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The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by ABB. ABB assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. 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.
2.6.5 Connecting power supply ................. 2.6.6 Fitting the connector ................2.6.7 Connecting the manipulator to the IRC5 Compact controller ......2.6.8 Descriptions for contacts XS7, XS9, XS10, XS11, XS12 and XS13 ....2.6.9 The MOTORS ON/MOTORS OFF circuit ............2.6.10 Emergency stop output ................
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2.10.1 Definition of I/O units ................2.11 Installation of add-ons ..................2.11.1 Installation of external operator's panel ............2.11.2 Installation of I/O, gateways and encoder interface units outside IRC5 Compact .. 2.11.3 Installation of Remote Service antenna ............2.11.4 Installation of external terminal blocks ............
Prerequisites A maintenance/repair/installation craftsman working with an ABB Robot must: • be trained by ABB and have the required knowledge of mechanical and electrical installation/repair/maintenance work. Organization of chapters The manual is organized in the following chapters: Chapter...
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IRB 140 and 1410 added in section Manipulator cables on page 161. Brake release button is only on the IRC5 Compact when it is used with IRB120. Circuit diagram removed from manual and delivered separately. The chapter Safety updated with: •...
Limitation of liability Any information given in this manual regarding safety must not be construed as a warranty by ABB that the industrial manipulator will not cause injury or damage even if all safety instructions are complied with. Related information...
General The IRC5 Compact controller has all components in one small cabinet. xx0900000316 Note When replacing a unit in the controller, report the following data to ABB, for both the replaced unit and the replacement unit: • the serial number •...
IRC5 Compact controller is described in section Unpacking the controller on page Install the IRC5 Compact controller. How to install the IRC5 Compact controller is described in section On-site installation on page Connect the manipulator to the IRC5 How to connect the manipulator to the Compact controller.
When unpacking the controller, check that it was not damaged during transport. Note If the IRC5 Compact Controller is going to be stored before unpacking and installation, read the following information regarding storage conditions. Storage conditions...
2 Installation and commissioning 2.4.1 Required installation space, IRC5 Controller 2.4 On-site installation 2.4.1 Required installation space, IRC5 Controller Dimensions The following illustration shows the required installation space for the IRC5 Compact controller. xx0900000450 Not required if the controller is rack-mounted •...
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The surface must be clean and dry. Note For rack mounted IRC5 Compact, do not place the FlexPendant holder on top of the rack. Find a solution where the FlexPendant is placed so that it cannot fall to the floor from a high position.
The following illustration describes the buttons and switches on the front panel of the IRC5 Compact controller. xx0900000594 Brake release button (under the cover) for IRB 120. An IRC5 Compact used with other robots has no brake release button, only a blanking plug, since the robot has a brake release button.
Brake release button (under the cover) for IRB120. IRB 120 An IRC5 Compact controller used with IRB 120 has a brake release button located under a plastic cover. At power on state, open the cover and press the brake release button to change the positions of the manipulator axes manually.
2 Installation and commissioning 2.6.1 Connectors on the IRC5 Compact controller 2.6 Connections 2.6.1 Connectors on the IRC5 Compact controller Front panel connectors The following describes the connection interface on the front panel of the IRC5 Compact Controller. CAUTION Always inspect the connector for dirt or damage before connecting it to the controller.
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2 Installation and commissioning 2.6.1 Connectors on the IRC5 Compact controller Continued xx0900000266 XS8 Additional axis, power cable connector (not used in this release) XS4 FlexPendant connector XS7 I/O connector XS9 Safety connector XS1 Power cable connector XS0 Power input connector...
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LAN port (connects to factory LAN) Connections to ports may be done as detailed below. Connection to/from: Detailed in section: Connecting the IRC5 Compact to the fact- ory LAN. Connecting a PC to the IRC5 Compact Proceed as detailed below.
This section describes how to manufacture a cable for connecting the mains power to the controller. Specifications The following describes the cable and fuse requirements for the mains power connection to the IRC5 Compact controller. Component Description Cable type Flexible oil resistant rubber Cable area 3 x 2.5 mm...
2 Installation and commissioning 2.6.7 Connecting the manipulator to the IRC5 Compact controller 2.6.7 Connecting the manipulator to the IRC5 Compact controller Connector location CAUTION Always inspect the connector for dirt or damage before connecting it to the controller. Clean or replace any damaged parts.
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2 Installation and commissioning 2.6.7 Connecting the manipulator to the IRC5 Compact controller Continued Connecting the manipulator cable Use this procedure to connect the power cable from the IRC5 Compact controller to the manipulator. Action DANGER Before commencing any work inside the cabinet, please observe the safety information...
Amphenol L717HDB44P D-sub hood Amphenol L17DTZK25KFM The bridge connector can be bought from ABB (3HAC035996-001). If it is bought from the manufacturer, see circuit diagram (3HAC031403-003) for connection details. XS9 Safety This connector is internally connected with safety board. It contains the following signals: •...
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COMBICON connector, Phoenix 1778014 MSTB 2,5/5-STF-5,08 The bridge connector can be bought from ABB (3HAC037705-001). If it is bought from the manufacturer, see circuit diagram (3HAC031403-003) for connection details. XS12 Additional axis (not used in this release) This connector is internally connected with drive DSQC431.
2.6.10 Emergency stop output Emergency stop output through safety relay The IRC5 Compact does not have an emergency stop output from the safety board. The emgergency stop output can be extended by adding one safety relay. The diagram below shows the connection of a safety relay, type RT6 from Jokab Safety.
2 Installation and commissioning 2.7.1 Accessing the controller parts 2.7 Opening the IRC5 Compact controller 2.7.1 Accessing the controller parts Removing the top cover Action Info/illustration DANGER Before commencing any work inside the cabinet, please observe the safety information in section...
2 Installation and commissioning 2.8.1 Drive functions, general 2.8 Drive system 2.8.1 Drive functions, general General The robot is powered by power electronics found in the IRC5 Compact controller. Location of drive unit xx0900000501 Main Drive Unit Replacing drive system parts...
Compact flash memory 1 GB containing ABB boot image software. Memory circuit on the computer motherboard: • 256 MB DDR SDRAM memory. Note Only use Compact flash memory and DDR SDRAM memory supplied by ABB. Further information The table gives references to additional information. Information: Found in:...
2.10.1 Definition of I/O units Inside IRC5 Compact One I/O unit is located inside the IRC5 Compact controller. It is only possible to use the I/O unit DSQC 652 inside the controller. The location of the I/O unit is as shown in the following illustration.
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Screw holes for mounting rails for I/O, gateway or encoder units How to install the I/O unit on the outside of the IRC5 Compact is described in section Installation of I/O, gateways and encoder interface units outside IRC5...
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How to install an additional I/O unit Section Installation of I/O, gateways and encoder inter- outside the controller. face units outside IRC5 Compact on page How to replace the I/O unit inside Section Replacement of I/O unit on page 101.
2 Installation and commissioning 2.11.2 Installation of I/O, gateways and encoder interface units outside IRC5 Compact 2.11.2 Installation of I/O, gateways and encoder interface units outside IRC5 Compact Location I/O, Gateways and encoder interface units can be mounted on mounting rails on the outside of the IRC5 Compact controller.
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2 Installation and commissioning 2.11.2 Installation of I/O, gateways and encoder interface units outside IRC5 Compact Continued Fitting Use this procedure to fit the I/O unit on the IRC5 Compact controller. Action Note/illustration DANGER Before commencing any work inside the...
3.1 Maintenance schedule, controller IRC5 Compact 3 Maintenance 3.1 Maintenance schedule, controller IRC5 Compact General The IRC5 Compact robot controller must be maintained at regular intervals to ensure its function. The maintenance activities and their respective intervals are specified below: Intervals...
3 Maintenance 3.2.1 Inspection of controller 3.2 Inspection activities 3.2.1 Inspection of controller Inspecting the IRC5 Compact controller Use this procedure to inspect the IRC5 Compact controller. Action Note/illustration DANGER Before commencing any work inside the cabinet, please observe the safety information in section...
4 Repair 4.1 Overview 4 Repair 4.1 Overview Report replacements When replacing a unit in the controller, report to ABB: • the serial number • article number • revision of both the replaced unit and the replacement unit. This is particularly important for the safety equipment to maintain the safety integrity of the installation.
4.3 Replacement of I/O unit General An I/O unit may be installed in the IRC5 Compact controller. This is specified in Definition of I/O units on page How to configure the I/O unit is detailed in Operating manual - RobotStudio.
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4 Repair 4.5 Replacement of motherboard Continued Removal Use this procedure to remove the motherboard from IRC5 Compact. Action Note/illustration DANGER Before commencing any work inside the cab- inet, please observe the safety information in section DANGER - Make sure that the main...
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Note: Always grip the board around the edges to avoid damage to the board or its compon- ents! xx0900000329 Refitting Use this procedure to refit the motherboard in IRC5 Compact. Action Note/illustration DANGER Before commencing any work inside the cabinet, please observe the safety information...
Location The location of the Compact Flash memory slot is shown by the following illustration. xx0900000344 Slot for Compact Flash memory Note Only use Compact flash memory supplied by ABB. Required equipment Equipment Note Compact Flash 1GB DSQC 656 1GB NOTE! Only use Compact flash memory supplied by ABB.
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