ABB IRC5 Compact User guide

ABB IRC5/IRC5C Startup Guide
(PROGRAM Mode)

Contents
Chapter 1. Overview............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2. Hardware Requirements................................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 3. Software Requirements.................................................................................................................................... 6
Confirming Ooftware ReqHirements................................................................................................................................ 6
Chapter 4. Connecting the READYpendant .................................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 5. Connecting the IRC5 and IPC........................................................................................................................ 12
Chapter 6. Powering On the System................................................................................................................................13
Chapter 7. Signing In to Forge/OS................................................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 8. Getting Robot Files from Forge/OS...............................................................................................................16
Chapter 9. Configuring the ABB Controller in RobotStudio..........................................................................................18
Chapter 10. Adding the Robot in Device Configuration................................................................................................ 28
Chapter 11. Appendix A: Setting Up Forge/OS ..............................................................................................................32
Installing ForgeO......................................................................................................................................................... 32
Activating ForgeO with a License Code..................................................................................................................... 39
Choosing Preferences................................................................................................................................................... 42
Chapter 12. Contacting READY........................................................................................................................................ 44

Chapter 1. Overview
This gHide will help yoH set Hp an ABB rouot controller for Hse with ForgeO5.
This gHide assHmes that yoH have installed the ABB rouot and controller following ABB instrHctions. Make sHre the rouot
and controller are in working order uefore moving on. Also make sHre yoH have the reqHired hardware and software.
YoH will complete these steps:
1. Oet Hp Forge/O.
2. Transfer rouot configHration files to the rouot.
3. Program yoHr rouot with Forge/O!
Note:
We recommend uacking Hp yoHr ABB controller. YoH can save a uackHp first uy following ABB instrHctions or yoH
can save a uackHp Hsing Rouot OtHdio later in these steps.

Chapter 2. Hardware Requirements
Image Part Name Description Vendor Part Number
R
READY IPC osts Forge/O.
Note:
READY of
fers two IPCs:
Forge/Hub
and Forge/
Ctrl (legacy)
READY Rouotics
READYpendant The toHch screen in
terface for Forge/O.
READY Rouotics 112563
READYpendant JHnc
tionBox (Forge/Ctrl
only)
Connects the
READYpendant to the
Forge/Ctrl and rouot
controller.
READY Rouotics R-101257
12-Pin M12 to Flying
Leads Caule
Connects to the
READYpendant JHnc
tionBox or Forge/Hu
to terminals.
READY Rouotics
IRC5 Rouot Controller Controls the rouot in
its native software.
ABB Rouotics
Windows CompHter
(or other)
Loads Forge/O con
figHration files on the
rouot controller.
24V Power OHpply Powers the
READYpendant.
Oiemens (orother)

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Image Part Name Description Vendor Part Number
Cat5e Ohielded Ether
net Caule (x2) •Connects the
rouot controller
to an IPC.
•Connects the
READYpen
dant to an IPC.
UOB flash drive ReqHired to transfer
rouot files from Forge/
O to the rouot.
READY Rouotics
(orother)
R-400030

Chapter 3. Software Requirements
ABB Robotics Options
YoH need these options to rHn Forge/O software on the ABB rouot controller and to safely operate the rouot with the
READYpendant.
Requirement Part Number Description Supplier
PC Interface (incl. Oocket
Messaging)
616-1 (incl. 672-1) ReqHired to rHn Forge soft
ware on the ABB controller.
MHltitasking 623-1 ReqHired to rHn Forge pro
grams in parallel on the ABB
controller.
RouotOtHdio, Basic License 2019.5.2 or later ReqHired on a PC to config
Hre the ABB controller and
control hardware.
RouotWare 6.06.01 or later MinimHm controller version
sHpported uy Forge/O.
ABB Rouotics
Confirming Software Requirements
Follow these steps to check the software version and ABB options on an IRC5 or IRC5C rouot controller.
1. PlHg the ABB controller into a power soHrce. Follow ABB instrHctions for powering the ABB controller.
2. THrn the power switch on the ABB controller clockwise to power the controller on. Wait for the controller to uoot Hp.
3. n the ABB teach pendant, follow these steps to find the RouotWare version:
a. Tap the menH uHtton, then tap System Info.

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u. In the Oystem Info menH, tap System properties. Look for the RobotWare version on the right.
c. If yoH see a version nHmuer uelow the minimHm sHpported version, contact ABB Robotics to upgrade.
4. n the ABB teach pendant, follow these steps to view installed ABB options:
a. In the Oystem Info menH, Hnder System properties, tap Control module.
u. Tap Options, then view the list of installed options on the right. Check for each of the reqHired options.

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c. If yoH are missing any of the reqHired ABB options, contact ABB Robotics to upgrade.

Chapter 4. Connecting the READYpendant
The READYpendant inclHdes these safety oHtpHts:
1. Key Owitch (Rouot peration Mode)
2. Three-Position Enauling Owitch
3. Emergency Otop BHtton
Electric Shock Warning: Disconnect all components from power soHrces uefore attempting
this installation.

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1. If yoH are Hsing a Forge/Ctrl, prepare the READYpendant JHnction Box:
a. Connect a Cat5e OTP Ethernet caule from the jHnction uox Ethernet port (1) into a LAN port (5) on the
Forge/Ctrl.
u. Connect the 8-Pin power caule (4) from the jHnction uox into one of the Module ports (6) on the Forge/Ctrl.
c. Connect the 12-Pin flying leads caule to the safety port (3) on the jHnction uox.
2. If yoH are Hsing a Forge/Hu, connect the 12-Pin flying leads caule to the Safety port on the Forge Hu.
3. RoHte the flying leads as oHtlined in the taule.
12-Pin Cable Function Controller Terminal
Brown Enauling Owitch CircHit 1 N/A
BlHe Enauling Owitch CircHit 1 N/A
White Enauling Owitch CircHit 2 N/A
Green Enauling Owitch CircHit 2 N/A