Operating manual
Getting started, IRC5 and RobotStudio
Trace back information:
Workspace Main version a17 (not checked in)
Published 2012-09-06 at 10:21:34
Skribenta version 896
Operating manual
Getting started, IRC5 and RobotStudio
Document ID: 3HAC027097-001
Revision: J
Table of contents
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Safety note ........................................................................................................................................ 9
1 Procedures 11
1.1 Procedure for single robot systems ...................................................................... 11
1.2 Procedure for MultiMove systems ........................................................................ 13
1.3 Common procedures for all systems ..................................................................... 16
2 General information 27
2.1 What you need to get the system started ............................................................... 27
2.2 What is a FlexPendant? ...................................................................................... 30
2.3 What is RobotStudio? ........................................................................................ 37
2.4 What is RobotWare? .......................................................................................... 38
2.5 About the media pool ........................................................................................ 39
2.6 When to use the FlexPendant and RobotStudio ...................................................... 40
2.7 Product documentation, M2004 ............................................................................ 42
Index 45
3HAC027097-001 Revision: J 5
© Copyright 2004-2012 ABB. All rights reserved.
This page is intentionally left blank
Overview
Overview
About this manual
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.
Prerequisites
The reader should be familiar with:
• Mechanically installing the robot hardware.
• Be trained in robot operation.
The contents of the manual assumes all hardware (manipulator, controller and
such) has been installed correctly and connected to each other.
Organization of chapters
The manual is organized in the following chapters:
Chapter Contents
1Procedures Procedures for setup and startup of the IRC5 robot system.
2General Descriptions of the parts in IRC5 robot system.
References
Reference Document Id
Product manual - IRC5 3HAC021313-001
Operating manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant 3HAC16590-1
Operating manual - RobotStudio 3HAC032104-001
Operating manual - Trouble shooting IRC5 3HAC020738-001
Technical reference manual - System parameters 3HAC17076-1
Application manual - MultiMove 3HAC021272-001
Revisions
Revision Description
- Replaces manual with document id 3HAC 021564-001.
Released with RobotWare 5.08.
A Polish translation added.
B RobotStudio Online is integrated in RobotStudio. Title adjusted.
C Updated information on installing and licensing RobotStudio.
Continued
Revision Description
D Updated the section Common procedures for all systems on page 16 with the
information on Installing RobotStudio.
E Released with RobotWare 5.13.
Updated information in the section Common procedures for all systems on
page 16
Added steps on downloading a system to a controller. See How to create a
system using RobotStudio on page 24.
F Released with RobotWare 5.13.02.
Updated information about the RobotWare key delivery. See How to create a
system using RobotStudio on page 24.
G Released with RobotWare 5.14.
• Added the procedure How to switch off power. See How to switch off
power on page 26.
• Removed references to RobotStudio trial period activation.
H Released with RobotWare 5.14.02
Added information on IRC5 Compact Controller and Panel Mounted Controller.
Updated the procedures How to switch on power on page 24 and How to switch
off power on page 26.
J Released with RobotWare 5.15
Updated and reworked the sections relating to RobotStudio installation, licens-
ing and activation, under Common procedures for all systems on page 16.
8 3HAC027097-001 Revision: J
© Copyright 2004-2012 ABB. All rights reserved.
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
• detailed procedures
This information can be found in the Product manuals or the Operating manuals
delivered with the robot system.
3HAC027097-001 Revision: J 9
© Copyright 2004-2012 ABB. All rights reserved.
This page is intentionally left blank
1 Procedures
1.1 Procedure for single robot systems
1 Procedures
1.1 Procedure for single robot systems
Overview
This instruction is valid for IRC5 single robot systems.
A single robot system contains any of the following
• Single Cabinet Controller (controller with integrated Control Module and
Drive Module)
• Dual Controller (Control Module to which one Drive Module is connected)
• IRC5 Compact Controller
• Panel Mounted Controller
xx0500001854
Note
Continued
Action Info/illustration
4 If the robot system is delivered with fully functional
system software installed, you can proceed as de-
tailed in section How to switch on power in Common
procedures for all systems on page 16.
If no functional system software has been installed,
please proceed as detailed in section Common
procedures for all systems on page 16.
12 3HAC027097-001 Revision: J
© Copyright 2004-2012 ABB. All rights reserved.
1 Procedures
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 Module and Drive Module as shown in the illustration above) or a separate
Control Module to which a number of Drive Modules (one for each robot being run
by the system) have been connected. Up to four robots may be operated by a
MultiMove system.
Note
Note
All multi robot systems are configured as single robot systems on delivery. In
order to be fully functional as multi robot systems, these systems must be
re-configured.
How to perform this is detailed in Operating manual - RobotStudio.
Continued
Action Info
2 Connect the Ethernet cables from each
Drive Module to the Control Module Ether-
net card.
Make sure the Drive Modules are connec-
ted in the correct order! The order must
correspond to the order in which the key
strings are entered when creating the sys-
tem.
xx0400001141
Connections:
• A: Robot communication card
• B: Ethernet card
• C: Ethernet connection to Drive
Module #1 (connected on delivery)
• D: Ethernet connection to Drive
Module #2
• E: Ethernet connection to Drive
Module #3
• F: Ethernet connection to Drive
Module #4
3 Before connecting the safety signal cables,
remove jumpers from connectors X7, X8,
X14 and X17 as required by the number of
Drive Modules to connect.
Connect the safety signal cables from each
Drive Module to the Control Module panel
board as shown in the figure.
xx0400001295
Connections:
• X7: safety signal cable to Drive
Module #1(connected on delivery)
• X8: safety signal cable to Drive
Module #2
• X14: safety signal cable to Drive
Module #3
• X17: safety signal cable to Drive
Module #4
4 Make sure all safety related connections Refer to the work station wiring diagram.
are made correctly.
Continued
Action Info
5 Connect the FlexPendant to the controller.
xx0500001854
3HAC027097-001 Revision: J 15
© Copyright 2004-2012 ABB. All rights reserved.
1 Procedures
1.3 Common procedures for all systems
Overview
These procedures are common for installing all robot systems.
Note
Note
RobotStudio 5.15 64-bit edition is installed for the Complete installation option
on computers that have a 64-bit operating system. The 64-bit edition allows larger
CAD-models to be imported as it can address more memory than the 32-bit
version. However, the 64-bit edition has the following limitations:
• PowerPacs, Visual Studio Tools for Applications, and any customized add-ins
that use PC-SDK are not supported
• ScreenMaker is not supported
• Jupiter import is not supported
• Import of stations and libraries from RobotStudio 4.0 (for S4) is not supported
• Add-ins will be loaded from the following folder
C:\Program Files (x86)\ABB Industrial IT\Robotics
IT\RobotStudio 5.15\Bin64\Addins
Continued
Action
1 Insert the robot software DVD in the PC.
• If a menu for the DVD is opened automatically, continue with step 5.
• If no menu for the DVD is opened, continue with step 2.
2 On the Start menu, click Run.
3 In the Open box, type the drive letter for your DVD drive followed by:
:\launch.exe
If your DVD drive has the letter D, then type: D:\launch.exe
4 Click OK.
5 Select the language for the DVD menu.
6 On the DVD menu, click Install.
7 On the installation menu, click RobotStudio. This opens the installation wizard, which
guides you through the rest of the software installation.
8 After installing Robotstudio, you can proceed with installing RobotWare.
Go to the installation menu, and click RobotWare. This opens this installation wizard,
which guides you through the rest of the RobotWare installation.
9 This step is optional, and is for installing the Track mediapool.
On the Install products menu, click Additional Options. This opens a file browser
that displays the Track mediapool installation and other available options.
Double-click the TrackMotion folder and then the file setup.exe to start the installation
wizard and proceed.
Note
Activation is not required for Minimal installation, or for Basic Functionality mode
of the Complete or Custom installation.
Continued
Note
If you have a problem with your activation, contact your local ABB customer
support representative at the e-mail address or telephone number provided at
www.abb.com/robotics.
For using the Activation Wizard, follow this procedure.
Action
1 On the File tab, click Options and go to General:Licensing.
2 On the Licensing page to the right, click Activation wizard to launch the Activation
Wizard.
3 In the Activation Wizard, on the Activate RobotStudio page, indicate whether you have
a Standalone License or a Network License, and then click Next.
If you have chosen Standalone License, you will proceed to the Activate a Standalone
License page. See Activate automatically over the Internet or manually on page 18
for further steps.
If you have chosen Network License, you will proceed to the Network License page.
See Network Licensing on page 19 for further steps.
Continued
RobotStudio must be restarted after the activation has been successfully completed.
Note
If you choose to activate over the Internet but are not currently connected to the
Internet, then the wizard alerts you that there is no connection.
Manual Activation
1 If the computer does not have a working Internet connection, you must
proceed with Manual Activation:
2 Create a license file by selecting the option Step 1:Create a license request
file.
Proceed through the wizard, enter your Activation Key and save the License
Request File to your computer.
3 Use a removable storage medium, such as a USB stick or floppy disk, to
transfer the file to a computer with an Internet connection. In that computer,
open a web browser, go to http://www101.abb.com/manualactivation/ and
follow the instructions given.
The result will be a License File that should be saved and transferred back
to the computer having the installation awaiting activation.
4 Relaunch the Activation Wizard and go through the steps until you reach the
Activate a Standalone License page.
5 Under Manual Activation, select the option Step 3:Install a license file.
Proceed through the wizard, selecting the License File when requested. Upon
completion, RobotStudio is activated and ready for use.
RobotStudio must be restarted after the activation has been successfully completed.
Network Licensing
Network licensing allows you to centralize license management by installing licenses
on a single server rather than on each individual client machine. The server
administers the licenses to the clients as required. A single network license allows
several clients to use the software.
Network Licensing is set up in the following stages:
1 Install the server for network licensing (See Installing the Network Licensing
Server on page 20)
2 Activate the licenses for network licensing (See Using the SLP Server Web
Interface on page 20)
3 Set up the client for network licensing (See Setting up Network Licensing in
the client on page 21)
Tip
Network licenses are displayed as Network in the View Installed License Keys
link of the Licensing page.
Continued
Note
You require administrative privileges for installing and configuring the SLP
Distribution server.
The installer requires the following:
• Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, or Windows Vista.
• .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
The SLP Distributor server is installed as a service that starts automatically with
Windows. It requires two open TCP ports, by default 2468 (for the web interface)
and 8731 (for licensing). The installer opens these ports in the standard Windows
Firewall, but any third-party firewall must be configured manually by the system
administrator.
Continued
Note
Certain proxy issues upon activation in the SLP server's web interface may
produce a messages which only states Activation failed. Such a case may happen
when the system account that the SLP-Distributor-service is executed in, does
not have the rights to read the user profile. As a workaround, follow this
procedure:
1 Open the Services control panel (services.msc)
2 Open properties for InishTech SLP Distributor Service
3 Change Log on as to an actual named user, preferably the currently logged
on user
4 Restart the service and re-attempt an activation.
5 After your re-attempt, change Log on as back to Local System account and
restart the service.
Note
Note
For Network Licensing to work, the client system should be online with the server.
For information about enabling licensing while working offline, see Using
Commuter Licenses on page 22.
Continued
Note
It is not possible to check out specific features in the license. All features in a
license are included when it is checked out.
To check in/check out a commuter license, you need to use the Activation Wizard.
Use this procedure to check in/check out a commuter license.
Action
1 On the File menu, click Options and select General: Licensing
2 On the Licensing page to the right, click Activation wizard to launch the Activation
Wizard.
3 In the Activation Wizard, on the Activate RobotStudio page, choose I want to check out
or check in a commuter license and click Next.
You will proceed to the Commuter License page.
4 Under Commuter License, you will be presented one of the following options as per your
requirement:
• Check out a commuter license key - In the Check out days box specify the
specify the number of days for which you wish to keep the license.
This option is disabled if you already have a commuter license checked out.
• Check in a commuter license key - Choose this option to return the currently
checked out license to the server.
This option is enabled only if a commuter license is already checked out. If so,
the expiration date and time of the license is also displayed.
5 Click Finish to complete the check in/check out.
Tip
Action
1 On the File tab, click Options and then go to General:Licensing.
2 On the Licensing page to the right, select View Installed License Keys to see the
status of your current license.
The Licenses opens, where you can view all the valid licenses for the features covered
by your subscription.
Continued
xx0600002889
Note
Service port and LAN port are positioned differently in IRC5 Compact Controller
and Panel Mounted Controller.
A Service port
B LAN port (connects to factory LAN)
Action Illustration
1 Make sure the network setting on the PC Refer to the system documentation for your
to be connected is correct. PC, depending on the operative system
you are running.
The PC must be set to “Obtain an IP ad-
dress automatically” or set as described
in Service PC Information in the Boot Ap-
plication.
2 Use the delivered category 5 Ethernet The cable is delivered in the RobotWare
crossover boot cable with RJ45 connect- product box.
ors.
3 Connect the boot cable to the network port
of your PC.
xx040000
• A: network port
The placement of the network port may
vary depending on the PC model.
Continued
Action Illustration
4 Connect the boot cable to the service port.
Continued
en0400000793
Note
Continued
Action
3 If Valid is displayed under the headings Cabinet Memory and SMB memory, calibration
data is correct.
If not, the data (on the SMB board or in the controller) must be replaced with the correct
one as detailed below:
• If, for instance, the SMB board has been replaced, transfer data from controller
to SMB board.If the controller has been replaced, transfer data from the SMB
board to the controller.
• Transfer data by tapping SMB Memory, Update, and then selecting which data
to update.
4 After loading calibration data, proceed with updating the revolution counters. See How
to update revolution counters on page 26.
en1000001317
Action Info
1 For a Dual Controller, switch off the power to each For all other controllers, proceed
Drive Module to step 2.
2 Switch off the power to the Control Module. The system will now shut down,
which will take a couple of
minutes.
26 3HAC027097-001 Revision: J
© Copyright 2004-2012 ABB. All rights reserved.
2 General information
2.1 What you need to get the system started
2 General information
2.1 What you need to get the system started
Illustration
The illustration depicts, in a schematic way, the delivered parts, the software tools
to install them and the basic work flow.
en0400000766
Parts
Description Described in
A Manipulator (a generic model shown) Documents specified in sec-
tion Product documentation,
M2004 on page 42.
B1 Control Module, IRC5, containing the control electron- Documents specified in sec-
ics of the robot system. tion Product documentation,
M2004 on page 42.
Continued
Description Described in
B2 Drive Module, IRC5, containing the power electronics Documents specified in sec-
of the robot system. tion Product documentation,
In a Single Cabinet Controller the Drive Module is in- M2004 on page 42.
cluded in the single cabinet.
In a MultiMove system, there is more than one Drive
Module.
C RobotWare DVD containing all robot software spe-
cified in section What is RobotWare? on page 38, and
RobotStudio installation package.
D Documentation DVD. Containing documentation
files as specified in section
Product documentation,
M2004 on page 42.
E Robot system software being run by the robot control- Documents specified in sec-
ler. The system has been loaded into the controller tion Product documentation,
from the server on the local area network. M2004 on page 42.
F RobotStudio PC software installed on PC x. RobotStu- Documents specified in sec-
dio is used for loading the RobotWare software to the tion Product documentation,
server as well as configuring the robot system and M2004 on page 42, and in
then loading the complete robot system into the robot section What is RobotStudio?
controller. on page 37.
RobotStudio is used to perform tasks as defined in
section When to use the FlexPendant and RobotStu-
dio on page 40.
G Calibration data diskette for systems running theAb-
solute Accuracyoption only. Calibration data for sys-
tems without this option is normally delivered on the
Serial Measurement Board (SMB).
H FlexPendant, which is connected to the controller, is Documents specified in sec-
used to perform tasks as defined in section When to tion Product documentation,
use the FlexPendant and RobotStudio on page 40. M2004 on page 42.
J Server on network (not included in the delivery). This
may be used for manually storing:
• RobotWare
• Complete robot systems
• Documentation files
In this context, the server may be considered as a
storage unit used by the PC x, and may even be the
same unit!
The server may be disconnected when not transfer-
ring data between the server and controller!
PC K The server may be used for:
• All RobotWare software may be manually
stored using the PC and RobotStudio.
• Complete configured system files may be
manually stored after being created using the
portable PC.
• All robot documentation files may be manually
stored after being installed using the portable
PC and RobotStudio.
In this context, the server may be considered as a
storage unit used by the portable PC.
Continued
Description Described in
M 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.
If ordered, the RobotWare license key is installed on
delivery, so no further actions are required to get the
system running.
N Serial Measurement Board (SMB) handling resolver
data and storing calibration data. For systems not
running theAbsolute Accuracyoption, the calibration
data is stored on the SMB on delivery.
PC x PC (not included in the delivery), may even be the
same unit as the server J, shown above!
The PC may be disconnected when not transferring
data between the server and controller!
3HAC027097-001 Revision: J 29
© Copyright 2004-2012 ABB. All rights reserved.
2 General information
2.2 What is a FlexPendant?
Continued
Main parts
These are the main parts of the FlexPendant.
xx0900000022
A Connector
B Touch screen
C Emergency stop button
D Joystick
E USB port
F Enabling device
G Stylus pen
H Reset button
Joystick
Use the joystick to move the manipulator. This is called jogging the robot. There
are several settings for how the joystick will move the manipulator.
USB port
Connect a USB memory to the USB port to read or save files. The USB memory
is displayed as drive /USB:Removable in dialogs and FlexPendant Explorer.
Note! Close the protective cap on the USB port when not used.
Continued
Stylus pen
The stylus pen included with the FlexPendant is located on the back. Pull the small
handle to release the pen.
Use the stylus pen to tap on the touch screen when using the FlexPendant. Do not
use screw drivers or other sharp objects.
Reset button
The reset button resets the FlexPendant, not the system on the controller.
Note
The USB port and the reset button work on systems using RobotWare 5.12 or
later. These will not work on older systems.
Hard buttons
There are dedicated hardware buttons on the FlexPendant. You can assign your
own functions to four of the buttons.
xx0900000023
Note
The select and toggle buttons work on systems using RobotWare 5.12 or later.
These will not work on older systems.
Continued
en0400000913
Continued
en0300000588
A ABB menu
B Operator window
C Status bar
D Close button
E Task bar
F Quickset menu
ABB menu
The following items can be selected from the ABB menu:
• HotEdit
• Inputs and Outputs
• Jogging
• Production Window
• Program Editor
• Program Data
• Backup and Restore
• Calibration
• Control Panel
• Event Log
• FlexPendant Explorer
Continued
• System Info
• etc.
This is further described in section The ABB Menu in Operating manual - IRC5
with FlexPendant.
Operator window
The operator window displays messages from robot programs. This usually happens
when the program needs some kind of operator response in order to continue.
This is described in section Operator window in Operating manual - IRC5 with
FlexPendant.
Status bar
The status bar displays important information about system status, such as
operating mode, motors on/off, program state and so on. This is described in
section Status bar in Operating manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant.
Close button
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.
Quickset menu
The quickset menu provides settings for jogging and program execution. This is
described in section The Quickset menu in Operating manual - IRC5 with
FlexPendant.
Continued
CAUTION
36 3HAC027097-001 Revision: J
© Copyright 2004-2012 ABB. All rights reserved.
2 General information
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 complete, customized, and minimal installation. The
minimal installation is used for working in online mode on the controller, as a
complement to the FlexPendant. The Complete (and customized) installation offers
advanced programming and simulation tools.
3HAC027097-001 Revision: J 37
© Copyright 2004-2012 ABB. All rights reserved.
2 General information
2.4 What is RobotWare?
Concept
RobotWare is a generic term for all software to be installed in the robot system
designed to operate the robot.
RobotWare is installed and stored in the media pool (Mediapool) folder on a
PC/server. The media pool is described in section About the media pool on page 39.
RobotWare is delivered on a DVD and this contains software for all available models,
options and such.
However, the RobotWare license keys, required to access the software, are
delivered as character strings printed on a piece of paper delivered with the
controller cabinet. There is one key for the 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.
38 3HAC027097-001 Revision: J
© Copyright 2004-2012 ABB. All rights reserved.
2 General information
2.5 About the media pool
Overview
The media pool is a folder on your PC that contains the RobotWare software. It is
from the media pool that you select programs and options when building systems.
Related information
See About the media pool on page 39for information about installing the default
media pool.
3HAC027097-001 Revision: J 39
© Copyright 2004-2012 ABB. All rights reserved.
2 General information
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.
To... Use...
Start the controller. The power switch on the controller's front panel.
Restart the controller. The FlexPendant, RobotStudio or the power switch on the
controller's front panel.
Shut down the controller. The power switch on the controller's front panel or the
FlexPendant, tap Restart, then Advanced.
To... Use...
Jog a robot. The FlexPendant
Start or stop a robot program. The FlexPendant or RobotStudio
Start and stop background RobotStudio
tasks
To... Use...
Acknowledge events. The FlexPendant.
View and save the controller's event logs. RobotStudio or the FlexPendant.
Back up the controller's software to files on RobotStudio or the FlexPendant.
the PC or a server.
Back up the controller's software to files on The FlexPendant.
the controller
Transfer files between the controller and net- RobotStudio or the FlexPendant.
work drives.
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 suit- the source code and the FlexPendant to store robot posi-
able for complex programs tions and make final adjustments to the program.
with a lot of logic, I/O signals When programming, RobotStudio provides the following
or action instructions. advantages:
• A text editor optimized for RAPID code, with auto-text
and tool-tip information about instructions and para-
meters.
• Program check with program error marking.
• Close access to configuration and I/O editing.
Continued
To... Use...
Create or edit a robot program The FlexPendant.
in a supportive way. This is When programming, the FlexPendant provides the following
suitable for programs that advantages:
mostly consist of move instruc- • Instruction pick lists
tions.
• Program check and debug while writing
• Possibility to create robot positions while program-
ming
Add or edit robot positions. The FlexPendant.
Modify robot positions. The FlexPendant.
To... Use...
Edit the system parameters of the running RobotStudio or the FlexPendant
system.
Save the robot's system parameters as config- RobotStudio or the FlexPendant
uration files.
Load system parameters from configuration RobotStudio or the FlexPendant
files to the running system.
Load calibration data. RobotStudio or the FlexPendant
To... Use...
Create or modify a system. RobotStudio together with RobotWare and a valid
RobotWare Key.
Install a system on a controller. RobotStudio
Install a system on a controller from The FlexPendant.
a USB memory.
Calibration
To... Use...
Calibrate base frame etc. The FlexPendant
Calibrate tools, work objects etc. The FlexPendant
Related information
The table below specifies which manuals to read, when performing the various
tasks referred to:
Recommended use... for details, see manual... Document number
FlexPendant Operating manual - IRC5 with Flex- 3HAC16590-1
Pendant
RobotStudio Operating manual - RobotStudio 3HAC032104-001
3HAC027097-001 Revision: J 41
© Copyright 2004-2012 ABB. All rights reserved.
2 General information
2.7 Product documentation, M2004
Product manuals
Manipulators, controllers, DressPack/SpotPack, and most other hardware will be
delivered with a Product manual that generally contains:
• Safety information.
• Installation and commissioning (descriptions of mechanical installation or
electrical connections).
• Maintenance (descriptions of all required preventive maintenance procedures
including intervals and expected life time of parts).
• Repair (descriptions of all recommended repair procedures including spare
parts).
• Calibration.
• Decommissioning.
• Reference information (safety standards, unit conversions, screw joints, lists
of tools ).
• Spare parts list with exploded views (or references to separate spare parts
lists).
• Circuit diagrams (or references to circuit diagrams).
Continued
Application manuals
Specific applications (for example software or hardware options) are described in
Application manuals. An application manual can describe one or several
applications.
An application manual generally contains information about:
• The purpose of the application (what it does and when it is useful).
• What is included (for example cables, I/O boards, RAPID instructions, system
parameters, DVD with PC software).
• How to install included or required hardware.
• How to use the application.
• Examples of how to use the application.
Operating manuals
The operating manuals describe hands-on handling of the products. The manuals
are aimed at those having first-hand operational contact with the product, that is
production cell operators, programmers, and trouble shooters.
The group of manuals includes (among others):
• Operating manual - Emergency safety information
• Operating manual - General safety information
• Operating manual - Getting started, IRC5 and RobotStudio
• Operating manual - Introduction to RAPID
• Operating manual - IRC5 with FlexPendant
• Operating manual - RobotStudio
• Operating manual - Trouble shooting IRC5, for the controller and manipulator.
3HAC027097-001 Revision: J 43
© Copyright 2004-2012 ABB. All rights reserved.
This page is intentionally left blank
Index
Index
A MultiMove system, 26
ABB menu, 34
Activate RobotStudio O
Automatic activation, 18 operator unit, 30
Manual activation, 19 operator window, 34
B P
backward button, 32 program a robot, 40
program execution start button, 32
C
calibration, 41 Q
calibration data, 25 quickset menu, 34
cleaning FlexPendant, 35
close button, 34 R
connector, 31 reset button
controller license key, 38 location, 31
control tools, overview, 40 using, 32
RobotStudio
E overview, 37
emergency stop button RobotWare
FlexPendant, 31 overview, 38
enabling device, 31 RobotWare, about the media pool, 39
Ethernet, 23 run button, 32
F S
FlexPendant start button, 32
cleaning, 35 status bar, 34
hardware buttons, 32 step
how to hold, 33 backward, 32
left-hander, 33 forward, 32
main parts, 31 stop button, 32
overview, 30 stylus pen
screen, 34 location, 31
forward button, 32 using, 32
system parameters, 41
H
Hard buttons, 32 T
hold-to-run button, 31 task bar, 34
teach pendant unit, 30
J toggle buttons, 32
joystick, 31 tool, overview control tools, 40
using, 31 touch screen, 30, 34
TPU, 30
L
LAN port, 23 U
USB port
M FlexPendant, 31
Media Pool, about, 39
3HAC027097-001 Revision: J 45
© Copyright 2004-2012 ABB. All rights reserved.
Contact us
ABB AB
3HAC027097-001, Rev J, en
Discrete Automation and Motion
Robotics
S-721 68 VÄSTERÅS, Sweden
Telephone +46 (0) 21 344 400
www.abb.com/robotics