when creating the system.
  • Page 10 1 Procedures 1.2. Procedure for MultiMove systems Continued Action Info 4. Make sure all safety related connections Refer to the work station wiring diagram. are made correctly. 5. Connect the FlexPendant to the controller. xx0500001854 A: FlexPendant connector, Single Cabinet Controller 6.
  • Page 11: Common Procedures For All Systems

    1 Procedures 1.3. Common procedures for all systems 1.3. Common procedures for all systems Overview These procedures are common for installing all robot systems. How to install RobotStudio on a PC Action 1. Insert the robot software DVD in the PC. If a menu for the DVD is opened automatically, continue with step 5.
  • Page 12 If you are using a valid Activation Key that has not exceeded the number of installations allowed, your product is activated immediately. When you activate over the Internet, your activation request is sent to ABB. Your license will then be automatically installed and your product ready for use. If you choose to activate over the Internet but are not currently connected, the wizard alerts you that there is no connection.
  • Page 13 1 Procedures 1.3. Common procedures for all systems Continued Action 2. Click View Installed License Keys to see the status of your current license. 3. If your RobotStudio installation is activated, you will have valid licenses for the features covered by your subscription. How to configure and connect a PC or network to the controller The illustration below shows the two main ports on the controller Computer Unit: the Service Port and the LAN port.
  • Page 14 1 Procedures 1.3. Common procedures for all systems Continued How to create a system using RobotStudio Normally, no system will have to be created for single robot systems since one is already installed on delivery. However, if your system uses the option MultiMove, you must create a new system defining all robots in the system.
  • Page 15 Verify that the correct SMB data has been loaded into the system as detailed below. In a MultiMove system, this procedure must be repeated for each robot. Action 1. On the FlexPendant, tap the ABB menu, then tap Calibration and select a mechanical unit. 2. Tap SMB memory and then tap Show status.
  • Page 16 If a revolution counter is counter settings. incorrectly updated, it will cause On the FlexPendant, tap the ABB menu, then tap incorrect robot positioning, which Calibration. Select the mechanical unit to be in turn may cause damage or calibrated.
  • Page 17: General

    Control Module, IRC5, containing the control Documents specified in electronics of the robot system. section Product documenta- tion, M2004 on page Drive Module, IRC5, containing the power electronics Documents specified in of the robot system. section Product documenta- tion, M2004 on page In a Single Cabinet Controller the Drive Module is included in the single cabinet.
  • Page 18 2 General 2.1. What you need to get the system started Continued Description Described in RobotWare DVD containing all robot software specified in section What is RobotWare? on page and RobotStudio installation package. Documentation DVD. Containing documentation files as specified in section Product documentation, M2004 on page Robot system software being run by the robot...
  • Page 19 2 General 2.1. What you need to get the system started Continued Description Described in RobotWare license key. The original key string is printed on a paper (for the Dual Controller there is one key for the Control Module and one for the Drive Module, and in a MultiMove system there is one key for each module) delivered inside the Drive Module.
  • Page 20: What Is A Flexpendant

    The FlexPendant consists of both hardware and software and is a complete computer in itself. It is an integral part of IRC5, connected to the controller by an integrated cable and connector. The hot plug button option, however, makes it possible to disconnect the FlexPendant in automatic mode and continue running without it.
  • Page 21 Programmable keys, 1 - 4. How to define their respective function is detailed in section Programmable keys in Operating manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant. START button. Starts program execution. Step BACKWARD button. Executes one instruction backward as button is pressed.
  • Page 22 A left-hander, however, can easily rotate the display through 180 degrees and use his right hand to support the device. See Adapting the FlexPendant to left-handedness Operating manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant for further information. en0400000913 Operated in fourteen languages As suggested by its name, the FlexPendant is designed with flexibility and adaptation to end- users’...
  • Page 23 The illustration shows important elements of the FlexPendant touch screen. en0300000588 ABB menu Operator window Status bar Close button Task bar Quickset menu ABB menu From the ABB menu the following items can be selected • HotEdit • Inputs and Outputs • Jogging • Production Window •...
  • Page 24 Tapping the close button closes the presently active view or application. Task bar You can open several views from the ABB menu, but only work with one at a time. The task bar displays all open views and is used to switch between these.
  • Page 25: What Is Robotstudio

    2 General 2.3. What is RobotStudio? 2.3. What is RobotStudio? Overview RobotStudio is a computer application for the offline creation, programming, and simulation of robot cells. RobotStudio is available in full, customized, and minimal installation. The minimal installation is used for working in online mode on the controller, as a complement to the FlexPendant.
  • Page 26: What Is Robotware

    Control Module, and one key for each Drive Module. When adding functionality at a later date, a new controller license key is required to access the functions. The key is available from your local ABB representative. 3HAC 027097-001 Revision: B...
  • Page 27: About The Media Pool

    The default media pool If RobotWare is installed with default settings on the PC, the default media pool is located in the folder C:\Program Files\ABB Industrial IT\Robotics IT\Mediapool Customized media pools You can create customized media pools by creating new folders to which you copy RobotWare files from existing media pools.
  • Page 28: When To Use The Flexpendant And Robotstudio

    2 General 2.6. When to use the FlexPendant and RobotStudio 2.6. When to use the FlexPendant and RobotStudio Overview For operating and managing the robot, you either use the FlexPendant or RobotStudio. The FlexPendant is optimized for handling robot motions and ordinary operation, and RobotStudio is optimized for configuration, programming and other tasks not related to the daily operation.
  • Page 29 2 General 2.6. When to use the FlexPendant and RobotStudio Continued Program a robot To... Use... Create or edit robot programs RobotStudio to create the program's structure and most of in a flexible way. This is the source code and the FlexPendant to store robot suitable for complex programs positions and make final adjustments to the program.
  • Page 30: Hac16590

    Related information The table below specifies which manuals to read, when performing the various tasks referred Recommended use... for details, see manual... Document number FlexPendant Operating manual - IRC5 with 3HAC16590-1 FlexPendant RobotStudio Operating manual - RobotStudio 3HAC032104-001 3HAC 027097-001 Revision: B...
  • Page 31: Product Documentation, M2004

    This means that any given delivery of robot products will not contain all documents listed, only the ones pertaining to the equipment delivered. However, all documents listed may be ordered from ABB. The documents listed are valid for M2004 robot systems.
  • Page 32 This group of manuals is aimed at those having first hand operational contact with the robot, that is production cell operators, programmers and trouble shooters. The group of manuals includes: • Emergency safety information • General safety information • Getting started, IRC5 • IRC5 with FlexPendant • RobotStudio • Introduction to RAPID •...

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