ABB CRB 15000 Specification sheet

GoFa CRB 15000
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Unboxing the cobot - Get Started Guide
Version 1.1

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Before you start
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Free online video tutorials
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Product manual
You can also access product manuals for further information. Please contact
your local ABB sales team to set up your account.
GoFa: https://to.abb/BLGHcyT-
OmniCore C30: https://to.abb/3mg-yMES
For a detailed video guide on how to get started, access our online tutorial here:
https://to.abb/gGQaiskS
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AndroidiOS
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Before you start
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Things to know before getting started
IMPORTANT- The weight of the CRB 15000 robot is 28 kg.
For safe installation, we recommend two trained persons
with knowledge of mechanical and electrical installation
maintenance repair work, assemble this cobot.
02 Step 1 | Before you start

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You may need
 A mounting foundation/table with holes for securing
M10 screws and locating pin
 A 0.4 mm (or smaller) slot screw driver (3
 A wrench or a hex key fit for M10 screws (4
View product specification & data sheet for more
information. Access the documentations here:
https://to.abb/GZIOZHZX https://to.abb/eLKx7hK
You can buy the required accessories from ABB webshop:
https://webshop.robotics.abb.com/us/accessories.htm
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3
Pin hole dimension (size: mm)
Robot base dimension (size: mm)
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Preparation
03Step 1 | Preparation

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What’s inside the boxes?
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1 GoFa™ CRB 15 Manipulator
+ Brake release tool
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3 Accessories, incl. screws, cables
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2 OmniCore™ C3 cobot controlle
+ FlexPendan
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4 Documents and labels
Keep the printed documents and labels for further service.
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04 Step 2 | Hardware set up

In case you want to
transport the cobot in the
future, you can reuse the
packaging box and adjust
the robot back to the
shipping position:
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Mo nting the cobot
Example: Table mo nting
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01 Lift the manip lator
IMPORTANT - When lifting
the cobot from the
packaging, grasp the cobot
at the foot and elbow, as
shown in the image.
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02 Transport the manip lator
Make sure the intended
mounting platform or
foundation is stable and
flat.
Axis 1 0° 0°Axis 2
+85°Axis 3 0°Axis 4
0°Axis 5 0°Axis 6
05Step 2 | Hardware set up

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03 Tighten the screws
Yo can find fo r screws
and two pins in the
controller packaging box
Yo sho ld se the pins to
position the robot more
precisely
Insert the fo r screws at the
cobot base. Tighten each
screw.
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04 Place the controller
Lift the controller from C30
box and place it on an
appropriate table.
Ens re the height, weight
and stability of the table
Mo nt the covers if yo
ordered the desktop
version. In this case, yo
also need to pl g in the
Ethernet, FlexPendant and
power cables on the front
side of the controller
Insert the cable pins to a
connector and attach it to
X15 port. Connect the
FlexPendant cable to X4
port.
Please refer to OmniCore C30 man al, https://to.abb/3mg-yMES for mo nting the covers of the
desktop version.
06 Step 2 | Hardware set up
DESKTOP VERSION

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Connect cables
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01 Controller
Connect the corresponding
cables to ports X1 and X0
Connect the FlexPendant
po er cable to the X4 port.
Cable article number
X0: 3HAC066153-00
X1: 3HAC073212-002
In order to run a robot in automatic mode, a safety configuration must first be created,
using the SafeMove app in the Flexpendant. See page 15.
Please connect X4 port from the front if you have the destop version.
BOTTOM
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02 X14 Connector
The X14 jumper connector
disables safety inputs to the
controller, used for fenced
installations.
You need to connect the
remaining 4 jumper
connectors to be able to use
the robot in automatic
mode later
Connector article number
X14: 3HAC079051-001 
3HAC079124-00
07Step 2 | Hardware set up
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FINAL STATE

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03 Manipulator
Connect the cable to the
manipulator, and rotate the
cable plug to tighten it.
Rotate the socket to a
suitable position
afterwards
Cable article number:
3HAC073212-00
(connected to X1)
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Safety
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01 Emergency stop button
Press the emergency stop
button on the FlexPendant
immediately if a person is at
risk in the working area of
the cobot, or if the cobot
causes harm to the
equipment.
IMPORTANT- Emergency
stop button should not be
used for stopping the robot
in normal use, as this can
cause excessive wear on the
brakes.
You need to know this before switching on the robot
08 Step 2 | Hardware set up

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Switch on the robot
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01 Press the power button
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02 FlexPen ant
Follow the instruction on
the FlexPendant screens,
and press the enabling
device to switch on the
FlexPendant. See page 13.
Step 2 | Hardware set up 09

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Move the robot
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01 Move the cobot
When you turn on the robot
for the first time it is in
M nu l mode. You need to
press nd hold the en bling
button to the middle st ge
to turn on the robot’s
motors nd move it. When
the motors re on you c n
either jog the robot or use
le d-through to move the
robot.
Move the robot to suit ble
position for mounting
grippers nd tools. 
10 Step 2 | Hardware set up
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02 Enable Lead-through
Use FlexPend nt, click on
the three dots menu (1) on
the top right nd open the
Lead-through interf ce (2)
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You need to switch Le d-
through button (3) On if
needed.
Set le d-through functions
s required.
You c n lso press the
thumb button nd the
en bling button on the
Flexpend nt, t the s me
time to en ble Le d-
through
IMPORTANT: Switch off
Le d-through fter you re
done moving the cobot.
2
3
1
Le d-through c n lso be ctiv ted using ASI buttons. See p ge 17

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Mount external tools
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01 Mount the gripper
Follow the instructions of your gripper manual to
mount the gripper
You may need to prepare M6 screws for mounting
IMPORTANT: witch off the robot for this step
Make sure you install the oftware for your gripper or
create a new appropriate tool configuration before
you swith on Lead-through next time.
Example: Gripper
tep 2 | Hardware set up 11

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02 Connect to controller
Connect the tool si nal
cable to the X2 port
You may also need to
connect I/O si nals, and
et 24V power supply from
the X19 port.
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03 Connect to the flange
Follow the instructions of
your ripper manual for this
step. You may also need to
build the cable by yourself
ABB offers two connectors
on the flan e: 3-pin
connector is for customer
power (CP), and the 4-pin
connector is for customer
si nal (CS).
Customer Si nal
(CS)
CS
CP
Customer Powe
(CP)
12 Step 2 | Hardware set up

1 - Mechanica uni
2 - Linear / Reorien
3 - Axis 123 / Axis 45
4 - User shortcut #
5 - Quick setting
6 - User shortcut #
7 - User shortcut #
8 - Start program
9 - User shortcut #
10 - Step to previou
11 - Stop progra
12 - Step to next
7 8 9
10 11 12
1 2 3
4 5 6
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01 Hard buttons
a - Emergency sto
b - Thumb button
(enab e/disab e
ead-through
c - Shortcut button
d - Joystic
e - Shortcut button
f - USB port and reset
button
g - Enab ing device
a
b
c
dg
e
f
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Get started with FlexPendant
13Step 3 | Software set up

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Get started with FlexPendant
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User interface
1 - Operator message
2 - Event lo
3 - Status & Quick setting
4 - Application
5 - Home utto
6 - Open applications
7 - Control pane
8 - Quick setting
9 - Automatic mod
10 - Manual mode
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5 6
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14 Step 3 | Software set up
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15Step 3 | Software set up
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Fl xP ndant Apps
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Saf Mov
A correct safety
configuration is mandatory
and essential for a safe
experience and to enable full
functionality of the cobot
To edit the safety settings,
you need to log in to the
Flexpendant as admin user
with the following
credentials
Account: Admi
Password: robotic
You can load the safety
template, to get started
quickly. To do this click on
Edit, and then there will be a
dialog box as shown in the
picture, and select, Yes, Use
Template Configuration.
Check if the template has
suitable safety cofigurations
and then click write to
controller to finalise
A safety configuration is
required in order to run the
cobot in automatic mode.
For more information on
safety configuration, refer to
the online tutorial or product
manual. Refer to the links on
page 01

16 Step 3 | Software set up
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ychronization
You may need to
synchronize the safety
controller when editing the
safety settings
Access the sychronization
function via Settings >
Safety controller
The robot must be in
manual mode to do this.
You must jog the robot to
the sync positions to
synchronize the robot. Make
sure the logged-in user has
safety user grants.
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Wizard Easy Programming
You can program your
application using Wizard.
The intuitive user interface
enables you to program the
cobot without prior
knowledge or experience.
https://to.abb/k2AoUvpa
Wizard
Find more information
in online tutorials.

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Calibration
The Calibration app allows
you to define your own tools
and work objects
You could also use the
prepared files of a supplier
to add a gripper.
17Step 3 | Software set up
Calibration
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ASI setting
The ASI (arm-side interface)
on the sixth axis are two
user-programmable
buttons and a light ring. It is
designed to make it easier
to program the robot
If you want to use the ASI
buttons in Automatic mode
be sure the check the box.

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Add-In Installer
The Add- n nstaller app
allows to install Add- ns
provided by different
ecosystem suppliers like
gripper, camera, etc
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This feature is available from
RobotWare 7.7.
Add-In Installer
18 Step 3 | Sofware set up