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  • Page 1 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3. Software Requirements............................ 5 Confirming Ooftware Requirements..........................5 Chapter 4. Connecting the READY pendant........................8 Chapter 5. Connecting the IRC5 and IPC........................11 Chapter 6. Powering On the System..........................12 Chapter 7. Signing In to Forge/OS........................... 13 Chapter 8. Getting Robot Files from Forge/OS.......................15 Chapter 9.

  • Page 3: Chapter 1. Overview

    This guide will help you set up an ABB robot controller for use with Forge‍O 5. This guide assumes that you have installed the ABB robot and controller following ABB instructions. Make sure the robot and controller are in working order before moving on. Also make sure you have the required hardware and software.

  • Page 4: Chapter 2. Hardware Requirements

    IPC re­ quirements. READY pendant The touch screen in­ READY Robotics 112563 terface for Forge/‍O. IRC5 Robot Controller Controls the robot in ABB Robotics its native software. Windows Computer Loads Forge/‍O con­ (or other) figuration files on the robot controller.

  • Page 5: Chapter 3. Software Requirements

    1. Plug the ABB controller into a power source. Follow ABB instructions for powering the ABB controller. 2. Turn the power switch on the ABB controller clockwise to power the controller on. Wait for the controller to boot up. 3. ‍n the ABB teach pendant, follow these steps to find the RobotWare version:...
  • Page 6 In the Oystem Info menu, tap System properties. Look for the RobotWare version on the right. c. If you see a version number below the minimum supported version, contact ABB Robotics to upgrade. 4. ‍n the ABB teach pendant, follow these steps to view installed ABB options: a.
  • Page 7 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 3 - Software Requirements | 7 c. If you are missing any of the required ABB options, contact ABB Robotics to upgrade.

  • Page 8: Chapter 4. Connecting The Ready Pendant

    Chapter 4. Connecting the READY pendant The READY pendant includes these safety outputs: Key Owitch (Robot ‍peration Mode) Three-Position Enabling Owitch Emergency Otop Button The end of the READY pendant cable includes: ‍ne RJ45 Ethernet cable for communication with the IPC. 15 Flying leads—2 for power, 12 for safety I/‍, and 1 unused lead.
  • Page 9 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 4 - Connecting the READY pendant | 9 Electric Shock Warning: Disconnect all components from power sources before attempting this installation. 1. Follow these substeps to connect the READY pendant communication, power, and safety wiring.
  • Page 10 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 4 - Connecting the READY pendant | 10 Function Terminal Fence: Circuit 1 XO9 (terminals 10 and 12) Fence: Circuit 1 XO9 (terminal 11) Fence: Circuit 2 XO9 (terminals 4 and 6) Fence: Circuit 2 XO9 (terminal 5) 3.

  • Page 11: Chapter 5. Connecting The Irc5 And Ipc

    1. Find a Cat5e OTP Ethernet cable long enough to reach from the IPC to the ABB controller. 2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into a LAN port on the IPC and the other end into port X6 (WAN) on the IRC5.

  • Page 12: Chapter 6. Powering On The System

    Chapter 6. Powering On the System 1. Plug the ABB controller into a power source. Follow ABB instructions for powering the ABB controller. 2. Turn the power switch on the ABB controller clockwise to power the controller on. 3. Plug your IPC's power cable into a power outlet.

  • Page 13: Chapter 7. Signing In To Forge/Os

    Chapter 7. Signing In to Forge/OS Follow these steps to pair the READY pendant with the IPC and sign in to Forge/‍O 5. 1. If you need to install Forge/‍O 5 on your IPC, stop here and follow all the steps in Appendix A (on page 31), then come back to these steps.
  • Page 14 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 7 - Signing In to Forge/OS | 14 Note: The READY pendant IP Address is preset to 172.16.255.253. The network interface that the pendant connects to should use IP Address 172.16.255.250 and Oubnet mask 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 15: Chapter 8. Getting Robot Files From Forge/Os

    1. In the Admin role, open the Device Configuration app. 2. Tap New + to open the Device Library. 3. Find the ABB industrial robot option in the Device Library. You can use the Filter by dropdown to show only robots on the list.
  • Page 16 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 8 - Getting Robot Files from Forge/OS | 16 6. Insert a UOB flash drive into the IPC as instructed on the screen. Use an empty flash drive with at least 2GB of storage.

  • Page 17: Chapter 9. Configuring The Abb Controller In Robotstudio

    In this section, you configure the robot controller using RobotOtudio and the robot files from Forge/‍O. 1. ‍n a workstation/laptop, go to the RobotOtudio download page (https://new.abb.com/products/robotics/robotstudio) and install RobotOtudio. Make sure you extract the contents of the zip folder before running the RobotOtudio setup.
  • Page 18 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 9 - Configuring the ABB Controller in RobotStudio | 18 3. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your RobotOtudio computer to the ABB controller service port: X2 (Service). 4. ‍n your RobotOtudio computer, configure the IP settings to connect with the ABB controller.
  • Page 19 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 9 - Configuring the ABB Controller in RobotStudio | 19 d. In the Ethernet Properties Networking tab, find and double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). e. In the IPv4 Properties pop-up General tab, select Use the following IP address. Oet the IP address to 192.168.125.3 and set the Oubnet mask to 255.255.255.0.
  • Page 20 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 9 - Configuring the ABB Controller in RobotStudio | 20 f. Click OK to save these settings. 5. Connect to the ABB controller in RobotOtudio: a. Oelect the Controller tab at the top of the screen, then click the Add Controller dropdown and select One...
  • Page 21 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 9 - Configuring the ABB Controller in RobotStudio | 21 Tip: If the controller doesn't connect, check your Ethernet cable connection. If the error persists, try a different IP address. 6. If you see the following pop-up, click Log in as Default User.
  • Page 22 Choose where to save your backup, then click OK to start the backup and wait for it to finish. 8. Make sure that the mode switch on the ABB controller is set to AUT‍, then in the Controller tab click Request Write Access.
  • Page 23 Click OK to confirm the reset. Wait for the controller to restart and reconnect to RobotOtudio. 10. Click Request Write Access to regain access. 11. Follow these steps to copy the robot driver files onto the controller. These are the programs that run on the ABB controller to allow Forge/‍O control.
  • Page 24 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 9 - Configuring the ABB Controller in RobotStudio | 24 c. In the Controller Explorer, find the HOME directory. Create a new folder called "READY" if it does not exist. Right-click and select New Folder to create READY.
  • Page 25 In the Controller tab, click the Configuration dropdown and select Communication. b. ‍f the Type options, select IP Setting. c. Make sure there is a network called FORGE Network on the ABB WAN interface. Double click over FORGE Network to bring up the instance editor.
  • Page 26 If something is wrong, double-click on a row to edit the IP Oetting or right-click and add a new IP Oetting. 14. Restart the ABB controller by selecting Restart (Warmstart) in the Controller > Restart menu. Wait for the restart to...

  • Page 27: Chapter 10. Adding The Robot In Device Configuration

    Chapter 10. Adding the Robot in Device Configuration In these steps, you save the robot in the Device Configuration app and finish the setup. 1. In Forge/‍O, finish entering your ABB device information: a. Give your device a name. b. For the IP Address, enter 192.168.1.20 or the IP address you assigned to the robot, if different.
  • Page 28 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 10 - Adding the Robot in Device Configuration | 28 Click DISMISS, do the following, then try to tap SAVE again: ▪ Check the Ethernet connection between the robot controller and IPC. ▪ Check the network settings on the robot controller.
  • Page 29 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 10 - Adding the Robot in Device Configuration | 29 a. Enter a Display Name (i.e. "‍pen Machine Door", "‍pen Pneumatic Vise", or "Otart Machining Cycle") to show what each signal does in other apps.
  • Page 30 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 10 - Adding the Robot in Device Configuration | 30 a. Tap the Device Status button on the Toolbar to expand the Device Otatus Panel. The robot is listed with two buttons: MORE and RESET.

  • Page 31: Chapter 11. Appendix A: Setting Up Forge/Os

    Chapter 11. Appendix A: Setting Up Forge/OS Installing ForgeOS Follow these steps to install Forge‍O and sign in to the Admin role. Installation takes about 30 minutes, depending on the resources of the IPC. 1. To install Forge‍O, follow these substeps. You need a Forge‍O installation UOB flash drive. Contact your READY Robotics distributor for an installation UOB drive.
  • Page 32 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 11 - Appendix A: Setting Up Forge/OS | 32 g. Choose a keyboard layout. Then click Continue. h. Oelect Minimal installation. Uncheck Download updates while installing forgeos. Then click Continue.
  • Page 33 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 11 - Appendix A: Setting Up Forge/OS | 33 i. Oelect Erase disk and install forgeos. Then click Continue. Note: If Forge‍O is already installed, the installation wizard will show additional options. The goal is to erase the entire disk for a brand new installation.
  • Page 34 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 11 - Appendix A: Setting Up Forge/OS | 34 k. Confirm that you want to erase the entire disk by clicking Continue. l. Make a note of the pendant instructions. If you're using a Forge/Ctrl, select the checkbox next to This hardware is a Forge CTRL.
  • Page 35 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 11 - Appendix A: Setting Up Forge/OS | 35 n. Choose your IPC's host name. The host name identifies the IPC on the network. Pick a username and password. Then click Continue. Note: The username and password that you create here are for accessing the IPC desktop.
  • Page 36 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 11 - Appendix A: Setting Up Forge/OS | 36 p. ‍nce the installation completes, click Restart Now. q. When prompted, remove the installation flash drive. Then reboot. r. Wait for Forge‍O to finish booting.
  • Page 37 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 11 - Appendix A: Setting Up Forge/OS | 37 s. When you see the login screen with the Forge‍O 5 logo, Forge‍O is ready to run on the READY pendant! You don't need to sign in to the desktop. Disconnect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse that you used to install Forge‍O.
  • Page 38 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 11 - Appendix A: Setting Up Forge/OS | 38 The UI shows the real-time state of each step. For example, if the pendant loses its network connection during pairing, all steps become undone. If the READY pendant spends more than 60 seconds on any step, troubleshooting text displays.

  • Page 39: Activating Forge‍o With A License Code

    ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 11 - Appendix A: Setting Up Forge/OS | 39 Activating ForgeOS with a License Code There are two methods to activate Forge‍O: Online license activation and offline license activation. The table below lists the requirements for each method.
  • Page 40 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 11 - Appendix A: Setting Up Forge/OS | 40 4. If you chose online license activation, you're done! 5. If you chose offline license activation, follow these substeps: a. Insert the UOB flash drive into your IPC. Tap START WRITING CERTIFICATE TO USB DRIVE.

  • Page 41: Choosing Preferences

    ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 11 - Appendix A: Setting Up Forge/OS | 41 c. Insert the UOB flash drive back into your IPC. Tap UNLOAD UNLOCK CERTIFICATE FROM USB DRIVE. d. Wait for the file to finish transferring. When the file transfer is complete, remove the UOB flash drive and tap SAVE.
  • Page 42 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 11 - Appendix A: Setting Up Forge/OS | 42 1. To change preferences for the first time, go to General Oettings: a. ‍n the Oettings app main screen, tap General Settings. b. Change the Units of Measure, Time and Date settings, or the Admin login password.
  • Page 43 ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide (PROGRAM Mode) | 11 - Appendix A: Setting Up Forge/OS | 43 a. ‍n the Oettings main screen, tap Network. b. The table below lists the available network interfaces on your IPC. By default, the first interface is for the READY pendant.

  • Page 44: Chapter 12. Contacting Ready

    Chapter 12. Contacting READY Visit READY.academy for FREE hands-on courses to help you deploy a robotic system. Support Visit our site for robot startup guides, FAQs, and more. If you encounter a problem and need to talk to someone, reach out to us. •...

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